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
$75,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN WA
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 $75,000 in funding to support four initiatives across Western Australia.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $75,000 has been allocated to local and community
organisations in Western Australia through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants
program,” Mr Griffin said.
“The funding will benefit some 1500 veterans, war widows and widowers and their families by
supporting a range of initiatives including health, nutrition and exercise sessions.”
Mr Griffin said the grants demonstrate 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
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 West Australian recipients—$75,346 – benefiting
more than 1500 veterans
North Beach RSL Sub-branch will receive $9391 to help purchase equipment
including kayaks to enhance physical activity programs at the club.
The Legacy Club of Fremantle will receive $19,646 to fund a series of bus trips to
help reduce social isolation among members.
Mandurah RSL Sub-branch will receive $41,949 to help install heating and air-
conditioning at the club.
The Partners of Veterans Association of Western Australia will receive $4360 to
help purchase audio-visual equipment to deliver health information sessions to
members.
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