Nowra RSL Sub-Branch in Nowra, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Nowra RSL Sub-Branch

Locality: Nowra, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4423 6335

Address: Junction Street 2541 Nowra, NSW, Australia

Website: http://nowrarslsb.org.au

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25.01.2022 EDUCATION ALERT: TAFE NSW Ranks to Recognition Program provides veterans with access to free career counselling and recognition of prior learning. Under the V...eterans Skills Program those eligible will get access to free TAFE courses and learning to improve their employment opportunities. The training includes 750 fee free courses, and will be offered through more than 450 Registered Training Organisations including NSW TAFE. TAFE also offers 1,400 Smart and Skilled courses ranging from a Cert I through to an Advanced Diploma. For more info, visit: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/st/pathways/ranks-to-recognition

25.01.2022 Whilst still serving in the ADF, the majority of the needs for the majority of servicemen and women are met by their Service. It is when the time comes to transition from this highly structured and controlled environment that assistance can be critical to a smooth and successful transition to civilian life. Up-skilling, further education, training and re-training are often important factors to achieving a smooth transition into a new career.... If you have any friends or family members who are considering transition, or are transitioning, out of the Service into civilian life, then this initiative may indeed help them. Nowra is specifically mentioned as a region of focus for this program and the Nowra RSL Sub-Branch can assist with stepping through the process to access this program. Further information can also be found at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/veterans

25.01.2022 Congratulations to CPO Alan Reader who was awarded a Commander Joint Task Force 633 Bronze Commendation in recognition of his work as the Flight Senior Mainenan...ce Sailor of 816 SQN Flight 1. Flight 1 are embarked on board HMAS Toowoomba and are returning from an OP MANITOU deployment in the Middle East. Toowoomba and her MH-60R Seahawk have been deployed in the region since January promoting the free flow of commerce in support of the International Maritime Security Construct. See more

24.01.2022 Today is a great day for our Navy, our nation and a young, Australian sailor who paid the highest price to save his shipmates from certain death. I welcome t...he announcement that today, the late Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean, will be recognised with the award of a Victoria Cross for Australia. The first for a member of the Royal Australian Navy. There is no higher honour than the Victoria Cross. Teddy Sheeans story of bravery is well known in our Navy and we have long recognised his heroic and gallant actions. This story, this account, is the stuff of legend. Sheeans actions on that day, 1 December 1942, were absolutely amongst the most conspicuous and most gallant weve seen in our Navy. Ordinary Seaman Sheean joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1941 from his hometown of Lower Barrington in Tasmania, when Australia was in the grip of the Second World War. Fresh from recruit school, he trained hard, took his duty seriously and showed loyalty to his mates. In 1942, at only 18 years of age, he was posted to HMAS Armidale as a loader for one of the ships three Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns. He was the youngest member of Armidales Ships Company. Less than six months later, in the vicinity of East Timor, HMAS Armidale came under a coordinated torpedo and bomb attack by enemy aircraft. Listing heavily to port from battle damage, the order was given to abandon ship. As the ship sank, Ordinary Seaman Sheean returned to his Action Station, and was wounded on the way. He strapped himself in to the Oerlikon anti-aircraft gun, potentially giving up any chance of survival, and opened fire at enemy aircraft. As bullets strafed his shipmates, Teddy continued to fire that gun until he himself, went down with the ship. His heroism has become a standard our men and women of our modern Navy aspire to. His spirit of courage, of sacrifice and of service is an enduring part of our Navy, living on through our Fleet and our People. Our Values are borne from the actions of those who have served before us, like Teddy, who in the face of adversity, showed service, courage, respect, integrity and excellence. I cannot understate the esteem in which he is held by our Navy People, past and present. HMAS Sheean, a Collins Class Submarine, is the first and only ship in the Royal Australian Navy to bear the name of an Ordinary Seaman. More than 500 of our submariners have proudly worn his name on their cap tally band over the last 20 years, and at least another 500 will do so in the years ahead. This is a proud moment for Teddy Sheeans Family, who have fought for many decades for this outcome, and I congratulate them on their perseverance, and todays announcement. This award, the Victoria Cross for Australia, is a great honour for the late Teddy Sheean, for his Shipmates, for his Family, for the Royal Australian Navy, for the Australian Defence Force, and for our Nation.

