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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Tuesday 1 September 2009
$81,000 FOR VETERAN HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN THE NT
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Alan Griffin today announced more than $81,000 in funding to
support three health and wellbeing initiatives for veterans and their families in the Northern
Territory.
“I am pleased to announce that more than $81,000 has been allocated to local and community
organisations in the Northern Territory through this round of the Veteran & Community Grants
program,” Mr Griffin said.
“The funding will benefit some 720 Northern Territory 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: Belinda Cole 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 Northern Territory recipients— $81,339 –
benefiting more than 720 veterans
Darwin North RSL Sub-branch will receive $53,367 to help upgrade the kitchen at
the club to enhance member services and programs.
The Northern Territory Rural Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of
Australia will receive $22,486 to upgrade the doors and windows to help improve
security at the club.
Tennant Creek RSL Sub-branch will receive $5486 to help purchase outdoor
furniture, a chair trolley and outdoor heaters to enhance programs for members
during the winter months.
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