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Director Identification Number requirements
Directors are now required to verify their identity and apply for a Director Identification Number (director ID) in an effort to deal with illegal phoenix activities and improve the traceability of company directors over time. Included as part of the Treasury Laws Amendment Act 2020 by the Australian Government, the measure is also intended to... Read more »
COVID-19: Next Steps
As we emerge from lockdown and vaccination rates increase, RSL & Services Club Boards need to plan their approach to vaccination policies. What we are hearing is that this is not a one size fits all. Whatever approach you take, the RSL & Services Clubs Association (RSL & SCA) recommends a cautious and methodical approach.... Read more »
Addressing the Skills Shortage: Careers in RSL & Services Clubs
For those of your who joined the ‘Meet the CEO’ webinar a couple of weeks ago, you will have heard that I am very much focused on a range of key areas. One initial pain point I am seeing is the skills shortage across the board. I feel strongly that we have a point of... Read more »
Women’s Leadership Forum
Tickets are now on sale for our first Women’s Leadership Forum We will be holding our first Women’s Leadership Forum at Camperdown Commons, thanks to our Major Event Partner Aristocrat! Designed for both existing leaders and emerging leaders – the Forum is your team’s chance to make a personal action plan for 2022 and your... Read more »
Dean Thomas along with the Board of the RSL & Services Clubs Association announce Ms Margot Smith as the new CEO!
Many of you would be aware that our CEO, Garrie Gibson, advised the Board earlier this year of his intention to retire from his position with the RSL & Services Clubs Association in November, after more than seven years in the role. Since receiving this advice, the Board has been engaged in managing the recruitment... Read more »
Lion Pledges To Eliminate Plastic Shrink-wrap From Beer Packaging Within Two Years
Leading Australasian brewer Lion has announced that it will dramatically reduce the two largest sources of plastic in its packaging – plastic shrink-wrap and plastic labels on beer bottles. The decision will remove more than 630 tonnes of plastic per year from circulation – keeping it out of landfill and away from our oceans. Lion’s... Read more »
Encourage staff and members to VACCINATE!
Because of the nature of our industry, where we invite the local community to enter our premises to enjoy our hospitality, the requirement for all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves and your patrons is a very important responsibility. Although there is still some debate occurring in the media and business about... Read more »
Gosford RSL Club is proud to launch Cooking 4 Coast Shelter
Coast Shelter’s volunteers are in lockdown so we’re here to help and we know our community wants to help too. “As we are all facing the challenges of another lockdown. We here at GRSL were thinking about what we could do to help others who might be struggling more than we are. We also thought... Read more »
IGT – Suspension of system & service fees
In response to the NSW government announcement of a two week lockdown for Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong, IGT is taking the following steps to support your business during this unpredictable time: Systems Fees: We are suspending payment of our fees for system development, maintenance and support. This is effective... Read more »