RSL (Queensland Branch) Chairman, Terry Meehan, discusses the RSL Youth Development Program and the 2012 RSL ANZAC Appeal.

To celebrate the announcement of the most recent recipients of the Youth Development Program, RSL (Queensland Branch) showcased a small selection of the ‘best of the best’ in Brisbane’s ANZAC Square.

The Australian Government will help fund a documentary capturing the previously untold story of the daring Australian landings at Gallipoli in 1915.

RSL (Queensland Branch) Chairman, Terry Meehan, wraps up 2011 for the organisation.

 

Recent amendments to the Liquor Act 1992 and to the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 have been passed in Parliament, which will streamline laws for licensed clubs.

 In April of 2012 The Ghan will make a special journey from Darwin to Adelaide.

Remembrance Day 2011 in Queensland was a red hot triumph. This crucial commemorative day was clearly marked by a wave of red poppies worn proudly by Queenslanders of all ages.

The noticeable shift in support to the day was evident by increased attendance at services across the state, a twenty percent surge in fundraising revenue to the annual Poppy Appeal and all this despite the scorching November heat.

The recent attack on 10 soldiers in Afghanistan sees Australia once again become a country in mourning. On November 11, Remembrance Day 2011, Returned & Services League (Queensland Branch) anticipate a stronger than show of support by Queenslanders to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) community.

Your support of the RSL will help provide vital services to current and ex-service Australian Defence Force personnel.

Whilst some pay the ultimate sacrifice others return requiring assistance, the RSL is always there.

Lest We Forget

On Friday October 28 the official launch of the major fundraising initiative for the Returned & Services Leagues of Australia (Queensland Branch), 2011 RSL Poppy Appeal commences.

On Wednesday, October 19, Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Centenary of Anzac, Warren Snowdon announced the appointment of the Anzac Centenary Advisory Board.

RSL (Queensland Branch) President, Terry Meehan discusses the latest happenings within the organisation and gives an update on upcoming events.

RSL (Queensland Branch) run two RSL Forums every year which provides an open venue for Pension, Advocacy and Welfare (PAWS) delegates and staff to raise and discuss issues in the veteran community with DVA staff and other Government agencies. 

The Defence Disposals Agency (DDA) has announced that surplus items that will be disposed of in the near future.

It’s that time of the year again for the RSL Poppy Appeal. The launch begins on October 28 and will be held at ANZAC Square in Brisbane’s CBD at 11:30am.

RSL (Queensland Branch) in partnership with Bond University will once again award 180 students with more than $500,000 in grants, as part of the Youth Development Program.

RSL (Queensland Branch) State President, Terry Meehan gives an update on the organisation.

A new free and confidential telephone service in the Brisbane and Ipswich areas will help families and carers who are supporting veterans and former serving personnel with mental health issues.

The Bulimba Festival was held on Sunday, August 28, drawing a crowd of over 30,000.

“Since it was first unfurled from the Royal Exhibition Building in 1901, our Australian flag has been an icon of our shared identity, of what it means to belong to our country.” 

On August 18, 1966, the men of Delta Company 6RAR fought a pitched battle against over 2,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops in a rubber plantation not far from the small village of Long Tan. The 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers prevailed.

This year heralds 70 years since the formation of three specific military services for the women of Australia.

RSL (Queensland Branch) President Terry Meehan discusses the latest happenings within the organisation.

The Bulimba Festival, which is being organised and coordinated by the RSL (Queensland Branch) is a free community event that will be held on August 28.

June 27 marks Korean Veterans’ Day, remembering Australian men and women who served in the Korean War.

This year marks the 95^th anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles. The battle was the first action Australian troops fought on the Western Front.

From 13 to 22 July, 20 young Australian soldiers, who have been injured serving in Afghanistan, will undertake a commemorative expedition of the Kokoda Trail, supported by the RSL(Queensland Branch).

