DYRSL Community Foundation.

Applications for the 2025/2026 DYRSL Foundation Cash Support Program are now closed.

Applications for support will be assessed, and final support decisions will be made by the Dee Why RSL Board by August, after which all applicants will be contacted about the outcome of their application. This Program will support projects for the period 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026.

Currently, DYRSL Foundation is providing cash and in-kind support to more than 75 local community organisations, who in turn deliver much-needed assistance to our Northern Beaches region. The Foundation assists a broad cross-section of needs in our community including mental health and addiction support, disability services, lifesaving, social welfare, veterans, vulnerable children, youths, domestic violence, seniors, education, the arts, social and sporting organisations.

DYRSL offers significant support to local veterans through RSL LifeCare, with more than $1 million in support over four years, which has seen the establishment of the Northern Beaches Veteran Wellbeing Centre on level 4 of DYRSL. DYRSL has also contributed over $100,000 to domestic, family and sexual violence support this year. This funding supports a range of essential projects to help women and children move on with their lives.

If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Zakhar-Malone, Executive Manager Communities on 02 9454 4092 or via email.