The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Wednesday 21 May 2008
$175,000 TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
Eight community projects across South Australia will receive a total of $175,664 to help improve
veteran health and independence, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, announced today.
Mr Griffin said the funding demonstrated the Rudd Government’s commitment to supporting
organisations dedicated to caring for veterans and their dependants.
“The Veteran & Community Grants program provides seed funding to local and community
organisations for projects that directly support local veteran communities,” Mr Griffin said.
“It is important that veterans have access to a range of programs that teach them skills to help
them remain independent and active, particularly for the elderly living by themselves.
“Today’s funding supports a range of projects to encourage veterans to learn new life skills
including Cooking for One or Two programs, healthy living and computer skills courses.
“Veteran & Community Grants also help fund local initiatives that improve access to community
care services and encourage social interaction through Day Clubs, Men’s Sheds and social
excursions,” the Minister said.
Mr Griffin said hundreds of local and community organisations had benefited from more than
$1.5 million in funding through grants programs since the Federal election last year.
Mr Griffin encouraged local and community organisations interested in applying for funding to
metropolitan callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
Editors note: A list of grant recipients is attached.
Veteran & Community Grant South Australia Recipients
The Henley and Grange RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $10,068 to help purchase
chairs, tables and an air-conditioner for the sub-branch.
The Aged Care and Housing Group will receive a grant of $44,000 to help extend the South
West Active People (SWAP) Links program to 100 local veterans living on their own. The
SWAP program helps older veterans attend social activities and connect with their local
community.
The Enfield RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $37,895 to help purchase tables, chairs
and carpet for the sub-branch; install an air-conditioning system; and build disabled access
to the sub-branch premises.
The Port Pirie RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $33,880 to help update the toilet
facilities and build disabled access to the premises.
The Bute RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $13,751 to help upgrade the kitchen at the
sub-branch and purchase new kitchen appliances.
The Port Victoria RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $11,798 to help purchase tables
and chairs for the sub-branch.
The Mount Gambier and District Sub-section of the Naval Association of Australia will
receive a grant of $10,602 to help replace the carpets and to repair the roof of the clubroom.
The Coonawarra Penola RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $13,670 to help purchase
an air-conditioner, window blinds and upgrade electrical supply to the sub-branch.
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