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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Monday 15 February 2010
$153,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS
IN QLD
Encouraging veterans, war widows, widowers and their families to become involved in local
health and wellbeing activities, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, today announced
more than $153,000 in funding to support 19 initiatives across Queensland.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $153,000 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 9500 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: Sasha Nimmo 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—$153,585 – benefiting
more than 9500 veterans
Toowoomba RSL Sub-branch will receive $36,640 to purchase a bus to help assist
elderly members of the RSL.
Palm Beach Currumbin Legacy Laurel Club will receive $3320 to fund a series of
bus trips to help reduce social isolation among members.
The Bell RSL Sub-branch will receive $8183 to help install disabled access to the
club.
Sherwood Indooroopilly RSL Sub-branch will receive $13,906 to help purchase
tables and chairs for the club’s dining room, and fund a series of bus trips to help
reduce social isolation among members.
Oakey RSL Sub-branch will receive $3718 to fund a series of bus trips to help
reduce social isolation among members.
Currumbin Happy Group will receive $8170 to fund a series of eleven bus trips to
help reduce social isolation among members.
The Naval Association of Australia will receive $7700 to help purchase audio-visual
equipment for use by members at club activities.
The Queensland Branch of the Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently
Incapacitated Ex-servicemen and Women will receive $2034 to help purchase a
computer, printer and shredder to produce the association newsletter.
Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-branch will receive $8467 to help purchase craft tools,
materials and general equipment for the Voyager Centre to enable Sub-branch
members to enjoy organised activities.
The Legacy Club of Fraser Coast and Country Burnett will receive $13,075 to help
purchase a colour laser printer and office furniture to produce the club newsletter.
The Legacy Club of Brisbane will receive $3999 to help purchase a sewing
machine for use by members at craft activities.
Bowen Laurel Club will receive $817 to fund a series of bus trips for war widows to
help reduce social isolation among members.
Ordnance Field Park Vietnam Association will receive $2852 to help purchase a
laptop, software, a surge protector and a printer to produce the association
newsletter.
The Maroochy Waters Sub-section of the Naval Association of Australia will receive
$2293 to help purchase a trailer, a gazebo and an icebox to enhance outdoor
activities at the association.
Glass House Country RSL Sub-branch will receive $18,040 to help purchase new
tables and chairs for the club dining room.
The Stanthorpe Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia will
receive $3475 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation among
members.
Centenary Suburbs RSL Sub-branch will receive $1077 to help purchase a
lawnmower, whipper snipper and blower to assist in maintaining the gardens of
veterans.
Shed West will receive $8139 to help purchase tools and equipment for the Shed
West Men’s Shed.
The Bribie Island and District Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of
Australia will receive $7680 to help conduct water aerobics classes to encourage
veteran health and wellbeing.
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