[Australia]: Returned and Services League of Australia

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Overview​

The Returned and Services League of Australia, also known as the RSL, is an independent support organisation for people who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force. Through its branches and affiliated local clubs across the nation, the RSL offers camaraderie as well as direct financial aid, mental health support, housing assistance, and help with employment and transitioning to civilian life. It also assists veterans in navigating entitlements and benefits from the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). It organises and supports major events like ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day to honour and preserve the memory of those who served. The RSL also lobbies Australian governments on policies and issues affecting veterans' welfare and advocates for the broader defence community.