MEMBERSHIP

Membership benefits

SERVICE MEMBERSHIP

Service Membership of the RSL is for anyone who is currently serving or has served in the ADF or any of Australia’s allied armed forces. It offers serving and ex-serving personnel mateship and comradeship with others of similar life experiences.

 

Benefits of Service Membership:

  • Access to the Sub-Branch without having to sign in;
  • Service Membership is free for all Defence Employees for their first year;
  • If you are over 85 years of age, your membership is free
  • Full access to member facilities and discounted prices
  • A quarterly journal (Mufti), through which you can keep in touch with issues relevant to League members;
  • Periodic Sub Branch newsletter;
  • Discounted function room hire;
  • Free MyRSL Rewards membership– You will be rewarded for every dollar you spend; separate application required
  • The opportunity to participate in a number of MyRSL sporting and social activities;
  • Free use of tennis facilities (subject to availability);
  • Full voting rights of the Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch;
  • The ability to stand for any elected position within the RSL in Victoria, from a Sub-Branch committee to State President;
  • The right to wear the time-honoured RSL badge;
  • The opportunity to continue to enjoy the spirit of comradeship experienced during your service in the armed forces with other serving or ex-defence force members.

 

Service Membership criteria:

  • Must 18 years of age or over;
  • Has served in the Australian Defence Force (Navy, Army or Air Force);
  • Has served not less than 6 months in the regular or reserve Australian Defence Force;
  • Has completed a period of National Service in the Australian Defence Force;
  • Has served in the defence forces of any country that is a part of the Commonwealth;
  • Has served in the defence forces of the New Zealand or the United States of America;
  • Is an Australian citizen and has served in the defence force of any country allied to Australia

 

Cost

ALL CURRENT SERVING ADF PERSONNEL RECEIVE THE FIRST YEAR OF RSL SERVICE MEMBERSHIP FREE!

MEMBERSHIP FOR 85 YEAR OLD (AND OLDER) EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL IS FREE!

 

The cost of joining the RSL as a Service member is 

  • $10 payable every January 1st or alternatively 
  • $25 for a three year period . 

 

To join, simply download the PDF application form, complete and attach supporting service documentation then, either present in person to the Customer Service desk or post with your cheque or money order to 

 

The secretary, BDRSL Sub Branch Inc.

P.O. Box 42, Long Gully 3550

 

or phone us on 03 5442 2950 and we can send an application form to you.

You can sign up as a new member or renew your membership with the front desk team during business hours.

 

Applicants must provide supporting service documentation when applying.

Service Membership $10 per year or $25 for 3 years. Current serving is Free for first year. MyRSL membership is required to access other benefits of being a member of the Bendigo District RSL.  See MyRSL (Service Member) LOYALTY PROGRAM for further information.

 

Acceptable supporting documentation:

If you are applying to become a Service Member, you will be required to SHOW photo ID and supply a copy of at least 1 of the following:

  • Current Service ID Card
  • Copy of Service Certificate
  • Copy of discharge papers
  • Copy of Pay Book
  • Copy of DVA card

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

Affiliate Membership is a type of RSL membership that caters for family members of serving and ex-service men and women. It is also for members or ex-members of the police, fire brigade, ambulance and SES. Its purpose is to provide a form of RSL membership that maintains the ‘bloodlines’ of those who have served their country in both peace and war.

 

Benefits of Affiliate Membership:

  • Access to the Sub-Branch without having to sign in;
  • Full access to members’ facilities and Affiliates Night
  • Discounted function room hire;
  • Receipt of a journal (Mufti), through which you can keep in touch with issues and events relevant to the RSL;
  • Periodic Sub Branch newsletter;
  • MyRSL Rewards – You will be rewarded for every dollar you spend
  • The opportunity to participate in a range of MyRSL sporting and social activities;
  • Free use of tennis facilities (subject to availability);
  • The opportunity to share in the spirit of comradeship common to those who have served in the Armed Forces;
  • The ability to serve on Sub-Branch committees;
  • The right to vote on most matters pertaining to the Sub-Branch of which you are a member;
  • Leadership opportunities – the League needs people who can accept the responsibility and the challenge of undertaking a leadership role in a variety of areas, including welfare, memorabilia, recruiting, fundraising, etc. Many Affiliate Members currently serve as Sub–Branch Secretaries or Treasurers;
  • The opportunity to make a difference in the care and remembrance of those who have and continue to serve is in both war and peace;
  • The right to wear the RSL Affiliate badge.

 

Affiliate Membership criteria:

  • Must be 18 years of age or over;
  • Related to any Service or Life Member of the League;
  • Related to a person who, at the time of their death, was eligible for Service Membership of the RSL

 

Also for serving and ex-members of the:

  • Police Force
  • Fire Brigade
  • State Emergency Service
  • Ambulance Service (A minimum of six months full time service)

 

Cost

The cost of joining the RSL as a Service or Affiliate member is

  • $10 per calendar year payable every January
  • or alternatively $25 for a 3 year period.

