Veterans' Support Centre in Currumbin, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Veterans' Support Centre

Locality: Currumbin, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 5559 5022

Address: 164 Duringan Street 4223 Currumbin, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.currumbinrsl.com.au/veterans-support-centre/

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25.01.2022 Gold Coast TPI bus trip - March 2020

22.01.2022 Make sure you tune in to our Facebook live stream of our Remembrance Day Ceremony tomorrow starting at 10:15am. Just head to our Facebook page, and find the live stream.

22.01.2022 2020 Mateship Run Post-poned We’d like to sincerely thank you for your willingness to participate in the 2020 Mateship Run and help us raise funds for vetera...n services. As with many things in 2020, the planning for this event has proven to have been quite difficult under COVID restrictions. It is with a heavy heart that we write to you, to advise that the very difficult decision has been made to postpone this year’s Mateship Run, which was due to be held on the 8th of November, 2020. We had persisted from the beginning to be able to bring this event to life this year, but given the uncertainty at this present time, and having to organise the logistics for such an event, we needed to make a call on the event proceeding now. We are disappointed, but believe it is in the best interest of all participants, organisers, sponsors and volunteers. We will be post-poning this event to tie in with our ANZAC Day commemorations for 2021, so stay tuned for when we announce the new date. All participants who have registered have been contacted via email and will receive a full refund. Our team would like to thank you for your patience and support of the event and look forward to seeing you on the start line next year. If you have any questions in regards to this, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

21.01.2022 Currumbin RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2020 registration for reserve seating is open. If you are a Veteran and would like to have reserved seating for you and you...r immediate family, please fill out this online form: https://bit.ly/2H6hFCf or alternatively fill out the form at reception. For security reasons, all people seated in the reserved seating area will need to be wrist banded and verified prior to ANZAC Day. Please note, priority will be given to Returned Service Men and Women and Members of the Currumbin RSL Sub Branch. Registration packs and wristbands can be collected from Currumbin RSL from the week beginning 6 April 2020.

21.01.2022 We are ready for tomorrows Mateship Run! Looking forward to a beautiful morning on Currumbin Creek where the community come together to support our veterans. ...Its not too late to enter in the morning before 6.30am & kick off is 7am. Even if youre not running & come on and say hello! Free face painting and a bouncy castle for the kids! #youngveteransupportservices #yvss #mateship #mateshiprun2019 #currumbinrsl #veterans #fundraising See more

21.01.2022 Remember to Remember this Remembrance Day (November 11). This Remembrance Day like everything this year will be different. Our President Michael Humphreys, will... still be conducting a service at the club, but due to Covid restrictions and being limited to the number people allowed to attend, this will be a closed event. In saying this, we are going to live stream the service on Facebook from 10:15am for your viewing. We would like to invite the public to come pay their respects at our cenotaph throughout the day, outside of the service (before 9:30am and after 11:30am). Remember those who have given their lives in service to their country in wars and conflicts around the world. Remember those who have come home injured or ill, in body or spirit. And remember those who bravely serve our country today.

20.01.2022 2020 Mateship Run is locked in for the 8th of November! SAVE THE DATE. Who would be interested in a 21km run this year to add to the existing 5km, 10km and 1.5...km (junior bolt & walk). Let us know! Last year we raised a WHOPPING $14,500 for veteran services. We hope everyone can be involved again and we can raise more this year! This year will have restrictions and guidelines in place in order to keep everyone safe. More information to come in the coming weeks! #yvss #youngveteransupportservices #veterans #veteran #veteransupport #runforestrun #funrun #fundraiser

19.01.2022 Helpful numbers if you are in need...

18.01.2022 Please be advised we have changed our postal address to - PO Box 65 Currumbin QLD 4223 Thank you

17.01.2022 It's Remembrance Day on Monday November 11 Pop in for poppies, pins, coffee mugs and even a gorgeous Army bear. The lovely ladies from the Women's Auxili...ary will be here every day from today until Monday from 10am until 5:30pm. You can also buy tickets to their raffle - $2 for 1 or $3 for 5. The prize is a gorgeous hamper with earrings, necklace, handbag, photo frame and more. All funds raised go to the Veterans' Support Centre who provide help for Veterans. See more

17.01.2022 Since we aren't able to do our usual services on ANZAC Day, we will be streaming a pre-recorded service on ANZAC Day across our social channels. Additionally, w...e would love for you to be a part of a special project we are starting, which is showing our gratitude to our veteran community and letting them know we are very grateful for their service and sacrifice. What we want from YOU! Record a short video (up to 30 seconds) of yourself, your friends or your family just using your phone or camera showing your thanks to our veterans and send it in to: [email protected] or alternatively a Facebook message with the video. We will show these videos in the coming days leading up to ANZAC Day. We'd love for our whole community to be involved in this special project.

