Contrary to popular belief, the Nerang RSL Sub Branch is not a social venue, it is heavily involved in the Wellbeing of serving and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their dependents.
- The RSL has a wide range of Wellbeing activities and Volunteer hospital and home visit program.
- The RSL has Department of Veteran’s Affairs trained Pension Officers to assist in Veterans Pension claims and closely interacts with DVA.
- All current serving ADF and ex-service personnel that served in any Australian or Allied Service or completed National Service for a minimum of 6 months are eligible to join the RSL.
- Service and ex-service woman hold the same rights as men in the RSL, i.e. they may be full members.
- The RSL is very involved with schools and the community, providing guest speakers and bursaries to schools and grants to the community groups.
- The RSL has established educational scholarships through its RSL Youth Development Program.
- The RSL can and has established Woman’s and Citizen’s Auxiliaries throughout Australia.
- The RSL has a prime focus on commemorative activities and encourages loyalty within the community.
- The RSL has and does successfully lobby government on Veteran Affairs and Defence matters. and
- The RSL has donated millions of dollars to medical research.
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