History

HISTORY OF MAROOCHY RSL

Founded over ninety years ago, Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch was established in May 1932.

The doors to Maroochy RSL were first opened as a licensed club on 8 September 1972.

Originally called the Maroochydore and District Ex-Servicemen’s Memorial venue, Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch established an original Sub Committee in 1969 and through commitment, dedication and hard work, created a new committee in 1970.

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED

The Returned Services League of Australia (RSL) is an independent, apolitical organisation run by its members for its members. The wider community can join the RSL in commemorating all who have served, suffered, and died in war.

The RSL, through the Maroochy RSL Sub Branch, provides vital advocacy services for the ex-service members in our community and our current serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

ANZAC Day (25 April) is the most important national day of commemoration for Australians.

Remembrance Day (11 November) marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War in 1918. It is the second of Australia’s two major national days of commemoration.

Maroochy RSL has seen many changes since opening, including these major milestones:

    1932

    The Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch was established

    1941

    In August the Maroochydore RSS & AILA Soldiers Memorial Hall was officially opened.

    1972

    18 November the venue officially opened by the former Premier of Queensland, Sir Francis Nicklin

    1986

    Renovations completed and on 23 August 1986 officially opened by Sir Albert Abbot CBE, State President of the RSL of Australia

    1990

    Maroochy RSL had 11 employees. This has increased more than tenfold today

    1992

    Maroochy RSL boasts 2550 members. This has increased more than tenfold today

    1995

    Major renovations completed include RSL House and the first two levels of the multi-level car park

    1996

    Upper level of the venue and Kids Konnection open

    2000

    Maroochy RSL opens purpose built Memorial Park Kindergarten

    2003

    Maroochy RSL begins four year scheme with Maroochy State High School to purchase $5000 worth of computers

    2005

    Coffee on First and Joe Kellys Bar opens and venue amalgamates with The Swan Bowls Club

    2006

    Maroochy RSL becomes the first venue on Sunshine Coast to offer a designated driver scheme

    2007

    Maroochy RSL wins Best Venue on the Sunshine Coast award and celebrates its 35th birthday

    2008

    Major renovations begin, including the new Events Centre @ Maroochy. Maroochy RSL is the winner of 2008 Special Achievement Award for Responsible Gambling, from Clubs Queensland Awards

    2009

    The major renovations are completed

    2010

    Maroochy RSL once again wins the Best Venue on the Sunshine Coast Award

    2015

    Major renovations begin throughout the venue, both Ground Level and Level 1 included.

    2016

    The major renovations are completed

    2020

    Gaming Room renovation completed

    2022

    Maroochy RSL Sub Branch celebrates its 90th year anniversary