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 15 February 2010
$362,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN SA
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
more than $362,000 in funding to support 14 initiatives across South Australia.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $362,000 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 3700 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: 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 South Australian recipients—$362,533 –
benefiting more than 3700 veterans
Gawler RSL Sub-branch will receive $95,107 to help upgrade bathroom and
kitchen facilities and install disabled access to the club.
Magill RSL Sub-branch will receive $84,260 to help upgrade bathroom facilities at
the club and install disabled access to both the bathrooms and club.
The Ex Military Rehabilitation Centre in Edinburgh Parks will receive $48,254 to
help purchase a bus suitable for disabled passengers, for use by members on club
activities and excursions.
Echunga RSL Sub-branch will receive $3054 to help purchase security grills and
air-conditioning for the club.
Seaton RSL Sub-branch will receive $16,345 to help purchase dining chairs and
tables for use at club activities.
The Corporation of the City of Port Augusta will receive $8928 to help purchase
tools and equipment to support activities at the Port Augusta Men’s Shed.
Cummins Yeelanna RSL Sub-branch will receive $52,398 to help upgrade club
facilities including the kitchen, carpeting and heating.
The Active Eight Social Club will receive $7896 to help purchase a computer,
photocopier and software to produce the club newsletter.
Loxton RSL Sub-branch will receive $8309 to help purchase a public address
system, BBQ, table tennis table and other sporting equipment to support club
activities. The Sub-branch will also receive help to purchase a computer, general
software and digital camera to produce a newsletter.
The Barossa and Light Legacy Widows Club will receive $12,690 to help purchase
audio-visual equipment to support club activities.
The South Australian Division of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps
Association will receive $1199 to help purchase a computer to produce the
association’s newsletter.
Laura RSL Sub-branch will receive $10,000 to help upgrade club kitchen facilities.
Strathalbyn and District Legacy Widows Club will receive $3855 to help purchase a
public address system for use by members at club activities.
The Northern Districts Gem and Mineral Club will receive $10,238 to help purchase
gem faceting machines and provide training to local veteran members and the
wider community.
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