Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Monday, 1 June 2009
$42,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR VICTORIAN VETERANS
Fourteen local projects across Victoria received a financial boost today with the announcement
of $42,892 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 grant
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 the
men and women who have served Australia in wars, conflicts and peace operations,” Mr Griffin
said.
“Today, the Government is announcing funding for a range of projects including wartime
exhibitions, restoring and upgrading memorials and cenotaphs and publishing previously untold
unit histories.
“In particular, helping regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their places of
remembrance is an important function of this grant 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.”
Mr Griffin said today’s funding is part of $190,412 to support 69 projects nationally.
“Australia has a proud service 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,” he said.
Mr Griffin encouraged local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for
funding to visit www.dva.gov.au or contact their nearest DVA office on 133 254 (for metropolitan
callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from Victoria is attached.
Media inquiries: Sasha Nimmo 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 Victoria Recipients
The 2/3rd Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment will receive $3000 to help establish a
website about the Regiment and its Second World War achievements.
Barongarook Gardens will receive $1639 to help install a flagpole to fly the Australian flag on
commemorative occasions.
Heidelberg RSL will receive $2028 to help restore the Heidelberg War Memorial including
cleaning the memorial and enhancing the lettering.
The Rotary Club of Dingley Village will receive $4000 to help install a new memorial
dedicated to Australian veterans who served in all wars and conflicts.
Chelsea Manor will receive $3000 to help install a flagpole in their Anzac Rose Garden to fly
the Australian flag on commemorative occasions.
Hellenic RSL will receive $3000 to help publish a book based on the oral histories of Greek-
Australian servicemen who fought in Vietnam.
Girgarre RSL will receive $4000 to help erect a memorial commemorating local veterans
who lost their lives serving in wars and conflicts; and an additional $4000 to restore and
relocate a 25 pounder artillery piece and attach interpretive panels explaining its use in
action.
Stratford Primary School will receive $925 to help research former students who have
served in the Australian Defence Force and publish the information in a booklet.
Loch Public Hall Historical Society will receive $3950 to help upgrade the Loch War
Memorial to commemorate First World War veterans.
Macarthur RSL will receive $3000 to help restore and frame wartime photographs, and
purchase a display cabinet to exhibit wartime memorabilia.
Yarra Glen RSL will receive $3000 to help erect a new memorial at the entrance of the
Anzac Avenue of Honour dedicated to local veterans who served in the First World War.
Skipton and District Historical Society will receive $3350 to help replace roll of honour
plaques on the Skipton War Memorial with more accurate versions.
St Joseph’s College in Echuca will receive $4000 to help build a memorial garden in their
grounds to commemorate local veterans who served in wars and conflicts.
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