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
$437,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN VIC
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 $437,000 in funding to support 37 initiatives across Victoria.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $437,000 has been allocated to local and community
organisations in Victoria through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants program,” Mr
Griffin said.
“The funding will benefit some 12,500 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 Victorian recipients—$437,519 – benefiting more
than 12,500 veterans
Melbourne Legacy will receive $7000 to establish a 1800 Legacy Welfare Helpline
to provide information on issues relating to housing, medical services and welfare
to its clients.
The Gippsland Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club Australia will
receive $10,465 to help purchase insulation and air-conditioning for the club.
Hume Veterans Information Centre will receive $31,738 to help upgrade bathroom
facilities at the centre.
Morwell RSL Sub-branch will receive three grants: $11,700 to help purchase a
photocopier to assist with the production of a newsletter; $3091 to fund a series of
bus trips for its members to help reduce social isolation; and $4313 to fund a series
of bus trips on behalf of the Powerhouse Day Club.
The Cohuna-Leitchville RSL Sub-branch Building Account will receive $9280 to
repair flooring, install air-conditioning and upgrade kitchen facilities at the club.
Crib Point RSL Sub-branch will receive $72,067 to help upgrade kitchen facilities,
replace floor coverings and install skylights and a sunshade.
Broadford RSL Sub-branch will receive $100,836 to help rebuild the club after it
was destroyed in a fire in January 2008. The funding will help install air-
conditioning, insulation, kitchen facilities, disabled bathroom facilities, floor
coverings and purchase tables and kitchenware.
Koo Wee Rup Men’s Shed will receive $2915 to help install disabled access to the
shed.
Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club will receive $7190 to help purchase and install
an air-conditioner at the club.
Hopetoun RSL Sub-branch will receive $9080 to help upgrade bathroom facilities
at the club.
The Time Ball Day Club will receive $1512 to fund a series of bus trips to help
reduce social isolation among members.
Moe RSL Sub-branch will receive two grants: $2285 to help purchase a public
address system for use at club activities; and $19,504 to help purchase musical
instruments for the Moe RSL Brass Band.
Phillip Island RSL Sub-branch will receive two grants: $24,250 to help purchase
tools and machinery to establish a Men’s Shed at Phillip Island; and $3300 to help
fund first aid training for club volunteers.
Trafalgar Thorpdale RSL Sub-branch will receive $8578 to help upgrade kitchen
facilities and install air-conditioning at the club.
The Outer Eastern Melbourne Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of
Australia will receive $9064 to help purchase a BBQ trailer for use by members at
club activities.
The Swan Hill District Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia
will receive $9500 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation
among members.
Creswick/Smearton RSL Sub-branch will receive $1497 to help upgrade club
facilities including the hot water service.
Inverleigh RSL Sub-branch will receive $7480 to restump the foundations
underneath the floor to ensure safety for club members.
Sorrento Portsea RSL Sub-branch will receive $4338 to help purchase a public
address system for use at club activities.
Foster Bowls Club will receive $10,000 to help purchase shade structures and
seating for use by members at club activities.
The Bentleigh RSL Sub-branch, Welfare Patriotic Fund, will receive three grants:
$3300 to fund a series of bus trips for war widows to help reduce social isolation;
$2284 to help purchase a television and DVD player for use by members at club
activities; and $3300 to help run a series of social excursions for the Women’s
Auxiliary members.
The South Gippsland Group of Melbourne Legacy will receive $4136 to fund a
series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation among members.
Coburg RSL Sub-branch will receive $4177 to help purchase a television and DVD
player for use by members at club activities.
Wodonga Men’s Shed will receive $3312 to help purchase tools and equipment for
the shed.
The Geelong Section of the Extremely Disabled War Veterans Association of
Victoria will receive $2387 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social
isolation among members.
Queenscliff Point Lonsdale RSL Sub-branch will receive $2725 to help purchase a
refrigerator and freezer, and replace worn seating at the club.
Warragul RSL Sub-branch will receive $5800 to help purchase a digital projector
and screen for use by members at club activities.
The Leongatha RSL Sub-branch Patriotic Fund will receive $24,000 to help
upgrade the club including furniture, computers and equipment to set up an
Internet Café at the Sub-branch.
Brighton Bowling and Sporting Club will receive $7206 to help purchase and install
a sun shade at the club.
Seagull Day Club will receive $2083 to help purchase a public address system,
microphone, games and a food trolley for use by members at club activities.
The Oakleigh-Carnegie War Widows and Widowed Mothers Association will
receive $1826 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation among
members.
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