Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Thursday, 26 November 2009
$38,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN SA
Eleven local organisations across South Australia received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $38,245 in funding approved by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin,
for projects honouring Australia’s wartime heritage.
Mr Griffin said the funding is part of the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service
Commemorative grants program to help communities across the nation honour and
commemorate our wartime history.
“The grants will fund local activities and initiatives that recognise the service and sacrifice of
Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peace operations,” Mr Griffin said.
“Today, the Government is announcing funding for a range of projects including restoring and
displaying wartime memorabilia, upgrading community war memorials, purchasing association
banners and holding commemorative events.
“In particular, helping regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their places of
remembrance is an important function of this grants program as these memorials play a central
role in honouring local sons and daughters who have served the nation.
“Commemorative activities in local communities play a major role in encouraging Australians –
especially younger Australians – to learn about our wartime experiences and provide an
opportunity for veterans to share their stories.
“Australia has a proud wartime history that has been part of the lives of so many Australian
families. The Government remains committed to honouring those who have served and
continue to serve, ensuring their legacy is remembered for generations to come.”
Mr Griffin encouraged local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for
metropolitan callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from South Australia is attached.
Media inquiries: Belinda Cole 0437 863 109
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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Saluting Their Service grants South Australian recipients
Semaphore Port Adelaide RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help purchase 28 street
flags and flagpoles to be displayed during the Anzac Light On The Water event held in Port
Adelaide each year.
The South Australian Branch of the Association of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated
Ex-servicemen and women will receive two grants: $3000 to help restore, preserve and
display wartime memorabilia at the club premises in Richmond; and $3000 to help purchase
four glass image panels to provide a pictorial history from the First World War until the
present day.
Scholz Park Museum will receive $3000 to help install a display case at the museum to
exhibit wartime memorabilia.
The South Australian Branch of the 8th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Association
will receive $4000 to help construct a memorial on the Pathway of Honour in Adelaide
dedicated to the battalion.
The 92 Wing 70th Anniversary Committee will receive $3000 towards a ceremony and dinner
held in September to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the formation of No 10 and 11
Squadrons.
The South Australian RSL Branch will receive $535 to help publish 30 copies of a booklet
detailing the service of 322 officers of the PMG Posts, Telegraphs and Telephone
Department of South Australia during the First World War.
The Georgetown Community Development Association will receive $4000 to help replace
two deteriorated Second World War honour rolls at the gates of the Second World War
Memorial Park, purchase a new honour roll to commemorate the Korean and Vietnam Wars
and remove several trees that are encroaching on the ceremonial area.
Walker Flat and District Community Hall will receive $4000 to help refurbish the local war
memorial.
The District Council of the Copper Coast will receive $4000 to help upgrade the surrounds of
the Moonta War Memorial.
The Blackwood and District RSL Sub-branch will receive $3710 to help restore the
vandalised Blackwood Soldier’s Memorial including replacing the bayonet on the rifle held by
the First World War soldier and restoring engravings.
Bute RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 to help construct a large glass cabinet to house
and display wartime memorabilia.
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