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
$53,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN NSW
Twenty-three local projects across New South Wales received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $53,142 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 New South Wales 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 New South Wales Recipients
Blaxland/Glenbrook RSL will receive $4000 to help attach three plaques to
the Blaxland/Glenbrook War Memorial listing the names of 150 local
veterans who served Australia in wars, conflicts and peace operations.
Eltham Public School will receive $3000 to help install a memorial garden,
with a commemorative plaque featuring the Royal Australian Navy,
Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force logos, dedicated to those
who served in all wars and conflicts.
The Brisbane Waters Sub-branch of the National Malaya & Borneo
Veterans Association Australia will receive $3675 to help erect a new
memorial in Woy Woy Memorial Park dedicated to veterans who served
during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation.
The Royal Australian Survey Corps Association will receive $1595 to help
replace a deteriorated banner for use at Anzac Day marches and other
commemorative events.
The NSW Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia
will receive $1080 to help restore a 1928 photograph of the first Anzac Day
service held at the Martin Place Cenotaph in Sydney for display at the
Ingleburn Military Precinct Bardia and RSL headquarters.
City of Lismore RSL will receive $850 to help relocate the National
Servicemen and Legacy memorials located at the Lismore Memorial Baths
to a more prominent position in Lismore Memorial Park.
Bathurst Regional Council will receive $4000 to help construct a new war
memorial at the Yetholme Community Hall for use by the community on
days of commemoration.
Coledale RSL will receive $2238 to help replace the deteriorated flagpole
located at the Coledale War Memorial.
Abermain RSL will receive $2100 to help plant native trees at the rear of
the Abermain War Memorial to screen it from the rail line and install a
bench seat for elderly visitors.
The 52nd Australian Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment Australian Imperial
Force Association will receive $1162 to help install a plaque at the
Australian War Memorial dedicated to the Regiment.
HMAS Vampire Association will receive $1550 to help hold a reunion at
the Darling Harbour Maritime Museum on 23 June 2009 to commemorate
the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of HMAS Vampire II.
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Gloucester RSL will receive $3000 to help install two display cabinets to
exhibit wartime memorabilia.
The Frank Partridge VC Military Museum in Bowraville will receive $2240
to help purchase equipment for audio visual displays depicting Australia’s
involvement in all theatres of war.
Crescent Head Lions Club will receive $4000 to help replace the badly
deteriorated Crescent Head War Memorial.
Manly Warringah War Memorial Park Remembrance Trust will receive
$1849 to help install a flagpole to fly the Australian flag on days of
commemoration.
Avalon Beach RSL will receive $638 to help apply anti-graffiti protection to
the Avalon Beach RSL War Memorial to protect it from vandalism.
Presbyterian Aged Care Ashleigh Lodge Nursing Home will receive $1144
to help install a flagpole for use by residents on days of commemoration.
The NSW Branch of the 5/7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Association will receive $791 to help purchase a banner for use during
commemorative marches.
Singleton High School will receive $2630 to help cover the costs of an
Anzac Day service held at the school with a focus on the Vietnam War.
Liverpool City Council will receive $4000 to help landscape the new
Liverpool Regional War Memorial in Bigge Park including installing a path,
benches, turf, trees and other plantings.
The ACT Branch of the Submarines Association Australia will receive $600
to help purchase a new lightweight banner for use at Anzac Day services
and other commemorative events.
Gold Coast South-Twin Towns Branch of the National Servicemen’s
Association of Australia will receive $4000 to help install a memorial with
commemorative plaques at Point Danger in Coolangatta commemorating
287,000 National Servicemen who served between 1951 and 1972.
The National Office of the Reserve Forces Day Council will receive $3000
to help publish a commemorative souvenir booklet titled The 39ers to mark
the 70th anniversary of the start of the Second World War.
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