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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Wednesday, 29 July 2009
$44,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN SA
Eighteen local organisations across South Australia received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $44,703 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 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 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.”
Mr Griffin said today’s funding is part of $379,000 to support 152 projects nationally.
“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
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 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 Australia Recipients
Clare RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help restore the Clare World War I Memorial
Gates including mould removal and replacing render.
One Tree Hill Progress Association will receive $880 to help restore the weathered memorial
located at the One Tree Hill Institute which was constructed in 1919.
SMOSH West Lakes Junior Football Club will receive $725 to help with the cost of holding
the inaugural Anzac Day Commemorative Football game in April 2009.
The Northern Suburbs Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia will
receive $1800 to help install a memorial plaque in the Association’s Memorial Garden
dedicated to the 58 South Australian soldiers killed in the Vietnam War 1962-1975.
The Perry Park Aged Care and Housing Group will receive $1685 to help install a
commemorative plaque at the facility for use by residents on days of commemoration.
Salisbury RSL Sub-branch will receive $2800 to help upgrade the Sub-branch’s war
memorial commemorating all Australians who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations
since the Boer War.
Unley RSL Sub-branch will receive $2273 to help restore the vandalised Unley First World
War Cenotaph. The Cenotaph will be relocated from the Clarence Gardens Bowling Club to
the Unley Memorial Gardens where it will be more secure.
Yorke Peninsula Veteran and Community Centre will receive $3000 to help restore 109
photographs taken of the remount unit of the Australian Light Horse in Palestine during the
First World War.
Riverland Vietnam Veterans’ Association will receive $7000 to help construct the Riverland
Post World War II Armed Services Memorial in Berri dedicated to locals who served
Australia in all wars, conflicts and peace operations after the Second World War, and hold a
memorial dedication service and luncheon in August for members and guests.
The South Australian Division of the Royal Australian Ordnance Corps Association will
receive $1035 to help purchase a Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps banner to be used
in marches on days of commemoration.
The South Australian Division of the Royal Australian Engineers’ Association will receive
$549 to help purchase a Royal Australian Engineers Vietnam unit banner for use in marches
on days of commemoration.
Marion RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help restore the deteriorating Marion First
World War Memorial.
The Peninsula Residential Care Centre will receive $3080 to help install a flagpole at the
Centre in Kadina for use by residents on days of commemoration.
Kadina Memorial High School will receive $1171 to help correct inaccuracies on the Kadina
Memorial Archway and add missing names. The archway is dedicated to formers students
who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations since the Boer War.
The Mylor History Group will receive $2035 to help purchase a lightweight and portable
display system to exhibit a significant collection of wartime memorabilia which will be
transported around the town.
Skyline Residential Care will receive $1670 to help install a flagpole at the facility in Flagstaff
Hill for use by residents on days of commemoration.
The Flinders Ranges Council will receive $4000 to help restore a 95mm smooth bore
Turkish field gun located in the RSL Memorial Gardens in Quorn. The gun was captured on
1 November 1918 by the Australian Light Horse Unit at Beersheba and is one of only three
captured by the Australian Light Horse Regiments during the First World War.
The National Trust of South Australia will receive $3000 to help install large descriptive wall
panels and a specially designed case to house some of the wartime memorabilia held by the
Penneshaw National Trust Museum.
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