Services

Services and Support for Our Members

We offer a range of services for local veterans, current serving members and their families.  As a member of the Sub Branch, you and your family are welcome to avail yourself of any of the services listed below. 

Become a part of our organisation or support our work by Joining the RSL, or get in touch by Contacting Us.

You're welcome in the 'Kokoda Room'

Our Sub Branch HQ is a relaxed welcoming space. It's up to you whether you join in any of the activities or just call in for a cuppa and a friendly chat. Maybe you need a quiet corner to sit and read, or table space to do some work. If you are in the Toowoomba CBD and the shopping all becomes too much, come along and make yourself at home. Free tea/coffee always available. Families are welcome too - we have a kids' corner to keep the little ones entertained.

Monday Morning Coffee Catchup

Every Monday  morning, members of all ages are welcome to join the young veterans for a coffee and a chat at the 'Copper Bench' cafe in Ruthven St. Please contact Brian 0401 254 636 if you have any enquiries.

Friday Evening Catchup

Come along each Friday from 5pm-7pm for a catchup with your fellow members over a drink and nibbles. The first Friday of each month is a Pot Luck Dinner. Everything is provided in return for a small donation to the Sub Branch. Please phone Huey (0438 743 092) or Rhonda (0401 588 165) for any enquiries. We may also be able to arrange transport if required. 

'Skill at Arms'

In association with the Toowoomba Sporting Shooters, we hold regular range days at the Captain's Mountain Shooting Complex near Millmerran. Our Sub Branch has access to four rifles so non-owners are also welcome to come along and try their skills in a friendly relaxed environment. This is an activity for all Sub Branch members irrespective of age or experience. Please register your interest with Steve or Tony (0412 176 231)

'Golden Diggers'

Fancy striking it rich? The Sub Branch owns four panning kits and two metal detectors which are available for individual use by members/families.

4WD Weekends

Members and families have a great time on our regular 4WD weekends at Landcruiser Park. Take your vehicle through its paces to discover what it can (or can't) do! Please ask about upcoming dates.

Veteran Volleyballers

If you are interested in fun exercise and meeting new mates, why not try Veteran's Volleyball held every Thursday morning 8.30am sharp at the Berghofer Recreation Centre at UniSQ, Baker St. The game goes for about an hour before convening for coffee and cake at the Spar in Uniplaza on West St. Cost is only $2 which covers court fees and cake. Most of our Thursday volleyballers are in the over 40s age group, of varying skill levels, so this is a great activity for our 'young at heart' members and families. If you are interested. Dan (0414 277 276) would love to hear from you.

Emu Gully Family Camps

In partnership with Emu Gully Adventure Group, we are pleased to offer our members and their families the opportunity to attend one of our Family Camp weekends. The concept of the weekend is to enable current and former ADF members to engage with their families in a format that is fun, educational, and challenging. Maybe you are a Vietnam veteran who would like to attend with your grandchildren, or a current serving member with children who would appreciate the chance to spend some time strengthening relationships. Activities are meant to give member's children and/or other family members a bit of an insight into your service during your time in the ADF. They are designed around a military theme with participants able to engage at a level they are comfortable with- this is a fun weekend, not a training camp! 

The camps are fully funded by RSL Qld with meals and all activities provided so you only need to bring minimal items. Emu Gully Adventure Park is situated just off the Warrego Highway near Helidon (a comfortable drive from Toowoomba and easily accessible from the Brisbane/Ipswich area) Everyone is welcome but places fill fast so if you are interested in registering please contact Scott (0401 793 560) for dates of upcoming camps.

'Keen Kayakers'

There is nothing more relaxing than spending a day on the water, maybe wetting a line or getting some low impact exercise. We have a 2 person fishing kayak  for the use of our members. Please enquire at the Sub Branch office. 

'Flying High'

Ever heard of a UAV? Maybe you know them better as drones. We have some professional grade UAVs and have set up as a registered UAV operator. Sub Branch members can use these drones to film family events, holidays or just learn about this fun new technology.

As a registered operator, we can tender and complete works such as site surveys, commercial photography, roof inspections, etc. Our concept is to assist veterans to find work in a growing industry. 

