Legacy and the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) work together for the benefit of serving and deceased Australian Defence Force (ADF) Personnel and their families.
We recently renewed our Memorandum of Understanding on how we would best do that.
Legacy Australia is a brand dedicated to giving back to the
families of veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. Since 1923, Legacy has been fulfilling their promise to support and assist the partners and children of veterans who have lost their lives or suffered injuries in the line of duty. With a focus on providing stability, guidance, and financial assistance, Legacy ensures that no dependent of a veteran suffers social or financial disadvantage.
Their work has a significant impact, supporting over 40,000 partners and children of veterans and helping to address the effects of post-traumatic stress and other psychological injuries. Legacy's commitment is evidenced by the millions of dollars spent on support services and the tireless efforts of over 3,400 dedicated Legatees. Through their long and rich history, Legacy has expanded to operate in local communities across Australia and even in London.
By donating, fundraising, volunteering, or becoming a Legatee, you can contribute to Legacy's mission of empowering the families of veterans to fully realize their potential.
As a part of his role as a Legacy Legatee for the Barossa Valley Region your author Robin will be delivering dozens of Christmas Puddings to widows within the Kapunda, Nuriootpa and Tanunda townships within the next few weeks. Other Legatees will also be delivering these popular puddings.
The packages contain four tasty puddings and feedback suggests our beneficiaries look forward to this annual gift from Legacy.
During the year, numerous social coffee days and dinners are organised for our members either near their townships or at Adelaide.
If you are the widow or widower of an ADF member, you are entitled to apply for membership where you can receive advocacy, financial, legal and other support free of charge.
While Legacy Australia focuses on the families of veterans and serving ADF personnel, the RSL focuses on veterans and our communities with some, but limited assistance to families.
Our two roles are complemented by organisations such as the Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans SA, and an increasing number of non-government authority (NGA) organisations.
You can read about the RSL in general and our sub-branch using the tabs on this site and the links therein. Our Relevant Links tab lists many of the NGA organisations, many of which are funded by government departments.
Conclusion
I hope this has been informative for you and that you develop an interest in either joining or supporting either of these organisations. Any questions about either may be directed to our sub-branch by mail or email.
