Cairns Sub Branch Inc.

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Cairns RSL Sub Branch offers a warm welcome to veterans in the local area. The Cairns Sub Branch is part of the Far Northern District of RSL Queensland. History In 1916 a ‘Welcome Home Committee’ was formed in Cairns to support the Veterans returning from the First World War. Later that year the Cairns RSL Sub Branch was established, showing that Cairns was right at the forefront of the formation of the RSL across Australia. Although the culture of the Cairns RSL Sub Branch has changed over the years, the ethos of ‘Caring for our Defence Family’ is still very strong. Today the Cairns RSL Sub Branch prides itself on the role it plays in looking after its core constituency of current and former service members and their families. Information The Cairns RSL Sub-Branch is established for the principal purpose of promoting the interests and welfare of former and serving members of the ADF and their dependants by: Assisting and caring for the sick, elderly and needy. Preserving the memory and records of those who served, suffered and died for the Commonwealth of Australia. Encouraging the members of the League and citizens to serve the Nation with a spirit of self sacrifice and loyalty. Nurturing of the youth of Australia to ensure that the strength, vitality and security of our Nation is preserved and enhanced. In addition, we assist the veteran community of Cairns by the provision of pension and welfare advocacy for compensation and benefits; medical treatment and other forms of welfare. Commemorative days To ensure the effort and sacrifice made by the Cairns veteran communCairns RSL Sub Branch offers a warm welcome to veterans in the local area. The Cairns Sub Branch is part of the Far Northern District of RSL Queensland. History In 1916 a ‘Welcome Home Committee’ was formed in Cairns to support the Veterans returning from the First World War. Later that year the Cairns RSL Sub Branch was established, showing that Cairns was right at the forefront of the formation of the RSL across Australia. Although the culture of the Cairns RSL Sub Branch has changed over the years, the ethos of ‘Caring for our Defence Family’ is still very strong. Today the Cairns RSL Sub Branch prides itself on the role it plays in looking after its core constituency of current and former service members and their families. Information The Cairns RSL Sub-Branch is established for the principal purpose of promoting the interests and welfare of former and serving members of the ADF and their dependants by: Assisting and caring for the sick, elderly and needy. Preserving the memory and records of those who served, suffered and died for the Commonwealth of Australia. Encouraging the members of the League and citizens to serve the Nation with a spirit of self sacrifice and loyalty. Nurturing of the youth of Australia to ensure that the strength, vitality and security of our Nation is preserved and enhanced. In addition, we assist the veteran community of Cairns by the provision of pension and welfare advocacy for compensation and benefits; medical treatment and other forms of welfare. Commemorative days To ensure the effort and sacrifice made by the Cairns veteran communCairns RSL Sub Branch offers a warm welcome to veterans in the local area. The Cairns Sub Branch is part of the Far Northern District of RSL Queensland. History In 1916 a ‘Welcome Home Committee’ was formed in Cairns to support the Veterans returning from the First World War. Later that year the Cairns RSL Sub Branch was established, showing that Cairns was right at the forefront of the formation of the RSL across Australia. Although the culture of the Cairns RSL Sub Branch has changed over the years, the ethos of ‘Caring for our Defence Family’ is still very strong. Today the Cairns RSL Sub Branch prides itself on the role it plays in looking after its core constituency of current and former service members and their families. Information The Cairns RSL Sub-Branch is established for the principal purpose of promoting the interests and welfare of former and serving members of the ADF and their dependants by: Assisting and caring for the sick, elderly and needy. Preserving the memory and records of those who served, suffered and died for the Commonwealth of Australia. Encouraging the members of the League and citizens to serve the Nation with a spirit of self sacrifice and loyalty. Nurturing of the youth of Australia to ensure that the strength, vitality and security of our Nation is preserved and enhanced. In addition, we assist the veteran community of Cairns by the provision of pension and welfare advocacy for compensation and benefits; medical treatment and other forms of welfare. Commemorative days To ensure the effort and sacrifice made by the Cairns veteran communAssisting and caring for the sick, elderly and needy.Preserving the memory and records of those who served, suffered and died for the Commonwealth of Australia.Encouraging the members of the League and citizens to serve the Nation with a spirit of self sacrifice and loyalty.Nurturing of the youth of Australia to ensure that the strength, vitality and security of our Nation is preserved and enhanced.