24.01.2022 It is with an extemely heavy heart that we let members know that one of our very long term members (and one of the nicest ladies we know) Betty Horton, passed away earlier this week. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her

23.01.2022 To help combat the disruptive school year that students have faced, we're rolling out a free tutoring program next year for students who need it most. Read more https://bit.ly/free-tutoring-2021

23.01.2022 Check out how science, technology, engineering and maths is applied to aviation missions as a Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer in the Navy #AusNavy #STEM #ScienceWeek

20.01.2022 COVID-19 Update: 31 December 2020 NSW Health Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District have established a pop-up drive-through COVID testing clinic at Now...ra Showground. The COVID testing clinic is open until 5.00pm today. It will remain open 7 days a week, from 9.00am 5.00pm thereafter. The drive-through clinic at Nowra Showground is located on West Street, entry is via Worrigee Street Entrance and the exit is to Junction Street. NSW Health is urging anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, even mild symptoms, should get tested at a COVID-19 testing clinic. Local COVID clinic locations and times are being increased and updated regularly. Please visit the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District website for latest details: https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-latest-advic There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit NSW Government website or contact your GP: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates #ShoalhavenCity

20.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Metropolitan, ILLAWARRA, Central Tablelands & parts of Hunter, Southern Table...lands, North West Slopes & Plains, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes & Upper Western Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:04 pm Monday, 28 December 2020. SEVERE STORMS LIKELY TO PRODUCE DAMAGING WINDS AND LARGE HAIL

20.01.2022 Originally known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day commemorates the signing of the peace agreement that ended WWI at 11am on 11 November 1918. It is a time for... all to remember and honour the memory of all those the men and women who served, are currently serving and those we have lost to the cause. Lest We Forget. Geoff Lee - MP, Seat of Parramatta Sarah Mitchell MLC

19.01.2022 TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! NSW Public Libraries are proud to present General Sir Peter Cosgrove in conversation with Richard Glover, discussing his extraordinaril...y full and eventful life, and of course, his new memoir, You Shouldn’t Have Joined... General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, CVO, MC is one of Australia's most significant public figures. As a soldier, he saw action in Vietnam, winning the Military Cross, and rose to the very top of his profession, becoming Chief of the Defence Force. In 2014, Cosgrove became Australia’s Governor General. You Shouldn’t Have Joined... is the memoir of Cosgrove's extraordinarily full and eventful life, covering some of his military life, whilst also allowing us an incredible insight into the role and world of Australia’s Governor General. Every step of his journey has been accompanied by his wife Lynne who is very much part of his story. This presentation will be broadcast online using Zoom. Book your place and you will be sent a Zoom link to join the meeting (download and install from zoom.us if you haven't already). https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sir-peter-cosgrove-in-conve

19.01.2022 Though some members of our lovely veteran community might like to help with this request

18.01.2022 24/7 help is available. Don't suffer alone, reach out. Everyone can do with a helping hand sometimes

17.01.2022 To coincide with Remembrance Day and in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of World War II, Uniting has released ‘My Life at War’ a six-part podcast series, ...featuring untold stories, insights, and reflections of everyday Australians who served in the Second World War. Hear first hand experiences from some of the last surviving WWII veterans. Episode 1 is now available here www.uniting.org/veterans See more

17.01.2022 Commemorative chocolates available $5 each

17.01.2022 Details on candidates are in your latest issue of reveille.

16.01.2022 Don’t forget the planning meeting this Friday 4/6 starts at 5:00pm. Your input is essential and valued, so come along to contributeDon’t forget the planning meeting this Friday 4/6 starts at 5:00pm. Your input is essential and valued, so come along to contribute

15.01.2022 On 1 December, 78 years to the day after Teddy Sheean gave his life trying to save his shipmates, the Governor-General will present his family with the insignia... of the Victoria Cross for Australia. Teddy Sheean chose certain death over the chance of survival, to try and save his mates in the water. None of us can know what he was thinking or feeling but in this video, Brad Manera, the Senior Historian at the Anzac Memorial, talks about life on a ship like HMAS Armidale, the risks they faced and the bonds between shipmates. Anzac Memorial Royal Australian Navy Defence Australia Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force

15.01.2022 General meeting tomorrow, Monday, will be at 6pm. Let us know if you need transport

14.01.2022 Delighted that Her Majesty The Queen has agreed to enable recognition of the inspirational Invictus Games: Team Australia athletes who participated in the 2018 ...Games, with The Australian Sports Medal. This is very welcome, wonderful news, congratulations to those outstanding Australians! PM's Press Release: https://bit.ly/2WsXlCJ The Royal Family Scott Morrison (ScoMo) Senator Linda Reynolds Darren Chester MP Defence Australia

13.01.2022 Sad news this evening. Dame Vera Lynn, the singer who held a special place in the hearts of Britons for boosting morale during World War II, has died at the age... of 103. The singers family confirmed she passed away on Thursday morning surrounded by her close relatives A statement said: The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britains best-loved entertainers at the age of 103. Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, 18 June 2020, surrounded by her close family. During WWII, she performed in countries including India and Burma and became known as The Forces Sweetheart. : BBC

13.01.2022 RAAF Base Edinburgh has a new addition, with a retired AP-3C Orion taking up residence as a gate guard. Moving the Orion from the flight line to its new loc...ation required a bit of 'off-roading', so we got our Australian Army mates to give us a tow. Read the story https://news.defence.gov.au//gate-guard-tribute-orions-lon #AusAirForce

13.01.2022 Berry Markets are on this Sunday! We are asking all visitors to comply with COVID safety measures & physical distancing.Berry Markets are on this Sunday! We are asking all visitors to comply with COVID safety measures & physical distancing.

