What is
Trees of Hope?

We’ve invited wonderful organisations from our community to decorate a Christmas Tree. Give the gift of your vote to your best-loved community group, and they could win a share of over $8,000. ‘Trees of Hope’ have been brightening up Cronulla RSL during the festive season since 2016.

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  • ‘Trees of Hope’ has been brightening up Cronulla RSL during the festive season since 2016. The campaign raises awareness for the wonderful work undertaken by these organisations and helps provide much needed funds to their cause.

  • 11 local not-for-profit organisations have been invited to decorate a Christmas Tree, which will be displayed in the club foyer. See list below.

    Representatives from the organisations are encouraged to adorn their tree with ornaments that reflects the services and assistance they give to residents in the Sutherland Shire.

  • Members, guests, staff & board are invited to vote for their favourite tree, with the most popular trees winning a share of over $8,000.

    To view & vote for their favourite tree, members of the community will need to visit the Cronulla RSL foyer/reception area between 7th November - 16th December. Complete the voting form & place in the ballot box.

  • Winning trees will be announced on Tuesday 17th December.

  • This year, members & guests who vote also have a chance to win a Cronulla RSL restaurant voucher. See T&Cs.

2024 Participants

  • Cronulla Community Cafe

    Cronulla Community Cafe

    The Cronulla Community Cafe support people in need, by providing a no-cost food service.

  • Dandelion Support Network Inc.

    Dandelion Support Network Inc.

    A grassroots not-for-profit that supports children and families in need.

  • Hopefield Services

    Hopefield's purpose is to serve those in our community experiencing poverty, disadvantage, distress or isolation.

  • Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation

    Delivering services to young people impacted by family mental illness with the aim of empowering them to build resilience, lifelong knowledge and abilities so they can reach their potential.

  • Learning Links

    Learning Links works in collaboration with schools, early childhood settings and parents to help children with learning disabilities and difficulties.

  • Sailability Cronulla

    Sailability help the elderly, the financially/ socially disadvantaged as well as people with physical challenges get access to sailing.

  • Endeavour SKWAD

    Students in Support Units in mainstream schools receive no effective funding for specialised programs and resources. SKWAD fundraises to address this deficiency.

  • Stellar Experiences

    Empowering Independence. Inspiring Inclusion. Through supported social outings, travel & individual experiences

  • Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter

    The shelter houses dogs and cats that have been abandoned, found stray, surrendered or have been seized. If animals cannot be returned to their owners, the shelter seeks new homes for them.

  • Surfers Rescue 24/7

    Surfers Rescue 24/7 is a free board rescue and CPR course available for all surfers and recreational water users in NSW.

  • Cronulla RSL Sub-Branch

    Cronulla RSL Sub-Branch

    A dedicated group of veterans and their supporters, united in our commitment to serving those who have served our nation. We provide essential support services to veterans and their families.

2023 Winners

  • MEMBERS VOTE: Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter

  • DIRECTORS VOTE Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation

  • STAFF VOTE: Stellar Experiences

Plan Your Visit

Watergrill @ Cronulla RSL

Restaurant

Relaxed dining by the sea

There’s plenty of space in the restaurant as well as the adjoining Sunroom and Deck, so walk-ins are more than welcome. Bookings accepted for 8 or more people. Food is able to be purchased from the restaurant and taken to anywhere in the club. Book now.

Bites By The Bay

Cafe

Located on The Bay, featuring all of your cafe favourites.

Enjoy cake & coffee while overlooking the scenic views of Bate Bay. Watch the waves roll in and the yachts sail past. See menu.

Our Bars

Bars

Enjoy a catch up with friends & family at one of our 3 stunning bars - chill out inside or take in fresh air & ocean views. Migaloos, Deck Bar & Bay Bar. Plan your visit.

Make a day of it! Visit the club to cast your vote for your favourite tree, plus eat & drink at our delicious select of cafes, restaurants & bars.

Trees of Hope.

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