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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2024
11th November marks the anniversary of the Armistice which brought an end to The Great War of 1914 - 1918. November is a significant month for the RSL and includes Remembrance Day commemorations and the RSL Poppy Appeal.
The 2024 Remembrance Day was on Monday 11th November. Services were conducted in regional and metropolitan areas. Each one special in its own way.
TARA BELTON APPOINTED CEO
We are pleased to announce the official appointment of Tara Belton as our new Chief Executive Officer of RSL SA/NT & Broken Hill, acknowledging her exemplary leadership in recent months as acting CEO and her inspiring commitment to driving the RSL’s mission forward.
7RAR FAREWELL TO ADELAIDE 26/10/24
The 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment farewelled South Australia with a formal parade at Torrens Parade Ground on Saturday 26 October.
ADELAIDE FOOTBALL CLUB DONATION
Adelaide Football Club gifted more than $50,000 to the RSL ($38,000 to RSL SA) from the sale and auction of its 2024 Anzac Guernsey. AFC launched its first commemorative Anzac Guernsey in April this year and committed to donating part proceeds from the sale of the guernseys to the RSL Anzac Appeal. Full story: https://bit.ly/47vH1EO
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicides has been presented to parliament.
The RSL is calling for an independent National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Wellbeing to lead implementation of the recommendations made by the Royal Commission and to ensure there is a sustained and permanent watch on the health and wellbeing of veterans, ex-serving ADF members, and their families.
INTERFET 25 ANNIVERSARY
International Force East Timor 1999 INTERFET was the Australian Government initiative to re-install law and order to the trouble people of East Timor.
Veterans, families and schoolchildren marked the INTERFET East Timor 25th anniversary with a well attended commemoration in Adelaide on Friday 20th September 2024.
VIETNAM DAY COMMEMORATION 18/8/24
A well attended Vietnam War Commemorative Service was held at the Vietnam War Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide on Sunday 18 August 2024.
VIETNAM WAR CITATION
Some ADF members who served during the Vietnam War have been recognised with the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation.
The Citation was awarded by the former Government of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) to military units that distinguished themselves in battle. The Governor-General has formally approved the awarding of the Citation to Australian military units in recognition of their service during the Vietnam War.
MESSINES MURAL, EDWARDSTOWN SA
Messines Avenue and Mons Avenue at Edwardstown, South Australia, were named to commemorate Great War Battles. For decades an Avenue of Honour of two rows of English Elm trees on Messines Avenue has been a visible reminder of the tremendous loss, sacrifice and service.
A new mural on a building wall on the northern side of the avenue is a visual depiction of Great War scenes and memorabilia.