The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Thursday 10 April 2008
QUEENSLAND RECEIVES $79,000 TO HONOUR AUSTRALIA’S
VETERAN COMMUNITY
Projects in Queensland honouring Australia’s wartime heritage will receive $79,984 in funding,
the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, announced today.
Mr Griffin said the funding demonstrated the Rudd Government’s commitment to helping
communities honour Australia’s wartime heritage.
“Today we have funded more than one hundred local projects and activities nationally that
recognise the contribution of the men and women who have served our nation in uniform,”
Mr Griffin said.
“Local communities play an important role in encouraging Australians to participate in
commemorative activities, including attending Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services at
local war memorials.
“The funding announced today will support a range of projects across Queensland including the
enhancement and restoration of community war memorials, the preservation and display of
wartime memorabilia, the publication of untold unit histories and schools initiatives for younger
Australians.”
“The experience of service has been part of the lives of many Australian families. This
Government is committed to ensuring the legacy of those who have served, and continue to
serve, is honoured and remembered for generations to come,” Mr Griffin said.
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.
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109
Editors note: A list of grant recipients is attached
Saluting Their Service grants QLD Recipients
Highfields RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $3200 to help erect a new war memorial at
the Highfields Culture Centre.
Bundaberg Special School will receive a grant of $4000 to help install a memorial in the
grounds of the school for use by students on days of remembrance.
The 3rd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment Corps will receive a grant of $968 to
help install a plaque at the Australian War Memorial dedicated to the Battalion,
commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Battles of Coral and Balmoral.
Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $1500 to help construct memorial
gardens at Coolum Primary School, Coolum Christian College, St Andrews Anglican
College, Peregian Community College and Coolum High School, for use by students on
days of remembrance.
East Palmerston State School will receive a grant of $3966 to help erect a community war
memorial at the school to be used by students and members of the community on days of
remembrance.
Bluecare Yarrabee Centre of Care will receive a grant of $1639 to help install a flagpole at
the centre in Redland Bay for use by residents on days of remembrance.
The Cairns branch of the of the Royal Australian Air Force Association, Queensland
Division, will receive a grant of $978 to help install a plaque at the Rocky Creek Memorial
Park dedicated to the 19th and 43rd Heavy Bombardment Groups, 8th Fighter Group of the
United States 5th Air Force and the Australian Airmen who served with them.
The Carlyle Gardens Townsville RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $2098 to help install
two display cabinets at Carlyle Gardens Retirement Village in Townsville to exhibit wartime
memorabilia.
Nambour RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $4000 to help upgrade the memorial wall in
Quota Memorial Park, Nambour, to include plaques dedicated to veterans from the district
who served in Korea, Malaya, Borneo and peace operations.
Greenbank RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $3000 to help restore and display
wartime memorabilia at the club.
Nerang RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $3000 to help hold a commemorative service
and dinner at the club to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Battles of Coral and
Balmoral.
The 3 RAR Corporation will receive a grant of $1000 to help dedicate a plaque at Enoggera
Barracks to members of 3 RAR who lost their lives during service in Korea.
St Joseph’s Nudgee College will receive a grant of $3000 to help install a display cabinet at
the college to exhibit wartime memorabilia.
Sherwood Returned Services Club will receive a grant of $4000 to help restore the
Sherwood World War I honour board.
Wooloowin State School will receive a grant of $2420 to upgrade the school’s war memorial
with the addition of a bronze slouch hat.
Cooktown RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $4000 to help install two plaques in Anzac
Park, Cooktown, dedicated to veterans from the district who served in World War I and II.
The Australian Mining Corps Memorial Campaign will receive a grant of $4000 to erect a
permanent display at the North Queensland Military Museum in Townsville, dedicated to
Australian tunnellers from World War I.
Operation Solace 15 Year Reunion Committee 1 RAR will receive a grant of $3000 to hold a
15 year reunion commemorating the deployment of 1 RAR to Somalia in 1993.
Toogoom Community Association will receive a grant of $4000 to improve wheelchair
access and pathways to the Toogoom Community Hall Memorial.
Clayfield-Toombul RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $1000 to help install a memorial
stone and flagpole at the Clayfield-Toombul All Wars Memorial dedicated to veterans from
the district who lost their lives during service.
The Inglewood Shire Council will receive a grant of $4000 to help improve the surrounds and
access to the Inglewood War Memorial.
The Royal Air Forces Association of Queensland will receive a grant of $1150 to help hold a
lunch to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force.
The Queensland 4 RAR Battalion Association, Charlie Coy 789 Platoon (Ratpack), will
receive a grant of $1750 to help hold a dinner to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the
homecoming of Charlie Company 4 RAR, 7, 8 and 9 Platoons.
River Heads Progress Association will receive a grant of $172 to help install a plaque in
Progress Park, River Heads, dedicated to the war service of all veterans.
The 16th Minesweeping Squadron Reunion Social Club will receive a grant of $844 to help
install a plaque at Elsie Laver Park in Mudgeeraba dedicated to the squadron.
Redlands RSL Sub-branch of Queensland will receive a grant of $3000 to help install a
flagpole at Redland Memorial Bay in Neville Stafford Park for use at commemorative
services.
St Joseph’s Church will receive a grant of $2000 to help install two stained glass windows in
the church at Nambour, commemorating veterans who lost their lives while serving Australia
in war.
Coolangatta Tweed Heads Sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia will
receive a grant of $4000 to help install a plaque and hold a luncheon at the Kirra Sports Club
to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Battles of Coral and Balmoral.
The Australian Intelligence Corps Association will receive a grant of $4000 to help construct
a memorial garden at the Defence Intelligence Training Centre in Bundall to commemorate
members who lost their lives during operations.
Beenleigh and District RSL Sub-branch will receive a grant of $3000 to help install display
cabinets in the Beenleigh RSL Memorial Room to display wartime memorabilia.
Darling Downs Sub-branch of the Naval Association of Australia will receive a grant of $1299
to help hold a memorial service and luncheon at the Queens Park Mothers Memorial in
Toowoomba to commemorate the RAN’s involvement in the Korea War and the 55th
anniversary of the end of the war.
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