Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009
$8300 FOR PROJECTS TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S VETERANS IN TAS
Four local organisations across Tasmania received a financial boost today with the
announcement of $8387 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 the
men and women who have served Australia 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.”
Mr Griffin said today’s funding is part of $379,000 to support 152 projects nationally.
“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
funding to visit www.dva.gov.au or contact their nearest DVA office on 133 254 (for metropolitan
callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from Tasmania 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 Tasmania Recipients
The Tasmanian Branch of the National Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Association of Australia
will receive $1228 to help purchase four Association banners for use on commemorative
occasions.
The Burnie and Districts Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia will
receive $4000 to help install a Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Anzac Park, Somerset,
dedicated to local veterans who served in the Vietnam War.
The Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently
Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen and Women will receive $700 to help restore a ceremonial
lifebuoy for display with other wartime memorabilia in the foyer of their premises in
Newtown.
The Launceston Branch of the Royal Australian Air Force Association will receive $2459 to
help install a memorial at Launceston Airport commemorating the service of RAAF
personnel in the Second World War; purchase a display cabinet to exhibit RAAF wartime
memorabilia at the Evandale Historical Society; and produce a DVD featuring the history of
the No 7 Elementary Flying Training School.
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