$5.5 million boost to projects for veterans and families
The Hon Matt Keogh MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
Ex-service and community organisations are set to benefit from more than $5.5 million in grant funding to help deliver wellbeing projects and commemorative activities for veterans, defence personnel and their families.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said he was particularly encouraged by the number of community groups recognising Vietnam veterans through Veteran Wellbeing Grants and Saluting Their Service Grants, 50 years since the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
“I am pleased to announce that 57 organisations have been awarded a share in $3.5 million in funding under the Australian Government’s Veteran Wellbeing Grants program to support veterans and families,” Minister Keogh said.
“Veteran Wellbeing Grants are designed to boost funding for organisations providing new projects and improvements to current initiatives that enhance the health and wellbeing of Australian veterans and families. It’s fantastic to see new and exciting programs that organisations are implementing, including music programs and gardening.”
More than 150 projects will share in over $2 million funding from the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program, which aims to increase understanding of the veteran experience through a variety of activities.
“The Saluting Their Service program provides funding not only for war memorials, but for a range of projects that highlight the important role our service men and women have played in over a century of service,” Minister Keogh said.
“The Department of Veterans’ Affairs received a large number of applications for both of these grant programs, it is fantastic to see the enthusiasm to support and pay tribute to our veteran community from all over the country.”
Media contacts
- Stephanie Mathews (Minister Keogh’s Office): 0407 034 485
- DVA Media: media.team@dva.gov.au
A full list of organisations which have been successful under each program can be found below.
For more information on the Veteran Wellbeing Grants, head over to the DVA website; and for more information about Saluting Their Service Grants, visit the GrantConnect website.
Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program 2022‑23, Round 3
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association ACT Division |
Install a plaque at the Royal Australian Air Force Memorial Grove in Canberra to commemorate the Number 4 Squadron. |
$4,270 |
Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans Association Inc. |
Conduct a series of interviews with Peacekeeper veterans to be made available on social media and via a dedicated website. |
$85,000 |
Vietnam RAAF Forward Air Controller Group |
Contribute to costs associated with holding an event at the Australian War Memorial on 19 August 2023 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$2,100 |
TOTAL |
$91,370 |
NEW SOUTH WALES
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
7th Australian Division AIF Association |
Contribute to costs associated with an event held at Bass Hill Memorial Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign. |
$421 |
Albion Park RSL Sub‑Branch |
Restore the Sub-Branch’s Memorial Wall and install additional plaques to commemorate Australia’s service personnel. |
$10,000 |
Balranald District Ex‑services Memorial Club Limited |
Commission four mosaics at the Club. |
$8,215 |
Replace the Ode signs at the Club. |
$1,785 |
|
Blackheath Public School P&C Association |
Install new flagpoles at the school. |
$2,000 |
Bowning Public School |
Install flagpoles with a plaque at the entrance to the school to commemorate local service personnel. |
$3,000 |
Clarence Valley Vietnam Veterans Association |
Contribute to costs associated with holding an event in Grafton to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$2,310 |
Forestville RSL Sub‑Branch |
Contribute to the addition of additional plinths with plaques along the Forestville Anzac Memorial Pathway to commemorate post-First World War conflicts. |
$2,726 |
Gloucester RSL Sub‑Branch |
Install a plaque in Gloucester Memorial Park to commemorate those who served in the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation. |
$5,410 |
Goulburn Mulwaree Council |
Restore the Rocky Hill War Memorial Tower. |
$132,250 |
Hay Shire Council |
Contribute to the creation of a commemorative walk along Pine Street. |
$10,000 |
Hunter Anzac Memorial Limited |
Construct a Memorial Wall, restore the Memorial Pond, install new seating and a flagpole, and contribute towards landscaping costs at the Officer Training Unit site in Scheyville to commemorate Australians who served in the Vietnam War. |
$66,296 |
Hurstville Grove Infants School Parents and Carers Committee |
