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The RSA is an organisation that was set up in
1916 to help soldiers when they got back from war and also to help
families of soldiers who were killed during the war.
Today the RSA focuses on helping those who have
served their country. They do a lot of good in the community.
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One job the RSA do is to sell poppies.
They use the money they get from selling poppies to help people (who
served in a war) who are in need. |
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The RSA help in lots of other ways to...
- Visit people in hospital.
- Take meals to people
in their homes.
- Visit people when
they are lonely.
- Make sure that all
ex-service men and women receive their pensions (money from the
government).
- Organise activities
such as sports tournaments (bowls, golf, snooker and darts)
- Support youth organisations
such as Life Education (our friend Harold the giraffe!) and the
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
- They do many other
great things too!
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There
are over 130 000 people in the NZ RSA. These people meet at places
like clubrooms and enjoy each others company. It's a great place
to meet old friends and make new ones.
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Most
importantly of all the RSA remembers those who sacrificed their
lives for our country.
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You could find out more
about what the RSA do in your community by contacting your local
RSA. Start by looking in the phone book.
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