The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans Affairs
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Media Alert
THERESE REIN TO PRESENT VETERANS ART PRIZE
181 ENTRANTS VIE FOR AWARDS
Ms Thérèse Rein will join the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Alan Griffin, TOMORROW to
present the Lou White Art Prize.
The late Lou White, who served in the RAAF in the Second World War and was a trained artist,
believed in the significant contribution of art to the physical, mental and social wellbeing of
veterans.
Ms Reins father served in the RAAF during the Second World War and after a plane crash in
India, became wheelchair-bound. Mr Reins mother was a WAAF communicator during the war.
** Note to media: Media representatives are asked to report to the security desk on the ground
floor. Please call Emma Collien on x14787.
Date:
Monday, 1 December 2008
Time:
11:00 am
Location:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Lovett Tower
13 Keltie St, Woden
Media inquiries: Laura Ryan 0437 863 109