We welcome you to the Robe Sub branch.
Our Sub-Branch is a proud cornerstone of support and camaraderie in the Robe community.
It provides an outreach centre for Military Advocates SA.
Here’s what we offer:
Location & Facilities
Address: 29 Victoria St ROBE SA 5276
The Hall, built in 1956 by returned servicemen with community support, is situated in the heart of the town. The building consists of two sections. The original hall, an upgraded kitchen, storage space and an enclosed garage, with a more modern attached building, constructed in 1972, to make space available for a kindergarten. Conveniently backing onto the local primary school site this has been the only site to provide kindergarten services in the community.
Membership & Opening Hours
Open To: current, ex-service defence force personnel, their families, and the wider community.
Join Us: We welcome new memberships from those who have served and those who wish to support our cause.
- Monthly morning teas held on the 1st Monday of each month.
- Community Bus weekly local shopping, monthly trips to Mt Gambier, and other occasional outings.
- Community
- Funded veterans’ health activities
Leadership
President: Fred Wasson – | 0401960336
Secretary: Marcia Dening | 0411374274
Email: rslrobe@gmail.com
More Information
- Website: RSL South Australia – Robe
- Meetings: Bi-monthly Sub-branch meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month.
- Eligibility: Open to both past and present service members, as well as the Penola community.
- Accessibility: Our facilities are wheelchair-friendly, with accessible toilets and parking.
Our Mission
The Robe RSL Sub-branch is committed to the welfare of our district’s veterans. Partnering with Military Advocates SA, we support veterans and the families of those who have sacrificed for our nation. We pay tribute to our veterans through commemorative services on ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day, and other significant occasions, and through educational outreach in local schools.
Services Offered
- Support Network: A community for veterans to connect and support each other. A safe and supportive space for veterans and their families.
- Connection: with additional community-based services.
- Welfare: General welfare services for veterans.
- Outreach: Services for veterans and their families in need, that is connected to the Military Advocates SA Network. Referral to veterans’ advocates for wellbeing and compensation claim support.
- Advocacy: Referrals to advocates for rehabilitation and compensation claims.
- Video Conferencing: On-site facilities for face-to-face consultations with advocates with a private dedicated office.
- Community & Commemoration: Social activities and leading commemorative events.
- Advocate: Every second Monday of the month, our advocate visits Robe, and is available to meet with veterans between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.
- Venue for veterans and families to socialise and build community connections.
- Veterans and families access point for those needing assistance.
- Assistance with registration with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
- Family military history research.
- Assistance with obtaining service records – for veterans and family.
- Assistance with medal acquisition – lost or non-issued awards.
- Advice on medal protocol – what to wear and when.
For more details or to join our community, please contact our President, Fred Wasson and Secretary Marcia Dening.