16.01.2022 This coming Saturday we are having a car park market! We have had a bit of down time during COVID, so we have had a clear out, and are selling a lot of qualit...y items with proceeds going to veteran support! Items include: - Furniture - Catering Equipment - Building Materials - Crockery - Various Good - Quirky Stuff Come grab yourself a bargain. Cash only. Keep checking our social media pages for more details & sneak peaks. Hope to see you at the carpark market.

16.01.2022 Something new coming soon from REDSIX. A video series called 'What have you done today', encouraging Veterans to get out more & take a positive step each day t...o improve their mental & physical health. I'll be throwing myself out there and taking on daily challenges based around fitness & fun. Plenty of interviews with Veterans & a focus on Veteran businesses looking at what they do for our community. If you want to be interviewed, If you want the Veteran community know more about what you do, If you want us to test, sample or give away some of your product, or if you want us to visit your location & run me through an activity drop me a message. Looking forward to showing you this new project very soon.

16.01.2022 These beautiful ANZAC posters are a collage made up of over 500 cenotaphs in Australia and New Zealand. If you look really closely you'll find the Currumbin RSL cenotaph! Get your complimentary poster on your next visit.

15.01.2022 We wish we could commemorate and remember those who have fallen, who have served and are serving the same way we do every year but unfortunately, this can not b...e the case. As our iconic ANZAC Day Dawn Service can not be held this year at Elephant Rock, we are pleased to advise that Currumbin RSL will be streaming a pre-recorded mid-morning service. This private service will include a speech by our President, Mr Michael Humphreys, the Roll of Honour read by Past President, Mr Ron Workman OAM as well as the Ode. There will also be the bagpipe lament and the Last Post performed in line with formal commemoration procedures. Stay tuned for more details on this service and how else we are commemorating this ANZAC Day. We have some other plans and we want you involved. For media enquiries: [email protected]

15.01.2022 Currumbin RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service Update.

14.01.2022 Currumbin RSL Reopening! It has felt like a long time coming, but we are very excited to let you know we will reopen on Wednesday 10th June. Our team has been... working hard behind the scenes to get your club ready to welcome you back and we cant express enough what it has meant for us to have you all support us while we have been closed. We cant wait to see your smiling faces walk through our front door! The renovations have finished, and we are very excited for you to finally come in and enjoy. We are operating in compliance with an approved Industry COVID safe plan. Which means, we are allowed to have 20 people per defined area in our club. There are strict rules we must follow to adhere to this plan, which have been implemented for your safety. Our number one priority is to deliver a safe, hassle free and enjoyable experience when you return. We will be open from 10am till late Wednesday to Sunday, and will be closed on Monday & Tuesday until further notice. Our La Bocca Pizza & Bottle shop will still be open 7 days from 11:30am. Bookings are essential for dining in Alleys restaurant and on the Deck for lunch and dinner, with a minimum spend. These areas outside of dining hours, and our other areas including the new lounge area don't need to be pre-booked. For more information, what other changes are happening at the club and how to make a reservation online head here: www.currumbinrsl.com.au/currumbin-rsl-reopening/

14.01.2022 Rebecca Zammit, the author behind the A Poppy For Pa book has just dropped off a very generous $950 donation to the Veterans' Support Centre. Pictured with Anne... Stovin (CEO). Rebecca held her book launch here at the club and also joined the Currumbin RSL Women's Auxiliary at The Pines Elanora selling her book, with profits being donated to the Ron Workman OAM Veterans' Support Centre. A Poppy For Pa is Rebecca’s first children’s book, and is based on her own father Peter asking his Pa all about his time in Gallipoli. Rebecca wrote the book to give young children a bit more of an understanding and insight of what war was like for our diggers. Pa has a lot of great stories to tell, but his greatest story explains why he wears a red poppy. A story about Gallipoli, remembrance and why we say ‘Lest We Forget’. If you would like to purchase a book reach out to the A Poppy For Pa facebook page.

