With Anzac Day being today, Kiwis need to know they can support the work of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RSA) in many ways.

You can join as a member of a local RSA and get involved in your community. Or you can join the Online RSA – an emerging community of like-minded individuals with veteran support at its core.

If you have free time, and are physically able, contact your local RSA and let them know what you can do to help. Mowing lawns? Driving a veteran to an appointment? Stacking firewood? The gift of a little time can mean so much to someone in need.

Or you can donate to the RSA at: https://rsa.org.nz/support-us/donate

“We offer a range of support including advice and guidance, advocacy services and financial support to improve accessibility in accommodation, enable access to mental health services, get medical conditions treated, and ensure that children and whānau of the fallen and injured are looked after,” says the donation page.

“We also provide assistance navigating services available through other agencies.”

Since 1990 New Zealand has created more than 60,500 veterans of military service, and there are around 140,000 living veterans across Aotearoa.

To find out more, visit: www.rsa.org.nz/about