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
$43,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN VIC
Seventeen local organisations across Victoria received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $43,489 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 Victoria 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 Victorian recipients
Ballan RSL Sub-branch will receive $2384 to help install a flagpole and lighting at the soldier
settlers commemoration area in Ballan to improve safety and help deter vandalism.
Thomas Carr College will receive $4000 to help relocate the Malay/Borneo Veterans
Memorial closer to the Information Centre in Tarneit to improve visitor access.
Australian National Reserve Diving Team Six will receive $2250 towards a commemorative
dinner held in November at the Melbourne Naval Centre to mark the 50th anniversary of the
formation of the diving team.
The 2/14th Battalion Association will receive $2557 to help install a plaque dedicated to the
battalion in the Sculpture Garden at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Maribyrnong Maidstone RSL Sub-branch will receive $788 to help install a plaque at the
Maribyrnong memorial dedicated to locals who served in the Vietnam War.
Fifth Linstock Nominees will receive $1595 to help install a flagpole at the Newmans Manor
aged care facility in Templestowe for use on days of commemoration.
Echuca Regional Veterans Support Centre will receive $1535 to help install a flagpole at the
centre to fly the Australian flag.
Christ Church Grammar School will receive $340 to help purchase a replica banner of the
2/14th Australian Field Regiment to be used by students on days of commemoration.
Bairnsdale Secondary College will receive $3000 to help construct a memorial in the school
grounds for use on days of commemoration.
The 1st Armoured Regiment Association will receive $1250 towards an event held in July at
the School of Armour in Puckapunyal to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Battle of
Binh Ba.
Tobruk Street Primary School, Morwell, will receive $3000 to help produce a banner
featuring student-based research about the Battle of Tobruk.
Wycheproof RSL Sub-branch will receive $3390 to help restore the Wycheproof RSL War
Memorial in Centenary Park and install a plaque at the memorial dedicated to those who
served in the Vietnam War.
The Merchant Navy War Service League will receive $3000 to help install a glass cabinet in
the Western Port Oberon Submarine Association at Crib Point to display wartime
memorabilia.
Cohuna/Leitchville RSL Sub-branch will receive $500 to help install an honour board in the
Cohuna Memorial Hall dedicated to Australian men and women who have served in wars
and conflicts.
The Lighthorse and Field Artillery Museum will receive three grants: $4000 to help restore
two bronze honour boards dedicated to members of the Commercial Travellers Club who
served during the First World War; $2800 to help install a display cabinet at the museum to
house HMAS Yarra memorabilia; and $4000 to help restore an honour board dedicated to
employees at the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works who served during the First
World War.
Knox Remembrance Day Committee will receive $1350 to help restore the vandalised First
World War Memorial located in the Tim Neville Arboretum in Ferntree Gully.
The C Coy 2 RAR/NZ November 2009 Reunion Committee will receive $1750 towards a
reunion held in early November to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the company’s tour
of duty in South Vietnam.
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