Ministerial media release - Grants for veterans and communities
MEDIA RELEASE
THE HON DAN TEHAN MP
MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL
MINISTER ASSISTING THE PRIME MINISTER FOR CYBER SECURITY
MINISTER ASSISTING THE PRIME MINISTER FOR THE CENTENARY OF ANZAC
25 January 2017
Grants support veterans and their communities
Veterans and their families in towns and cities around Australia will benefit from more than $500,000 in grants to ex-service organisations for community projects.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today announced the latest round of 33 grants under the Veteran and Community Grants program.
"This round of grants will fund a diverse range of projects and equipment, including the upgrade of facilities 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 the 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 and continue delivering improvements to their lives."
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.
VETERAN AND COMMUNITY GRANTS
2016-17 FUNDING ROUND THREE
NEW SOUTH WALES
Appin Men's Shed Incorporated
Appin
Hume
To upgrade the toilet and kitchen facilities to enhance activities provided to the veteran community.
$35,530.00
Grafton RSL Subbranch
Grafton
To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation.
$3,000.00
Harrington - Crowdy Head Subbranch of the RSL of Australia (NSW Branch)
Harrington
Lyne
To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation.
$4,580.00
Nambucca Heads Subbranch of the RSL of Australia NSW Branch
Nambucca Heads
Cowper
To purchase tools and equipment for the Men's Shed to expand the programs provided to members.
$12,016.00
National Service & Combined Forces Association of Australia Maitland Branch
East Maitland
Paterson
To purchase new equipment including a marquee to enhance the program of activities provided by the branch.
$1,762.00
Royal Australian Airforce Association Coffs Harbour & District Branch
Coffs Harbour
Cowper
To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation.
$4,070.00
Total Grants - NSW - 6
Total $60,958.00
QUEENSLAND
Returned Services League of Aust (Queensland Branch) Kilcoy Subbranch Incorporated
Kilcoy
Blair
To purchase computer equipment for the production of a newsletter.
$5,980.70
Palm Beach / Currumbin Legacy Laurel Club
Currumbin
McPherson
To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation.
$3,760.00
Veterans' Support Centre Lockyer/Brisbane Valley Incorporated
Laidley
Wright
To upgrade the kitchen facilities to enhance activities provided to the veteran community.
$34,236.55
Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia, Bribie Island and Districts Subbranch Incorporated
Bongaree
Longman
To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation.
$6,936.36
Total Grants - QLD - 4
Total $50,913.61
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Coonawarra Penola RSL Incorporated
Penola
Barker
To repair the roof of the RSL Hall to ensure a safe, secure and comfortable meeting place for the veteran community.
$12,362.00
Marion RSL Subbranch Incorporated
Marion
Boothby
To purchase new tables and chairs for the safety and comfort of the veteran community.
$15,415.45
Mount Barker RSL Subbranch Incorporated
Mount Barker
Mayo
To upgrade the Subbranch clubrooms with new floor coverings, furniture, airconditioning and audiovisual equipment to enhance activities held for the veteran community.
$55,032.00
Pinnaroo Returned and Services League Subbranch
Pinnaroo
Barker
To upgrade clubroom facilities to enhance activities provided for the veteran community.
$24,791.00
RAAF Association Mitcham Branch Incorporated
Hawthorn
Boothby
To upgrade kitchen facilities to enhance activities provided for the veteran community.
$7,480.00
Returned & Services' League Meningie Subbranch Incorporated
Meningie
Barker
To upgrade kitchen facilities in the RSL Hall and purchase new chairs to enhance activities provided for the veteran community.
$48,732.00
Returned and Services League Blanchetown Subbranch Incorporated
Blanchetown
Barker
To upgrade kitchen facilities to enhance activities provided to the veteran community.
$34,333.00
Returned & Services League (Riverton) Subbranch Incorporated
Riverton
Wakefield
To purchase a public address system to enhance activities provided for the veteran community.
$2,350.91
The Elizabeth and Salisbury Subsection of the Naval Association of Australia (SA) Incorporated
Elizabeth South
Wakefield
To install airconditioning, upgrade chairs and improve kitchen facilities to enhance activities provided for the veteran community.
$24,346.00
Total Grants - SA - 9
Total $224,842.36
TASMANIA
Defence Force Veterans Time Out Workshop Incorporated
Glenorchy
Denison
To install a dust extraction to reduce health and safety hazards for members of the veteran community.
$17,593.00
RAAF Association Tasmanian Division North West Branch
Sulpher Creek
Braddon
To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation.
$1,890.00
Railton Bowls Club Incorporated
Railton
Lyons
To install shadecloth to provide shelter from the sun for members of the veteran community playing lawn bowls.
$1,265.00
Total Grants - TAS - 3
Total $20,748.00
VICTORIA
1066 Hastings Day Club
Hastings
Flinders
To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation.
$6,285.00
Leongatha RSL Subbranch Incorporated
Leongatha
McMillan
To purchase a new vehicle for transporting veterans to commemorative and social functions.
$35,744.55
Moe RSL Subbranch Incorporated
Moe
McMillan
To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation.
$23,300.00
National Servicemen's Association of Australia Victorian Branch - Geelong & District Subbranch
Glen Waverley
Corangamite
To purchase a defibrillator to support the wellbeing of members.
$2,995.00
Naval Association of Australia Dandenong Subsection
Cranbourne East
Holt
To purchase computer equipment for the production of a newsletter.
$3,645.00
Oakleigh Carnegie RSL Subbranch Incorporated
Oakleigh
Chisholm
To refurbish the electrical wiring in the clubrooms for the safety and benefit of the veteran community.
$29,450.00
Oakleigh Carnegie RSL Subbranch Incorporated
Oakleigh
Chisholm
To purchase a defibrillator and conduct first aid training courses for members.
$4,409.09
Portland Group Hamilton & District Legacy
Portland
Wannon
To upgrade existing toilet facilities for the wellbeing of the veteran community.
$4,545.45
Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Outer Eastern Melbourne Subbranch
Boronia
La Trobe
To purchase a public address system to enhance activities provided for the veteran community.
$3,722.00
Total Grants - VIC - 9
Total $114,096.09
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Gosnells Community Men's Shed Incorporated
Gosnells
Burt
To assist with fitting out a new building for the Gosnells Men's Shed to expand the range of activities provided for the local veteran community.
$25,590.91
Returned and Services League of Australia Mandurah Subbranch
Mandurah
Canning
To purchase computer equipment for the production of a newsletter and to provide access to online services for the veteran community.
$4,120.91
Total Grants - WA - 2
Total $29,711.82
Australian Capital Territory: NIL
Northern Territory: NIL
National Total: 33
Total $501,269.88
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.