Pensions and Welfare Service

Trained advocates are available to assist all members to access their entitlements through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and/or to offer a guiding hand in obtaining other pension and welfare services. The Pensions and Welfare Service, located in the RSL Western District Branch Inc. office at 616 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City is staffed by experienced advocates who are available by appointment. To access this service, please contact Veterans Services on 134 775 and select option 2 or email vs@rslqld.org

Home and Hospital Visiting Service

Our team of seven volunteers provide a friendly visit to local veterans and war widows who may be hospitalised. Each patient is presented with a care package containing essential items as well as some goodies to brighten up their hospital stay. This service is not only for Toowoomba Sub Branch members, but extends to any veteran/war widow who is receiving care in one of our local private hospitals, irrespective of their usual place of residence. 

 

Funeral and Bereavement Team

An important role that Toowoomba RSL Sub Branch Inc. fulfills is to ensure that our veterans are given appropriate recognition as part of their final farewell. The Funeral Team will officiate at a Poppy Service and will, upon request, deliver a eulogy which acknowledges the deceased veteran’s service. The team has built up an excellent relationship with all the local funeral services who will assist the family to contact our Team Leader.

 

JP Service

We have two JPs and a Commissioner for Declarations on our Committee who are happy to witness documents for you. Please contact the Sub Branch office to check on availability.

Sub Branch Vehicles

We have a 12 seater Toyota Hiace which is used to provide welfare for our members but is also available for use by members in return for a donation. Perhaps you have a family event coming up and would like to travel together or belong to a group which needs a medium size vehicle now and again for outings. Our bus is automatic and can be driven by any registered driver. Bookings can be made through the Sub Branch office.

The Sub Branch also has a flat bed car trailer available for the use of members. Please enquire re- availability.

Commemorative Merchandise

We have a large range of merchandise covering all conflicts as well as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day specific items which make ideal gifts for all ages or would appeal to the military collector. All funds from the sale of merchandise throughout the year including our regular community stalls leading up to ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day are used to support our services to local veterans. 

Services of Remembrance

We uphold our responsibility to honour those who served and continue to serve our nation by conducting major commemorative events during the year. Each April, the Sub Branch hosts the ANZAC Day activities at the Railway Goods Shed in Toowoomba which include the traditional Gunfire Breakfast and Two Up. (Please note that the ANZAC Day marches and services are coordinated by a planning arm of the Toowoomba Regional Council and are not the responsibility of Toowoomba RSL). In addition, we organise the annual Vietnam Veterans Day service each August, and the Remembrance Day service on the 11th November each year. 

'Carry On' Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter provides members with all the latest information and articles about the life of the Sub Branch and other items of interest. It is distributed by email or post. Contributions and suggestions are always welcome.

Facebook & Instagram

You can keep up to date with all the latest happenings and Sub Branch news on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pg/ToowoombaUnitedRSL/about/

- or our Instagram page - https://instagram.com/toowoomba_rsl_sub_branch_?utm_medium 

 

 

 

Our community merchandise stalls are always popular. They give everyone a chance to show their support for, and gratitude to, our military personnel, both current and ex-serving. Stalls are held in the lead up to ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day each year at Bunnings Toowoomba North (Ruthven St) and Bunnings Toowoomba West (ANZAC Ave) . You can browse through a great range of military merchandise including badges, key rings, coffee mugs, drink coolers, soft toys and of course poppies (red, purple or white). We carry a range of purple poppy items to commemorate the service of animals in war. 

If you can't make it to the stalls, orders can be emailed to the Secretary secretary@toowoomba.rslqld.net.au or by phoning 07 4632 3506.

All items are available for sale year round at our Sub Branch office in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, cnr Ruthven & Herries Sts. Monday-Friday 9am-12noon. We always have a good supply of traditional red single stem poppies for commemorative purposes, funerals etc. 

All proceeds go towards supporting our local veterans and their families through a variety of welfare programs.

 

 

1. Single Stem Cloth Poppies

$1 each

(a) Traditional Red Flanders Poppy.
(b) White Peace Poppy.
(c) Purple Poppy for Animals in War.
 
 
 

2. Cloth Pin on Poppies

$2 each

(a) Traditional Red Flanders Poppy.
(b) White Peace Poppy.
(c) Purple Poppy for Animals in War.
 
 
 

3. Remembrance

(a)

White/Red Poppy Soft Grip Pen.
$3 each

(b) Remember Our Veterans Pen.
$3 each
(c) White Watercolour Poppy Pen.
$3 each
(d) Metallic 90mm Round Sticker.
$2 each
 
 
 

4. ANZAC Day Pens

$3 each

(a) Desert Cam.
(b) Jungle Cam.
 
