News & Stories | Returned & Services League Victorian Branch

70 Years On, We Remember

As we mark the 70th Anniversary of the end of the Korean War, we bring you the story of Royal Australian Navy veteran, 93-year-old Arthur Roach.

Veteran Card - Victoria Now Available

The Veterans Card - Victoria is now available. Here's how to apply.

Family ties

The strengthening and Protecting Veteran Family Relationships is a new research study looking at programs or services that aim to strengthen relationships where one (or both) partners are current or ex-serving Australian Defence Force members. Corina Carli is one veteran welcoming the study.

Opening Doors

As an Indigenous Liaison Officer, Micheal Naawi is now part of the Royal Australian Air Force’s efforts to strengthen understanding and career pathways with First Nations communities.

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The Road is Long, But It is Walked Together: RSL and The Rochester Flood

Often in times of crisis, the human spirit shines brightest. Such was the case in the Northern Victorian town of Rochester when, in October 2022, it suffered the worst of the state's catastrophic flooding event.

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'More salt and pepper in the room'

Growing up in Ecuador and New York City, a career in the Royal Australian Air Force was far from Ivan Benitez-Aguirre’s mind. The now Wing Commander shares his story exclusively with Mufti.

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Korea 70 Years On

Only five years after the end of the Second World War, Australia became involved in the Korean War. Often called the “Forgotten War” because it was largely overshadowed by WWII and Vietnam, the Korean War would involve personnel from all three service arms who would serve from 1950-1953 in defence of South Korea.