Two Premier Organisations work Together

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.

Legacy SA Seeks Our Support

The secretary has received an email from Legacy SA seeking support during its annual "Legacy Week" fundraising week from 27 August to 2 September 2023.

The following areas of support have been requested:

1. Attending the Legacy Week Launch Gala Concert 2023 https://www.adelaidelegacy.org.au/Event/legacy-week-launch-gala-concert
   
   
2. Fundraising at your workplace.  A dedicated QR code and posters will be provided for your workplace so you can keep track of your donations and collection buckets are also available.  You can also sell Legacy branded Merchandise – for more information please email tho@legacysa.org.au
   
   
3. Assisting our Legatees by volunteering at one of our locations around South Australia https://www.adelaidelegacy.org.au/Appeal/legacy-week-appeal

If you are interested in supporting Legacy in any of the above ways, please contact our committee member Robin Henry who is a Legacy Legatee for Barossa-Light. You can find his contact details under the Contact tab.

Tracking the Legacy Torch

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As we mentioned in the latest issue of The Bugle, a 50-day Torch Relay began on ANZAC Day in Pozieres, France, travelled to London, England, and was due to arrive in Australia as part of Legacy's centenary celebrations having served the families of veterans for one hundred years.

The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay is a six-month campaign to pay homage to and acknowledge veterans' families, saluting their service.

The Legacy Relay Application that you can download free provided the location of the Legacy Torch at Albany, Western Australia at the time of posting.

Legacy Australia hopes to raise $10 million dollars from donations during the tracking of the torch through various towns and cities. Should you wish to make a donation to Legacy, you may do so here.

Why not download the app and keep abreast of the Torch's location?