14.01.2022 The wonderful team at Coles - The Pines are selling some hand knitted poppies and badges from their service desk with funds going to the Currumbin RSL Sub Branch. If you would like one, head on in.

13.01.2022 Do you know a Veteran or War-Widow in need during this time? The Veterans Motorcycle Club - Mid North Coast are offering care packages for free to those that ne...ed them. They include some food and necessities. The members are willing to drop them at their doors and even if there is someone that isn't needing the care package but instead a boost of morale they are happy to rock up and have a chat from a far. If you know someone in need you can reach out to Dale on 0488575747. There is currently 11 care packages available and ready to go.

13.01.2022 Available to current and ex-serving ADF members, partners and adult children...

13.01.2022 The Currumbin RSL is proud to host a pre-recorded ANZAC Day service this year. We never imagined we wouldn't be able to hold our iconic ANZAC Day commemorations..., that had months of preparation. Whilst we may not be able to stand together as we usually would, the recognition and remembrance will remain high on the agenda. Our thoughts are with the ex-servicemen and women and those currently serving, who are at the heart of ANZAC day commemorations each year. No matter what comes our way, as a nation, ANZAC Day will always be ANZAC Day. Please join by watching this service from the comfort and safety of your own home. Currumbin RSL wish to thank: Ron Workman OAM Past President Michael Humphreys President Mark Simpson Bagpipes Adam Turner Bugle John Williamson True Blue Thank you for watching. Thank you for remembering. Lest We Forget. Currumbin RSL have obtained written approval for use of the song True Blue by John Williamson in this ANZAC Day service.

13.01.2022 Shout out to the fabulous VSC Volunteers and Staff for assisting with the Remembrance Day Ceremony on Monday. Great job ladies!

12.01.2022 The club will be closed this Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (9th, 10th & 11th of November) due to club renovation works, staff Christmas party and for a Remembranc...e Day ceremony and lunch for invited attendees. Sorry for the inconvenience! We hope to see you on Thursday when we are back open.

12.01.2022 We are here to help. Below is a letter received from a grateful veteran we would like to share...

11.01.2022 For many years the Currumbin Palm Beach Womens Auxiliary with President Cynthia Munro have tirelessly carried out any number of money raising events for the purpose to fund the Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Ron Workman OAM Veterans Support Centre emergency fund. ... The fund was set up to help those ex-veterans in the local community during a time of financial crisis. This is done by strictly paying in kind. This year the Centre received a cheque of $10,000.00 from the Ladies Auxiliary the highest amount ever donated. From the Chairman and staff of the Veterans Support Centre we thank the Ladies Auxiliary for their wonderful effort, continued support and contribution. Tony Hornby Chairman

10.01.2022 CLUB UPDATE We are very happy to hear the announcement yesterday that restrictions will be eased further from this Friday, the 3rd of July. This means we are ...able to reopen more of the club, and welcome more of you in to the club! This also means, we will now be trading 7 days a week. From this Friday: * Bookings for dining in Alleys restaurant & the deck will be available 7 days a week. These booking time slots will be increased to 2 hours. After your booking time, you are able to move in to our lounge area. You can make a booking online here: www.currumbinrsl.com.au/dininganddeck/ * Our Gaming area will be open from midday on Friday, and then 7 days a week from 10am. * Keno will still be available from the self serve machine, but additionally in the gaming lounge. * Bingo commencement dates are still to be announced. * Deck acoustics will continue Friday, Saturday & Sunday. * Live Bands will make a return Friday & Saturday night as of next week. * We are still required to gather patrons information, so if you aren't a member you will be given a complimentary membership to adhere to the guidelines. So you can jump in the 'express lane', you can become a member for free online via this link https://bit.ly/2MsF4QW. When you arrive, reception will give you your membership card and you are good to go! We thank you all for staying safe and healthy, and making us able to return to somewhat normal. In saying this, we will continue to adhere to all COVID19 guidelines to keep you safe. This means 1 person per 4 square metres. We have missed you all, and can't wait to see you again!