RSL (Queensland Branch) has jumped on deck to help put on the ‘Mates Helping Mates’ barbeque which aims to attract a crowd of up to 1000 homeless people.

Minster for Veterans’ Affairs, Mr Warren Snowdon, has announced additional incentives for veterans, war widows and widowers over the relevant pension age to remain in the work force.

RSL State President, Mr Terry Meehan has provided support to the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) program with a financial donation.

Newly elected RSL (Queensland Branch) State President Terry Meehan introduces himself and talks about his plan for the future of the organisation.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, has announced preservation work has begun at ANZAC Cove to protect one of the most iconic sites in Australia’s wartime history.

The Banyo RSL Sub Branch in conjunction with the Malaya Borneo Veterans Association Australia, will be holding a ceremony to remember those who fell and those who served in the Malayan Emergency.

On June 18, Mr Terence Meehan was announced as the 14^th RSL State President at the 96^th RSL Annual General Meeting and State Congress.

A focus on new leadership and positive change will feature predominantly at this year’s Annual General Meeting and State Congress.

The fifth annual Indigenous Veterans’ Ceremony was held by RSL (Queensland Branch) on June 1 at ANZAC Square, in Brisbane’s CBD. The ceremony officially recognised all current and ex-serving Indigenous Veterans’ during the 15th annual Reconciliation Week.

April and May of this year marked the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

The Ghan’s ANZAC Tribute kicked off for the first time this year with a four day journey through the heart of Australia that commemorated the glories and sacrifices of the Australian Armed Forces during the Second World War.

From May 9 to 27 the RSL (Queensland Branch) will be touring the RSL Western District to provide assistance on pension, advocacy and welfare matters to the veteran community.

May 7 marked the 69^th anniversary of the historical Battle of the Coral Sea, credited as the naval battle that turned the tide of the World War II in the Pacific and prevented Japanese invasion.

In the early hours of Thursday, May 5, Australia’s remaining World War I war service veteran, Claude Choules, passed away at the age of 110

RSL (Queensland Branch) President Doug Formby AM discusses the importance of ANZAC Day for all Australians, the RSL ANZAC Concert, and Sub Branch ANZAC Day Services

The RSL 2011 ANZAC Appeal CSA features Michael Lyddiard who was seriously wounded while deployed in Afghanistan during 2007 when the Improvised Explosive Device he was rendering safe detonated

RSL (Queensland Branch) President Doug Formby AM discusses the year so far, and the lead up to ANZAC Day for the RSL

RSL (Queensland Branch) and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra are joining forces again in 2011 for the now annual ANZAC Concert

On Sunday March 20, more than 330,000 veterans, partners and war widows/widowers received an increase in pensions and income support payments

Themes of love and friendship have been intertwined with war throughout history, and stories of these themes have become legendary to all Australians

One hundred and twenty of Queensland’s brightest youth gathered at Bond University on March 5 and 6 for a Leadership Weekend, as part of being a recipient of a 2011 RSL Youth Development Program grant

 RSL (Queensland Branch) are seeking volunteers to help with the 2011 ANZAC Appeal

The coming days will see the Australian Army celebrate 110 years of serving our nation, with birthday festivities well underway.

For Queenslanders, this means they will have the opportunity to have their own, or their loved ones medals replaced after the wide-spread flooding throughout Queensland and Cyclone Yasi in the North of Queensland.

RSL (Queensland Branch) President Doug Formby AM discusses the effects of Cyclone Yasi, the upcoming RSL Youth Development Program leadership weekend, and the Governments replacement of medals lost through current natural disaster. For more information about this development click here.

The RSL (Queensland Branch) applauds the service the Australian Defence Force in their efforts, helping those Queenslanders affected by floods.

 RSL (Queensland Branch) is helping Queensland veterans affected by floods

Any other year, Tamara normally spends Christmas on the beach relaxing with her family; a far cry from the East Timorese village where she is deployed with the International Stabilisation Force.

