Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
Telephone 02 6277 7820 Facsimile 02 6273 4140
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Tuesday 1 September 2009
$121,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN QLD
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Alan Griffin today announced more than $121,000 in funding to
support nine health and wellbeing initiatives for veterans and their families in Queensland.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $121,000 has been allocated to local and community
organisations in Queensland through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants program,”
Mr Griffin said.
“The funding will benefit some 5200 Queensland veterans, war widows and widowers and their
families by supporting a range of initiatives including health, nutrition and exercise sessions.”
Mr Griffin said the grants demonstrate the Australian Government’s commitment to
organisations that care for the veteran community, and encourage veterans, war widows and
widowers and their families to become involved in local health and wellbeing activities.
“Veteran & Community Grants help fund local initiatives that improve access to community care
services and encourage social interaction through Day Clubs, Men’s Sheds and social
excursions,” Mr Griffin said.
“It is important that the veteran community has access to a range of programs where they can
learn skills to help them remain independent and active, particularly for the elderly living by
themselves.”
Veteran & Community Grants are available to ex-service and community organisations, veteran
representative groups and private organisations that contribute to the health and welfare of the
veteran community.
Local and community organisations interested in applying for funding are encouraged to visit
or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Media inquiries: Belinda Cole 0437 863 109
Editor’s note: A list of grant recipients is attached.
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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Veteran and Community Grants Queensland recipients—$121,805 – benefiting
more than 5200 veterans
The Queensland RSL Branch will receive $40,968 to help refurbish the Angus
House kitchen and dining room including installing new appliances and purchasing
tables and chairs.
The Warwick Branch of the Veterans’ Support and Advocacy Service Australia will
receive $9500 to help purchase a multifunction printer to produce the association
newsletter.
Bauple and District Recreation Ground Association will receive $5685 to help
purchase a computer, computer software and equipment to produce the
association newsletter.
The Sunshine Coast Zone of the Queensland RSL Bowls Association will receive
$2120 to help purchase a computer, multifunction printer and office furniture to
produce the association newsletter.
Cooroy Pomona RSL Sub-branch will receive $50,965 to help purchase a 12-
seater bus to transport members to social events and activities.
The Warwick Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia will
receive $3652 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation in the
local veteran community.
Surfers Paradise RSL Womens Auxiliary will receive $2670 to fund a series of bus
trips to help reduce social isolation in the local veteran community.
Townsville TPI Ladies Auxiliary will receive $3795 to fund a series of bus trips to
help reduce social isolation in the local veteran community.
The Sunshine Coast Branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia will
receive $2450 to help fund a veterans’ golf day, highlighting the health and social
benefits of keeping active.
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