The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Dan Tehan, today
announced more than $4 million in Government funding for
essential advice, advocacy and welfare services for
veterans, serving members and their families, war widows
and widowers.
“The Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants
program will support 144 ex-service organisations (ESO)
across Australia to continue providing help and advice
to the veteran community,” Mr Tehan said.
“This funding helps committed organisations continue
their essential work – veterans, helping veterans, when
they need it and from people they trust.
“BEST grants fund ESOs for a range of veteran support
measures, including salaries for trained advocates and
pension staff, essential office supplies, computer
equipment, internet access and other administrative
needs.
“The Government is committed to providing ongoing
support for our many veterans, war widows and widowers,
current serving Australian Defence Force personnel and
their families.”
For more information on BEST grants visit
www.dva.gov.au/grants or call 133 254 or
1800 555 254 for regional callers.
Note: A list of grant
recipients can be found
here.
