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The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
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Friday, 15 May 2009
VICTORIAN VETERANS’ CREATIVITY ENCOURAGED IN ARTISTS’ AND
STORY WRITERS’ COMPETITION
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, is encouraging Victorian veterans to pick up their
paintbrushes, pens and cameras and enter the annual Story Writing and Art Competition for
Victorian veterans.
Mr Griffin said the 47th annual Story Writing and Art Competition will highlight the creativity of
the Victorian veteran community.
“The competition provides all of the Victorian ex-service community with an opportunity to share
their experiences and demonstrate their creative skills,” Mr Griffin said.
“The well-being of the veteran community is enriched by participating in activities that are
meaningful and enjoyable, such as story writing, art, craft and photography.
“I encourage all veterans, their families and war widows in Victoria to participate in this
competition. Entries are encouraged from beginners through to the more experienced artists
and writers.”
“This year’s competition features a special writing category, ‘Women and War’, commemorating
the various roles undertaken by women during wartime,” Mr Griffin said.
Entries in the art, craft and photography categories will be displayed at a public exhibition at the
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in October. All winning entries will be included in a special
annual publication.
Cash prizes, trophies and other awards for the best entries in each category will be presented at
ceremony in November.
Entries close on 31 July and entry forms and more information is available from:
Story Writing & Art Competition Coordinator
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
GPO Box 87A
Melbourne VIC 3001
e-mail swac@dva.gov.au
telephone 1300 132 515
Media inquiries: Sasha Nimmo 0437 863 109
The VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a
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