HISTORY OF MAROOCHY RSL
Founded 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