$360,000 For Veteran Health And Wellbeing Projects In Nsw
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Government - Governments Press Release25th May 2009, 03:15pm - Views: 832
 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602 Telephone 02 6277 7820 Facsimile 02 6273 4140 The Hon Alan Griffin MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs VA040f 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 visit www.dva.gov.au/health/grants or contact their nearest DVA office on 133 254 (for 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. To receive the Minister’s media releases automatically by email subscribe at minister.dva.gov.au/subscribe.htm 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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