Supporting Our Veterans
Serving those who have served our country.
Support for Families
Ensuring the well-being of our veterans’ families.
Resources Available
Connecting veterans and their families with the resources they need.
Providing Comprehensive Support
About our Services
The Melton RSL Sub-Branch is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families in the City of Melton. Our services aim to provide comprehensive support and assistance to those who have served our country. Below are the contact numbers for a range of external supports.
Open Arms
1800 011 046
Department of Veteran Affairs
1800 838 372
Soldier On
1800 011 046
Advocacy Services
0425 261 806 (Business Hours)
List of Services
Melton RSL Sub-Branch offers a range of services to support Veterans and their families.
DVA Advocacy
The Melton RSL Sub-Branch proudly supports Veterans and Families at any stage of their DVA Journey, with an in-house ATDP Level 1 Advocate.
camaraderie
We provide camaraderie and social outreach opportunities for Veterans looking for purpose.
Our Monthly BBQ on the last Saturday of the month at the Willows, Melton is just the start!
Veteran Advocacy
We promote the needs of Melton’s Veteran’s through engagement with Local, State and Federal Government members.
GET INVOLVED
Don’t miss out on the many opportunities to support our Veterans and their families in the City of Melton. Join us in making a difference. Navigate to the Membership page to get started!
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Meet the Dedicated Team
Get to know the people behind Melton RSL Sub-Branch’s support efforts
Mr. Steve Cook
President
Steve (“Cookie”) has been serving as the President of Melton RSL Sub-Branch for 3 years and is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.
Mr. Andrew Jeynes
Secretary
Andrew brings his Navy experience to his role as Secretary and is committed to providing support to the veteran community.
Mr. Russel Pettis AM
Senior Vice President
Russel manages the external affairs of Melton RSL Sub-Branch.
Mr. Andrew Dobson
Vice President & Military Liaison
As the Vice President of Melton RSL Sub-Branch, Andrew is responsible for coordinating communication and organisational tasks to support the team’s efforts.
Mrs. Nora Montgomery
Treasurer
Nora is a dedicated affiliate member, who has generously taken on the responsibilities of Treasurer for the Melton RSL Sub-Branch.
Mr. Dale Borthwick
Membership Officer
Dale, a former sailor now leads the Melton RSL Membership team, ensuring a smooth transition for new members.
Mr. Eric Philpot
Memorials Officer & Wellbeing Support Officer
Eric, a dedicated committee member handles matters relating to internal memorials.
Mr. Raleigh Williams
Appeals Officer
Raleigh ensures Appeals such as the ANZAC Appeal and Poppy Appeal are executed according to relevant trading laws.
Mrs. Katherine Williams
Tuesday Morning Group Coordinator
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Mrs. Carla Richardson
PVA Liaison
The Partner of Veterans Association of Australia has a long history of supporting families of Veterans. Carla is our local Liaison.
Mr. Sam Welham
Communications Officer
Sam, a young Veteran has recently joined the committee, bringing his wealth of knowledge as a former Signaller, to support our IT and Social Media infrastructure.
Mr. Reginald Cooke
Assistant to the Executive
“Reg” brings a wealth of knowledge to the Sub-Branch with over a decade of experience in Special Operations. Reg, is currently serving as the Assistant to the Executive.
GET INVOLVED
Don’t miss out on the many opportunities to support our Veterans and their families in the City of Melton. Join us in making a difference. Navigate to the Membership page to get started!