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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Monday, 1 June 2009
$11,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR TASMANIAN VETERANS
Four local projects across Tasmania received a financial boost today with the announcement of
$11,000 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 grant
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 wartime
exhibitions, restoring and upgrading memorials and cenotaphs and publishing previously untold
unit histories.
“In particular, helping regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their places of
remembrance is an important function of this grant 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 $190,412 to support 69 projects nationally.
“Australia has a proud service 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,” he said.
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 Tasmania is attached.
Media inquiries: Sasha Nimmo 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 Tasmania Recipients
Northern Midlands Council will receive $4000 to help restore two Second World War
Minenwerfer guns at the Longford Cenotaph and install an interpretive plaque.
Devonport RSL will receive $3000 to help install a display case to exhibit wartime
memorabilia.
Scottsdale RSL will receive $1000 to help install a secure display cabinet at the RSL’s
museum to house an M60 machine gun and SLR rifle from the Vietnam War.
Beachcomber Press will receive $3000 to help publish an autobiography of Phil Davenport’s
experiences as a pilot with 461 and 235 Squadrons during the Second World War.
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