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
