Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Monday, 25 May 2009
$710,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN VIC
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
$710,031 million in funding to support 37 initiatives in Victoria.
Mr Griffin said the funding would benefit some 9600 Victorian veterans, war widows and
widowers as well as their families and demonstrates the Australian Government’s support to
organisations dedicated to caring for the veteran community.
“Veteran & Community Grants provide funding to local and community organisations to support
their role in ensuring the veteran community have access to social and healthy activities,” Mr
Griffin said.
“Today’s funding will help support a range of initiatives including health, nutrition and exercise
sessions.
“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.
“It is important that the veteran community 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.”
Mr Griffin said hundreds of local and community organisations benefit from Australian
Government funding each 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: Sasha Nimmo 0437 863 109
Editor’s note: A list of grant recipients is attached.
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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Veteran and Community Grants Victorian recipients—$710,031
Benefiting more than 9600 veterans
Colac Legacy will receive $30,000 to help purchase a bus for social and healthy
lifestyle activities for members.
The Springvale Remembrance and Community Vegetable Garden Committee will
receive $88,118 to help establish a community garden in Springvale.
Frankston RSL Sub-branch will receive $20,289 to help purchase computer
equipment and internet connection for the use of its members.
Hastings RSL Sub-branch will receive $53,803 to help upgrade the clubroom
kitchen, purchase an audio visual system and public address system.
Mildura Bowls Club will receive $49,827 to help install overhead lighting at the
bowling greens.
Terang RSL Sub-branch will receive $38,376 to help replace floor coverings at the
club, purchase air conditioning systems and two refrigerators.
Bendigo District RSL Sub-branch will receive $22,868 to help purchase tools and
equipment for the Recreation, Skills and Leisure Centre (Men’s Shed).
Drumcondra Bowling Club will receive $10,000 to help purchase a shade structure
for sun protection for players.
The Royal Australian Air Force Engineers Officers’ Association will receive $8994
to help purchase computer equipment to produce the association newsletter, and
develop a website.
Heywood and District Memorial Hospital will receive $34,709 to help purchase a
community bus for a range of community activities for veterans.
The Ex-Women’s Royal Australian Navy Association will receive $1400 to help
fund a series of bus trips for members; and $2000 to help purchase a computer
and printer to produce the association newsletter.
The Sale RSL and Community Sub-branch will receive $1250 to help purchase a
computer to produce the sub-branch newsletter.
Traralgon RSL Sub-branch will receive $37,670 to help purchase tables and chairs
to support social and healthy lifestyle activities at the sub-branch.
Sandringham Bowls Club will receive $8130 to help purchase a barbeque, shade
shelter, porch and furniture to support healthy lifestyle activities for veterans and
their families.
Montmorency RSL Sub-branch will receive $4670 to help purchase a computer and
camera to produce the sub-branch newsletter.
The Box Hill Legacy War Widows Club will receive $1657 to fund a series of bus
trips to help reduce social isolation for members.
The Ringwood Branch of the War Widows and Widowed Mothers’ Association will
receive $7560 to help fund a series of bus trips to expand the association’s social
and healthy lifestyle activities.
West Gippsland Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia will
receive $4367 to help purchase tools, building and safety equipment to expand
maintenance services to veterans.
Golden Begonia Day Club will receive $4852 to help purchase computer equipment
and a camera to produce the club newsletter, and fund a series of bus trips for
members.
Mirboo North Bowling Club will receive $50,000 to help upgrade the kitchen
facilities at the club.
Castlemaine RSL Sub-branch will receive $11,641 to help upgrade the clubrooms
with new floor coverings and curtains and install hand basins and automatic taps.
Coburg War Widows and Widowed Mothers’ Association will receive $1910 to fund
a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation for members.
Meeniyan Bowling Club will receive $17,432 to help purchase a dishwasher and
install a shade area.
The Victorian Division of the Australian Water Transport Association, Australian
Imperial Force, will receive $1361 to help purchase a computer and printer to
produce the association newsletter.
Croydon Legacy Widows’ Club will receive $6746 to fund a series of bus trips to
help reduce social isolation for members.
Korumburra RSL Sub-branch will receive $15,800 to help replace the clubroom
roof.
Woodend RSL Sub-branch will receive $23,204 to help upgrade the kitchen
facilities at the club.
Bentleigh RSL Sub-branch will receive $15,043 to help purchase four computers,
internet connection and a printer to establish an internet café for members.
Leongatha RSL Sub-branch will receive $8010 to help purchase library shelves to
expand lifestyle activities for members.
The Mildura and District Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Social and Welfare
Club will receive $3630 to fund a series of bus trips to help reduce social isolation
for members.
Fish Creek Bowls Club will receive $40,000 to help purchase and install a synthetic
bowling green.
Wedderburn-Korong Vale RSL Sub-branch will receive $36,982 to help upgrade
the clubroom, install disabled access, repair roofing and flooring.
Poppet Head Day Club will receive $3179 to fund a series of bus trips to help
reduce social isolation for members.
Mirboo North RSL Sub-branch will receive $20,482 to help upgrade kitchen
facilities and install an air conditioning system.
Rokewood and District RSL Sub-branch will receive $21,970 to help replace the
roof of the clubrooms and purchase portable amenities.
Epping RSL Sub-branch will receive $2101 to help purchase a computer, printer
and camera to produce the sub-branch newsletter.
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