The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Friday 18 April 2008
MINISTER ENCOURAGES VICTORIAN VETERANS’ PARTICIPATION IN
STORY WRITING AND ART COMPETITION
A special writing category commemorating the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World
War will feature in the 46th annual Story Writing and Art Competition, the Minister for Veterans'
Affairs, Alan Griffin, said today.
Mr Griffin said the competition would provide all members of the Victorian ex-service community
with an opportunity to explore new and creative skills and to research or share wartime
experiences.
“The well-being of the veteran community is enriched by participating in activities that are
meaningful and pleasurable, such as story writing, art, craft and photography,” Mr Griffin said.
“I encourage all veterans, their spouses, war widows and dependants in Victoria to submit an
entry.”
Mr Griffin said the special writing category commemorating the 90th anniversary of the end of
the First World War would have as its theme, ‘The War to end all Wars’.
Entries in the other categories of art, craft and photography will be displayed at a public
exhibition in October at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Images of the winning entires,
including the winning stories, will be included in a special publication, Bravo. Trophies, cash
and other prizes will be presented in each category at a special ceremony in November.
The Story Writing and Art Competition was established in 1962 as therapy for returned
servicemen and women.
Entries close on 25 July and entry forms and more information is available from:
Story Writing & Art Competition Coordinator
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
GPO Box 87A
Melbourne VIC 3001
e-mail Swac@dva.gov.au or telephone 1300 132 515
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
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