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 History of the Sunshine Coast & Regional District

The formation of a new RSL District was discussed by Sunshine Coast RSL Sub Branches for a number of years but did not receive serious consideration until September 2000 when five Sub Branches (Kawana, Maleny, Mapleton, Nambour and Yandina) started serious moves towards the formation of the new district.   A motion to form the Sunshine Coast & Regional District at the 2001 State Congress was carried and the promoters were thankful for the support obtained from Queensland RSL Sub Branches and the excellent advice and encouragement received from the State President and the State Secretary.

The Inaugural District Conference was held at the Nambour RSL Club on 28th October 2001 at which a Business Plan was adopted as the basis of our initial activities and future planning.  October 2001 also saw Maroochydore Sub Branch join the District.

2004  saw SCRD grow in  the number of Sub-branches, with the arrival of Woodford and Tewantin/Noosa, followed shortly in 2005 by Mudjimba.  The arrival of Coolum/Peregian Sub Branch transferring from South East District and the re-activation of Eumundi Sub  Branch in 2006 increased our numbers once again.  In 2008, Caloundra Sub Branch transferred from South East District to the Sunshine Coast & Regional District making a total number of  12  Sub Branches in the District. 

The District Office was generously hosted by Maroochydore Sub Branch from its inception until early 2010 when space constraints at Maroochydore necessitated a move to rented premises.  The motto of the Sunshine Coast & Regional District is "Engaging the Community" and this is reflected within the District by our support for Veterans Welfare Services, community commemmorative events and youth programs.  Our Sub Branches are very active in supporting schools and Cadet Units with bursaries and prizes and the Youth Development Program has assisted many of our local youngsters.