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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Tuesday 1 September 2009
$286,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN SA
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Alan Griffin today announced more than $286,000 in funding to
support nine health and wellbeing initiatives for veterans and their families in South Australia.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $286,000 has been allocated to local and community
organisations in South Australia through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants
program,” Mr Griffin said.
“The funding will benefit some 2700 South Australian 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: Belinda Cole 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— $286,969 –
benefiting more than 2700 veterans
Unley RSL Sub-branch will receive $65,234 to help upgrade the facilities at the
club including installing disability access.
The Port Adelaide Sub-section of the Naval Association of Australia will receive
$51,425 to help repair the roof and install air conditioning at the club.
The Beachvale Sub-section of the Naval Association of Australia will receive
$14,700 to help install an air conditioning system.
West Croydon and Kilkenny RSL Sub-branch will receive $46,112 to help install a
reverse cycle air conditioning system.
Stirling RSL Sub-branch will receive $54,000 to help install an air conditioning
system.
Barmera RSL Sub-branch will receive $33,686 to help upgrade facilities at the club
including purchasing tables and chairs, kitchen equipment and window coverings.
Port Elliot RSL Sub-branch will receive $6443 to help upgrade the kitchen at the
club to enhance members’ activities.
The Mt Gambier and District Sub-section of the Naval Association of Australia will
receive $10,690 to help repair a water damaged ceiling, install an air conditioning
system and purchase a new stove for the club kitchen.
The 4th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Association, South Australia, will
receive $4679 to help purchase a computer, printer, camera, computer software
and internet connection to produce the association newsletter.
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