Doncaster RSL News & Notifications

Upcoming Events   The following is a list of events that we will be doing over the next 6 months, and these will be confirmed prior to the date. We are looking to have guest Speakers for our “Stand Easy” Events so would love for you all to attend so currently we will be having. 

28/5/26 Chelsea from Crimestoppers 2p.m. – 4 p.m. Chelsea will be speaking about the Crimestoppers program and the scams that are currently happening especially to the elderly. 

11/06/26 Darren Arnott- will be speaking on POW camp in Rowville during WW2 - stories of illicit romance and questions about the character and actions of the Commandant. 

23/7/26 Jane will contact the Manningham Council for speaker on home help to residents. 

22/8/26 Vietnam Vets Celebrations – incorporating 60s Theme with Band And finger food. 12.00 to 4.00 p.m. 

17/09/26 Grand final Football Theme afternoon. 

16/10/26 Seniors Festival. Concert at Doncaster RSL Hall with Col Perkins 2 p.m. to 4.00 pm. In conjunction with Manningham Council. Afternoon Tea. Caped at 100. 

12/12/26 Saturday Dinner Dance - Christmas Party breakup. Music from fantastic duo – “Horizon” – to be confirmed.

DVA Gym Program

Here is a photo from the gym this morning of local veterans taking advantage of the program available from DVA and if you're not aware of the program the following is an overview and if you are interested contact your Wellbeing officer for details. The DVA Gym Program is an initiative run by the Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) to support the health and wellbeing of eligible veterans and some dependants. It provides clinically supervised exercise programs designed to improve strength, mobility, fitness, and overall physical and mental health. Participants receive an individualised exercise plan created by qualified health professionals, such as exercise physiologists or physiotherapists, based on their specific needs and medical conditions. The program is typically available to veterans with certain accepted service-related conditions, and access requires a referral from a GP or specialist along with DVA approval. Overall, the DVA Gym Program aims to help veterans maintain independence, recover from injury, and enhance quality of life through safe, structured physical activity.