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Our Mission

The Mission of the Returned & Services League of Australia (SA Branch) is to care for the health and well-being of the Service and Ex-Service community.

Our core business revolves around the five pillars of Advocacy, Service, Mateship, Commemoration and Sustainability.

The RSL-Sub-branch Mount Barker is a not-for-profit organisation in South Australia.

Advocacy

To be the most powerful advocate for veterans and their families, by:

  • Advocating strongly for veterans and their families to all political representatives at all levels on all issues of relevance
  • Building effective relationships with all media and provision of high-quality content
  • Leading collaboration with other Ex Service Organisations and Government agencies
  • Develop strong position statements on issues affecting the Veteran Community

Services

To provide effective and progressive services that support and empower veterans and their families, by:

  • Understanding and responding to the changing needs of our veteran community
  • Developing strong partnerships increasing collaborative effort
  • Developing better models of service delivery
  • Delivering high quality programs that maximise high outcomes for clients
  • Being the first point of contact for any issues of importance to veterans and their families

Mateship

Foster and support the Australian ethos of mateship and social interaction, by:

  • Working closely with our Sub-Branch network to maintain sustainable and vibrant facilities
  • Implementing innovative Community Engagement strategies that embrace the diversity of our veteran community
  • Developing strong peer to peer support networks
  • Providing opportunities for our community to network, volunteer and promote the RSL cause

Commemoration

To remember the commitment and sacrifice of all those who have served and educate future generations, by:

  • Conducting ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and other significant commemorations on behalf of the State of South Australia
  • Sharing the stories of service and sacrifice with the community, specifically young people
  • Positioning the VWM as the preeminent education and commemoration resource for the community
  • Identifying the appropriate RSL milestones of significance to be shared with the community

Sustainability

To operate a corporately responsible business model to ensure the ongoing economic and social well-being of our organisation, by:

  • Engaging and acknowledging Staff and Volunteers and developing them to their full potential
  • Aggressively pursuing new revenue streams and maximising current initiatives
  • Undertaking disciplined management of expenditure and future investments
  • Establishing governance practices which ensure the ongoing responsible operations of all Boards and Committees of the State Branch and the Sub-Branch network
  • Capitalising on our brand by securing significant partnerships
  • Reviewing our membership model and developing new ways of engaging with the veteran community
  • Engaging with our members to evaluate and reflect their views to our best endeavour

See us in person!

We love to see our members, veterans, guests and friends, so feel free to visit for a cuppa on Wednesday morning, meal on Friday evening or just a yarn during our normal business hours.

Everybody is welcome 🙂

RSL Mount Barker

23 Hutchinson Street, Mount Barker, SA 5251

08 8391 4845

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