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
$246,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN NSW
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 $246,000 in funding to support 19 initiatives across New South Wales.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $246,000 has been allocated to local and community
organisations in New South Wales through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants
program,” Mr Griffin said.
“The funding will benefit some 13,000 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 New South Wales recipients—$246,702 –
benefiting more than 13,000 veterans
Grafton RSL Sub-branch will receive $4730 to help purchase a portable public
address system, projector, notebook computer, camera and six stackable chairs for
the Big River RSL Day Club.
Alzheimers Australia will receive $24,343 to help develop and conduct a series of
veteran education sessions about dementia.
Newcastle Legacy Fund will receive $65,916 to replace an ageing community bus
to support members.
Tweed Valley Murwillumbah National Servicemen’s Sub-branch will receive
$14,000 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation among
members.
The New South Wales Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of
Australia will receive two grants: $9751 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce
social isolation among members; and $3985 to help produce and distribute the
association newsletter.
Widows and Veterans Entitlements Services will receive $12,840 to fund a series
of bus trips to help reduce social isolation among members.
St Georges Basin Veteran’s Golf Club will receive $5605 to fund a series of bus
trips to help reduce social isolation among members.
The Gosford City Sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia
will receive $6000 to help fund a bus trip to the Australian War Memorial in
Canberra.
Gosford RSL Sub-branch will receive $1146 to help purchase equipment including
a cupboard, camera and shredder for the Broadwater RSL Day Club.
The Milton Ulladulla RSL Sub-branch will receive $3789 to help purchase a public
address system for use during club activities.
Glen Innes Men’s Shed will receive $9806 to help purchase tools and equipment
for the Shed.
The Shoalhaven Sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia
will receive two grants: $7722 to help produce the Association’s newsletter; and
$8250 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation among members.
Seven Hills Toongabbie RSL Sub-branch will receive $3520 to fund a series of bus
trips to help reduce social isolation among members.
Branxton RSL Sub-branch will receive $27,145 to help upgrade disabled access to
the RSL Hall.
The National Service and Combined Forces Association of Australia will receive
$16,675 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation among
members.
The NSW Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers
Association of Australia will receive $18,039 to help purchase air-conditioning for
the club.
The NSW Branch of the Partners of Veterans Association of Australia will receive
$3440 to help fund a 12-week exercise program for members.
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