Media Release
The Hon Dan Tehan MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
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ANZAC
2 December 2016
Supporting veterans and communities
The Government will honour veterans in
towns and cities around Australia with more than
$530,000 in grants to ex-service organisations for
community projects.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said the latest round of 32
grants under the Veteran
and Community Grants program would benefit
veterans, their families and communities.
“These grants will fund a diverse range of projects
and equipment, including facilities upgrades to improve
venue accessibility, computer equipment and social
outings,” Mr Tehan said.
“As a nation we must never forget the service and
sacrifice of the men and women who serve in defence of
our nation. The support provided through these grants
complements efforts underway at the Department of
Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) to transform services to the
veteran community 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/consultation-and-grants/grants).
A list of grant recipients in each state is
attached. All figures are GST exclusive.
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VETERAN AND
COMMUNITY GRANTS
2016-17 FUNDING ROUND TWO
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NEW SOUTH
WALES
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding description |
Amount |
| Cardiff RSL
Subbranch |
Cardiff |
Shortland |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$7,718.18 |
| City of Albury RSL
Subbranch |
Albury |
Farrer |
To upgrade the
kitchen facilities to enhance activities
provided to the veteran community. |
$64,000.00 |
| Doyalson-Wyee RSL
Subbranch |
Doyalson |
Shortland |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$12,599.09 |
| Greenwell Point
Men's Shed |
Greenwell Point |
Gilmore |
To purchase a
defibrillator and safe tools to support the
wellbeing of members. |
$8,864.00 |
| Legacy Club of
Albury |
Albury |
Farrer |
To purchase new
chairs suitable for the elderly to enhance the
programs provided by the club. |
$9,954.55 |
| Menai Men's Shed
Incorporated |
Barden Ridge |
Hughes |
To purchase tools
and equipment to facilitate activities provided
by the Men's Shed. |
$5,060.34 |
| National
Servicemen's Association of Australia
Incorporated |
Long Jetty |
Dobell |
To purchase computer
equipment for the production of a newsletter. |
$1,300.00 |
| NSW RSL Bowls
Association Zone 8 |
Wingham |
Lyne |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$13,036.36 |
| The Partners of
Veterans Association of Australia NSW Branch
Incorporated |
Coffs Harbour |
Cowper |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$3,740.00 |
| Vietnam Veterans
South West NSW & Wagga Incorporated |
Wagga Wagga |
Riverina |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$16,610.00 |
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Total Grants - NSW - 10 |
Total $142,882.52 |
QUEENSLAND
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding description |
Amount |
| National Servicemens
Association of Australia Bundaberg Branch |
Bundaberg |
Hinkler |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$4,625.00 |
| Returned & Services
League of Australia (Queensland Branch)
Deception Bay Subbranch Incorporated |
Deception Bay |
Petrie |
To purchase three
cabinets to support the establishment of a
lending library at the Subbranch. |
$3,897.27 |
| Returned & Services
League of Australia (Queensland Branch)
Manly-Lota Subbranch Incorporated |
Manly |
Bonner |
To install
airconditioning in the Subbranch for the
wellbeing of the local veteran community. |
$37,800.40 |
| The Australian
Federation of Totally and Permanently
Incapacitated Ex Service Men and Women
(Queensland Branch) Gold Coast District and
Tweed Heads Centre Subbranch Incorporated |
Broadbeach |
Moncrieff |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$1,854.55 |
| The Australian
Federation of Totally and Permanently
Incapacitated Servicemen and Women (Toowoomba
Subbranch Inc.) |
Toowoomba |
Groom |
To purchase computer
equipment, software and internet security to
continue production of a newsletter. |
$4,430.00 |
| Vietnam Veteran’s
Association of Australia (Noosa Subbranch)
Incorporated |
Tewantin |
Wide Bay |
To purchase portable
fridges to support activities provided by the
Subbranch. |
$2,500.00 |
|
Total Grants - QLD - 6 |
Total $55,107.22 |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding description |
Amount |
| RSL South Australia
Inc - ANZAC Remembrance Appeal 1965 Trust Fund
Incorporated |
Adelaide |
Adelaide |
To provide veterans
and their families with advice, information and
support regarding the use of digital technology. |
$45,445.45 |
| Legacy Club of
Adelaide Incorporated |
Adelaide |
Adelaide |
To undertake a
series of bus trips for war widows to reduce
social isolation. |
$32,918.18 |
| McLaren Vale &
District RSL Subbranch Incorporated |
Mclaren Vale |
Mayo |
To upgrade
facilities to enhance activities provided for
the veteran community and coordinate a series of
bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$20,385.00 |
| Murraylands
Community Men's Shed Incorporated |
Murray Bridge East |
Barker |
To purchase tools
and equipment for the Men's Shed to improve
safety and expand the programs provided to
members. |
$18,424.55 |
| Returned and
Services League Unley Subbranch Incorporated |
Unley |
Adelaide |
To install
airconditioning in the Subbranch clubrooms for
the wellbeing of the local veteran community. |
$46,398.00 |
| RSL Lawn Bowls
Association of SA |
Eden Hills |
Boothby |
To provide bus
transport for members of the veteran community
during the 50th National RSL Lawn Bowls
Carnival. |
$17,275.00 |
| RSL South Australia
Inc - ANZAC Remembrance Appeal 1965 Trust Fund
Incorporated |
Edinburgh Parks |
Wakefield |
To refurbish
buildings at the Peter Badcoe VC Centre to
expand the activities provided for the veteran
community. |
$45,454.55 |
| Vietnam Veterans
Federation South Australian Branch Incorporated |
Allawoona |
Barker |
To upgrade
facilities at the Camp Andrew Russell veterans
retreat to provide a safe and hygienic
environment for the veteran community. |
$13,153.00 |
|
Total Grants - SA - 8 |
Total $239,453.73 |
TASMANIA
|
Recipient
|
Location |
Electorate |
Funding description |
Amount |
Royal Australian Air
Force Association TAS Division
|
Hobart |
Denison |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$4,090.91 |
Total Grants - TAS - 1
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Total $4,090.91 |
VICTORIA
|
Recipient |
Location |
Electorate |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
| Balwyn War Widows &
Widowed Mother's Association |
Box Hill |
Chisholm |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$2,068.00 |
| Emerald RSL
Subbranch |
Emerald |
La Trobe |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$5,300.00 |
| Greensborough Legacy
Widows Club |
Greensborough |
Jagajaga |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$3,113.00 |
| Hastings RSL
Subbranch |
Hastings |
Flinders |
To purchase new
equipment to enhance the programs provided by
the Subbranch. |
$42,031.00 |
| Whirlybird Day Club |
Dandenong |
Bruce |
To undertake a
series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. |
$5,960.00 |
|
Total Grants - VIC - 5 |
Total $58,472.00 |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
|
Recipient
|
Location |
Electorate |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
2/4th Machine Gun
Battalion (AIF) ExMembers Association
|
Como |
Swan |
To assist with the
development of the association's website. |
$9,260.00 |
Roleystone Men's
Community Shed Incorporated
|
Roleystone |
Canning |
To purchase
equipment for the Men's Shed to expand the
programs provided to members. |
$28,224.65 |
|
Total Grants - WA - 2 |
Total $37,484.65 |
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Northern Territory: NIL |
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National Total: 32 |
Total $537,491.03
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Media enquiries:
Minister Tehan’s Office: 02 6277 7820 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 45 46). VVCS is a service founded by Vietnam
veterans.
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