13.01.2022 $276mil Shoalhaven Defence Investment Today I joined Stuart Ayres, Gareth Ward and Senator Jim Molan to visit defence industry sites and businesses in ...the region, including Sikorskys purpose-built helicopter facility in Nowra. The Lockheed Martin Australia company has been awarded a $276 million five-year contract to maintain the Navys 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, based with the Fleet Air Arm at HMAS Albatross. The contract includes, repairs, operational maintenance and logistics support for the Navys next-generation helicopters, equipped for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, logistics, personnel transport and medical evacuation. It will also create opportunities to re-skill some workers from the civil aerospace sector affected by the COVID-19 downturn. 48 new employees will join 140 already working at the site, including three apprentices from the recent Shoalhaven STEMship Program a NSW Government funded initiative designed to support defence industry workforce development. Projects like the $276 million Sikorsky sustainment contract will create skilled employment opportunities in the Shoalhaven region for local people, together with an opportunity for local SMEs to enter the global supply chain.

12.01.2022 Just because you cant visit the Memorial at the moment doesnt mean you cant explore our museum at home. Visit our #MuseumAtHome webpage and take some time to read a blog, watch videos, listen to podcasts, or research a family member. Explore: https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/museumathome

11.01.2022 Museum Manager Stu Harwood and the FAA Wessex

11.01.2022 We are pleased to let members know that the sub branch office is open with Covid19 safety processes in place. Office is open from 9 to 11 on Mondays and Fridays. We ask that everyone who visits follows the guidelines in place and sanitises their hands regularly and maintain social distancing. We have a sign in sheet for everyone to fill out for tracing just in case.

11.01.2022 We will have representatives attending Remembrance service at Bomaderry this morning with Bomaderry RSL sub branch

10.01.2022 CHANGE TO ANTHEM TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1 The Governor-General David Hurley has agreed to the Government’s recommendation to make an amendment to Advance Austra...lia Fair. The second line of Advance Australia Fair will change from ‘for we are young and free’ to ‘for we are one and free. The new anthem will take effect from January 1, 2021. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the change was made for all Australians. Also, while Australia as a modern nation may be relatively young, our country’s story is ancient, as are the stories of the many First Nations peoples whose stewardship we rightly acknowledge and respect. The PM said changing young and free to one and free 'takes nothing away, but I believe it adds much'. See more

10.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT UPDATED ADVICE FOR VENUES IN WESTERN SYDNEY AND WOLLONGONG, PLUS NEW VENUES IN SYDNEY’S SOUTHERN SUBURBS NSW Health wishes to advise of up...dated advice for two venues visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19, as well as two new venues in Sydney’s southern suburbs. The website will be updated with these case locations shortly. Anyone who attended the following venue for any amount of time during the following period is considered a close contact, and must immediately get tested and isolate until further advice from NSW Health, regardless of whether a negative result is received: - Berala BWS 15-16 Woodburn Road, Berala Thurs 24 Dec, 12:45pm-9:15pm Anyone who attended the following venue for an hour or more during the following times is considered a close contact, and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of whether a negative result is received: - Shellharbour Coffee Club Stockland Shellharbour, 211 Lake Entrance Road, Shellharbour Sun 27 Dec, 11:30am-12:45pm Anyone who visited the following venues at the listed times should monitor for symptoms and if they occur get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result: - Pagewood Woolworths Eastgardens Shopping Centre, 152 Bunnerong Road, Pagewood Weds 30 Dec, 6:30am-1:30pm and Fri 1 Jan, 7am-10am - Kogarah Hariri Chickens, 140 Railway Parade, Kogarah Thurs 31 Dec, 1:45pm-2pm A number of testing clinics are open in western Sydney this weekend, including the Merrylands Park drive-through clinic, Cnr Burnett Street and Merrylands Rd: 8am 8pm. This clinic has a large testing capacity and is open 7 days. There are more than 350 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. NSW Health urges anyone in NSW with even the mildest symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, to come forward immediately for testing, then isolate until they receive a negative result.

