Tewantin/Noosa Sub Branch Inc.
Introduction
Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch offers a warm welcome to veterans in the local area. The Tewantin/Noosa Sub Branch is part of the Sunshine Coast and Regional District of RSL Queensland.
HISTORY
The Tewantin R.S.S.I.L.A was formed in 1920 by Assistant State Secretary of Queensland RSL, Harry Buchanan M.M. & Bar and his comrade William Ross. Together they gathered a group of locals who had served overseas to form the Sub Branch.
In this foundation meeting, the following officer bearers were appointed: President, William J Ross; Vice President, Joseph Henry Johns; Secretary, William Fielding and Treasurer, Harry Fielding. Committee members included George Gibson, George Burgess and Edgar Thomas Johns DCM.
The Sub Branch building was destroyed by fire on 17 March, 1967 which caused an estimated $40,000 damage. It was rebuilt in 1970 and officially opened by the then Queensland Governor, Sir Alan Mansfield K.C.M.G-K.C.V.O. on the 29th August, 1970.
Now in its 101st year, the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch is still continuing to grow and adapt to changing times. Its original objectives was to ensure a unified approach to address the lack of organised repatriation facilities and medical services available to those returning from service. This included looking out for the families of those comrades who did not return.
This ethos of compassion and service remains today as the motivating influence of the League. The core mission has never changed and has continued to evolve to meet the needs of each generation of servicemen and women.
INFORMATION
The Tewantin Noosa RSL is established for the principal purpose of promoting the interests and welfare of former and serving members of the ADF and their dependents by:
- Assisting the sick, elderly and needy by providing transport, access to shopping and providing company.
- Preserving the memory and records of those who served, suffered and died for the Commonwealth of Australia.
- Encouraging the members of the League and citizens to serve the Nation with a spirit of self-sacrifice and loyalty.
- Nurturing of the youth of Australia to ensure that the strength, vitality and security of our Nation is preserved and enhanced.
- Various discounts and subsidies from local businesses who support veterans.
In addition, we assist the veteran community of the Tewantin/Noosa area by the provision of pension and welfare advocacy for compensation and benefits; medical treatment and other forms of welfare.
Annual General Meetings: First Sunday in March.
Quarterly Board Meetings: The first Tuesday in March, June, September & December.
Committee Meetings: Held on the first Tuesday of the month.
Commemorative days:
To ensure the effort and sacrifice made by the Tewantin Noosa veteran community and members of the ADF is commemorated appropriately.
- ANZAC Day
- VP Day
- Vietnam Veterans' Day
- Peacekeepers Day
- Remembrance Day
SERVICES OFFERED
EG. We help with information and assistance on any of the following:
- Service-related medical conditions (DVA Applications)
- Reassessment of accepted conditions
- Lodgment of appeals to the Veterans' Review Board and/or Administrative Appeals Tribunal
- War Widow/Widower benefits