The traditional Poppy Appeal, a major fundraising period for RSL NSW, that has seen Poppies being sold by veterans and other community groups around the State for almost 100 years, will move to a dedicated online platform for the first time, due to Covid-19 restrictions and related concerns for the overall health and wellbeing of RSL NSW members.
While restrictions have been eased around the State for Remembrance Day, RSL NSW is encouraging people to stay Covid-safe by accessing the live-streaming of the NSW service at the Cenotaph at Martin Place, Sydney, via the RSL NSW Facebook page.
RSL NSW Acting President Ray James said: “People can still donate to the Poppy Appeal and will receive a virtual poppy to plant alongside other poppies donated from across Australia.
It also provides an opportunity to write a message of commemoration that sits as part of the poppy, giving people a chance to honour a family member, friend, member of the community, or to more broadly acknowledge the overall sacrifice undertaken by all veterans and those currently serving in the protection of Australia.
For further info or to make a donation to the Poppy Appeal, visit remembertoremember.com.au.
