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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Wednesday, 29 July 2009
$14,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS
IN THE ACT
Five local organisations across the ACT received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $14,361 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 the Australian Capital Territory 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 Australian Capital Territory
Canberra Grammar School will receive $3000 to help add details of the school choir’s
participation in the 2009 Anzac Day ceremonies in France and the United Kingdom on their
website and produce a CD recording of the tour.
Norfolk Island RSL Sub-branch will receive $3211 to help erect a war memorial at Norfolk
Island Central School dedicated to former students lost in both World Wars and the Korean
War.
Charles Conder Primary School will receive $4000 to help build a veterans’ garden in the
school grounds. Local veterans will be invited to help plant the garden. A plaque will also be
installed in the garden dedicated to those who served in all wars and conflicts.
The RAAF Association National Council will receive $1150 to help hold a reunion in Hobart
in September to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the Second World War.
Canberra Services Club will receive $3000 to help display wartime photographs depicting
Australian Army deployments including the European theatre, New Guinea and Korea.
Australia’s first Indigenous commissioned Army Officer, Captain Reginald Saunders MBE, is
the central figure linking the photographs.
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