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    Check out the latest news, including important announcements, helpful tips, and inspiring stories from the veteran community. 

    RSL Queensland State Vice President, Brigadier Arran Hassell CSC; Australian Light Horse Association Queensland Director, Kym Flehr; Troop Commander of the 11th Light Horse Darling Downs, Chris Rowen and his horse, Frazzle; TSS Old Boy, John MacDonnell

    Forged Under Fire: Remembering Australia’s Allyship

    'Forged Under Fire’ commemorates over a century of partnership between Australia and Jordan, highlighting the co-operation of Australian and Hashemite-led forces during the 1918 Great Arab Revolt.

    Dan Bennett RSL Queensland

    A decade of collaboration and connection in the ESO sector

    More than 50 ex-service organisations from across Queensland came together for the bi-annual RSL Queensland and Legacy Brisbane ESO Forum.

    Cloncurry RSL Sub Branch President Kane Burgess

    Honouring the past, building the future: Cloncurry RSL Sub Branch’s new chapter

    Cloncurry RSL Sub Branch’s young President is determined to make their new building a community hub.

    RSL Queensland DVA advocacy

    The essentials for lodging a DVA claim

    Learn how to navigate the DVA claims process.

    Draw to Remember 2025

    Draw to Remember returns with more than 21,000 students participting across Queensland

    Thousands of school students across Queensland will participate in the annual ‘Draw to Remember’ initiative this month to acknowledge Remembrance Day on Tuesday 11 November.

    Remember to Remember 2025 - Poppy appeal

    RSL Queensland calls on Queenslanders to Remember to Remember this November

    This Remembrance Day on Tuesday 11 November, RSL Queensland is encouraging Queenslanders to remember to remember with a minute’s silence at 11am to honour the service and sacrifice of our fallen service personnel.

    Lavarack Barracks Human Performance Framework

    Building strength together: How RSL Queensland is supporting Townsville’s soldiers and families

    RSL Queensland’s partnership with Lavarack Barracks in Townsville helps to build the physical and mental strength of our serving members.

    Veterans smiling standing shoulder to shoulder at sunrise

    Veterans’ Health Week 2025: Thrive 365

    This week we’re celebrating Veterans' Health Week (VHW) with a focus on connection, movement, nourishment and thriving.

    Navy veteran RSL Queensland

    Advocacy support delivers positive outcome for Navy veteran

    With the help of an RSL Queensland compensation advocate, Navy veteran Rebecca Connolly received the compensation she needed and took back control of her life.

    Veteran and partner discuss employment with RSL staff

    Finding reassurance through DVA Advocacy

    Army veteran Noel McKay shares his experience of RSL Queensland’s DVA Advocacy service.

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    Queensland RSL News 

    Read the latest edition of Queensland RSL News magazine, featuring insightful articles, community updates, and a closer look into RSL Queensland’s work supporting veterans and their families.

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    Copies of the Queensland RSL News

    Celebrate the centenary of The Queensland Digger

    In 2025 we celebrate 100 years since The Queensland Digger (now Queensland RSL News) was first published. That’s a centenary of telling veterans’ stories. Our readers are part of this milestone, so we’d like you to participate in our celebration. 

    We’d love you to tell us:

    • Do you have any special memories of our member magazine over the years? 
    • Did you read any articles that were inspiring or even life-changing? 
    • Has it helped you reconnect with long-lost friends? 

    Please email editor@rslqld.org  if you have any photos, stories to share or ideas to help us celebrate the centenary.  

    Copies of the RSL QLD Diggers Centenary

    Annual reports

    Our annual reports capture RSL Queensland’s key achievements, priorities and performance for each calendar year.

    Each annual report is prepared in accordance with RSL Queensland’s Constitution and released ahead of State Congress.  

     

    RSL Queensland Annual report for 2024

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