The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Wednesday 21 May 2008
$175,000 TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
Eighteen community projects across NSW and the ACT will receive a total of $175,769 to help
improve veteran health and independence, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin,
announced today.
Mr Griffin said the funding demonstrated the Rudd Government’s commitment to supporting
organisations dedicated to caring for veterans and their dependants.
“The Veteran & Community Grants program provides seed funding to local and community
organisations for projects that directly support local veteran communities,” Mr Griffin said.
“It is important that veterans have access to a range of programs that teach them skills to help
them remain independent and active, particularly for the elderly living by themselves.
“Today’s funding supports a range of projects to encourage veterans to learn new life skills
including Cooking for One or Two programs, healthy living and computer skills courses.
“Veteran & Community Grants also help fund local initiatives that improve access to community
care services and encourage social interaction through Day Clubs, Men’s Sheds and social
excursions,” the Minister said.
Mr Griffin said hundreds of local and community organisations had benefited from more than
$1.5 million in funding through grants programs since the Federal election last year.
Mr Griffin encouraged local and community organisations interested in applying for funding to
metropolitan callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
Editors note: A list of grant recipients is attached.
Veteran & Community Grant NSW and ACT Recipients
The Sydney Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans’ Motorcycle Club will receive a grant of $9061
to help upgrade the kitchen and recreational facilities at the club.
The Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia, South West Region Sub-branch, will receive
a grant of $8766 to help conduct dance lessons for the veterans including Rock and Roll,
Harlem Swing, Latin and Ballroom.
The Vietnam Veterans’ Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Association of Australia, South West
Slopes Sub-branch, will receive a grant of $6590 to help with bus hire costs to take veterans,
their partners and carers on social outings.
The Wagga Wagga Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Social and Welfare Club will
receive a grant of $4639 to help with bus hire costs to take veterans, their partners and
carers on social outings.
The Shortland RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $44,463 to help furnish the new RSL
premises and Veteran Community Hall.
The Community Technology Centres Association will receive a grant of $28,120 to help
conduct computer courses for the veteran community in various regional locations.
Eden Men’s Shed will receive a grant of $19,625 to help purchase tools and machinery for
the Men’s Shed in Eden.
Parkes Men’s Shed will receive a grant of $17,610 to help purchase tools and equipment for
their Men’s Shed in Parkes.
The Legacy Club of Wollongong and South Coast will receive a grant of $2973 to help
purchase an air-conditioner and barbeque for the newly established multi-purpose room at
the club.
The City of Albury RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $2901 to help upgrade the games
and kitchen resources for the Links Day Club.
The Wentworth Falls RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $937 to help purchase a
barbeque and gazebo for the sub-branch.
The Partners of Veterans Association of Australia, Shoalhaven Nowra Sub-branch, will
receive a grant of $7078 to help provide Cooking for One or Two and Barbequing for One or
Two programs to members.
The Integrated Service People’s Association of Australia will receive a grant of $1485 to help
install a pool cover at the association’s Veterans’ Centre.
The Sussex Inlet RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $4251 to help conduct computer
courses for the veteran community.
The Kurri Kurri RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $5090 to help purchase computer
equipment to produce a newsletter for members and a public address system to be used at
social and commemorative activities.
The Sussex Inlet Men’s Shed will receive a grant of $2535 to help provide first aid training
and purchase safety equipment for members of the Men’s Shed.
The NSW Branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Peacekeeping & Peacemaking Veterans
Association will receive a grant of $3645 to help purchase a public address system to be
used for social functions and commemorative events.
St Ninians Uniting Church, Lyneham, ACT, will receive a grant of $6000 to help upgrade the
toilet facilities at the church and build disabled access.
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