Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Thursday, 26 November 2009
$27,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN WA
Eight local organisations across Western Australia received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $27,755 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
Commemorative grants 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
Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peace operations,” Mr Griffin said.
“Today, the Government is announcing funding for a range of projects including restoring and
displaying wartime memorabilia, upgrading community war memorials, purchasing association
banners and holding commemorative events.
“In particular, helping regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their places of
remembrance is an important function of this grants 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.
“Australia has a proud wartime 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.”
Mr Griffin encouraged local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for
metropolitan callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from Western Australia is attached.
Media inquiries: Belinda Cole 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 West Australian recipients
The City of Fremantle will receive two grants: $4000 to help install a plaque at the Fallen
Sailors and Soldiers Memorial at Monument Hill detailing the reasons for constructing the
memorial; and $3000 towards an inaugural luncheon held in September to commemorate
Battle for Australia Day.
Gosnells RSL Sub-branch will receive $2475 to help install a plaque at the Gosnells War
Memorial listing the names of local veterans who served during the Second World War.
Bencubbin RSL Sub-branch will receive $1650 to help construct a memorial in Beacon
dedicated to the five servicemen from the district who lost their lives during the Second
World War.
Canning Districts/Victoria Park RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help install fencing
around the Shirley Neil Memorial Garden and flag station to improve security.
Geraldton City RSL Sub-branch will receive $1780 to help replace the flagpole at the
Geraldton War Memorial with a vandalism resistant flagpole.
Toodyay RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help replace 26 commemorative plaques
missing from the Toodyay War Memorial dedicated to servicemen from the district who lost
their lives during the First World War.
Wagin District High School will receive $3000 to help students conduct a research project on
112 soldiers from the district who were killed during the First World War.
Wagin RSL Sub-branch will receive $3850 to help install a plaque on the Remembrance
Wall at the local high school dedicated to 112 soldiers from the district who were killed
during the First World War.
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