RSLWA provides assistance and care for serving and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force, along with their dependants. RSLWA supports and assists current serving personnel of the Australian Defence Force at home, abroad and those transitioning to civilian life. RSLWA assists current and ex-serving personnel and their dependants to secure compensation, benefits and assistance that they are eligible to receive under the order of law. RSLWA contributes to the preservation of the memory, honour and records of those who suffered and died for their country while serving in the Australian Defence Force