The Hon Stuart Robert MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Minister for Human Services
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of
ANZAC
8 December 2015
Community grants boost veteran health and wellbeing
projects
The Government has recently awarded over $822,000 to
ex-service organisations around Australia to support
community projects that will enhance the lives of many
in the veteran community.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Stuart Robert, said
he was pleased to support 45 grants that would directly
benefit veterans and their families.
"Funding provided under the Veteran and Community
Grants programme will enrich the lives of Australian
veterans and their families and help them, especially
the elderly, to remain independent, healthy and active
and help reduce social isolation, especially for those
who may live alone," Mr Robert said.
"This round of grants will fund a diverse range of
projects and equipment including the upgrade of kitchen
facilities, the purchase of a multi-purpose trailer with
cooking facilities and storage, and installation of air
conditioning.
"Other grants will help veterans to stay in touch and
reduce social isolation by funding bus trips, the
upgrade of an internet website and the purchase of
computers to produce member newsletters."
Ex-service and community organisations, veteran
representative groups, private organisations and
projects that promote improved independence and quality
of life for veterans are eligible for funding through
the Veteran and Community Grants programme. For more
information or to apply visit the DVA website (www.dva.gov.au/grants).
A list of grant recipients in each state is
attached. All figures are GST exclusive.
Media enquiries:
Richard Briedis (Minister Robert) 0477 391 174
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Media: 02 6289 6203
Veterans and Veterans Families
Counselling Service (VVCS) can be reached
24 hours a day across Australia for crisis support and
free and confidential counselling.
Phone 1800 011 046 (international: +61 8 8241 4546)
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VETERAN AND
COMMUNITY GRANTS
2015-16 FUNDING
ROUND TWO
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NEW
SOUTH WALES
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding
description |
Amount $ |
|
City of Albury Subbranch of The Returned And
Services League of Australia New South Wales
Branch |
Albury |
Farrer |
To
purchase computer equipment for the production
of a newsletter. |
$2,798 |
|
Kingscliff RSL Subbranch |
Kingscliff |
Richmond |
To
install reverse cycle airconditioning in the
Subbranch for the wellbeing of the local
veteran community. |
$6,000 |
|
Milton Ulladulla Subbranch RSL |
Ulladulla |
Gilmore |
To
purchase new equipment to enhance the programmes
provided by the Pigeon House Day Club. |
$1,989 |
|
Miranda Subbranch of The Returned & Services
League of Australia |
Miranda |
Cook |
To
purchase a replacement bus for transporting
veterans to commemorative and social functions. |
$97,558 |
|
NSW
National Servicemen's Association & Affiliates
Incorporated - Great Lakes Subbranch |
Forster |
Paterson |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation. |
$16,950 |
|
Taree Legacy Laurel Club |
Taree |
Lyne |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation.
|
$2,450 |
|
Terrigal Wamberal RSL |
Wamberal |
Dobell |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation. |
$6,090 |
|
Vietnam Veterans Motor Cycle Club Australia
Sydney Chapter |
Menai |
Hughes |
To
purchase new outdoor tables, chairs and a
freezer to enhance activities provided to the
veteran community. |
$6,287 |
|
Total Grants - NSW
- 8 |
Total $140,122 |
NORTHERN TERRITORY
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding
description |
Amount $ |
|
Darwin North RSL Subbranch Incorporated |
Marrara |
Solomon |
To
install a new children's playground with shade
canopy and fence in the grounds of the
Subbranch. |
$32,455 |
|
Total Grants - NT -
1 |
Total $32,455 |
QUEENSLAND
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding
description |
Amount $ |
|
I.B.I.S. Day Club Sandgate |
Sandgate |
Lilley |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation. |
$4,990 |
|
Naval Association of Australia Sunshine Coast
Subsection Incorporated |
Caloundra |
Fisher |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation. |
$2,200 |
|
Returned & Services League of Australia (QLD
Branch) Bundaberg Subbranch Incorporated |
Bundaberg |
Hinkler |
To
purchase a new bus for transporting veterans to
social and commemorative functions. |
$44,090 |
|
Returned & Services League of Australia
(Queensland Branch) Mudjimba Subbranch
Incorporated |
Mudjimba |
Fairfax |
To
purchase a replacement vehicle for transporting
veterans to social and commemorative functions. |
$8,182 |
|
Returned & Services League of Australia
(Queensland Branch) Redland Bay South Subb
ranch Incorporated |
Redland Bay |
Bowman |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation. |
$4,200 |
|
Returned & Services League of Australia
(Queensland Branch) Redland Bay South Subbranch
Incorporated |
Redland Bay |
Bowman |
To
purchase computer equipment for the production
of a newsletter. |
$2,424 |
|
Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia
Bundaberg & District Subbranch Incorporated |
Bundaberg |
Hinkler |
To
upgrade kitchen facilities to support a
programme of 'Cooking for One or Two' courses. |
$24,985 |
|
Total Grants - QLD
- 7 |
Total $91,071 |
SOUTH
AUSTRALIA
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding
description |
Amount $ |
|
Ardrossan RSL Subbranch |
Ardrossan |
Grey |
To
provide disabled toilet facilities for the
benefit of the veteran community. |
$13,558 |
|
