Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Thursday, 26 November 2009
$12,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN TAS
Six local organisations across Tasmania received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $12,317 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
Australians who have served 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.
“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
metropolitan callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from Tasmania 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 Tasmanian recipients
The Fairmile Association (based in NSW) will receive $2975 to help install a memorial at
HMAS Shropshire Naval Memorial Park at Ulverstone dedicated to Fairmile ships of the
Royal Australian Navy and all who served in them during the Second World War and hold a
plaque dedication service.
Dunalley RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help build a war memorial in Dunalley
dedicated to all wars and conflicts.
Judbury Progress Association will receive $678 to help renovate the Judbury War Memorial
and restore the lettering on the memorial.
Clarence City Council will receive $3000 to help install three plaques in Anzac Park
Lindisfarne to commemorate naval service in the Second World War.
The Tasmanian North West Branch of the Royal Australian Air Force Association will receive
$924 to help install internal bollards in the flagpoles at RAAFA Park in Ulverstone to prevent
vandalism.
Scottsdale RSL Sub-branch will receive $740 to help attach a plaque to the Scottsdale War
Memorial commemorating all Australian prisoners of war.
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