The Hon Stuart Robert MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Human Services
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC
The Government has recently awarded over $822,000 to ex-service organisations around Australia to support community projects that will enhance the lives of many in the veteran community.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Stuart Robert, said he was pleased to support 45 grants that would directly benefit veterans and their families.
“Funding provided under the Veteran and Community Grants programme 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,” Mr Robert said.
“This round of grants will fund a diverse range of projects and equipment including the upgrade of kitchen facilities, the purchase of a multi-purpose trailer with cooking facilities and storage, and installation of air conditioning.
“Other grants will help veterans to stay in touch and reduce social isolation by funding bus trips, the upgrade of an internet website and the purchase of computers to produce member newsletters.”
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 programme. For more information or to apply visit the DVA website.
A list of grant recipients in each state is attached. All figures are GST exclusive.
Media enquiries:
Richard Briedis (Minister Robert) 0477 391 174
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Media: 02 6289 6203
Veteran and Community Grants
2015-16 Funding
Round Two
| Recipient | Location | Electorate | Funding description | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Albury Subbranch of The Returned And Services League of Australia New South Wales Branch | Albury | Farrer | To purchase computer equipment for the production of a newsletter. | $2,798 |
| Kingscliff RSL Subbranch | Kingscliff | Richmond | To install reverse cycle airconditioning in the Subbranch for the wellbeing of the local veteran community. | $6,000 |
| Milton Ulladulla Subbranch RSL | Miranda | Cook | To purchase a replacement bus for transporting veterans to commemorative and social functions. | $97,558 |
| NSW National Servicemen's Association & Affiliates Incorporated - Great Lakes Subbranch | Forster | Paterson | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $16,950 |
| Taree Legacy Laurel Club | Taree | Lyne | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $2,450 |
| Terrigal Wamberal RSL | Wamberal | Dobell | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $6,090 |
| Vietnam Veterans Motor Cycle Club Australia Sydney Chapter | Menai | Hughes | To purchase new outdoor tables, chairs and a freezer to enhance activities provided to the veteran community. | $6,287 |
| Total Grants - NSW - 8 | Total $140,122 | |||
| Recipient | Location | Electorate | Funding description | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin North RSL Subbranch Incorporated | Marrara | Solomon | To install a new children's playground with shade canopy and fence in the grounds of the Subbranch. | $32,455 |
| Total Grants - NT - 1 | Total $32,455 | |||
| Recipient | Location | Electorate | Funding description | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.B.I.S. Day Club Sandgate | Sandgate | Lilley | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $4,990 |
| Naval Association of Australia Sunshine Coast Subsection Incorporated | Caloundra | Fisher | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $2,200 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (QLD Branch) Bundaberg Subbranch Incorporated | Bundaberg | Hinkler | To purchase a new bus for transporting veterans to social and commemorative functions. | $44,090 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Mudjimba Subbranch Incorporated | Mudjimba | Fairfax | To purchase a replacement vehicle for transporting veterans to social and commemorative functions. | $8,182 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Redland Bay South Subb ranch Incorporated | Redland Bay | Bowman | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $4,200 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Redland Bay South Subbranch Incorporated | Redland Bay | Bowman | To purchase computer equipment for the production of a newsletter. | $2,424 |
| Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia Bundaberg & District Subbranch Incorporated | Bundaberg | Hinkler | To upgrade kitchen facilities to support a programme of 'Cooking for One or Two' courses. | $24,985 |
| Total Grants - Qld -7 | Total $91,071 | |||
| Recipient | Location | Electorate | Funding description | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrossan RSL Subbranch | Androssan | Grey | To provide disabled toilet facilities for the benefit of the veteran community. | $13,558 |
| Burnside Prospect Branch of the RAAF Association of SA Incorporated | Adelaide | Adelaide | To purchase computer eguipment for the production of a newsletter for the veteran community. | $2,207 |
| Coober Pedy RSL Subbranch Incorporated | Coober Pedy | Grey | To upgrade the existing toilets to incorporate disabled facilities, provide improved access and increase capacity. | $43,200 |
| Port Broughton RSL Subbranch | Port Broughton | Grey | To install airconditioning in the RSL clubrooms to enhance activities provided for the veteran community. | $14,597 |
