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, 25 May 2009
$360,000 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
$360,846 in funding to support 28 initiatives across New South Wales.
Mr Griffin said the funding in New South Wales would benefit some 17,400 veterans, war
widows and widowers as well as their families and demonstrates the Australian Government’s
support to organisations dedicated to caring for the veteran community.
“Veteran & Community Grants provide funding to local and community organisations to support
their role in ensuring the veteran community have access to social and healthy activities,” Mr
Griffin said.
“Today’s funding will help support a range of initiatives including health, nutrition and exercise
sessions.
“Veteran & Community Grants also help fund local initiatives that improve access to community
care services and encourage social interaction through Day Clubs, Men’s Sheds and social
excursions.
“It is important that the veteran community have access to a range of programs that teach them
skills to help them remain independent and active, particularly for the elderly living by
themselves.”
Mr Griffin said hundreds of local and community organisations benefit from Australian
Government funding each year.
Mr Griffin encouraged local and community organisations interested in applying for funding to
metropolitan callers) 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—$360,846
Benefiting more than 17,400 veterans
Toronto RSL Sub-branch will receive $44,778 to help establish a social, welfare
and education centre at the sub-branch.
Laurieton RSL Sub-branch will receive $13,288 to fund a series of bus trips to
encourage social interaction amongst members.
The 53rd Composite AA Regimental Association will receive $6128 to help
purchase a computer and audio visual equipment to produce an association
magazine and enhance presentations at functions and meetings.
Cardiff RSL Sub-branch will receive $5828 to help purchase a computer, camera
and office desk to produce the sub-branch newsletter.
The Queanbeyan and Canberra Sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s
Association of Australia will receive $1280 to help purchase a computer to produce
the association newsletter.
The Sydney Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans Motor Cycle Club will receive
$19,194 to help purchase tools and equipment, and receive training in mechanics
and occupational health and safety, to enhance club programs.
Healthy Balance in Revesby will receive $13,829 to help prepare a series of
seminars on nutrition and physical activity for local veterans.
The Legacy Club of Armidale will receive $4628 to help purchase an entertainment
system to provide movie screenings for members.
City of Albury RSL Sub-branch will receive $8800 to help construct an outdoor
barbeque area, expanding the sub-branch’s social and healthy lifestyle activities.
Parkes Men’s Shed will receive $24,554 to help install a rainwater tank and
amenities, purchase tools and equipment and fund a series of day trips to other
Men’s Sheds in the region.
The Ryde City and Districts Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of
Australia National Council will receive $6575 to help purchase a portable marquee
and public address system to enhance sub-branch activities.
The South West Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and
Peacemakers Association of Australia will receive $7425 to help fund a series of
bus trips to military museums for members; and $4775 to purchase portable
equipment for the sub-branch’s social and healthy lifestyle activities.
Sussex Inlet Men’s Shed will receive $11,064 to help purchase workshop
machinery, tools, computer equipment and a whiteboard.
Leeton Shire Council will receive $35,075 to help purchase tools and safety
equipment to enhance the Leeton Shire Men’s Shed.
Snowy River RSL Sub-branch will receive $1124 to help purchase a public address
system to enhance sub-branch activities.
South Grafton RSL Sub-branch will receive $4524 to help purchase a computer
and printer to produce a monthly newsletter.
Deniliquin Men’s Shed will receive $8974 to help purchase workshop machinery
and tools to enhance the Shed’s activities.
The HMAS Shoalhaven Association will receive $2493 to help purchase a
computer and printer to produce the association newsletter.
The Macular Degeneration Foundation will receive $41,008 to help enhance
information sessions on macular degeneration in the veteran community.
The Integrated Service People’s Association of Australia will receive $1133 to help
purchase a refrigerator, air-conditioner and kettle for the craft room; and $2788 to
purchase and install a rainwater tank at the Association’s clubhouse.
The South Coast Writers’ Centre will receive $19,700 to help fund a series of
creative writing workshops for Vietnam veterans and their families.
The South West Slopes Sub-branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of
Australia will receive $4412 to help purchase a computer, printer to produce the
sub-branch newsletter, and a public address system for use at functions.
Lake Cargelligo and District Men’s Shed will receive $17,963 to help purchase
tools and equipment to expand the Men’s Shed program.
Malua Bay Bowling and Recreation Club will receive $10,916 to help purchase a
bain marie and coffee machine to support the club’s health and well-being activities
for members.
The NSW Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers
Association of Australia will receive $10,500 to help purchase sound equipment to
enhance activities in the veteran community.
Sydney Legacy, on behalf of Blue Mountains Legacy, will receive $28,090 to help
purchase and install a new kitchen, appliances and entertainment system to
enhance lifestyle activities for the local veteran community.
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