RSL NSW

This is the official Twitter page for the Returned and Services League of Australia (NSW Branch) - sharing news and general updates from RSL NSW.

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@HestonRussell @BenFordhamLive @HestonRussell the NRL owns the AD game, and consults the ADF + RSL NSW on the pre-game commemoration. RSL NSW does not 'shake tins' on ANZAC Day.

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We Will Remember Them.
Show your support for those who served. Donate online or purchase a poppy from an RSL Volunteer, from participating Woolworths and Officeworks stores, or online at https://t.co/U0xqeJzSCO
#RemembertoRemember #LestWeForget

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There is one month left to make a submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide!

Do you want to share your experience of military service with the Royal Commission? Make a submission by Monday 13 October 2023!

https://t.co/X94b3vz7Wz

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You don’t need to be an expert to ask R U OK?

Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through. Remember, a conversation can change a life.

Find out more: https://t.co/VYkJlV7jqI

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Happy 100th birthday to RSL Swansea sub-Branch member Arthur Godden!

The World War II veteran and NSW amateur light heavyweight boxing champ is a regular at @McDonald's Belmont and celebrated his birthday with a Big Mac and cake.

Happy McCentury, Arthur!

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The RSL has expressed sincere condolences following the deaths of the three United States Marines in today’s crash of an Osprey aircraft at Melville Island.

https://t.co/VMFTZkGG85

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The RSL NSW Royal Commission Office is available to provide support to all veterans in engagement with the Royal Commission.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will commence its Hearing Block 11 in Melbourne on 28 August 2023.

🔗https://t.co/eq4cQeZgwa

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Taken #OTD in 1967. Private Bob McMaster of Toora, Vic, enjoying a cup of coffee after a cordon and search in the village of Dat Do during Operation Burnside. With him is his commander, Major Ken Blayden of Floreat Park, WA (centre), and Private Peter Portell of Prospect, SA.

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2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the proclamation that ended Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

A commemorative service was held today at the Cenotaph, Martin Place to honour thosewho lost their lives.

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Commemorative services to acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War will be held tomorrow.

If you're in Sydney, join us tomorrow at the Cenotaph, Martin Place at 11am for the official NSW commemorative service.

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@RSLLifeCare has been awarded a grant to develop a business case to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Queanbeyan region, supported by RSL NSW.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/8hT4CQIJlR

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Team RSL NSW Sport takes the 2023 @City2SurfSydney in their stride!

Over 100 current serving members and veterans of the Australian Defence Force took on the world's largest fun run CIty2Surf this morning.

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RSL LifeCare has been awarded a grant to develop a business case to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Tweed/North Coast region, supported by RSL NSW.

🔗https://t.co/6wpKwuU4x8

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RSL NSW invites veterans and their families and the general public, to attend the official NSW commemorative service in Sydney on 15 August 2023 at the Cenotaph, Martin Place, Sydney.

Details: 👉https://t.co/Nt3p4JLHW9

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Veterans’ Health Week will be held from 8 to 15 October 2023. Applications are now open for ex-service and community organisations to apply for funding to host a Veterans’ Health Week event.

Application close on 8 September 2023. For info, visit https://t.co/TCfLUdSMtn

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Today, the @AWMemorial unveiled a sculpture to commemorate Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel. A collaboration with the @acn_tweet, the sculpture recognises not only Bullwinkel, but all Australian nurses who have served. Watch the dedication ceremony: https://t.co/eiI4yCMrk1

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Marking the 70th anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War, today we pause to remember and pay our respects to the 17,000 brave men and women who served between 1950-1953, of which 340 died as a result of their service and over 1,500 wounded. Lest we forget.

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Representatives from RSL Australia will be attending the unveiling of the Perth Korean War Memorial tomorrow, on Korean Veterans' Day. A commemoration service to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice agreement will immediately follow.
@RSLWA #KoreanVeteransDay

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National NAIDOC Week celebrations are being held across Australia this week to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Thank you to all the RSL members for supporting their local communities across the state.

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Today we commemorate 105 years since the Battle of Hamel.
The battle's innovative approaches and lessons learned also had a lasting impact on future military operations.

https://t.co/LAAwEey238

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