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
$46,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN QLD
Twelve local projects across Queensland received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $46,034 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 Queensland 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 Queensland Recipients
Greenbank RSL will receive $4000 to help install a shade cloth over the Greenbank War
Memorial, providing sun protection for visitors attending commemorative services.
No 9 Squadron Association will receive $5663 to help purchase a banner for each state for
use at Anzac Day parades and other commemorative events.
Beenleigh & District RSL will receive $2750 to help install bookshelves for a planned RSL
Museum Library which will house an extensive wartime book collection.
The Queensland Branch of The Royal Australian Regiment Association will receive $1187 to
help publish two booklets for visitors to the Memorial Walk at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera.
A Section 1 Topographical Survey Troop will receive $950 to help hold their first reunion in
Brisbane in September. The unit served in South Vietnam and was based at Nui Dat.
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council will receive $11,000 to help undertake several projects
including installing three interpretive boards in the Blackall Memorial Park Precinct;
refurbishing and relocating honour boards to the new culture centre facility; and to help fund
commemorative activities for the opening and rededication of the Park held in April 2009.
The Queensland Branch of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Association will
receive $4000 to help improve the grounds in front of the Australian Army Training Team
Vietnam War Memorial in Canungra for commemorative services.
Mary Valley State College in Imbil will receive $2484 to help create a memorial garden for
use on days of commemoration.
St Francis Xavier Catholic School in Runaway Bay will receive $4000 to help create an
Anzac Garden for use on days of commemoration.
Kilcoy RSL will receive $4000 to help replace plaques on the Kilcoy Korean War Memorial;
and an additional $3000 to install two display cabinets to exhibit wartime memorabilia.
Mr Max Emery will receive $3000 to help publish a unit history of the 8th Light Horse
Regiment, Australian Imperial Force 1914-1919.
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