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“To support the well being and betterment of our members, former and serving members of the ADF, and their dependants, with the provision of welfare and commemorative services and, where appropriate, contribute to the worthy needs within the community.”
The Roles and Objectives of the RSL
In serving the interests of its members, veterans, the ex-service community and serving members of the Australian Defence Force, the RSL executes its role by effectively implementing the following objectives that are in accord with the Mission Statement.
Objectives of the League:
- Welfare of war veterans, ex-servicemen and women & their dependants;
- Advocacy and Representation;
- Accepts as a result of its charter, a moral obligation to help all veterans and ex-service members regardless of whether they are members of the League or not;
- Commemoration and Remembrance;
- Participates in Employment Programs for veterans, ex-service members and their dependants;
- Committed to democratic principles and practices;
- Provides a means for members to enjoy camaraderie, fellowship and mateship;
- Provides effective and efficient management of RSL assets and resources for the benefit of it’s members, Serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), veterans and the ex-service community;
- Acts as an effective lobby group by monitoring relevant Government Departments and policies;
- Provides moral and active support for the ADF;
- Active within the community and Australian Society;
- Practices and endeavours to instill in the Australian people the patriotic, loyalty and pride which the League has for the Nation, it’s people, the Crown and the Flag.
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