10.01.2022 In support of Legacy and War Widows...

10.01.2022 Very popular! You have until 4pm today to get your order in for pickup or delivery between 3-5pm tomorrow. Do you know a family member currently isolating, an...d you want to make sure they are eating a delicious meal? These are perfect. 5 heat & eat meals for $55 including delivery! Delivering within an 8 minute drive of the club. Select from the following: - Beef Rissoles - Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni - Irish Stew - Beef Lasagne - Italian Sausages - Roast of the Day (Roast Beef) These meals will be delivered cold to put in the fridge. Call us on 55340908 to order. Some Details: - Full payment will be taken over the phone via EFTPOS. - Delivery will be contactless with the driver arriving at the address, placing the order down and moving back a safe social distance and will wait for the bundle to be collected prior to leaving the address.

06.01.2022 Never a dull moment at Currumbin RSL! Unfortunately as of today, we will be losing our main carpark on the club side for a few months due to preparation works f...or the highway widening. Disabled car parking will still be available, but we will lose the rest on the club side. Car parking will now only be across the road from us, BUT we will be running buggies day and night to bring you across when you arrive and back over when you leave. Unless you want the extra fitness (so you can have an extra beer or dessert), you can walk across via the pedestrian crossing about 50 steps!

06.01.2022 Get your order in before 5pm today for delivery between 3-5pm tomorrow! Do you know someone in isolation that will benefit from these? Or do you just want som...e chef prepared meals so you don't have to cook? These are perfect. Our Chef made heat & eat meals - 5 for $55 delivered!* Select from: - Beef Rissoles - Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni - Irish Stew - Beef Lasagne - Italian Sausages - Roast of the Day - NEW - Chicken Cacciatore Call us on 55340908 to order from 12pm. Some Details: - Full payment will be taken over the phone via EFTPOS. - Delivery will be contactless with the driver arriving at the address, placing the order down and moving back a safe social distance and will wait for the bundle to be collected prior to leaving the address. - * Delivery within an 8 minute drive of the club.

05.01.2022 Our Chairman and Senior Advocate Tony Hornby has expressed concerns as outlined in the below letter penned to the Hon Darren Chester - Minister for Veterans, regarding Ex-Service Personnel that could be affected by the Bushfire crisis.

04.01.2022 Submission by Sandra for our special project in the lead up to ANZAC Day. Thank you very much for sending this in. This special project is to show our gratitude... to our veteran community and letting them know we are very grateful for their service and sacrifice. We will show these videos in the coming days leading up to ANZAC Day. We'd love for our whole community to be involved in this special project. If you would like to be apart of this, record a short video (up to 30 seconds) of yourself, your friends or your family just using your phone or camera showing your thanks to our veterans and send it in to: [email protected] or alternatively a Facebook message with the video.

03.01.2022 18 years of volunteer service, an amazing and generous effort. Thank you Joy for everything you have given to the VSC and Veteran Community. You will be missed...

02.01.2022 Registrations will be going LIVE tomorrow night at 6pm Who's excited? We love that we are still going to be able to bring you this event this year and raise f...unds for veteran services. Due to the restrictions, we can only have 500 participants across all events, so organise your team now with your friends, family, running/walking group or colleagues! 10% off applied for 10+ group members. For us to be able to bring you this event, this year's events will include: - 21km Run - 10km Run - 5km Run & Walk To read more on what this year will look like during COVID restrictions head here: www.mateshiprun.com.au/ If you are a business and would like to sponsor this great event, please send an email to [email protected]

01.01.2022 Wow! We delivered 161 chef made heat & eat meals yesterday! What a response from our amazing community! Everyone was very happy for their deliveries, and put ...a big smile on the faces of our delivery team. We will be doing this again next week, so get your orders in from now until 4pm Tuesday (14th of April) for delivery on Wednesday (15th of April) 3-5pm. Do you know someone who will benefit from this? Whether you or someone you know are isolating, or just need a nice chef prepared meal during this time. You are also able to purchase on behalf of a family member and we will deliver it to them. 5 heat & eat meals for $55 including delivery! Delivering within an 8 minute drive of the club. Select from the following: - Beef Rissoles - Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni - Irish Stew - Beef Lasagne - Italian Sausages - Roast of the Day These meals will be delivered cold to put in the fridge. Call us on 55340908 to order from 12pm daily. Some Details: - Full payment will be taken over the phone via EFTPOS. - Delivery will be contactless with the driver arriving at the address, placing the order down and moving back a safe social distance and will wait for the bundle to be collected prior to leaving the address. - This offer is only available for pre-orders.