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
$7000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECT IN CANBERRA
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 $7000 in funding to support a local initiative in Canberra.
“I am pleased to announce that $7046 has been allocated to the ACT Branch of the Vietnam
Veterans Federation through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants program,” Mr
Griffin said.
“Today’s funding will help purchase tools and equipment for the club’s metal workshop,
benefiting more than 115 local veterans.”
Mr Griffin said the grant demonstrates 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
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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