As a veteran, you and your family deserve our support
Committed to care, commemoration and camaraderie, RSL Queensland builds connections and delivers services that enable you – our veteran and Defence community – to thrive.
Helping you find purpose, connection and support
RSL Queensland is here for all veterans and their families – helping you find purpose, connection and support when you need it.
Across the state, we deliver programs and partnerships that promote your physical and mental wellness and help open doors to employment and purpose.
As custodians of commemorative events across Queensland, we uphold the legacy of service members past and present.
And through our state-wide network of RSL Sub Branches, we nurture the deep and enduring ties created through service, and provide you with opportunities to continue to serve our communities.
For every veteran, every day of the year, RSL Queensland is creating valuable connections for life.
What's happening near you?
There’s always something going on in your local RSL Queensland community. Quickly find your nearest Sub Branch, social events and news, all in one place.
How RSL Queensland can support you
Seeking help with transition or employment? Need a hand with finances or DVA claims? Want to focus on your personal wellbeing, or connect with old or new friends? You can look to us.
Employment support
Get free, tailored support to find meaningful work. The RSL Employment Program is open to veterans and veteran or Defence partners.
Learn moreDVA Advocacy
Access free, expert support with your DVA claims and appeals from our highly trained Compensation Advocates.
Learn moreHealth and Wellbeing
From physical rehabilitation to psychology services, we provide a wide range of support for your physical and mental health.
Learn moreHousing and accommodation
Access emergency housing support plus short- and long-term accommodation options in locations across Queensland.
Learn moreEmergency financial support
RSL Queensland offers financial aid and other support for veterans and their families facing urgent hardship.
Learn moreBereavement support
When a veteran passes, it is RSL Queensland’s privilege to honour them and support their families.
Learn moreLatest news and stories
Discover the latest news and updates from the veteran and Defence community.
29 October 2025
Building strength together: How RSL Queensland is supporting Townsville’s soldiers and families
RSL Queensland’s partnership with Lavarack Barracks in Townsville helps to build the physical and mental strength of our serving members.
21 October 2025
Veterans’ Health Week 2025: Thrive 365
This week we’re celebrating Veterans' Health Week (VHW) with a focus on connection, movement, nourishment and thriving.
20 October 2025
Finding reassurance through DVA Advocacy
Army veteran Noel McKay shares his experience of RSL Queensland’s DVA Advocacy service.
20 October 2025
4,000 handmade poppies knit community together in remembrance
Thousands of hand-knitted and crocheted poppies will form an unmissable sight at Sandgate’s Remembrance Day service this year.
15 October 2025
From darkness into light
Led by veterans, this unique program has helped transform hundreds of lives affected by trauma, empowering them towards healing and growth.
14 October 2025
Finding purpose and a career
Veteran partner Wade Rix found his new calling through the RSL Employment Program.
29 September 2025
It takes a village: Yarrabah’s mission to uplift the veteran community
In the Indigenous community of Yarrabah, the local RSL Sub Branch celebrates 10 years of supporting and uplifting local veterans.
23 September 2025
10 moments to illustrate 100 years – Part 1
In the first of this two-part series, we shine a light on some of the key stories documented by RSL Queensland’s member magazine since 1925.
22 September 2025
Against the tide
One man, two fins, one gruelling world first. Here’s how veteran Ashley Semmens conquered the English Channel – and his own limits – for charity.
18 September 2025
Stepping up as a voice for veterans
“There's enormous positive psychological value to a successful DVA claim.” After 45 years in the Army, Mark Gallagher volunteers to help fellow veterans, one DVA claim at a time.
18 September 2025
From service to support
Navigating the DVA claims process inspired veteran Ash to start a new career. Now a Compensation Advocate with RSL Queensland, she helps other veterans and their families with their DVA claims.
15 September 2025
Advocating for veterans, one claim at a time
RSL Queensland’s free DVA Advocacy program supports veterans with their compensation claims and appeals.
11 September 2025
A safe space for camaraderie and support: a veteran’s experience of Rec Connect events
Army veteran Steve Bain explains how RSL Rec Connect events provide him with the opportunity to connect with other veterans and their families.
9 September 2025
Spotlight on Queensland veterans’ access to healthcare
It was recently highlighted that many veterans in the ACT are struggling to find general practitioners that accept veteran healthcare cards. We sat down with RSL South Eastern District President Kerry Gallagher AM and RSL Queensland Deputy CEO – Veteran Services Troy Watson and discussed these issues that are also facing veterans and general practitioners in Queensland.
8 September 2025
The history of the RSL badge
From the moment the Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Imperial League (RSSILA, today known as the RSL) was conceived in 1916, a lapel badge was included as part of the benefits of membership. In this, the first of an ongoing series, the story behind the League’s first membership badge is revealed.
8 September 2025
Cover art of The Queensland Digger
Exploring early covers of The Queensland Digger and what two of the most frequently published images reveal about the post-war lives of returned men.
Enabling you and your family to live with dignity and respect
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