Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Monday, 1 June 2009
$25,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN SA
Ten local projects across South Australia received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $25,439 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 grant
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 wartime
exhibitions, restoring and upgrading memorials and cenotaphs and publishing previously untold
unit histories.
“In particular, helping regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their places of
remembrance is an important function of this grant 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 $190,412 to support 69 projects nationally.
“Australia has a proud service 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,” he said.
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 South Australia is attached.
Media inquiries: Sasha Nimmo 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 South Australia Recipients
Tarlee Community Services will receive $220 to help install a memorial plaque at the base of
the Lone Pine tree in Tarlee.
Norwood Primary School will receive $4000 to help restore their deteriorating First World
War Memorial.
The SA Branch of the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service Association will receive
$2000 to help with the costs of their national reunion held in Adelaide in April 2009.
Macclesfield RSL will receive $3759 to help restore the Avenue of Honour at the
Macclesfield War Memorial Community Oval Gates including planting several new trees.
Port Germein Progress Association will receive $4000 to help replace 63 deteriorated
plaques at the base of the Port Germein Second World War Avenue of Honour.
Blinman Progress Association will receive $1360 to help install a flagpole and plaque at the
front of the Blinman Memorial Hall commemorating veterans from all wars and conflicts.
Brinkworth Koolunga Yacka RSL will receive $1650 to help restore a First World War
memorial plaque on the Brinkworth War Memorial.
Barmera RSL will receive $2900 to help install a display cabinet to exhibit wartime
memorabilia donated by soldier settlers from the district.
Victor Harbor RSL will receive $2550 to help erect a Long Tan Cross in the local War
Memorial Gardens to commemorate local veterans who served in the Vietnam War; and an
additional $3000 to research and compile a written and visual history of local soldiers who
died in the First World War
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