As a veteran, you and your family deserve our support
Committed to care, commemoration and camaraderie, our RSL Queensland family builds connections and delivers services that enable you, our veteran and Defence community, to thrive.
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We're your extended Defence family
If you’ve ever served in the Australian Defence Force, RSL Queensland is here for you – and your loved ones’ too.
As the largest ex-service organisation in Queensland – we’re here to connect you through a state-wide network of Sub Branches and to support you and your family with a broad range of health and wellbeing services, programs and events, with mateship at our core.
What's happening near you?
There’s always something going on in your local RSL Queensland community. Quickly find your Sub Branch, social events and news, all in one place.
What we can do for you
7,465 veterans reached out for help in 2024.
RSL Queensland provides care and support to veterans and their families through a range of impactful services and programs to help in real and meaningful ways.
Services
DVA Advocacy
Free support with your DVA claims and appeals from our highly trained Compensation Advocates, including advice and assistance with lodging claims and appealing unsuccessful claims.
Services
Bereavement Support
Veterans shouldn’t make their final journey alone. Your local RSL Sub Branch can help with funeral arrangements or conduct a Poppy Service.
Services
Housing and Accommodation
We provide accommodation assistance for veterans and their families who need it. Access immediate housing support, short- and long-term accommodation options.
How you can be supported by RSL Queensland
Whether you’re seeking help with transition or employment, need a hand with finances or DVA claims, want to focus on your personal wellbeing, or you’d like to connect with old or new friends, you can look to us.
DVA Advocacy (Claims and Appeals)
Free support with your DVA claims and appeals from our highly trained Compensation Advocates.
Learn moreEmployment
Veterans and partners can search for job vacancies and access free support through the RSL Employment Program.
Learn moreEducation and Training
Tailored support to ensure you navigate your career journey with confidence and uncover new opportunities.
Learn moreHealth and Wellbeing
Peer-Led Programs provide support guided by others with similar experiences and RSL Rec Connect brings veterans and their families together through a diverse calendar of recreational events.
Learn moreUrgent Accommodation
If you and your family are in a vulnerable situation, we can offer you access to safe housing.
Learn moreEnabling you and your family to live with dignity and respect
Supporting you and your loved ones is why we exist. It’s why we started, why we’ve grown and why we innovate.
Care
Forming health partnerships, maintaining our wellbeing centres and expanding services for accessible, comprehensive veteran support – especially in regional areas – is all about our promise to help you and your family.
Commemoration
We respect your service and the sacrifices you and your family have made, so we pay tribute to service members by hosting commemorative events, sharing stories, promoting education and extending these activities to rural areas to deepen public respect for military service.
Camaraderie
Connecting you to other veterans builds a community of support. We strengthen camaraderie by working with RSL Sub Branches to amplify member voices and support the veteran community, fostering unity through volunteering and advocacy.
