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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 […]

RSL LifeCare a finalist in Best Graduate Development Program – Australian HR Awards 2023

August 2023 – RSL LifeCare’s Graduate Registered Nurse Program has been announced as a finalist in the Australian HR Awards 2023, Best Graduate Development Program category. The award recognises excellence […]

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 […]

Appointment of Elizabeth Cosson AM CSC to RSL LifeCare Board

I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Cosson AM CSC as a Director of the RSL LifeCare Board as of Monday 18 September. Liz comes to […]

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 […]

Message from our CEO celebrating International Women’s Day

Good morning everyone, Today, on International Women’s Day, we take the opportunity to celebrate the contribution made by the incredible women of RSL LifeCare and the Australian Defence Force. Women […]

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 […]

RSL LifeCare’s Response to Federal Budget

RSL LifeCare has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment in additional support and funding across Aged Care and Veterans’ Services as part of the October 2022 budget overnight. Millions of Australians […]

RSL LifeCare welcomes new CEO

Media Release 21 September 2022 RSL LifeCare has welcomed a new CEO this week, with the appointment of experienced and entrepreneurial business leader, Janet Muir.  Ms Muir joins one of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lakes of Cherrybrook

As a part-owner of ‘Lakes of Cherrybrook,’ RSL LifeCare is aware of some building and maintenance issues raised by a small number of Strata owners who live onsite and own […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hugh Cunningham Gardens welcomes Australian Defence Force support

RSL LifeCare has welcomed the support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel at Hugh Cunningham Gardens residential aged care home at Tura Beach.  The 15-person ADF team have been on […]

Construction Begins on Permanent Nowra Veteran Wellbeing Centre

Construction has begun on a new 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 our local […]

Staying safe throughout the Christmas Holidays

Today we honour Rawdon Hume “Ron” Middleton, VC.

SEVENTY nine years ago today a bomber took off from an air base in Suffolk, England. It was one of more than 200 aircraft on a mission to bomb heavy […]

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 […]

Homes for Heroes comes home

After a two-year partnership with Wesley Mission delivering the life-changing Homes for Heroes program, RSL LifeCare Veteran Services has built its internal capabilities and is resuming the program in-house. Homes […]

Veteran Employment a Focus in New South Wales

RSL LifeCare, has today announced that it is partnering with specialist career management firm, Right Management to deliver the RSL Employment Program in New South Wales. The RSL Employment Program […]

Riverina Veterans front and centre for RSL NSW and RSL LifeCare

RSL NSW and its partner charity RSL LifeCare have announced today that a veteran wellbeing centre will be established and operated by them in Wagga Wagga for Riverina-based veterans and […]

Aged Care Employee Day is a day to thank everyone at RSL LifeCare.

7th August is Aged Care Employee Day. This is a day for us to thank every person who works in our organisation and to acknowledge their contribution to enriching the […]

Aged care workers should be vaccinated on site.

AGED care provider, RSL LifeCare, have applauded the Australian Government for their decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for staff however warned that more needs to be done to support the […]

Wal Williams awarded OAM.

Wal (Walter) Williams, resident of RSL LifeCare’s ANZAC Village in Narrabeen, has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for Services to the Veteran Community as part of the 2021 […]

RSL LifeCare welcomes Mark Dickson as new Board Chairman.

RSL LifeCare announces Mr. Mark Dickson as new Board Chairman as part of a planned Chair succession, with Mr. Andrew Condon stepping down from his role after four years. Since […]

Chester Joint Release – Regional NSW Veterans Get Boost in Wellbeing Support

*This media release originally appeared on the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs website. The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells […]

Nowra Veteran Centre Open for Business

Up to 20,000 veterans and their families will be able to access vital mental and physical wellbeing, housing and employment support services from today as part of the first and […]

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 […]

Leadership renewal at RSL LifeCare

RSL LifeCare today announced its CEO, Laurie Leigh, has resigned and will be leaving the organisation after almost three years in the role. Ms. Leigh was appointed as a reformist […]

Pioneering RSL Employment Program secures more than 400 jobs for veterans

An RSL initiative that takes a holistic approach to veteran employment rolls out across Australia this month, following outstanding success in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. The industry-leading RSL Employment […]

Payroll irregularities identified

RSL LifeCare today confirmed that software issues in its rostering system had seen a minority of staff incorrectly paid for overtime and weekend penalty rates under their Enterprise Agreement. RSL […]

In the media: Aged Care a boom bust

The Daily Telepgraph     2GB Australia’s number one radio station Listen to interview with Jim Wilson, Radio 2GB Drive host and CEO of RSL LifeCare, Laurie Leigh.  

Baby Boomers to change the face of aged care

Australia’s 5.2 million Baby Boomers[1] are set to radically change the face of the aged care system for ever, with demands for more funding, greater services in their own homes, […]

RSL LifeCare at centre of wellbeing for regional NSW veterans

VETERANS and their families on the south coast of New South Wales will soon be able to access their support services in the one location with the announcement today that […]

Dot Curtis, featured on 7 News in commemoration of Victory in the Pacific

#OneInAMillion our very own resident, Dot Curtis, resident of Connie Fall in Narrabeen, featured on 7 News in commemoration of Victory in the Pacific on Saturday 15th August. #WomenVeterans #VPDay […]

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 […]

Joshua Manning and Homes for Heroes

Media Release Joshua Manning was a Clearance Diver in the Royal Australian Navy for 13 years. His passing on 7 October 2019 deeply saddened RSL LifeCare, Wesley Mission and the […]

Old Peoples Home for Four Year Olds continues to create buzz….

Read page 78 in Fusion Magazine……  

Former Aged Care Worker Found Guilty of Assault

MEDIA RELEASE FORMER AGED CARE WORKER FOUND GUILTY OF ASSAULT A former aged care worker, Anita Prajapati, was yesterday found guilty of assaulting an elderly dementia patient at RSL LifeCare’s […]

New retirement home in Newcastle provides state of art facilities

A respectful reminder New retirement home provides state of art facilities while respecting one of our great battles. A potted rubber tree was part of the ‘topping out’ ceremony recently […]

Jonathan Rogers residents ready for Australia Day fun

Australia Day will be celebrated at RSL LifeCare on Jonathan Rogers GC House on Thursday, January 25. Featured on the South Coast Register, click here to read the full article http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/5181560/jonathan-rogers-residents-ready-for-australia-day-fun/