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RSL National We Remember RSL NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER Issue 8 RSL National President’s Newsletter Issue 8 November 2015 RADM KEN DOOLAN WITH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALEAND CRICKET CAPTAINS IN THIS ISSUE We Remember By RADM Ken Doolan, RSL National President Welcome to the November issue of the National President was invited to join a National President’s newsletter. This panel from US, United Kingdom and month we are sharing the details of the Australia to answer the question: fundraising activities that occurred around Australia for the Poppy Appeal. “How does your national rally civilian and RSL greatly appreciates the kind military organisations to support Remembrance Day donations of money and time that were wounded, ill and injured members when Read how the RSL supported Remembrance made by so many people. they transition to civilian life?” Day commemorative activities around Australia. The funds will be used for a variety of Dr. Charles Rice, President Uniformed programs in each State and Territory to Services University of the Health help veterans and their families. This Sciences opened the Symposium. The newsletter outlines some of these topics explored included: programs that are being delivered and defining resiliency and how to instill making a big difference to the lives of this trait in service personnel at the individuals that participate or receive home and when deployed, support. meeting the increased demands for On 21 and 22 October, National recovery and rehabilitation of President RADM Ken Dooolan service personnel, represented the RSL at the Warrior Care supporting service members to st Poppy Appeal and RSL Projects in the 21 Century Symposium in the reintegrate into the military or Learn how the RSL uses donated funds to United States (US). This event brings transition to civilian life. together Military Service Organizations support veterans and their families. This discussion was highly relevant to and Veteran Service Organizations from the health paper that is being prepared 13 nations to discuss how they support by the President for release in the first members from entry into the military to quarter of next year. transition to veteran status. The RSL NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER | Issue 8 2 We Remember By RADM Ken Doolan (continued) While in Washington, RADM Doolan was able to provide an update on RSL activities to Ambassador. He also visited the Washington DC sub-branch and met with Dave Ward, Honorary Secretary and Richard Southby, President to hear of the good work they are doing overseas. From 27 to 28 October, RADM Ken Doolan attended the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA) National Conference in Wellington. He laid a wreath at the In early November the National This month included the sad events in Remembrance Service in the Hall of President conducted a private ceremony Paris with the National President Memories at the National War for the captains of the Australian and expressing sympathy to our friends and Memorial. RADM Doolan was a member New Zealand cricket teams that were colleagues in France on behalf of of the official party and addressed the playing the First Test match. He also members. RSL National President Rear delegates in regards to the positive attended and spoke at the corporate Admiral Ken Doolan said, "This horrific advances that are being made by RSL in function about the historic links between attack on innocent people reminds us Australia to serve veterans of all ages cricketers and veterans. once again that the price of liberty is and their families. eternal vigilance. In mid-November, RADM Doolan On 29 October, National President was represented the RSL at the Senate The month closed on a happier note in Melbourne to attend the official Inquiry into the science and engineering with the soft launch of the RSL opening of the Our ANZAC Nurses: workforce. He was able to once again Centenary Logo by the Hon. Stuart Service and Sacrifice Exhibition at the stress the RSL’s position on maintaining Robert MP in Canberra on 23 November Monash Hospital. The exhibition a vibrant Australian ship building 2015. commemorates the lives, service and industry to enjoy the flow-on effects this achievements of the nurses from the has on the economy. A full report CELEBRATING 100 YEARS IN 2016 Melbourne Homeopathic Hospital and appears on the national website. the Queen Victoria Hospital who served “The evolution of the RSL logo shows in World War 1. the organisation is changing and willing to evolve to meet the needs of a new RADM Doolan attended the Memorial generation of veterans”, said Stuart service for Digger James that was held Robert MP at the event held at the on 31 October in Brisbane. Ken was National Library of Australia. asked to recite the Ode and he and