RSL Queensland

About

RSL Queensland helps veterans and the broader Defence family in real and practical ways.

Story

The impact of war is a very real.

The ADF works tirelessly to protect their country. In return, these men and women are entitled to be secure in the knowledge that they will protected in return.

RSL (Queensland Branch) is dedicated creating value around the contribution of our past and present ADF personnel. Commemorating the memory of the fallen and promoting the interests of the current.

Mission

Our activities are guided by our eight Objects:

1. Provide for the sick, helpless, wounded, aged, vulnerable, destitute and needy among those who are serving or who have served in the Australian Defence Forces and their dependants
2. Perpetuate the close and kindly ties of friendship created by a mutual service in the Australian Defence Force or in the forces of nations traditionally allied with Australia and the recollections associated with that experience
3. Maintain a proper standard of dignity and honour among all past and present members of the Defence Forces of the nation and to set an example of public spirit and noble hearted endeavour
4. Preserve the memory and the records of those who suffered and died for Australia, erect monuments to their valour, provide them with suitable burial places, and establish and preserve, in their honour, the annual commemoration days known as ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorative days
5. Encourage loyalty to Australia and secure patriotic service in the interests of Australia;
6. Protect the good name and preserve the interests and standing of members of the Australian Defence Force
7. Encourage Members, as citizens, to serve Australia with that spirit of self-sacrifice and loyalty with which they served as members of the Australian Defence Forces
8. Provide welfare to the sick, helpless, wounded, vulnerable, aged, destitute and needy.