Why wait when you can join the RSL now?
As a member of the RSL you will be provided with vital advocacy services and support at any stage of your service free of charge.
We strongly support service men and women from all conflicts, campaigns and peacekeeping missions, including those who have served part-time, as Reservists or may not have been deployed operationally during their service.
Your membership entitles you to free advocacy assistance in accessing the military benefits and entitlements you deserve, no matter how young or old you are.
We regularly communicate with our members and address issues affecting current and ex-serving ADF personnel in our quarterly newsletter. Our members can voice their concerns at a Sub Branch level to influence the direction and lobbying initiatives of the League statewide.
We are here to listen when you need it most. So join the RSL and receive the mateship and support you want and deserve.
JOIN THE RSL NOW
To join, complete the attached application form and return with your proof of service to your nearest RSL Sub Branch to process your application.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have any membership queries
Call 134 RSL
RSL (Qld Branch)
Membership Department
PO BOX 629
Spring Hill QLD 4004.
WHAT IS THE RSL?
The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) is a totally independent apolitical organisation run by its members, for its members.
The League in Queensland (separate to RSL Clubs) aims to assist all veterans, current and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), and their dependants with obtaining disability pensions, compensation payments, health and community services, welfare services, and income support payments and treatment.
The RSL remains the largest ex-service organisation in Australia with an increasing number of younger and current serving ADF personnel coming on board.
MEMBER BENEFITS
What’s in it for you?
As a member of the RSL, you will benefit from:
1. FREE welfare and advocacy advice to you during any stage of your service
2. A team focus – keeping the camaraderie and mates aspect of the ADF alive
3. A strong voice to Government to voice your concerns
4. Lobbying power to gain you extra military compensation and benefits pre or post discharge from the ADF or Reserves
5. Member discounts at participating organisations
6. A ‘grass-root’ sub branch level focus within your local community – a place where you and your family will feel welcome
7. Assistance and support for you and your family in Australia or whilst you are deployed overseas
CAN YOU JOIN?
To be eligible to join the League you only need to have served a minimum of six months as a regular or a reservist in the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Army or the Royal Australian Air Force. Membership also applies to any Australian citizen who has served overseas as a member of an approved peacekeeping force.
Membership starts from as little as $20 per year and the benefits and services the RSL can offer are endless.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
All members are eligible to receive our free advocacy and welfare advice and assistance at any stage of your service.
1. RSL Service member – a League member who receives all benefits and pays a membership fee of $20 per year.
2. RSL Life Subscriber – why not pay a one off fee and become a Life Subscriber? You will never need to remember to pay the annual subscription fee and you won’t lose continuity of your RSL membership.
3. RSL Life Member – this membership level is granted, not applied for. Service Members or Life Subscribers may be awarded Life Membership as a result of their dedication and service to the League over a period of time.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP
As a member of the RSL you will have a voice in the policy of the RSL and what we lobby for at a National level. Your input through your RSL sub branch, together with that of your fellow members, helps formulate and strengthen the policies of the League.
The RSL membership year is from January 1 to December 31. Annual subscriptions are due on January 1 and need to be paid to your sub branch before January 31 each year.
If you move interstate, the RSL can organise transfer your membership anywhere in Australia.
JOIN THE RSL NOW
Simply complete the attached application form and return to your nearest RSL sub branch who will process your application. Your membership badge and pack will be sent to you by RSL State Headquarters within 14 working days.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
DID YOU KNOW?
The wide range of community groups the RSL works closely with everyday?
These include all ex-serving and current Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, their children, families, other ex-service organisations, schools, and the wider community.
The RSL ‘League’ is different to the familiar RSL ‘Clubs’?
In Queensland, most RSL Clubs are separate to the League itself, often private entities owned by an independent company. They trade under the RSL name and pay a licensing fee to the League which goes towards funding welfare initiatives and youth activities in the local RSL sub branch area.
You don’t need to have served in the ADF to be part of the RSL?
If you have spare time and would like to support your local RSL sub branch, you can become part of your local RSL Citizens’ Auxiliary program. You can assist your sub branch in a number of ways; through poppy sales, ANZAC Day badge sales, Christmas gift wrapping, welfare, social activities, sub branch promotion, and involvement in local festivals.
The RSL has a strong focus on Australia’s youth?
From developing education material for school children to promoting exceptional youth programs, the RSL’s focus on youth remains strong. Your local RSL sub branch may be heavily involved in the following statewide programs:
1. The RSL Girl in a Million Quest fosters the development of young women as entrants raise funds for the care and well being of Queensland veterans.
2. The RSL Cadet of the Year program is open to current ADF cadets looking for an opportunity to develop their personal and military skills.
3. RSL Community Link is an eternal remembrance program which encourages youth and adults to take part in RSL traditions and community projects including ANZAC Day parades, Remembrance Day services and other commemorative events.
To find out more on how you can become involved with the RSL call us on 134 775.