Burnside Prospect Branch of the RAAF Association
of SA Incorporated |
Adelaide |
Adelaide |
To
purchase computer eguipment for the production
of a newsletter for the veteran community. |
$2,207 |
|
Coober Pedy RSL Subbranch Incorporated |
Coober Pedy |
Grey |
To
upgrade the existing toilets to incorporate
disabled facilities, provide improved access and
increase capacity. |
$43,200 |
|
Port Broughton RSL Subbranch |
Port Broughton |
Grey |
To
install airconditioning in the RSL clubrooms to
enhance activities provided for the veteran
community. |
$14,597 |
|
Returned and Services League (Blackwood &
Districts) Subbranch Incorporated |
Blackwood |
Boothby |
To
upgrade equipment and floor coverings in the
kitchen of the Subbranch to enhance activities
provided for the veteran community. |
$43,495 |
|
Returned and Services League (Morphett Vale and
District Subbranch) Incorporated |
Morphett Vale |
Kingston |
To
install automatic sliding doors and purchase new
chairs and a public address system to enhance
activities provided for the veteran community. |
$20,068 |
|
Returned and Services League Murray Bridge
Subbranch Incorporated |
Murray Bridge East |
Barker |
To
upgrade the kitchen facilities and refurbish the
bowling green of the Subbranch. |
$55,869 |
|
South Coast Veterans Association Incorporated |
Victor Harbor |
Mayo |
To
purchase a multipurpose trailer with cooking
and storage facilities to enhance activities
provided for the veteran community. |
$17,715 |
|
The
Returned and Services League of Australia Moonta
Subbranch |
Moonta |
Grey |
To
upgrade the kitchen facilities of the Moonta RSL
Hall to enhance services provided for the
veteran community. |
$9,958 |
|
Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia South
Australian Branch Incorporated |
Moonta |
Grey |
To
install airconditioning in the function area of
the VVAA Copper Coast Subbranch. |
$5,364 |
|
Vietnam Veterans Federation South Australian
Branch Incorporated |
Warradale |
Boothby |
To
conduct a series of bus trips for veterans,
partners and carers to reduce social isolation. |
$7,265 |
|
Total Grants - SA -
11 |
Total $233,295 |
TASMANIA
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding
description |
Amount $ |
|
Kingston Beach RSL Subbranch Incorporated |
Kingston Beach |
Franklin |
To
purchase a new refrigerator to enhance
activities provided for the veteran community. |
$3,195 |
|
Rosebery District RSL Subbranch |
Rosebery |
Braddon |
To
replace floor coverings in the RSL clubrooms to
improve safety for the veteran community. |
$18,495 |
|
Tasmania R&SLA Bowls Association Incorporated |
Launceston |
Bass |
To
assist with coach hire and promotional costs for
the 49th National RSL Lawn Bowls Carnival. |
$14,313 |
|
The
War Widows’ Guild of Australia Tasmanian Branch
Incorporated |
Hobart |
Denison |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation. |
$2,000 |
|
Westbury Subbranch RSL Incorporated |
Westbury |
Lyons |
To
upgrade the toilets of the Subbranch
and improve disabled access for the veteran
community. |
$24,960 |
|
Total Grants - TAS
- 5 |
Total $62,963 |
VICTORIA
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding
description |
Amount $ |
|
Cheviot Day Club |
Rye |
Flinders |
To
purchase new equipment to enhance the programmes
provided by the Day Club. |
$2,012 |
|
Dandenong Ranges RSL Subbranch Incorporated |
Sassafras |
La
Trobe |
To
upgrade the clubroom to enhance activities
provided to the veteran community. |
$70,440 |
|
East Gippsland TPI Social Club |
Bairnsdale |
Gippsland |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation. |
$11,280 |
|
Golden Wattle Day Club |
East Malvern |
Higgins |
To
purchase new equipment to enhance the programmes
provided by the Day Club. |
$2,883 |
|
Merbein RSL Subbranch |
Merbein |
Mallee |
To
upgrade existing toilet facilities for the
wellbeing of the veteran community. |
$67,078 |
|
Port Phillip Men's Shed Association Incorporated |
South Melbourne |
Melbourne Ports |
To
purchase tools and equipment to facilitate
activities provided by the Men's Shed. |
$13,042 |
|
Rokewood RSL Subbranch Building Patriotic Fund |
Rokewood |
Corangamite |
To
upgrade existing toilet facilities for the
wellbeing of the veteran community. |
$13,770 |
|
Valley Day Club |
Traralgon |
Gippsland |
To
undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social
isolation. |
$3,751 |
|
Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen
& Women Australia Incorporated |
Caulfield South |
Melbourne Ports |
To
purchase computer equipment for the production
of a newsletter. |
$6,848 |
|
Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen
& Women Australia Incorporated |
Caulfield South |
Melbourne Ports |
To
upgrade the Association's internet website
to expand the activities provided to the local
veteran community. |
$16,775 |
|
Total Grants - VIC
- 10 |
Total $207,879 |
WESTERN
AUSTRALIA
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding
description |
Amount $ |
|
Albany MenShed Incorporated |
Albany |
O'Connor |
To
purchase tools and equipment for the Men's Shed
to enhance the programmes provided to members. |
$25,128 |
|
The
Australian ExServices Atomic Survivors'
Association Incorporated |
Canning Vale |
Tangney |
To
purchase computer equipment for the production
of a newsletter. |
$3,658 |
|
Veterans Retreats of Western Australia
Incorporated |
Marble Bar |
Durack |
To
establish disability access throughout the
retreat camp site at Meentheena Station
including pathways and a shower and toilet
block. |
$25,745 |
|
Total Grants - WA -
3 |
Total $54,532 |
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Other States and
Territories : NIL |
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|
National Total: 45 |
$822,317 |
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