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November 23, 2023
RSL LifeCare secures $1.7 million funding to establish Central Coast Veteran and Family Hub and $243,000 for a centre at Bardia Barracks
RSL LifeCare has received $1.7 million in funding from the Albanese Government’s Veteran Wellbeing Grants One-Off Program to establish a veteran and family hub-like experience on the Central Coast region […]
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November 22, 2023
RSL LifeCare awarded $520,341 in government funding to enhance Veteran wellbeing services in Riverina
RSL LifeCare has secured $520,341 in funding from the Albanese Government’s Veterans Wellbeing Grants One-Off program that will be used to expand its services and facilities in support of veterans […]
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November 14, 2023
RSL LifeCare hosts the inaugural Poppy Ball aboard HMAS Adelaide (III)
The inaugural Poppy Ball was held in Sydney on Saturday 11 November 2023 aboard the HMAS Adelaide (III). The event was a sell-out black-tie fundraising event with all proceeds going […]
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September 26, 2023
RSL LifeCare announces plans for new Veteran Wellbeing Centre in Dee Why
RSL LifeCare is set to extend its crucial service delivery for local veterans and their families with the opening of a Veteran Wellbeing Centre in Dee Why. This centre has […]
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August 22, 2023
Federal Government grant awarded to RSL LifeCare
RSL LifeCare has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the Australian Government to support the development of a business case to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub to be located […]
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August 14, 2023
RSL LifeCare successfully moves to the second stage in becoming the provider for a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in both the Tweed-North Coast region and Queanbeyan.
RSL LifeCare has welcomed the opportunity by the Federal Government to submit a business case to deliver a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in these critical regional areas in NSW. This […]
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August 8, 2023
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services FY22-23 milestones update
With the release of the Census data, the government and ex-service community have a better understanding than ever before of where our veterans reside. Ongoing hearings as part of the […]
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June 19, 2023
Free laptops give veterans access to employment and education opportunities
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services, in collaboration with Optus and ASI Solutions, are providing laptops to veterans and their families to access education courses and employment opportunities. The pilot program has […]
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December 6, 2022
State-of-the-art Nowra Veteran Wellbeing Centre now open to veterans and their families
RSL LifeCare has officially opened its purpose built, state-of-the-art facility to permanently house the Nowra Veteran Wellbeing Centre, providing an expanded range of health and wellbeing services for veterans, current […]
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September 9, 2022
Fee-free certified training for veterans or their partners across NSW with JobTrainer
In collaboration with Training Services NSW through their JobTrainer program, RSL LifeCare Veteran Services is providing access to four certification programs across hospitality, business, leadership and management especially for veterans […]
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July 28, 2022
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services FY21-22 milestones update
The last 12 months have been incredibly turbulent, both for the veteran community and all Australians. The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has shone a spotlight on the […]
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July 26, 2022
Access to fee-free certified training with the JobTrainer pilot program
In collaboration with Training Services NSW through their JobTrainer program, RSL LifeCare Veteran Services are piloting access to three certification programs across business, leadership and management especially for veterans and […]
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July 1, 2022
How the RSL Veterans’ Employment Program helps employers hire veterans
Veterans returning to civilian life bring a wealth of skills employers want. Initiatives like the RSL Veterans’ Employment Program help connect willing organisations with these talented workers. At a […]
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June 9, 2022
Vale Walter Williams OAM
RSL LifeCare staff and residents alike have been deeply saddened to learn of the passing of long – time ANZAC Village resident and respected RSL NSW member, Walter (Wal) Williams […]
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May 12, 2022
Giving our nurses a voice to lead
Today, on International Nurses Day (IND) we shine a light on our nursing staff and their vital work. Our nurses are a core part of RSL LifeCare’s front line, who provide […]
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April 8, 2022
RSL LifeCare Veteran Services – one team supporting veterans and their families
The delivery of Veteran Services has been core to RSL LifeCare since its beginnings over 100 years ago. Now, we have combined the services of RSL DefenceCare and our range […]
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March 20, 2022
How the RSL Veterans’ Employment Program helps veterans find work
Transitioning to a different career is not always easy for veterans returning to civilian life. The RSL Veterans’ Employment Program, funded by the Australian Government, supports veterans and their families […]
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January 10, 2022
Annual Update – 2021
Throughout 2021, RSL DefenceCare was able to: Provide $381,551 in financial assistance including $84,000 in disaster assistance. Assist 165 veterans experiencing homelessness. Help 796 veterans to lodge 2781 DVA claims. Facilitate 25 veterans or […]
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October 13, 2021
RSL DefenceCare Quarterly update – July-September 2021
The last three months have been difficult for all Australians. In many parts of New South Wales, almost the entire period was spent in lockdown. This has meant increased levels […]
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September 17, 2021
RSL NSW members dig deep to support their fellow veterans
*This media release originally appeared on the RSL NSW website. RSL NSW veteran members have rallied to bolster life-changing support for veterans and their families by donating $2.1 million dollars […]
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July 12, 2021
RSL DefenceCare Quarterly update – April-June 2021
Over the last three months a lot has happened for the veteran community, and Australia as a whole. In April, we were fortunate to be able to return to large […]
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April 21, 2021
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide announced
RSL LifeCare is committed to supporting veterans and their families. We welcome any action by the Federal Government to tackle veteran suicide and will contribute however we can to a […]
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April 5, 2021
RSL DefenceCare – Quarterly update – January-March 2021
Through the first quarter of 2021, we have continued to support Australian veterans and their families in need. We are focused on the lifetime wellbeing of veterans and provide free […]
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January 1, 2021
Annual Update – 2020
For many, 2020 was a year of change, challenges and uncertainty – but it was also a year of resilience, adaptation and connection. It was no different for the team […]
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October 1, 2020
Quarterly Update – July-September 2020
At RSL DefenceCare we continue to support Australian veterans and their families during times of injury, illness or crisis. We offer help with Department of Veterans’ Affairs claims, advocacy at […]
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July 15, 2020
RSL DefenceCare finds a new home
A FREE-of-charge service helping Australian veterans and their families in times of injury, illness or crisis, is transferring operations from RSL NSW to RSL LifeCare from this month. Known as […]
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July 1, 2020
Quarterly Update – April-June 2020
At RSL DefenceCare we strive to support Australian veterans and their families during times of injury, illness or crisis. We offer help with Department of Veterans’ Affairs claims, advocacy at […]
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April 1, 2020
Quarterly Update – January-March 2020
At RSL DefenceCare our mission is to meet the needs of Australian veterans and their families seeking help with claims, advocacy and wellbeing. The start of 2020 has been difficult […]
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January 1, 2020
Annual Update – 2019
At RSL DefenceCare our mission is to meet the needs of Australian veterans and their families seeking help with claims, advocacy and wellbeing. In 2019, RSL DefenceCare was able to: […]
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