ABOUT US
RSL MISSION STATEMENT
To ensure that programs are in place for the well-being, care, compensation and commemoration of serving and ex-service Defence Force members and their dependants; and promote Government and community awareness of the need for a secure and progressive Australia
Gold Coast District Vision Statement
Through its Sub Branches to initiate, develop and deliver support and direction to its communities.
This will be done by:
a) Encouraging camaraderie among the membership.
b) Developing a common message.
c) Remaining relevant within Sub Branch communities.
d) Encouraging a readiness to volunteer for tasks
e) Seeking out members of the Veteran and Ex-Service family within the Sub Branch areas.
Strategies for success are:
a) Develop a common RSL recruiting brochure for use by all Sub Branches
b) Develop and distribute a Sub Branch newsletter.
c) Provide relevant information to the local media outlets regularly.
d) Develop and maintain positive links with the local, State and Federal Politicians.
e) Speaking at local schools, community groups and other organisations to promote awareness of the RSL.
THE ROLE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RSL
To serve the interest of its members, veterans, the ex-service community and members of the Australian Defence Force, the RSL executes its role by effectively implementing the following objectives, which are in accord with the League’s Mission Statement.
• Welfare
• Advocacy and representation
• Assistance to all veterans and ex-service men and women regardless of their membership in the league
• Commemoration and remembrance
• Participation in employment Programs for veterans, ex-service members and their dependants
• Commitment to democratic principles and practices
• Provision of a means for members to enjoy camaraderie and mateship
• Provision of effective and efficient management of RSL assets and resources for the benefit of its members and serving members of the ADF
• Act as an effective lobby group to Government and its departments
• Provision of moral and active support for the ADF
• Provision of a respected and meaningful voice within the community and Australian society
• Promotion of loyalty and pride which the League has for the Nation, its people, the Crown and the Flag.
• Advocacy and representation
• Assistance to all veterans and ex-service men and women regardless of their membership in the league
• Commemoration and remembrance
• Participation in employment Programs for veterans, ex-service members and their dependants
• Commitment to democratic principles and practices
• Provision of a means for members to enjoy camaraderie and mateship
• Provision of effective and efficient management of RSL assets and resources for the benefit of its members and serving members of the ADF
• Act as an effective lobby group to Government and its departments
• Provision of moral and active support for the ADF
• Provision of a respected and meaningful voice within the community and Australian society
• Promotion of loyalty and pride which the League has for the Nation, its people, the Crown and the Flag.
Selwyn Hannant
Current
District President
