Darwin RSL

For more than a century, the Darwin RSL has been proudly serving past and present Australian Defence Force personnel, as well as the greater Darwin community.

The RSL’s spirit of social responsibility strongly supports the well-being, care and commemoration of serving and ex-service Defence members and their dependents.

We are now advancing design of an iconic new venue for the community, Defence families, veterans and visitors to enjoy that will embrace our significant past and sustains a future within a modern environment.

Defence of Darwin House will be a pinnacle benchmark for all Australian RSLs both commercially and in our contribution to the Darwin community.

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Expressions of interest are now open for veterans and family members of veterans who would like to volunteer as representatives at overseas Anzac Day services held by DVA in 2027. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and service histories.

Megan Banton was a volunteer at the Anzac Day service in Villers-Bretonneux, France, and shared the following about her experience:”Volunteering at Villers-Bretonneux gave me a completely new appreciation for the impact of Australian service overseas. Being part of the team delivering these commemorations allowed me to contribute in a way that felt both meaningful and deeply personal. It reinforced the importance of preserving these stories for future generations.”

If you would like to volunteer as a representative and assist DVA with commemorations in Gallipoli, Villers-Bretonneux, Sandakan, Hellfire Pass, Isurava or Singapore, applications for 2027 close on 8 November 2026.

For further information and to submit your application, visit: https://www.dva.gov.au/recognition-and-commemoration/commemoration-services/overseas-commemorative-services/veteran-and-family-representative-application-portal