Gilbert Dyett - The Architect of the RSL.

By July 1919 though, the league was near to fracturing and lacking unity. It was competing with dozens of other ex-service organisations that were filling the real and perceived needs of different groups of returned servicemen, widows, dependants, and families. And at this early stage of the post-war period, it was unclear who the predominant ex-service organisation would be.

RSL SA/NT has a big win for veterans!

The (quiet) formation of an ESO peak body

Is this the best we’ve got? Are these comments appropriate?

What have we learned from Vietnam War and the treatment of veterans? Maybe not very much…

An interview with RSL SA/NT President Dave Petersen on the Governments Race to Legislate before the Royal Commission Concludes

The Australian War Memorial is much more than a museum, it is a memorial that lives and breathes with the spirit of those who served and who still serve, those who paid the ultimate price in service of this nation and those who may do so in the future. It is our holy cathedral and I hope it will always remain so.

God Save The King!

“When it’s my turn to welcome the next generation, I’ll think of Tim standing alongside me in 2015, and I’ll make sure the younger veterans know how welcome they are, like I was made to feel. “

Bruce Ruxton was a fighter. He was hugely controversial, even in his time, but he was known for always being available to veterans was famous for his influence and his ability to seize the attention of Prime Ministers, Premiers, and bureaucrats alike.

Ruxton showed us how to do it, and now, if ever, is the time to rediscover our voice and make sure we are heard.

There is an old joke from the Simpsons that appears to sum up the attitude of RSL Victoria to advocating and lobbying. In the words of Ned Flanders mum: “You gotta help us, Doc. We've tried nothin' and we're all out of ideas.”

Have you put your weapon down? The transition from soldier to civilian

In the company of giants: a tribute to veterans who defended Melbourne’s most revered sacred site

“I spent 13 months in Afghanistan over two trips. I did some amazing things with amazing men and women. I worked with some remarkable people and I am immensely proud of my time in Afghanistan.”

Death In a Car Park:
People like Chris are why I’m so proud to have served. I’m not extraordinary, but I share and have shared the uniform of a lot of people who are.

A Check Nav for RSL Victoria.
The RSL is failing speak-up for its veterans and lives are being lost.