About Us
WELCOME TO THE CAMBERWELL RSL. WE EXIST TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY, RESPITE AND WELFARE SUPPORT TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR MOTTO: NO ONE LEFT BEHIND
THE WORK WE DO
OUR SERVICES
MEMBERSHIP
We welcome serving and ex-service members of the Defence Force, Victorian Emergency Services, widows and their families to join as new members.
RESPITE PROGRAM
We offer a respite accommodation program, exclusively for our members to provide time away from any struggles they may be experiencing.
WELFARE
We provide care and a supportive home for Veterans, Emergency Services personnel, and their families, honouring their sacrifices for our nation.
ADVOCACY
We provide advocacy assistance through claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and any assistance in the appeal process.
PATHWAYS
We can assist with pathways to counselling and
psychology, respite and peer group programs and many other health support services.
EVENTS
We have a full calendar of service events, social events and monthly meetings with social drinks and nibbles for all of our members.
MEMBERSHIP
OUR MEMBERS ARE
OUR TOP PRIORITY
We exist to preserve the legacy of Harold Edward “Pompey” Elliott who was committed to looking after his WW1 soldiers and their families on the home front. Monthly meetings are chaired by Club President, The Hon Jeff Kennett to provide the best possible support for our members. We are here for people who serve our communities and seek connection with others who understand their struggles.
LATEST NEWS
NEWS AND UPDATES
INTRODUCING DARYL CHRISTIE "Military service is the greatest lesson in looking after your mates."...
A Legacy Etched into Melbourne's History In the story of Melbourne's veteran community, some names...
A Legacy That Lives On At Camberwell Pompey Elliott RSL Sub Branch, we draw not only on the...
April is a time of remembrance across Australia — a time when communities come together to reflect...
INTRODUCING PAUL McCROHAN OAM Vietnam veteran Paul McCrohan OAM has dedicated decades to...
INTRODUCING CAT PARKER From winning Twitter's Golden Tweet to her current board roles, Cat Parker...
INTRODUCING BRIAN WATT Long-term RSL member Brian Watt served with the Royal Engineers in North...
INTRODUCING ELISABETH QUINN One of our newest members, Elisabeth (Liz) Quinn has over 20 years’...
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Honouring Our Veterans, One Story at a Time Welcome to the Camberwell Pompey...
INTRODUCING BARRY JONES For nearly 50 years, Barry Jones has been an integral part of the veteran...
In a great display of collaboration, RSL Sub-Branches Tramways East Melbourne and Camberwell City...
The Story of Tramways & East Melbourne RSL In the heart of Melbourne, where history and...
An introduction After World War 1, the 24th Battalion, continuing as a militia unit, established...
Hi, I'm Bill. When I started at Katunga State School, the Head Teacher was 'Mr. Menzies'. I...
HAROLD ‘POMPEY’ ELLIOTT
‘FOR THE VETERANS WHO YET
REMAIN, THERE IS NOT ONE
WHO WALKS, WHO WILL NOT
RUN TO FOLLOW HIM.’
‘FOR THE VETERANS WHO YET REMAIN, THERE IS NOT ONE WHO WALKS, WHO WILL NOT RUN TO FOLLOW HIM.’
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