Community

Tree of Hope

In 2025, we partnered with the Leongatha Salvation Army to launch the Tree of Hope, an initiative aimed at creating a brighter Christmas for those less fortunate in our community.
What began as a small project quickly grew beyond our expectations, uniting individuals from diverse backgrounds to spread joy and kindness.

Local residents generously donated gifts and non-perishable food items, ensuring that everyone can celebrate with warmth and happiness. This initiative not only provided essential support but also nurtured a sense of unity and compassion within our community.

The Tree of Hope became a symbol of community spirit, reminding us that together, we can make a significant impact in the lives of others and due to its success we now look forward to making this an annual tradition.

Thankyou Volunteers Morning Tea - May, 2025

To celebrate and thank our wonderful volunteers we hosted a morning tea on Thursday, May 22nd. Those who were able to join us enjoyed a delicious spread of scones and jam, cakes and slices and our popular hot food selections. General Manager-Greg Nugent, President-Bill Verboon and Welfare Coordinator-Wendy Wyhoon spoke of the dedication, committment and continued efforts of our volunteers, and how organisations like ours wouldn't be able to provide the welfare support that we do without all of their tireless efforts. We are always welcoming new volunteers so if you are able to help out in any capacity please email wendy.wyhoon@leongatha-rsl.com.au

Fab Friday Community Raffles (Friday Nights)

Friday Nights at the Leongatha RSL are “Fab Friday Community Raffles” where community groups have the opportunity to host our meat tray raffles and joker poker, with all profits from those sales going to their club. This is a great initiative with the potential for community groups to earn easy money whilst socialising and having a good time with family and friends.

To get your community group involved please email kate.gourlay@leongatha-rsl.com.au

Veterans Health Week

On Wednesday the 16th of October 2024, as part of Veterans Health Week, our Welfare Officers, Wendy and Kerryn took a bus to the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens where a lovely day was enjoyed by all, walking or riding the train around the gardens, enjoying the beauty while enjoying spending time with others. It was a fabulous day about connection and well being and supporting the health of our Veteran and Ex Service Community.

Veterans and War Widows Lunch

On December 4th, 2024 we hosted a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings for our Veteran and War Widow Group. As part of our Welfare program this group meets monthly to share stories, develop social networks and keep connected. Some great friendships have been formed over the years through this program, and the monthly catch up is something all of these particpants look forward to attending.

Leongatha RSL Knit & Natter Group

Our wonderful Leongatha RSL Knit and Natter group was celebrated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service and APT Travel Groups OneTomorrow Charitable Fund at the Leongatha RSL on February 28th for all of their hard work over the many years they have been gathering. Not only have they donated their items to the above groups but they also knit and crochet teddies, beanies, blankets, gloves, jumpers, mittens and newborn booties, beanies and jackets for local groups in need including the Red Cross, Bass Coast Hospital, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Melbourne Hospitals and Ronald McDonald House, local Police, Ambulance, Medical Centres, the Salvation Army and our Veterans.
Meeting every Friday at the Leongatha RSL Hub they always welcome any new comers who would like to join them from 10am-12 noon for company and a cuppa. If you would like further information please speak to reception at the RSL.