Our impact
Discover the real, lasting impact that our initiatives are making on veterans and their families.
Making a meaningful difference
RSL Queensland provides practical support, assistance, advice and camaraderie to current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families across Queensland and nationally.
Our mission is to provide care, commemoration and camaraderie to enable veterans and their families to live with dignity and respect. It's our guiding light and underpins all that we do.
Our impact in 2024
92.3%
92.3% of available funding, supporting our Charitable Objects, was directed towards investment in leading health and wellbeing support, advocacy, partner programs, education, research, and social and community services for veterans and their families.
$23.8m
RSL Queensland delivered $23.8 million in social and community services that directly engaged with veterans and their families in Queensland, with many accessible to interstate veterans.
$15.9m
RSL Queensland expended $15.9 million in donations and sponsorships, appropriate to our charitable Objects, that provided support and direct relief to veterans and their families.
RSL Queensland: 2024 at a glance
Care
Caring for the welfare and interests of veterans.
7,304 veterans and their families
supported by our services to improve their health and wellbeing
7,465 enquiries handled
referring veterans and their families to services that suit their needs
2,386 individuals welcomed and supported
across our Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centres in Brisbane, Cairns, the Sunshine Coast and Townsville
1,043 nights in short-term accommodation
provided for veterans and their families travelling from regional areas for medial treatment
358 jobs
in meaningful employment secured for veterans and their partners
6,152 claims and appeals
submitted to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
238 veterans and families housed
in safe, permanent accommodation they can call home
700 Christmas hampers delivered
to veterans and their families across Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania
Commemoration
Enabling and supporting the commemoration of the service and sacrifices of veterans.
15 commemorative days marked
including ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day
1,033 Sub Branch commemorative services and events
listed on the RSL Queensland website
35,205 students involved
in the Postcards of Honour and Draw to Remember initiatives, which Sub Branches facilitated at 446 schools
$1.1 million in commemorative merchandise sales reimbursed
supporting Sub Branches’ fundraising
Camaraderie
Providing avenues for veterans to rekindle their bonds of service and mateship.
562,758 volunteer hours
contributed by members
1,012 veterans and family members
participated in RSL Peer-Led Programs
160 Sub Branches
received assistance to secure funding for asset purchases, upgrades and building repairs
451 Sub Branch volunteers
across 10 Districts participated in group training sessions
Reaching Australia’s veteran population
RSL Queensland supports and, in some instances, provides direct funding to other states to deliver services in support of veterans and their families.
Gallipoli Medical Research: Since 2012, RSL Queensland has invested more than $20 million in veteran-centric research to inform Federal Government, Defence and veteran organisations with credible data and insights.
Mates4Mates: In the last decade, RSL Queensland has invested more than $56 million in Mates4Mates and is committing close to $70 million as part of our 2030 Strategy, supporting veterans and families nationally.
Veteran & Family Wellbeing Centres: RSL Queensland has provided funds towards these Centres to support veterans and families across Queensland, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.
RSL Be:Well and Go Beyond: These online learning resources offer research-backed health and wellbeing information and tools to support veterans during and after Defence. Available to all Australian veterans, these free programs are accessible anywhere, any time.
Soldier Recovery Centre: Across three Queensland Defence bases, RSL Queensland continues to invest in active, on-base programs that support Defence members transitioning to civilian life in Queensland or interstate.
RSL Queensland also invests heavily in national programs and services to help veterans and their families across Australia.
Mates4Mates: 2024 at a glance
3,600+
veterans and family members supported across Australia to reconnect and recover
8,500+
occasions of physical rehabilitation and wellbeing services delivered through 1:1 sessions and group classes
4,900+
occasions of mental health and wellbeing services delivered to veterans and families
900+
attendees of Mates4Mates Skills for Recovery Programs
