The Role of SA Regional Advisers

Regional Advisers are elected for a period of three years and are eligible for re-election. 

Their responsibilities include:

• Visiting the Sub-Branches in their Region, on invitation, or on a periodic basis, in order to obtain an appreciation of the Sub-Branches’ operations. This includes attending committee meetings and the AGM. Any difficulties being experienced with aspects of the League’s policy should be identified.

• Act as mediator and adviser to the Sub-Branch President should there be any conflicts within the Sub-Branch, seeking advice from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) should the need arise.

• Provide Sub-Branches with guidance and assistance on interpretation of the 'Rules for Sub-Branches'. The CEO should be consulted if the intent of the rules is not clear or there is a need for specific direction on their application.

• Attend scheduled Regional meetings and provide feedback to State Branch on Sub-Branch issues.

• Brief the CEO on matters affecting Sub-Branches in the Region.

• Represent the RSL (on invitation) at Commemorative and other activities organised by Local Government, Community Agencies and Ex-Service Organisations, etc.

• Liaise with the CEO regarding the RSL National Articles of Association, State Constitution and State Legislation, affecting Sub-Branches.

• Participate in State Branch Committees when nominated. These include, but are not limited to :

  • Ethics

  • Membership

  • Awards

  • Aged Advisory Committees

• Encourage Sub-Branches to support State Branch fund raising, membership and recruitment activities.

• Contribute to and uphold the traditions and reputation of the RSL in the local community.

• Promote attendance at the Annual Sub-Branch Conference with the Sub-Branch Committees

 Regions and Sub-Branches

Region A1 - Adelaide -

Adelaide, Norwood, RAR, SA Peacekeepers, SA Police, Unattached, Unley

Region A2 – Western Metro

Henley & Grange, Hilton, Largs Bay, Seaton Park, Semaphore & Port Adelaide, West Croydon & Kilkenny

Region A3 - Eastern Metro - Luke Scott

Gilles Plains & Hampstead, Glynde, Kensington Park, Magill, Payneham, Walkerville

Region A4 - Northern Metro -

Elizabeth, Enfield, Kilburn, Northfield, Prospect, Salisbury, Tea Tree Gully

Region A5 – Southern Metro – Ron Payne

Blackwood, Brighton, Colonel Light Gardens, Marion, Mitcham, Morphett Vale, Plympton Glenelg, Port Noarlunga/Christies Beach

Region B1 – Barossa – Paul Little

Eudunda, Freeling, Gawler, Kapunda, Mallala, Nuriootpa, Robertstown, Tanunda

Region B2 - Onkaparinga/Barker -

Aldgate, Echunga, Gumeracha, Lobethal, Macclesfield, Mount Barker, Mount Pleasant, Nairne, Stirling, Strathalbyn

Region C1 - Alexandra -

Goolwa, Kangaroo Island, McLaren Vale, Port Elliot, Victor Harbor, Willunga, Yankalilla

Region C2 - Murray - David Beckett

Mannum, Meningie, Murray Bridge, Mypolonga, Tailem Bend

Region D1 - Daly - Lucas Allegreto

Bute, Balaklava, Crystal Brook, Kadina, Moonta, Port Broughton, Port Pirie, Port Wakefield, Snowtown, Wallaroo

Region D2 - Yorke Peninsula - Greg Crotty

Ardrossan, Edithburgh, Port Victoria, Port Vincent, Stansbury, Yorketown

Region E1 - West Eyre Peninsula -

Ceduna, Minnipa, Streaky Bay, Wudinna

Region E2 - South Eyre Peninsula -

Cowell, Cummins-Yeelanna, Kimba, Port Lincoln, Tumby Bay

Region E3 - Central -

Coober Pedy, Port Augusta, Roxby Downs, Whyalla, Woomera

Region F1 – Chaffey –

Barmera, Berri, Blanchetown, Loxton, Morgan, Pinnaroo, Renmark, Swan Reach, Waikerie

Region F2 – South East – Chris Mathias

Coonawarra-Penola, Millicent, Mount Gambier, Port MacDonnell, Robe

Region F3 - Victoria -

Bordertown, Keith, Kingston SE, Lucindale, Naracoorte

Region G1 – Stanley –

Auburn, Clare & Districts, Brinkworth Koolunga Yacka, Burra, Riverton

Region G2 - Northern Areas - Leon Pollard

Jamestown, Laura, Peterborough

Region H1 - Far North -

Darwin, Gove Peninsula, Katherine, Palmerston

Region H2 - Central -

Alice Springs, Tennant Creek

Region H3 – Barrier –

Broken Hill