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Today we commemorate Kokoda Day and remember all who played a part in this victory, in particular, the New Guinea Wartime Carriers (better known as ‘fuzzy-wuzzy angels’) who supported our diggers and transported war supplies on their bare shoulders over dense jungle terrain.

This Saturday, unite and ‘remember to remember’ by observing a minute’s silence at 11 a.m. in memory of our fallen service men and women. rslaustralia.org/latest-news/rs…

Across the country, you will have seen volunteers raising awareness of Remembrance Day and raising funds to support our veterans through the Poppy Appeal. We encourage all Australians to purchase a poppy and wear it with pride on #RemembranceDay. poppyappeal.com.au

Remembrance Day Services will be hosted around Australia tomorrow. Some services will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. You can find all the information you need to plan your Remembrance Day here: remembertoremember.com.au/plan-your-reme…

Today is Remembrance Day. However you choose to mark it, RSL is asking all Australians to honour our veterans & remember to remember. Attend a service, wear a poppy or donate to the RSL Poppy Appeal, and observe a minute’s silence at 11am to keep the legacy of our veterans alive.

You're invited to the inaugural Veterans and Families Expo. Aimed at improving the wellbeing of Defence families, this FREE event links our community with local services across education, health, employment, finance, and social/community. Learn more: bit.ly/3MC4YRP

We continue to provide free legal support across Australia to high numbers of veterans. Tell your mates: ALL our services are FREE, INDEPENDENT & CONFIDENTIAL. If you have questions or want to chat about a legal issue, call us on 1800 33 1800.

Deployments can be isolating, and receiving a care package from Australia can provide a connection to home. That's why twice a year, members of the ADF deployed overseas receive care packages from RSL Australia to thank them for their service Read more: dva.gov.au/news/latest-st…

The RSL has made a submission to the 2024 Independent Intelligence Review. Read the submission: tinyurl.com/4m874knm

The RSL believes that everybody – especially veterans – should have the right to stable, ongoing accommodation that is safe and secure. The RSL has made a submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan. Read the submission: tinyurl.com/66p3x2k4

The RSL has made a submission for the review of the National Legal Assistance Program, recommending strong consideration be given to transitioning the DefenceAndVetsLegalService become a permanent legal service provider for veterans and their families: tinyur.com/yc8rdtkf

Today is #internationalvolunteersday when we acknowledge and thank everyone who has volunteered for the RSL to support our veteran community. Volunteers are the backbone of our community. We sincerely thank you for contributing your time and knowledge for the benefit of others.

If you served in the ADF, we can offer you free, independent & confidential legal support with issues such as: - veteran entitlements - family breakdown - civil law problems - criminal matters. We provide free legal advice, preliminary assistance, & guided referrals across Aus.

Throughout 2023, RSL Australia has addressed multiple issues and undertaken many events in support of our members. Read about the impact RSL Australia has made in the final RSL National President's Newsletter for the year: tinyurl.com/4wwuarw

The RSL has responded to the Royal Commission's consultation paper reiterating the RSL’s call for the establishment of an independent body to permanently monitor the health and welbeing of Defence Force members, veterans, and their families. tinyurl.com/ycx2m8br

We wish to advise that the National Office will be closed over the festive season. We recognise that the holidays can be a difficult time. If you need immediate support, please reach out to: Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling (24-hours) 1800 011 046

Navy Veterans, descendants of those that serviced in warships within or named after the Scrap Iron Flotilla should support the HMAS Voyager Service on 10FEB24 at the Shrine of Remembrance. RSL Australia @australianveterans

Considering a new career direction in 2024? Here's how to make a smart choice for your future. #RSLVeteransEmploymentProgram rslaustralia.org/resources-for-…

Please consider the recent RSL Australia Defence and National Security Committee paper "Adapting to Poly-crisis: A Proposed National Security Strategy for Australia", which we talk about here. Thanks for the chat, Defence Connect defenceconnect.com.au/joint-capabili… ANU Media