The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Wednesday 21 May 2008
$98,000 TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
Eight community projects across Tasmania will receive a total of $98,728 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 Tasmania Recipients
The National Servicemen of Australia, Northern Midlands Sub-branch, will receive a grant of
$3000 to help with bus hire costs to provide social outings for sub-branch members.
The Bridport RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $3000 to help purchase 15 hip chairs for
the sub-branch.
The Maydena Waratah Day Club will receive a grant of $3000 to help with bus hire costs to
provide social outings for club members.
The Oatlands RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $41,200 to help replace the grass
bowling green at the sub-branch with a synthetic bowling green.
The Glenorchy RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $40,000 to help update the heating
system at the sub-branch.
The Tasmania Section of the Naval Association of Australia will receive a grant of $1660 to
help purchase portable speakers and tripod to use at association activities for members with
hearing problems.
The Hobart Navy Club will receive a grant of $5000 to help purchase safe seating and
stackable tables for the club.
The Tasmanian Branch of the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Association will
receive a grant of $1868 to help purchase a computer and printer to produce a newsletter for
the branch members.
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