Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Monday, 25 May 2009
$230,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN SA
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
$227,493 in funding to support 13 initiatives in South Australia.
Mr Griffin said the funding would benefit some 6700 South Australian veterans, war widows and
widowers as well as their families and demonstrates the Australian Government’s support to
organisations dedicated to caring for the veteran community.
“Veteran & Community Grants provide funding to local and community organisations to support
their role in ensuring the veteran community have access to social and healthy activities,” Mr
Griffin said.
“Today’s funding will help support a range of initiatives including health, nutrition and exercise
sessions.
“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.
“It is important that the veteran community 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.”
Mr Griffin said hundreds of local and community organisations benefit from Australian
Government funding each 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: 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 South Australian recipients—$227,493
Benefiting more than 6700 veterans
The South Australian RSL Branch will receive $8993 to help purchase a computer,
projector and projection screen for presentations at the club.
The Legacy Club of Adelaide will receive $52,800 to help fund a series of bus trips
for Legacy clubs throughout South Australia to help reduce social isolation for older
members.
The South Australian Branch of the Royal Australian Regiment Association will
receive $36,891 to help upgrade the kitchen facilities at the association including
electrical work, plumbing and purchase of whitegoods.
The South Australian Division of the Royal Australian Air Force Association will
receive $12,686 to help purchase kitchen appliances, crockery and audio visual
equipment for the Combined Mess at the Drill Hall at Torrens Parade Ground.
Edithburgh RSL and Bowling Club will receive $42,939 to help upgrade the kitchen
facilities and replace floor coverings at the clubhouse.
Brighton RSL Sub-branch will receive $5005 to help purchase folding tables for the
sub-branch meals program.
The South Australian Mounted Rifles Association will receive $6103 to help update
the audio visual system for the Association’s social and healthy lifestyle activities.
The South Australian Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Federation will receive
$8934 to provide a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation for members.
Willunga and District RSL Sub-branch will receive $26,369 to help upgrade outdoor
facilities at the club including installing a pergola, barbeque and better access to
disabled amenities.
Two Wells RSL Sub-branch will receive $9898 to help purchase kitchen appliances
and an entertainment system for the sub-branch.
Barker Day Club will receive $3070 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce
social isolation for members.
Tailem Bend RSL Sub-branch will receive $6149 to help purchase a projector,
projection screen and public address system for use at sub-branch functions.
The RSL and Combined Services Club will receive $7656 to help repair the kitchen
ceiling and replace carpet at the Jamestown RSL.
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