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Leaving Defence can mean losing the community you’ve built. For Kirsty Claassen, joining Sunnybank RSL Sub Branch gave her family that sense of belonging back, and a meaningful way to honour the veterans she loves most.

Nathan Shingles, veteran and Cairns RSL Sub Branch President, arrived at Gallipoli Peninsula ahead of ANZAC Day armed with deep respect and honour.

As we celebrate the 37th annual National Volunteer Week, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you.

For more than 30 years, volunteering has been more than just a weekly commitment for Helen Smith OAM. It’s grown into a lifelong passion for service that has brought her connection and camaraderie.

When Nebo RSL Sub Branch had to close in 2012, lifelong friends Ruth Bethel and Wayne Hungerford knew they couldn’t let its legacy end there. Instead, they rallied their community to help found the Nebo Citizens' Auxiliary, part of RSL Central Queensland District.

Camaraderie and preserving legacy are strong attributes among the veterans in Charters Towers RSL Sub Branch.

Part 3: Less is more (1921)

Ahead of ANZAC Day, RSL Australia announced the recipients of the 2026 RSL ANZAC of the Year Awards, including the ANZAC Peace Prize, which recognised three RSL Queensland members.

A father and daughter share music, service and remembrance at Rosewood RSL Sub Branch, showing how the ANZAC spirit lives on across generations.

What it means for the ANZAC spirit to live here.

In the pre-dawn light of ANZAC Day, months of planning comes together for the members of Bray Park-Strathpine Sub Branch. President Dan Grono and Secretary Vanessa Grey share exactly what happens behind the scenes.

In outback Queensland, ANZAC Day is about more than commemoration. At Gemfields RSL Sub Branch, it’s a living tradition where communities come together to honour sacrifice, support veterans, and keep the ANZAC spirit alive.