Leading from the Front: Glenn West & The New Era of the RSL

In this powerful episode of , Antoine Vidal sits down with Glenn West, President of the Greater Springfield RSL Sub-Branch, for a raw and inspiring conversation about service, leadership, and community.From joining the Navy at just 17 to unexpectedly stepping into leadership, Glenn shares incredible stories from his time in the military — including life at sea, moments of challenge, and experiences that shaped his perspective on service and sacrifice.But this conversation goes far beyond the uniform.Glenn opens up about redefining what the RSL means for a modern generation — shifting the focus toward supporting not just veterans, but their families, and creating a more connected, community-driven future.You’ll also hear about:The rapid growth of the Greater Springfield RSL Sub-BranchA bold new vision for ANZAC Day in SpringfieldThe challenges veterans face after serviceWhy family support is the key to long-term wellbeingInnovative ideas to better support veterans in real time💬 “Honour the fallen, but don’t forget the living.”This is more than a story — it’s a mission to build stronger communities and better support those who have served.Stay up to date with the Greater Springfield RSL Sub-Branch, follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterSpringfieldRSLVoices of Greater Springfield is a Radio Springfield City Production. www.radiospringfieldcity.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.