Over the past weeks across the State, hundreds of Sub Branches gathered in the name of festive cheer and at the same time fondly looked back at the year that was

RSL (Queensland Branch) and Bond University announce the 180 talented Queesland teenagers to recieve the RSL Youth Development Program grants.

RSL (Queensland Branch) President, Doug Formby AM delivers his final video blog for the year.

The 2010 RSL Poppy Appeal ad focussed on Australia's notion of heroes. This ad encourages Queenslanders to remember who the true heroes are on Remembrance Day.

The Army is set to ambush Brisbane City on Thursday November 11 to raise vital funds for the 2010 RSL Poppy Appeal.

RSL Veteran, Cyril Gilbert visited his local Westpac Bank Branch on Thursday November 4 to say thank  you for their support.

RSL (Queensland Branch) President Doug Formby AM delivers his 2010 Remembrance Day blog.

The 2010 RSL Poppy Appeal aims to sell a millioin poppies by Remembrance Day to raise funds for vital welfare work for our veterans and currently serving Australian Defence Force personnel.

RSL (Queensland Branch) State President Mr Doug Formby AM discusses the upcoming 2010 RSL Poppy Appeal.

RSL Queensland will raise vital funds for the veteran community, while also helping the environment, through a unique partnership with the Australian Rainforest Foundation.

RSL (Queensland Branch) President Doug Formby AM discusses the success of the League's 2010 State Congress where the need for younger leadership was raised, among other issues.

The growing need for younger volunteer advocates trained in the areas of pensions and compensation was highlighted at the 95th RSL State Congress held at the weekend.

Over 400 delegates, leaders and guests from around the state attended the annual supreme policy-making forum of the League in Queensland.

RSL Queensland President Doug Formby has been formally recognised for years of service to both veterans and the wider community, receiving the Member of the Order of Australia as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Mr Formby has served as Queensland President of the RSL since 2006 following a decorated military career and experience at not-for-profit organisations such as Legacy and the RSPCA.

The 95th RSL State Congress will focus on younger leadership and positive change when over 400 delegates, leaders and guests from around Queensland meet in Townsville later this month.

The RSL State Congress is the annual supreme policy-making forum of the League in Queensland, where views of both current and ex-service personnel at all levels are debated.

RSL Queensland officially recognised all current and ex-serving indigenous veterans during Reconciliation Week at the fourth annual Indigenous Veterans’ Ceremony on Tuesday, 1 June at ANZAC Square.

A Mermaid Waters resident received the birthday call of a lifetime when phoned to be told the RSL Art Union $3.6 million Golden Treasure prize was his.

The lucky winner of the $3.6 million RSL Art Union Golden Treasure Prize Package draw could be among the crowd attending the public draw being held at the new Mermaid Beach apartment block on Wednesday.

RSL Art Union is encouraging members of the public to attend the draw and view this magnificent complex.

In its 53 year history, funds raised by the RSL Art Union have contributed to the development and maintenance of RSL nursing homes and retirement complexes as well as providing welfare and advocacy for ex-servicemen and women and their families.

RSL Queensland is pleased to confirm that the Australian Government has delivered on several veterans’ affairs issues campaigned for by the League in the recent Federal Budget.

View RSL (Queensland Branch) President Doug Formby's latest Video Blog report post-ANZAC Day.

The RSL has launched an online sub branch to better service its defence force membership by breaking down the physical barriers between RSL sub branches and serving men and women.

ANZAC Day has been commemorated on April 25 every year since 1916 – one year after the fateful Gallipoli landing in 1915 that made our Aussie soldiers legends.

Thousands of Brisbane residents turned up to honour our ANZACs at the inaugural RSL ANZAC Eve Concert with QSO on Saturday, April 24.

Audience members attending the free community event at Suncorp Piazza spilled out the doors to watch the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) perform an ANZAC-inspired musical programme alongside several guest artists.