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RSL Active
What is RSL Active?
Your gateway to connecting with fellow veteran families across Western Australia, offering an array of exciting events and activities tailored just for you. RSLWA is on a mission to simplify your journey back to civilian life by creating opportunities for you and your family to bond with like-minded people.
Spanning a range of activities from kickboxing to yoga and everything in between, RSL Active have a range of programs and events to suit everyone. It’s not just about staying active; it’s about having fun, meeting new friends, and thriving in your post-Defence life.
Understanding the power of community connections and shared goals, we’re constantly seeking fresh and exciting ways to engage our diverse veteran community. If you know of sports organisations actively supporting veterans, share their details with us at marketing@rslwa.org.au and let's continue to build connections and celebrate the strength of our veteran community.
Photography Meet-Up At - Elizabeth Quay
For all photography enthusiasts, join us on Sunday 21 July as we photograph interesting points around Elizabeth Quay. This event is open to all photographers and suitable for DSLRs and smartphones. No skills are necessary as you will be assisted in taking great images.
We’ll meet at 4:45pm at the First Contact Statue. Sunset is at 5:54pm, and when the lights come on it will be a great opportunity to take long exposure/low light photos.
Please note that this event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled if it rains. To book a place, please email karlandwendy@bigpond.com by 5pm on Thursday 18 July.
Stay tuned future Meet-ups
August – City Photo Walk
September – Fremantle
Veteran Yoga at Riverton RSL Sub-Branch
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Join a six-week beginner-friendly yoga program at Riverton RSL Sub-Branch, on Tuesdays at 9:30am – 10:30am (1 hour). The classes provide a gentle introduction to the fundamental principles and postures of yoga. Learn about the different styles of yoga, basic breathing techniques and key alignment principles which will set you up for a safe and rewarding practice.
Sessions starting from Tuesday 16 July 2024. The last session in the program will be on Tuesday 20 August 2024.
Strava Club
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Would you like to get active with other Veterans from around the country?
RSL Active Strava Club is a nationwide initiative with more than 200 members who run, walk and cycle their way to fitness with like-minded peers.
Strava is a virtual platform for all our RSL community to join in and connect, no matter where you are located.
If you enjoy getting out and getting active, sign up to an RSL Active Strava Club and enjoy the motivation and camaraderie of sharing your fitness journey.
Find out how you can join today at https://www.rslaustralia.org/rsl-strava-clubs
Online Yoga with Invisible Injuries
Veterans and immediate family can join a free six-week ONLINE beginner-friendly yoga program. Use a personal device to sign-in to classes from anywhere in WA. Online yoga classes provide a gentle and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles and postures of yoga. Participants can learn about the different styles of yoga, basic breathing techniques and key alignment principles which will set you up for a safe and rewarding practice.
RSLWA Bowls Events
Join the RSLWA Bowls Section at the Yokine Bowls Club each month on a Friday. The season kicks off in September and runs for six months, as well as plays in other lawn bowls events and carnivals held around the Perth metro area.
For more information, please email RSLWA Bowls Section secretary Murray Piggott at murray.e.piggott@gmail.com.
Click the button to see all the RSLWA Bowls Events
Sailing On at the South Perth Yacht Club
RSL Active has teamed up with Sailing On to provide opportunities for RSLWA members, their families, veterans and ADF members to learn new skills and be part of a team through the repair and sailing of yachts.
The crew from Sailing On meet at the South of Perth Yacht Club, 1 Coffee Point Road, Applecross, on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am until 12pm.
For more information, please email Guy Mewburn at chair@sailingonwa.org.au
Veteran Central
RSLWA offers Advocacy Assistance for DVA claims and appeals support.
STAY INFORMED WITH RSLWA
Be part of the journey! Stay connected with RSLWA, receiving timely announcements, news and events, as well as impactful initiatives and updates on our veterans’ support services.