$507,000 TO HONOUR VETERANS
In the lead up to Anzac Day more than 170 organisations will receive a financial boost with the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, approving $507,619 in funding for projects that honour Australia’s wartime heritage.
Mr Griffin said: “As we prepare to commemorate Anzac Day, I am pleased to announce funding for a range of projects including wartime exhibitions, restoring and upgrading memorials and cenotaphs and publishing previously untold unit histories.
“In particular, this funding will help regional and rural communities across Australia maintain their memorials, as those memorials play a central role in honouring locals who have served the nation.”
“Commemorative activities in local communities play an important role in encouraging Australians – especially younger Australians – to learn about our wartime experiences and provide an opportunity for veterans to share their stories.”
“Australia has a proud service history that has been part of the lives of so many Australian families. The Government remains committed to honouring those who have served and continue to serve, and ensuring their legacy is remembered for generations to come.”
The funding is part of the Government’s Saluting Their Service grant program to help communities across the nation honour and commemorate Australia’s wartime history.
Mr Griffin encouraged local community and ex-service organisations interested in applying for funding to visit www.dva.gov.au or contact their nearest DVA office on 133 254 (for metropolitan callers) or 1800 555 254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
Editors note: A list of grant recipients from each state and the Northern Territory is attached.
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