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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Thursday, 26 November 2009
$75,000 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN QLD
Twenty-one local organisations across Queensland received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $75,481 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
Commemorative grants 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
Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peace operations,” Mr Griffin said.
“Today, the Government is announcing funding for a range of projects including restoring and
displaying wartime memorabilia, upgrading community war memorials, purchasing association
banners and holding commemorative events.
“In particular, helping regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their places of
remembrance is an important function of this grants 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.
“Australia has a proud wartime 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.”
Mr Griffin encouraged local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for
metropolitan callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from Queensland is attached.
Media inquiries: Belinda Cole 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
Oxford Crest will receive $4000 to help establish a memorial garden featuring a flagpole and
memorial stone engraved with ‘Lest We Forget’ on the grounds of Oxford Crest Village in
Beachmere for use by residents on days of commemoration.
RSL War Veterans’ Homes will receive $3000 to help research and display 70 pre-Second
World War medals and badges donated by former residents of the RSL Care Fernhill
Retirement Community.
The Queensland Branch of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces National
Association will receive $1050 to help install a plaque at the Memorial Hall grounds in
Ipswich dedicated to the Australian contingent of the BCOF who were killed while serving in
Japan in 1945-52 and hold a plaque dedication service.
The Australian Defence Force Trackers and War Dogs Association will receive $803 to help
install two plaques in the gardens of the Royal Australian Regiment National Memorial Walk
in Enoggera dedicated to war dogs with overseas service.
The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Association of Queensland will
receive $4000 to help build a memorial in Tugalawa Park dedicated to the men and women
who served in the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers unit from 1945.
Mount Morgan RSL Sub-branch will receive $2387 to help preserve an Australian Flag used
during the First World War for permanent display at the club.
Springwood Tri Service RSL Sub-branch will receive four grants: $4000 to help build a
memorial at Rochedale State School; $3178 to help build a memorial at St Peter’s Primary
School in Rochedale; $3766 to help build a memorial at St Edward’s Primary School in
Daisy Hill; and $3178 to help build a memorial at Kimberley Park State Primary School in
Shailer Park. All four memorials will be dedicated to Australian servicemen and women who
have given their lives in defence of our country.
The 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Corporation will receive $3000 to help
publish stories and experiences of those who served in the battalion.
Cairns RSL Sub-branch will receive $3000 towards the inaugural Battle for Australia Day
commemorations held at the Cairns Cenotaph in September.
Murweh Shire Council will receive $4000 to help upgrade the Charleville War Memorial with
four granite bollards and four statues depicting Australian soldiers at ease in the Catafalque
stance.
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $4000 to help construct two memorial walls
along the pathway to the Kingaroy Memorial Park Rotunda where plaques dedicated to
Australian servicemen and women and three flagpoles will be installed.
The Dayboro War Memorial Association will receive $3953 to help replace deteriorated
wooden bollards with illuminated bollards to protect the memorial and improve safety.
The Townsville and District Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia will
receive $4000 to help construct a memorial wall next to the National Servicemen’s Memorial
in Rowes Bay Park.
Pimlico State High School will receive $3000 to help develop an online teaching resource to
record a group of 40 students’ trip to war sites and cemeteries in Singapore and Gallipoli in
September.
Toogoom and District RSL Sub-branch will receive $4000 to help construct a memorial wall
in the Toogoom Memorial Gardens commemorating all Australian servicemen and women.
The Toowoomba Branch of the Royal Australian Air Force Association will receive $4000 to
help install a plinth and plaque at the Village on the Downs retirement facility in Harristown to
commemorate Second World War veterans.
Beerwah Peachester RSL Sub-branch will receive $850 towards a commemorative service
held in August to mark the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Binh Ba.
8th/9th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment will receive $4000 to help install a plaque
on the memorial located in the Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, dedicated to those of the 8th,
9th and 8th/9th Battalions who lost their lives while on operational and non-operational
service.
The South Queensland Branch of the Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Veterans
Association will receive $2420 to help restore the Windaroo War Memorial and improve
security and safety for visitors.
Eudlo State School will receive $3000 to help create a community remembrance garden at
the school dedicated to all Australian servicemen and women.
Beenleigh and District RSL Sub-branch will receive $2896 to help restore a 1958 Series 2
Military Landrover for use during commemorative events.
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