| Returned and Services League (Blackwood & Districts) Subbranch Incorporated | Blackwood | Boothby | To upgrade equipment and floor coverings in the kitchen of the Subbranch to enhance activities provided for the veteran community. | $43,595 |
| Returned and Services League (Morphett Vale and District Subbranch) Incorporated | Morphett Vale | Kingston | To install automatic sliding doors and purchase new chairs and a public address system to enhance activities provided for the veteran community. | $20,068 |
| Returned and Services League Murray Bridge Subbranch Incorporated | Murray Bridge East | Barker | To upgrade the kitchen facilities and refurbish the bowling green of the Subbranch. | $55,869 |
| South Coast Veterans Association Incorporated | Victor Harbor | Mayo | To purchase a multipurpose trailer with cooking and storage facilities to enhance activities provided for the veteran community. | $17,715 |
| The Returned and Services League of Australia Moonta Subbranch | Moonta | Grey | To upgrade the kitchen facilities of the Moonta RSL Hall to enhance services provided for the veteran community. | $9,958 |
| Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia South Australian Branch Incorporated | Moonta | Grey | To install airconditioning in the function area of the VVAA Copper Coast Subbranch. | $5,364 |
| Vietnam Veterans Federation South Australian Branch Incorporated | Warradale | Boothby | To conduct a series of bus trips for veterans, partners and carers to reduce social isolation. | $7,265 |
| Total Grants - SA -11 | Total $233,295 | |||
| Recipient | Location | Electorate | Funding description | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Beach RSL Subbranch Incorporated | Kingston Beach | Franklin | To purchase a new refrigerator to enhance activities provided for the veteran community. | $3,195 |
| Rosebery District RSL Subbranch | Rosebery | Braddon | To replace floor coverings in the RSL clubrooms to improve safety for the veteran community. | $18,495 |
| Tasmania R&SLA Bowls Association Incorporated | Launceston | Bass | To assist with coach hire and promotional costs for the 49th National RSL Lawn Bowls Carnival. | $14,413 |
| The War Widows’ Guild of Australia Tasmanian Branch Incorporated | Hobart | Denison | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $2,000 |
| Westbury Subbranch RSL Incorporated | Westbury | Lyons | To upgrade the toilets of the Subbranch and improve disabled access for the veteran community. | $24,960 |
| Total Grants - Tas -5 | Total $62,963 | |||
| Recipient | Location | Electorate | Funding description | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheviot Day Club | Rye | Flinders | To purchase new equipment to enhance the programmes provided by the Day Club. | $2,012 |
| Dandenong Ranges RSL Subbranch Incorporated | Sassafras | La Trobe | To upgrade the clubroom to enhance activities provided to the veteran community. | $70,440 |
| East Gippsland TPI Social Club | Bairnsdale | Gippsland | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $11,280 |
| Golden Wattle Day Club | East Malvern | Higgins | To purchase new equipment to enhance the programmes provided by the Day Club. | $2,883 |
| Merbein RSL Subbranch | Merbein | Mallee | To upgrade existing toilet facilities for the wellbeing of the veteran community. | $67,068 |
| Port Phillip Men's Shed Association Incorporated | South Melbourne | Melbourne Ports | To purchase tools and equipment to facilitate activities provided by the Men's Shed. | $13,042 |
| Rokewood RSL Subbranch Building Patriotic Fund | Rokewood | Corangamite | To upgrade existing toilet facilities for the wellbeing of the veteran community. | $13,770 |
| Valley Day Club | Traralgon | Gippsland | To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation. | $3,751 |
| Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen & Women Australia Incorporated | Caulfield South | Melbourne Ports | To purchase computer equipment for the production of a newsletter. | $6,848 |
| Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen & Women Australia Incorporated | Caulfield South | Melbourne Ports | To upgrade the Association's internet website to expand the activities provided to the local veteran community. | $16,775 |
| Total Grants - Vic -10 | Total $207,879 | |||
| Recipient | Location | Electorate | Funding description | Amount $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany MenShed Incorporated | Albany | O'Connor | To purchase tools and equipment for the Men's Shed to enhance the programmes provided to members. | $25,128 |
| The Australian ExServices Atomic Survivors' Association Incorporated | Canning Vale | Tangney | To purchase computer equipment for the production of a newsletter. | $3,658 |
| Veterans Retreats of Western Australia Incorporated | Marble Bar | Durack | To establish disability access throughout the retreat camp site at Meentheena Station including pathways and a shower and toilet block. | $25,745 |
| Total Grants - WA -3 | Total $54,532 | |||
| Other States and Territories: Nil | ||||
| National Total - 45 | $822,317 | |||
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 4546)