Welfare

Albion Park RSL Sub Branch Welfare

Our members are always ready to help out with the welfare of fellow veterans and their families. We meet monthly and also plan and conduct various social activities, such as fundraising within the community and group visits to local military attractions. Many veterans miss the camaraderie that service life gave them and seek social activities and friends to talk to. We encourage the local community to refer anyone like this onto us, encourage them to see us or contact us if you think that we can assist in any way. Even if the member has never joined the RSL, or doesn’t want to it does not matter. We are here for the whole veteran community, including their families. Go to our Contact Us Page for further information on contacting the Sub Branch.

Urgent Welfare Assistance

Anyone requiring urgent Welfare Assistance are urged to call 000. Also consider contacting Open Arms, details below.

DVA and Advocacy

We are very fortunate to have a DVA Advocate within our Sub Branch. He is also the main advocate completing volunteer work for Illawarra Veterans Entitlement Service (IVES) located in Warilla Their friendly staff can be contacted on (02) 4297 1987 or contact us for information or a referral.

Open Arms (formerly Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service VVCS)

Phone Number 1800 011 046

During business hours you will be directed to your nearest Open Arms Centre. Outside of business hours you will be directed to Veterans Line, the after-hours crisis counselling telephone service.

Other resources and websites can be found on our Links page.