 
 

5. Wreath Badges

$5 each

(a) Resting on Reversed Arms Red Poppy
(b) Going down of the sun
(c) 'We will remember them' Poppy Wreath
 
 
 

6. Badges

$5 each

(a) 3 Stem Poppy
(b) 'Remember Their Service' Poppy & Rosemary
(c) Silver Rosemary Sprig
 
 
 

7. Badges

$5 each

(a) 'Remember' Tri Service Profile
(b) 'Remember Their Service' Silver with Red & Purple Poppies
(c) World War I Digger 1914-18 on Red Poppy Background
 
 
 

8. Badges

$5 each

(a) Peace Dove with Poppy
(b) Modern Style Red Poppy
 
 
 

9. Badges

$5 each

(a) 'Remember Their Service' Red/Purple Poppies
(b) Purple Poppy Animal Silhouette
(c) Purple Poppy Stem - Commemorating Animals in War
 
 


 

10. Honouring our Animal Heroes Badges

$5 each

(a) Animals in Policing
(b) 3D Purple Poppy
 
 
 

11. Badges

$5 each

(a) Navy Crest with Poppy
(b) Army Rising Sun with Poppy
(c) RAAF Crest with Poppy
 
 
 

12. ANZAC Pride Badges

$5 each

(a) Bronze Slouch Hat (Light Horse Hat with Plumes also available)
(b) Charge at Beersheba Round Bronze
 
 
 

13. Poppy Ribbon Badges

Always popular!!

$5 each

(a) World War I
(b) World War II
(c) Korea
(d) Vietnam
(e) Iraq
 
 
 

14. Afghanistan

(a)

Cloth Key Tag
$10 each

(b)

Poppy Ribbon Badge
$5 each

 
 
 

15. Service Key Rings

Quality Metal with Gold Finish

$10 each

(a) Air Force Crest
(b) Army Rising Sun
(c) Navy Crest
 
 
 

16. Metal Key Rings

$5 each

(a) Slouch Hat on Green Background
(b) HMAS Sydney/C. Light Horseman on Burgundy Background
(c) Poppies & Rosemary
(d) Original ANZAC Rising Sun/F. Super Hornet
 
 
 

17. Key Rings with Charms

$10 each

(a) Purple Poppy with Four Animal Charms - Dog, Donkey, Horse & Camel
(b) 'Remember Their Service' Silver with Red & Purple Poppies
 
 
 

18. Vinyl Key Tags

(a) Giant Red Poppy
$5 each
(b) Australian Veteran Flag
$8 each
(c) 'Remember Their Service' Red/Purple Poppies
10 each
 
 

 

19. Metal Key Rings

$10 each

(a) 'We Remember' Tri Service
(b) 'Remember in November' Red Poppy
(c) Silver Heart with Red Poppy
(d) Red Poppy with Tri Service Silhouette in Gold
 
 
 

20. Commemorative Coins/Pennies

(a) 'Remember Vietnam' Bronze Penny
$5 each
(b) World War II Victory Penny (New For 2020)
$5 each
(c) Poppy & Rosemary Silver Penny
$8 each
 
 
 

21. Coffee Mugs

$11 each
All coffee mugs come boxed

(a) 'Remember Their Service' Poppy/Rosemary
(b) 'We will remember them' Field of Poppies
 
 
 

22. Poppy Stationery

(a) Hard Cover Notebook
$9 each
(b) Red/Purple Poppy Magnetic Notepad
$4 each
 
 

 

23. Drink Coolers

$8 each

(a) Light Horse
(b) Poppy/Rosemary
(c) WWII Victory
(d) Australian Veteran
(e) Afghanistan 'On Patrol'
(f) Smalls Arms of the Military
(g) 'Remember Our Veterans'
(h) Purple Poppy Animals in War
 
 
 

24. Plush Animals in War

$10 each
All have Embroidered Purple Poppy on their Hoof/Paw 

(a) Dog
(b) Donkey
(c) Horse
(d) Camel
 
 

 

25. Snow Globes

$20 each
Snow Globes come boxed - packed with polystyrene.

(a) Resting on Reversed Arms
(b) Charge at Beersheba
 
 

 

26. Poppy Jewellery

(a) 'In Loving Memory' Boxed Brooch
$15 each
(b) Poppy Bracelet
$17 each
(c) Poppy Bar Brooch
$10 each
(d) Red or Purple Poppy Earrings
$17 a pair
 
 
 

27. Gold or Silver Poppy Medallions Gift Boxed

A lovely gift

Super Special - to clear only $20 each

 
 

 

28. Bears of The Great War - Gift Boxed - Limited Edition

$129 each

(a) Sgt. Wilson
(b) Sr. O'Meara
(c) C. Pte Murray