THE HON. WARREN SNOWDON MP
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel
JIM TURNOUR MP
Member for Leichhardt
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
168/2008
FUNDING SUPPORT FOR WEIPA DEFENCE FAMILIES
Defence families in Weipa will benefit from an $8250 boost under the Australian
Government’s Defence Family Support Funding Program.
The seeding grant has been provided to the Defence Community and Recreation
Centre, located at 51st Battalion’s B Company in Weipa, to assist with the
purchase and installation of soft-fall tiles for the playground at the depot.
Local Member, Jim Turnour said the Defence Community and Recreation Centre
provides recreational, educational and support activities for the families of
Australian Defence Force members in the Weipa area.
“With this additional $8250 grant, Defence children in Weipa will be provided with
a safer environment in which to play,” said Mr Turnour.
“During regular social functions at the depot, the playground is a source of
entertainment for the children and allows for parents to socialise while the
children are occupied.
“The Minister and I have both visited the 51st Battalion in Weipa and have seen
first hand their high standard of work. I am pleased the Australian Government
has recognised their efforts and provided support to the members’ families,
particularly their children,” Mr Turnour said.
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, The Hon Warren Snowdon MP, said
ADF families face a lot of challenges as a result of the military lifestyle.
“Families are required to be mobile, relocating sometimes as often as every two
years, to areas where they may have no established family or social support
networks,” Mr Snowdon said.
“The Defence Family Support Funding Program is one of a number of programs
provided to help these families connect with the local community.”
Media contacts:
Kate Sieper (Warren Snowdon):
02 6277 7620 or 0488 484 689
Belinda Featherstone (Jim Turnour):
07 4051 2220 or 0427 737 203
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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