RSL Queensland Annual Report 2020

35 RSL Queensland Annual Report | 2020 3. Maintain a proper standard of dignity and honour among all past and present members of the Defence Forces of the nation and to set an example of public spirit and noble hearted endeavour. 4. Preserve the memory and the records of those who suffered and died for Australia, erect monuments to their valour, provide them with suitable burial places, and establish and preserve, in their honour, the annual commemoration days known as ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorative days. 5. Encourage loyalty to Australia and secure patriotic service in the interests of Australia. 6. Protect the good name and preserve the interests and standing of members of the Australian Defence Force. 7. Encourage Members, as citizens, to serve Australia with that spirit of self-sacrifice and loyalty with which they served as members of the Australian Defence Forces, and 8. Provide welfare to the sick, helpless, wounded, vulnerable, aged, destitute and needy. / Across our Districts and Sub Branches, our members clocked up over 284,600 volunteer hours on welfare and pension activities, commemorative events, fundraising and Sub Branch support. Who We Are Since we began, RSL Queensland has stood shoulder to shoulder with Queensland’s Defence family. We are veterans helping veterans, united in our desire to champion the rights of all veterans. We are the largest ex-service organisation in Queensland, providing practical support, assistance, advice and camaraderie to current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families across the state. Through our network of 10 Districts and 235 Sub Branches, we are consistently guided by the pursuit of our Objects and united in our purpose to ensure a bright future and enduring legacy for all veterans and their families. RSL Queensland Objects 1. Provide for the sick, helpless, wounded, aged, vulnerable, destitute and needy among those who are serving or who have served in the Australian Defence Forces and their dependants. 2. Perpetuate the close and kindly ties of friendship created by a mutual service in the Australian Defence Force or in the forces of nations traditionally allied with Australia and the recollections associated with that experience. About Us RSL Queensland Objects ABOUT US