10.01.2022 #OnThisDay Today we pause to remember the 18 Australian Army personnel who died, and the survivors who had life changing injuries, when two Black Hawk helicopt...ers collided during a night training exercise near Townsville in 1996. Lest We Forget Please remember that if todays anniversary is a trigger for you or someone you care for to please reach out, either to get help or to just check in. We are here 24/7. 1800 699 2824

09.01.2022 A reminder that nominations for the 2021 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards close next week. The Awards recognise and celebrate organisations of all s...izes from across Australia who employ and support veteran employment and recognise the skills and attributes that veterans offer as employees. Nominations close Friday 20 November 2020, with winners announced in 2021. For more information or to nominate, visit: https://www.veteransemployment.gov.au/prime-minister/awards. #TYFYS #VeteransEmployment

08.01.2022 Help Werninck Cottage support Nowra Torch Bearers by buying a Poppy $4 each. Open 9.30am till 3.30pm.

05.01.2022 New membership cards were posted or hand delivered this week. Please let us know if you havent received yours

04.01.2022 Congratulations to our very own Acting President, Ray James, on being awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to veterans and their families during this years Queens Birthday Honours. Our congratulations also go to all the recipients of this years honours.

04.01.2022 In the lead-up to the 70th anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War on 25 June 1950, we will be sharing stories, images and collection relating to Aust...ralian service personnel in Korea. Please share your own stories and photos with #KoreanWar70Years This is a view of "the island" of the #aircraftcarrier HMS Ocean by #officialwarartist Frank Norton. Norton was deployed to the Royal Australian Navy in Korea for 5 months in 1952. He made more than 50 works documenting the ships, the technological environments of the Navy, and the sea. To see more of Nortons Korean War works: http://ow.ly/rT5a50A8I0v #MyAWM #AWMemorial #RAN #Korea #RoyalAustralianNavy Image: Frank Norton HMS Ocean, the island (1952 oil on canvas on plywood, 61 x 66 cm) ART40015

04.01.2022 HMAS Canberras embarked MRH-90 Maritime Support Helicopter conducts a vertical replenishment of stores with HMAS Stuart during the Regional Presence Deployment 2020.

04.01.2022 SCPD POLICE WARN OF TELEPHONE SCAMS SCPD Police urge members of the community to be aware of scams operating over the phones. These scams have been the subject... of Local, Region, State and National media releasees warning people of scams particularly those through phone contact in the home. Unfortunately, people particularly elderly members of the community are targeted and are still becoming victims of the scams and losing substantial sums of money. Police urge people not to provide any personal details or financial details to anyone over the phone. Recently South Coast Police have received several reports where substantial amounts of money have been lost. If you receive a call of this type and if the person calling cannot verify who they are or give a local contact hang up. If in doubt hang up. These types of calls can be identified most times as it is obvious it is from a call centre as other callers can be heard in the background. On occasions the caller can sound very pre rehearsed or pre-recorded. Examples of recent scams in the area are - Money is owing and the Australian Federals Police are on the line with the caller demanding urgent payment. An accusation of inappropriate computer use and the need for payment to clear your computer. Computer faults fee requested to fix your computer. Telephone or the Tax office requiring payment. On one occasion a person was called about an outstanding payment and the details related to a recent purchase and payment he made. When informed the payment was not met due to a faulty transaction, the victim paid a second time unfortunately directly to the scammer. . The Police, Banks or Taxation depts will not ring you and demand money immediately or for funds to be transferred immediately. Any enquiry you receive in relation to a purchase you may have made, do not proceed with any payment with this person. Ask for the persons name you are talking to and a local contact number to ring them back or for the issue to be put in writing. If a legitimate enquiry the details will be correct. It is advisable to check the contact number against the business details known to you. If in doubt politely hang up. A legitimate business will not expect you to complete a transaction of this type and will be understanding why due to the risks of scams. The best advice police can give Do not participate in the transaction of any funds after receiving a phone call. If in doubt hang up and/or obtain details for contact to be made, then have a friend or a family member to assist and the access the enquiry. Do not complete any fund transaction.

03.01.2022 Following the release of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry findings, please remember that wherever you are and whatever your circumstances, help and support will always be available.

03.01.2022 A classic laugh

03.01.2022 We would like to let members know we have received the sad news of the passing of Colin Cook. Anyone who has had involvement with Legacy Nowra will be aware of Cols long and tiring work with Legacy. FAAAA have advised details of his funeral tomorrow. Due to COVID it will be a private funeral by invitation but can be joined by zoom. https://www.faaaa.asn.au/obituaries/cook-col/

02.01.2022 75th anniversary if VP Day celebrated in Nowra. A moving rendition of Battle Ore by Shoalhaven City Pipes and Drums.

02.01.2022 *UPDATE* Please note that ongoing case investigations have resulted in updated times for Coles Vincentia: Sunday, 23 May, 12-1pm. Latest advice from NSW Health. Please follow the advice below