RSL Australia

RSL Australia

Returned & Services League of Australia Limited

Campbell, ACT, Australia

Heritage
CharityFounded 1916National reach
Profile last updated: July 21, 2026

About

Founded in 1916, RSL Australia is a charity based in Campbell, Australia working on heritage.

RSL Australia is the national office of the Returned & Services League of Australia, Australia's largest ex-service organisation. Founded in 1916, it works on behalf of its seven State and Territory Branches and their districts and sub-branches to support current and former serving Australian Defence Force members and their families. Its national office in Canberra advocates on veterans' affairs, policy and benefits with the Federal Government, coordinates national programs, manages national communications and owns the RSL brand. Its services include welfare and wellbeing support, community and social connection through sub-branches, crisis support and counselling, and commemoration of service through events such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. The organisation is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and is governed under a federated model. It operates across Australia.

Location

Campbell, Australia

Founded

1916

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

Public Company Limited by Guarantee

Legal name

Returned & Services League of Australia Limited

Members

153,000

Focus areas

veteransex-service organisationcommemorationadvocacywelfareANZAC

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Heritage

Works for

Families

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

RSL Remembrance Ride

Heritage · Australia

Annual cycling event in Victoria's High Country that raises funds to help preserve war memorials, bringing veterans together.

Grassroots Program

Community development · Australia

Program supporting grassroots RSL sub-branches and their local welfare and community activities.

AFOF Care Packages

Other · Australia

Care packages provided to current and former serving ADF members and their families.

RSL Scholarships

Education · Australia

Scholarships offered to support education for veterans and their families.

Veteran Homelessness Support

Housing & Homelessness · Australia

Support services for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Countries of operation

Australia

Funding & support

Ways to support

MembershipFundraise

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