Swan Hill RSL
Welcome to RSL Swan Hill Veterans’ Centre
The RSL Swan Hill Veterans’ Centre supports the veteran community in Swan Hill and District with the following services.
- Free and confidential advice and assistance with Veterans’ Pensions/Claims/Entitlements
- Liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Veterans’ Welfare and Wellbeing Support
- Swan Hill Legacy Group Administration office for information and assistance for widows and their families
- Vietnam Veterans Association Australia Swan Hill Branch Administration office
- Justice of the Peace signing station
- Medals enquiries/applications
- Records/Research
We have 3 part-time staff:
Peter John Franklin JP is the Manager of Veteran Services, the RSL Welfare & Wellbeing Officer & a Level 2 Welfare and Wellbeing Advocate welfare@shadvic.com.au or mobile: 0428 500 629
Yvonne Penny is our Military Compensation Advocate Level 2
Kate Fisher is our Administration Assistant
Appointments preferred if wishing to see an Advocate:
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 am to 3.30 pm
Address: 136 Curlewis St, Swan Hill 3585 (next to the RSL)
Phone: 03 5033 1909
Email: admin@shadvic.com.au
DVA: www.dva.gov.au or 1800 555 254
OPEN ARMS: www.OpenArms.gov.au or 1800 011 046
DVA Transport: 1800 550 455
We are open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
APRIL 25th
ANZAC Day
Our annual ANZAC Day commemorative service is held to pay tribute to all Australians who have bravely served and made the ultimate sacrifice in various wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
AUGUST 18th
Vietnam Veterans Day
We pay tribute to the courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice and express our gratitude to the 60,000 Australians who dedicated themselves during Australia's decade-long involvement in the Vietnam War.
November 11th
Remembrance Day
A Remembrance Day ceremony will be held on the 11th of November at Swan Hill RSL in memory of those who have died or suffered during their service to this country.
