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Fawkner RSL

Locality: Fawkner, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9359 1321

Address: 135 Lorne Street 3060 Fawkner, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.fawkner.rslvic.com.au

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25.01.2022 CHANGES TO TRADING HOURS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS Christmas Eve - Thursday 24th Dec - 9pm close. Christmas Day - Friday 25th Dec - CLOSED New Years Eve - Thursday 31st Dec - 9pm close.... New Years Day - Friday 1st Jan - CLOSED See more

25.01.2022 In September 2004, Karen McDonald, packed up her life in Brisbane and headed off on deployment to war-torn Iraq. The now retired Royal Australian Airforce Medic...al Assistant Manager, or more widely known as a Theatre Technician, served for over two decades and undertook multiple overseas deployments and postings around Australia. Unlike the pristine hospital conditions back home, Karen was met with demountable operating theatres and dirt, blood, fluids and cracks everywhere. Still, it was widely considered one of the most advanced hospitals in warfare history and the equivalent to top trauma care centres in the developed world. The types of trauma presenting at the hospital were incomparable to what Karen would be exposed to in Australia. During her time there, the largest mass casualty event saw around 54 patients in an hour as a result of an explosion that rocked a crowded mess hall at Camp Merez at the airport south west of Mosul. While gunshot wounds, shrapnel injuries, burns victims, amputations, were all par for the course, the vision of some are ingrained in Karen’s mind forever. A little girl, maybe about 3 or 4 years old, she’d obviously been somewhere that was bombed. She had a piece of metal fragment lodged in what probably was her nose. That was probably one of the worst. It is not that Karen’s own multiple brushes with death have not plagued her, or even traumatised her at some point in her life, but she admits she was closed off emotionally and just did her job. Four months into her deployment, a surface to air missile came in. It didn’t explode but we heard it coming over the operating theatre. I thought ‘oh, that’s close!’ It basically dug in out the front of casualty. We were locked down until the bomb disposal unit could do a detonation of it, but it was probably only about 10, 20 metres max from the oxygen banks, which were massive, G size oxygen cylinders. If it had landed there, we would have been cactus. There wouldn’t have been anyone left. Karren completed one more deployment, in Malaysia, before she was medically discharged after 27 and a half years in the rank of Flight Sergeant. Since then Karen has been focused on being a full-time mum and settling back in to her home state of Victoria. This Remembrance Day, Karen was remembering her Grandfather who served with the Airforce in the Second World War and was also part of the Occupational Forces in Japan and her Uncle who was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross from his service during WW2. #remembertoremember

24.01.2022 A big Thank you to The Meadows for inviting us to join them for a great evening. The time and thought put into putting together such a wonderful evening is very appreciated. Thank you to the directors for extending the invitation to join them for dinner and helping us gain some firsthand knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes. Your kind donation and naming a race after our Sub-Branch and our recently passed ex president Alan Browitt will always be appreciated.... Thank you again, we can’t wait to do it again. Below is a couple of happy snaps of us with the winning dogs from our races.

21.01.2022 The Australian Army understands the importance of the Poppy Appeal Australia and the support it provides to our service men and women and their families in time...s of need. Remember our veterans and their families by donating to the Poppy Appeal at https://poppyappeal.com.au/. Image Courtesy: ADF

18.01.2022 Renew your membership by 21st of December for your chance to win a New Hyundai. We are encouraging all members to renew there membership online through RSL Rewards using available points under Covid-19 guidelines. Our staff will be available to assist if needed from Monday 9th of November.

17.01.2022 Punters Club is Back this Saturday the 28th of November $5 entry, selections from Melbourne Races second jump. Beat the Phantom you win the cash. We are excited to be able to bring back some of the things we've all enjoyed and missed.

16.01.2022 The Shrine of Remembrance is sacred, it is not a place of protest. It is RSL Victoria’s position that Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance is a sacred place, of cr...itical importance to the current and ex-service members of our community, for commemorating service and for the remembrance of those who have died performing their patriotic duty. Under no circumstances, ever, should the Shrine be a place of protest.

14.01.2022 The Staff and Committee would like to Wish all our members and patrons a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy this precious time with people that fill your heart warmth and love. Have a wonderful day and stay safe

13.01.2022 www.poppyappeal.com.au #remembertoremember Image Courtesy: Australian War Memorial

13.01.2022 Karaoke is back... This Saturday 26th of June from 7pm. come join us for a great night of Food, Drink and Singing. Just a friendly reminder that there are Covid Guidelines in place that need to be meet at all times.... We look forward to seeing you all this Saturday at the Fawkner RSL

13.01.2022 Traditionally the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force are great supporters of the Poppy Appeal Australia. Please remember to support all those who served our country and are currently serving by donating online at www.poppyappeal.com.au #remembertoremember

12.01.2022 Stephanie Angelini will be performing live this Saturday 10th of July 6pm - 9pm. Come down and join us for a great live gig Bistro special for the evening is $12 Parma.

11.01.2022 JAE ROWBOTHOM Performing live here this Saturday the 1st of May from 6pm to 9pm. Come down and join us for some live tunes and good food. Let's not forget our $12 Parma special on the night.... Bistro is open from 5.30pm - 9pm See more

11.01.2022 This Saturday the 14th of November thanks to CUB we will be holding a 2 for 1 deal on Draught Schooners (while stocks last) Please be advised Covid-19 restrictions and venue capacity guidelines are still in place and must be adhered to at all times.

10.01.2022 Please be advised that from 6pm today it a Government requirement that masks are worn indoors at all times unless Eating or Drinking. Also please remember to continue to scan our QR code and ask for staff assistance where needed. It's really important that we all play our part in keeping safe.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Brigadier Philip Winter on his appointment to the role at CEO RSL National. Brigadier Winter joins RSL National after a career in the Austral...ian Army and the Australian Federal Police. We look forward to working with Brigadier Winter when he begins at RSL National in the new year. Visit our website to read more about Brigadier Winter’s appointment: https://bit.ly/3qGTijR Image Courtesy: Invictus Games

10.01.2022 TDKS Karaoke update for TONIGHT. * Karaoke at Customs House hotel in Williamstown from 8:30pm * Karaoke at Fawkner RSL from 7:30pm. Note: We are still under som...e Covid Restrictions, so is best to ring and book a Table. Customs House. Fawkner RSL See more

10.01.2022 The Fawkner RSL is super excited to announce that we will be opening Monday the 9th of November. Please stay tuned for more info shortly!

09.01.2022 Featuring 12 poppies and a golden Lest We Forget sash, the special edition 2020 Poppy Appeal badge truly symbolises the key themes of remembrance and sacrifice.... There are a number of great Poppy options this year which all symbolise the key themes of remembrance. By purchasing this limited badge, you are helping to support veterans and their families! Purchase your very own Poppy Appeal badge here: https://bit.ly/2SV93nU

06.01.2022 Fawkner RSL is currently looking for experienced casual Staff with the ability to work both Gaming and Bistro. If you know someone or you are looking for casual work please inbox me or contact the venue on 9359-1231.

05.01.2022 We are re-open for Dinner from tonight! Dinners available Thursday to Saturday Saturday Lunch 12pm - 3pm Sitting times currently in place for Dinner 5.30pm - 7.15pm and 7.30pm - 9pm.... Bookings are essential Phone us on 9359-1231 Please remember we are operating under Covid Restrictions at all times and it's a condition of entry.

03.01.2022 Please be advised our operational hours will remain the same Changes to our Bistro service as stated below. We will be operating under restrictions and Covid safe plan at all times. We'd like to thank you all for your continued support during these hard times and we look forward to seeing you very soon.