What is
Trees of Hope?
Trees of Hope is Cronulla RSL’s annual festive campaign celebrating local community initiatives. Each year, the Club is transformed with Christmas trees decorated by organisations from our community. Since 2016, Trees of Hope has showcased and supported programs that make a real difference in people’s lives. Every decorated tree represents a program, turning the Club into a symbol of generosity, hope, and community spirit.
In 2025, Trees of Hope returns with an exciting new twist…community nominations for the first time! Organisations can now nominate programs that deserve recognition and support to be considered for a decorated tree. Nominations close October 7th, and three trees will be selected to feature in the Club.
Members will then have the chance to vote for their favourite tree. The organisations behind the winning trees will share a $7,000 prize pool. Voting opens Monday, 10th November…stay tuned!
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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.
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This year, Cronulla RSL is inviting the local community to help shape the campaign. Local organisations that serve Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire can nominate programs and initiatives that deserve recognition and support.
A panel will select three programs to feature as decorated trees inside the Club during the festive season.
All nominated programs, including those not chosen as finalists, will be acknowledged on a Community Tree in the Reception area.
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Voting will be open to Cronulla RSL financial members only.
Financial members can collect weekly voting tickets at the Members Kiosk, every Monday from 10 November to 14 December 2025.
Tickets can be placed in the barrel of their favourite tree.
Members can vote for more than one tree, but one ticket can only be placed in the barrel of a single tree each week.
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Winning trees will be announced on 15th December.
The tree with the most voting tickets receives the top prize. The other two feature trees share the remaining prize pool.
Prize Pool for Programs:
1st Place: $3,500
2nd Place: $2,500
3rd Place: $1,000
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Financial members who vote, also have a chance to win a Cronulla RSL gift card, valued at $500. The winner will be drawn on 16th December.