The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Wednesday 21 May 2008
$55,000 TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
Four community projects across Western Australia will receive a total of $55,785 to help
improve veteran health and independence, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin,
announced today.
Mr Griffin said the funding demonstrated the Rudd Government’s commitment to supporting
organisations dedicated to caring for veterans and their dependants.
“The Veteran & Community Grants program provides seed funding to local and community
organisations for projects that directly support local veteran communities,” Mr Griffin said.
“It is important that veterans have access to a range of programs that teach them skills to help
them remain independent and active, particularly for the elderly living by themselves.
“Today’s funding supports a range of projects to encourage veterans to learn new life skills
including Cooking for One or Two programs, healthy living and computer skills courses.
“Veteran & Community Grants also help fund local initiatives that improve access to community
care services and encourage social interaction through Day Clubs, Men’s Sheds and social
excursions,” the Minister said.
Mr Griffin said hundreds of local and community organisations had benefited from more than
$1.5 million in funding through grants programs since the Federal election last year.
Mr Griffin encouraged local and community organisations interested in applying for funding to
metropolitan callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
Editors note: A list of grant recipients is attached.
Veteran & Community Grant WA Recipients
The Beverley RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $14,931 to help install an air-
conditioning system and purchase furniture for the sub-branch.
The York RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $9253 to help purchase furniture for the
sub-branch.
The West Australian RSL Bowls Section will receive a grant of $17,312 to help the members
attend and compete in the 42nd National RSL Lawn Bowls Carnival in Perth in December
2008.
Pinjarra RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $14,289 to help purchase furniture for the
sub-branch.
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