MORE INFORMATION: Elaine Doolan conveyed the condolence [email protected] message from all RSL members. While in Queensland, the National President took the opportunity to attend Murgon RSL Sub branch annual dinner. The theme of the dinner was connecting with the local community and many local business leaders and clergy members attended. RSL NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER | Issue 8 3 RSL QUEENSLAND BRANCH Queensland shining the light on women By Donna Alexander This year’s Poppy Appeal in Queensland “They just rallied around me and helped focused on those women who have me through,” she said. given so much over the past century; featuring current and former members Both Samantha and Kym spread the of the Australian Armed Forces and message to Queenslanders that giving Recognising women women who have cared for those who to the Poppy Appeal makes a real RSL Queensland is actively rallying around female have needed assistance. difference, sharing their compelling veterans and their families. State President, Stewart Spurred by the Women Veteran stories in a radio interview on Brisbane’s Cameron with Samantha Freebairn and Kym Whalley. Symposium held in Brisbane in July, RSL 612 ABC: listen to them here. Queensland was keen to shine the light on the contribution of females, which is Gallipoli Poppies and more… often under recognised. Kym Whalley also joined the Gallipoli Representing the nearly 9,000 women Poppies campaign led by the Gallipoli currently serving in the ADF was Royal Medical Research Foundation (GMRF) to Australian Air Force Squadron Leader tell stories of female strength from the and C17 Globemaster pilot Samantha past 100 years. Poppies have an inbuilt Freebairn, who said the RSL was a vital structure that instils strength and connection for her family when she was stability against a range of forces. The serving on operations overseas. Gallipoli Poppies are 10 such women Sharing their stories who have shared their stories so that Kym and Samantha supported RSL Queensland’s Poppy their strength may inspire others who Appeal speaking about their experiences on Brisbane’s “Knowing my family has the support of are facing similar challenges. 612 ABC radio. the RSL gives me peace of mind when I serve overseas and on humanitarian RSL Queensland Branch shared in last FAST FACTS month’s newsletter (Issue 7 – October missions,” she said. 2015) the details of the Post Traumatic “RSL provides a connection for my Stress Disorder (PTSD) Study they 18.3% husband and kids as well as my mum funded GMRF to undertake. This world- and dad. first involved clinical and psychological Percentage of women in Australian Defence Force (ADF) as at 30 June 2014. evaluations of 300 veterans. “The RSL also sent me care parcels when I was in the Middle East which is one of Stewart Cameron, State President said 1198 my most enduring memories of that “This vital medical and scientific research will be ongoing and will play a Number of women that enlisted in ADF as at 30 June time - they just knew it was the little 2014. things from home that you miss most,” role in best treatments of the disorder she said. both now and in the future.” 73.9% The findings were presented at PTSD Former Australian Army sergeant Kym 2015, held in Brisbane in September for Percentage of women that are retained by ADF Whalley spoke of her experience with following paid maternity leave as at 30 June 2014. which RSL (Queensland Branch) was the the RSL post-service. Patron Sponsor. For more information visit: http://www.rslqld.org/news-events/ Gender Pay Gap Percentages She turned to the RSL for camaraderie and support after being diagnosed with 3.87 ADF service-related cancer. 7.3 Public Sector “My local Sub Branch help me her 17.1 Private Sector survive one of the most difficult and traumatic periods in my life,” she said. RSL NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER Issue 8 RSL WESTERN AUSTRALIA Bright Future for RSL WA By John Arthur The Returned & Services League of WA WA's overall membership increased last started the 2015 Centenary of ANZAC year for the first time in seven years, year with the ANZAC-themed Royal de although there are still several clubs Luxe Giants from France striding facing closure. They need, we all need, through Perth and we are ending the more support from men and women Existing RSL Headquarters year with yet another giant stride – from younger generations. This is ANZAC House that is located on the toward building new headquarters to corner of St. George’s Terrace and Irwin serve all members. The New Year promises to be a very Street in Perth. good one for the RSL with its State It is incredibly satisfying to end the year Congress and Centenary Ball at the with the WA Government agreeing to Crown Resort in June. hand back the freehold title to 1300sqm of land on which ANZAC House sits.
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