Australia

The Hon Stuart Robert MP

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Minister for Human Services
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC
 

 

23 January 2016                                                                                             
 

Veterans to benefit from latest round of community grants
 

Kitchen refurbishments, installation of disabled amenities and bus trips to reduce social isolation are some of the projects to receive about $320,000 in funding as part of the Veteran and Community Grants program, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Stuart Robert, announced today.

“Funding provided under the Veteran and Community Grants program continues to help ex-service organisations provide high quality services and support to the veteran and defence community and their families,” Mr Robert said.
 

“It 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.
 

“This round of 20 grants will fund a diverse range of projects and equipment needed by the veteran and defence community who provide a central hub of support, recreation and comradeship for so many of our current and former servicemen and women and their families.”
 

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 program. For more information or to apply visit the DVA website (www.dva.gov.au/grants).
 

Editor’s note: A list of grant recipients in each state is available at http://www.dva.gov.au/about-dva/news-and-updates. 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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