 

To join, simply download the PDF application form below, complete  and attach supporting service documentation then, either present in person to the Customer Service desk or post with your cheque or money order to:

 

The Secretary, BDRSL Sub Branch, Inc.
P.O. Box 42, Long Gully, 3550       
              

 

or phone us on 03 5442 2950 and  we can send an application form to you.

 

Sunday: 11:30am – 6:30pm

Monday to Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:30pm

Thursday to Friday: 9:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday: 11:30am – 8:00pm

Applicants must provide supporting service documentation when applying.

Affiliate Membership $10 per year or $25 for 3 years. Current serving is Free for first year. MyRSL membership is required to access other benefits of being a member of the Bendigo District RSL.  See MyRSL (Affiliate Member) LOYALTY PROGRAM for further information.

 

Acceptable supporting documentation:

If you are applying to become an Affiliate Member, you will be required to SHOW photo ID and supply a copy of at least 1 of the following:

  • Current Service ID Card
  • Copy of Service Certificate
  • Copy of discharge papers
  • Copy of Pay Book
  • Copy of DVA card

COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP

Become a Community MyRSL member of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc. for just:

  • $10 annually or
  • $25 for three years.

 

The combination of facilities and wide range of benefits offer an attractive and affordable membership package.

 

Benefits of Community Membership:

  • Full access to member facilities and discounted prices
  • The opportunity to participate in a number of MyRSL sporting and social activities;
  • Free use of tennis facilities (subject to availability);
  • Access to the Sub-Branch without having to sign in;
  • Discounted function room hire.

 

Community Membership Criteria

  • Must 18 years of age or over

 

Apply for Membership

You can sign up as a new member or renew your membership with the front desk team at the following times:

 

Sunday: 11:30am – 6:30pm

Monday to Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:30pm

Thursday to Friday: 9:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday: 11:30am – 8:00pm

 

To join, simply download the PDF application form below, complete and return, either in person to the Customer Service desk or post with your cheque or money order to:

 

The Secretary, BDRSL Sub Branch, Inc.
P.O. Box 42, Long Gully, 3550                     

 

or phone us on 03 5442 2950 and  we can send an application form to you.

Community MyRSL Membership $10 per year or $25 for 3 years

 

You will be required to SHOW photo ID on application

MyRSL LOYALTY PROGRAM

Join the exclusive Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc loyalty program MyRSL for access to the facility, monthly offers, ongoing promotions and much more.

 

Life Membership:

Life Membership of the League is awarded to Service Members who have displayed long, continuous, and outstanding service to the League. This honour that may only be approved by the RSL National Board on the recommendation of the Victorian State Branch.

What your MyRSL Rerwards gives you:

  • MyRSL Life member card
  • 12% Service Member’s Discount for Food & beverage purchases
  • MyRSL Loyalty points which can be exchanged for extra promotional entry forms
  • Promotional entries with your daily swipe at the kiosk
  • Free birthday meal & drink
  • Monthly offers
  • Exclusive Members Invitation
  • Bonus promotional entries on purchases

 

Service Membership:

Service Membership of the RSL is for anyone who is currently serving or has served in the ADF or any of Australia’s allied armed forces. Service membership offers serving and ex-serving personnel mateship and comradeship with others of similar life experiences.

What your MyRSL Rerwards gives you:

  • MyRSL Service member card
  • 10% Service Member’s Discount for Food & beverage purchases
  • MyRSL Loyalty points which can be exchanged for extra promotional entry forms
  • Promotional entries with your daily swipe at the kiosk
  • Free birthday meal & drink
  • Monthly offers
  • Exclusive Members Invitation
  • Bonus promotional entries on purchases

 

Affiliate Membership:

Affiliate Membership is a type of RSL membership that caters for family members of serving and ex-service men and women. It is also for members or ex-members of the police, fire brigade, ambulance and SES. Its purpose is to provide a form of RSL membership that maintains the ‘bloodlines’ of those who have served their country in both peace and war.

What your MyRSL Rerwards gives you:

  • MyRSL affiliate member card
  • 7% Affiliate Member’s Discount for Food & beverage purchases
  • MyRSL Loyalty points which can be exchanged for extra promotional entry forms
  • Promotional entries with your daily swipe at the kiosk
  • $10 birthday voucher via the members kiosk during your birthday month
  • Monthly offers
  • Exclusive Members Invitation
  • Bonus promotional entries on purchases

 

Community Membership:

Purely a form of membership without voting rights. The Community Membership allows for access to the venue for social purposes without the need to sign in.

What your MyRSL Rerwards gives you:

  • MyRSL Community member card
  • 5% Community Member’s Discount for Food & beverage purchases
  • MyRSL Loyalty points which can be exchanged for extra promotional entry forms
  • Promotional entries with your daily swipe at the kiosk
  • $5 birthday voucher via the members kiosk during your birthday month
  • Monthly offers
  • Exclusive Members Invitation
  • Bonus promotional entries on purchases

To download you application form, click below

Please Note: Only Bendigo District RSL ‘MyRSL’ member’s will be eligible for future Thursday night member’s jackpot.

Member’s who only have an RSL Vic members card, will no longer be eligible for entry into Bendigo RSL promotions, receive loyalty points or participate in jackpot draws.