Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009
$11,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN WA
Five local organisations across Western Australia received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $11,107 in funding approved by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin,
for projects honouring Australia’s wartime heritage.
Mr Griffin said the funding is part of the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service
Commemorative grants program to help communities across the nation honour and
commemorate our wartime history.
“The grants will fund local activities and initiatives that recognise the service and sacrifice of the
men and women who have served Australia in wars, conflicts and peace operations,” Mr Griffin
said.
“Today, the Government is announcing funding for a range of projects including restoring and
displaying wartime memorabilia, upgrading community war memorials, purchasing association
banners and holding commemorative events.
“In particular, helping regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their places of
remembrance is an important function of this grants program as these memorials play a central
role in honouring local sons and daughters who have served the nation.
“Commemorative activities in local communities play a major role in encouraging Australians –
especially younger Australians – to learn about our wartime experiences and provide an
opportunity for veterans to share their stories.”
Mr Griffin said today’s funding is part of $379,000 to support 152 projects nationally.
“Australia has a proud wartime history that has been part of the lives of so many Australian
families. The Government remains committed to honouring those who have served and
continue to serve, ensuring their legacy is remembered for generations to come.”
Mr Griffin encouraged local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for
funding to visit www.dva.gov.au or contact their nearest DVA office on 133 254 (for metropolitan
callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from Western Australia is attached.
Media inquiries: Belinda Cole 0437 863 109
The VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a
week on 1800 011 046.
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Saluting Their Service grants Western Australia Recipients
Rockingham RSL Sub-branch will receive $1500 to hold an event for members of the local
veteran community, including a march through the city, to commemorate the 40th
anniversary of the Battle of Binh Ba.
The Leeman Progress & Ratepayers’ Association will receive $4000 to help erect a gazebo
at the Leeman War Memorial to provide shelter on commemorative occasions and a quiet
place of reflection for visitors.
Dawesville RSL Sub-branch will receive $2397 to help install three display cabinets at the
Sub-branch to house a significant collection of wartime memorabilia.
The City of Belmont will receive $1890 to help upgrade the Belmont Community War
Memorial to include East Timor, United Nations peace operations, Iraq and Afghanistan and
purchase a flagpole to fly the Australian Flag at the memorial.
Geraldton City RSL Sub-branch will receive $1320 to help install a plaque on the memorial
wall at the RSL Memorial Park in Geraldton dedicated to Korean veterans.
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