Maroochy RSL

History

Originally called Maroochydore and District Ex-Servicemen’s Memorial Club, we opened our doors as a licensed Club on 8th September 1972. Wishing to have a Social Club of their own the Maroochydore
RSL Sub Branch established an original Sub Committee in 1969 and then a new committee in 1970 that through commitment, dedication and hard work made it a reality.

The Maroochy RSL Club has gone through many changes since that day

1972: 18th of November Club officially opened by the former Premier of QLD, Sir Francis
Nicklin

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

1990: Club has 11 employees, increased more than tenfold today

1992: Club boasts 2550 members, increased more than tenfold today

1995: Major renovations completed include RSL House & the first two levels
Multi Storey Carpark

1996: Upper level of the Club and Kids Konnection open

1997: Club launches Music Fest Schools Competition, still running today

2000: Maroochy RSL Club opens purpose built Memorial Park Kindergarten

2003: Club begins 4 year scheme with Maroochy State High School to purchase
$5000 of Computers.

2005: Coffee on First & Joe Kellys Bar opens and Club amalgamates with bowls club
The Swan

2006: Maroochy RSL Club first venue on Sunshine Coast to offer Designated Driver
Scheme

2007: Club wins Best Club on the Sunshine Coast and celebrates its 35th birthday

If you are interested in the history of the Club ask our reception staff about purchasing a copy of ‘Keeping
the Faith’, a history of the Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch and the Maroochy RSL Club written by Sub
Branch member Lindsay Wilson OAM.