Construct a memorial space at the school to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australian defence personnel in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
$6,300 |
Inner West Council |
Restore the First World War Memorial in Pioneers Memorial Park. |
$10,000 |
Keith Payne VC Veterans Benefit Group |
Host an event at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre on 2 September 2023 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$10,000 |
Kooringal High School |
Upgrade the Memorial Garden at Kooringal High School to commemorate the service and sacrifice of all Australian service personnel. |
$10,000 |
Lions Club of Barraba Incorporated |
Install a flagpole and memorial bench seat in Barraba. |
$3,633 |
Merewether-Hamilton-Adamstown RSL Sub‑Branch |
Install a flagpole at the South Leagues Club. |
$2,000 |
Molong RSL Club Limited |
Construct a Memorial Garden at the Club to commemorate Australian’s who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and East Timor. |
$10,000 |
Moruya Remembers Committee - Thelmore Pistol Club |
Commission a banner to provide information on the Royal Australian Air Force base established in Moruya during the Second World War. |
$2,300 |
Mudgee RSL Sub-Branch |
Restore military memorabilia and cabinets in order to display the memorabilia at Club Mudgee. |
$10,000 |
Museum of Understanding Through Tolerance and Inclusion Limited |
Publish a book entitled Serving Country to commemorate the service of First Nations people who have served for Australia since the Second World War. |
$125,410 |
Muswellbrook RSL Sub‑Branch |
Upgrade the Muswellbrook Memorial Grove to commemorate Australians who served in the Second World War. |
$10,000 |
Napoleon Reef Walang and Glanmire Residents Association Incorporated |
Create a War Memorial at the Glanmire-Walang Rural Fire Service Brigade Headquarters to commemorate locals who have served in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
$4,000 |
National Servicemen's Association of Australia NSW Branch Incorporated |
Contribute towards the purchase and installation of cabinets at the Moree Regional Military Museum to display wartime memorabilia. |
$10,000 |
Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc. |
Install a new flagpole, and restore existing flagpoles at the Ocean Beach War Memorial. |
$2,000 |
Old Bar Public School |
Install a black marble stone and memorial garden at the school to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$9,350 |
Old Fairbridgians' Association - Molong Incorporated |
Restore the Fairbridge War and Military Service Memorial |
$16,448 |
Picton-Thirlmere-Bargo RSL Sub-Branch |
Install three additional memorial panels along the Sub-Branch’s Memorial Walkway. |
$10,000 |
Port Macquarie Historical Society Incorporated |
Conserve a patriotic war flag sampler and produce two interpretive panels for display at the Port Macquarie Museum. |
$2,580 |
The Returned and Services League of Australia New South Wales Branch |
Contribute to costs associated with a student-led commemorative event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. |
$5,086 |
The Rock RSL Sub-Branch |
Contribute plaques, signage and lighting for installation at The Rock Avenue of Honour Memorial Garden. |
$9,900 |
Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council |
Create a memorial walk at the Wungunja Cultural Centre consisting of wooden totem poles which will be hand painted by the families of local Aboriginal service personnel. |
$10,000 |
Ulong and District Ex‑Servicemen and Women's Memorial Club Limited |
Restore and upgrade the War Memorial at the Club. |
$4,400 |
Install a new Roll of Honour board and photo gallery at the Club to commemorate locals who have served in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
$6,660 |
|
Urana Progress Association |
Install cabinets and purchase mannequins to display wartime memorabilia and uniforms at the Urana Courthouse Museum. |
$10,000 |
Vietnam Veterans' Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia (NSW Branch) |
Contribute to costs associated with holding an event at the Bowral War Memorial on 20 August 2023 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$6,600 |
Waratah Public School Parents and Citizens Association |
Restore and relocate the current War Memorial, and install flagpoles at the front of the school. |
$9,000 |
Wauchope RSL Club Ltd. |
Install two commemorative mosaics at the front entrance of the Club. |
$7,103 |
Windsor District RSL Sub‑Branch |
Contribute to costs associated with holding an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$4,561 |
TOTAL |
$571,744 |
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Gapuwiyak Culture and Arts Aboriginal Corporation |
