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
$33,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN TAS
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Alan Griffin today announced more than $33,000 in funding to
support six health and wellbeing initiatives for veterans and their families in Tasmania.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $33,000 has been allocated to local and community
organisations in Tasmania through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants program,” Mr
Griffin said.
“The funding will benefit some 420 Tasmanian 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 Tasmanian recipients—$33,700 – benefiting
more than 420 veterans
Meander Valley Legacy Widows Club will receive $3000 to fund a series of bus
trips to help reduce social isolation in the local veteran community.
Railton Sunshine Club will receive $3000 to fund a series of bus trips to help
reduce social isolation in the local veteran community.
Brighton Green Ponds RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help purchase a
refrigerator for the club to support veteran social activities.
The Tasmanian Branch of the Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers
Association of Australia will receive $3500 to fund a series of bus trips to help
reduce social isolation in the local veteran community.
Clarence Legacy Widows Club will receive $3000 to fund a series of bus trips to
help reduce social isolation in the local veteran community.
Glenorchy RSL Bowls Club will receive $18,200 to help build an access ramp at
the entrance of the club and disability access to bathroom facilities.
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