Create a feature length documentary and other audio-visual products to tell the story of the military tradition of Arnhem Land from the Northern Territory Reconnaissance Unit through to NORFORCE and the present day. |
$60,000 |
Litchfield Council |
Restore and upgrade the Humpty Doo Village Green Cenotaph. |
$65,645 |
National Trust of Australia (Northern Territory) |
Install life-size figures at the National Trust Myilly Point Heritage Precinct Gardens to commemorate nurses that served during the Second World War. |
$10,000 |
Palmerston College Council Inc. |
Install a flagpole at the College’s Rosebery Campus. |
$2,000 |
Shire of Christmas Island |
Create an online immersive experience about the history of Christmas Island and its occupation during the Second World War. |
$6,000 |
Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
Restore the memorial on Direction Island dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the battle between HMAS Sydney and the German SMS Emden during the First World War. |
$32,231 |
Tennant Creek RSL Sub‑Branch Inc. |
Install two mosaics at the Tenant Creek RSL to commemorate the areas connection with HMAS Warramunga and the service and sacrifice of all Australian defence personnel in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
$10,000 |
The Royal Australian Artillery Association (Northern Territory) Inc. |
Restore a Humber Hornet Malkara Missile-firing Armoured Car for display at the Darwin Military Museum. |
$9,500 |
Women's Museum of Australia Incorporated |
Create an interactive exhibition and memorial at the Museum dedicated to the ‘Searchlight Ladies’ from the Second World War. |
$51,312 |
TOTAL |
$246,688 |
QUEENSLAND
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
27th Lighthorse Regiment Inc. |
Purchase five sets of equipment to allow the Regiment to continue to conduct re-enactments. |
$9,950 |
A Field Battery Vietnam 1971 50th Anniversary Commemoration Group |
Contribute to costs associated with holding events to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of A Field Battery's Tour of Vietnam in 1971. |
$900 |
ABIS Community Co‑operative Society Limited |
Contribute towards the installation of cabinets at Jezzine Barracks to display local wartime memorabilia. |
$10,000 |
Authentic Ind. Pty. Ltd. |
Create a Memorial Garden with flagpole in Mungar to commemorate locals who served in the First World War. |
$4,475 |
Balonne Shire Council |
Create a series of digital presentations about War Memorials in the region. |
$48,145 |
Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum Incorporated |
Commission a memorial sign for installation at the entrance to Caboolture Airfield to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. |
$2,255 |
Condamine Primary Parents and Citizens' Association |
Contribute to the upgrade of the school’s memorial area. |
$10,000 |
Crows Nest RSL Sub‑Branch |
Install two memorial park benches at the Crows Nest War Memorial. |
$8,118 |
Cungulla Men's Shed Incorporated |
Install a flagpole, stone monument and pavers at Cungulla Men’s Shed. |
$2,000 |
Deebing Heights State School |
Create a Memorial Garden at the front of the school to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
$3,230 |
Defence Service Nurses RSL Sub-Branch |
Produce presentation material for Defence service nurses to use as guest speakers. |
$1,572 |
Gladstone Regional Council |
Restore and digitise the Town of Gladstone and Shire of Calliope Roll of Honour. |
$38,790 |
Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum Inc. |
Purchase cabinets to display First World War memorabilia and artefacts at the Museum. |
$8,947 |
Goomburra Town Hall Committee Incorporated |
Construct a Memorial Garden at the Hall. |
$7,435 |
Install a flagpole at the Hall. |
$1,971 |
|
Goodna Special School |
Create a Memorial Garden with flagpoles and commemorative plaque at the school. |
$7,500 |
Kalbar RSL Sub-Branch |
Contribute to the publication of a book which will provide information on locals who served in the First and Second World Wars. |
$10,000 |
Kokoda Youth Foundation Inc. |
Relocate and redesign the Vietnam War Memorial at Kokoda Barracks. |
$104,668 |
Lions Club Of Cooroy Pomona Inc. |
Install a memorial seat and plaque at the Pomona Rotunda War Memorial. |
$9,000 |
Mackay RSL Sub-Branch Inc. |
Contribute to costs associated with hosting an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. |
$5,200 |
Maleny RSL Sub-Branch Incorporated |
Restore existing plaques and install new plaques and lighting to the Maleny Cenotaph. |
$3,127 |
Maryborough Military Aviation Museum Association Inc. |
Install two plaques at the Maryborough Cenotaph. |
$880 |
Mitchelton Primary Parents and Citizens Association |
Restore and upgrade the school’s War Memorial. |
$9,200 |
Nanango RSL Sub-Branch Inc. |
Restore plaques at the Nanango War Memorial. |
$10,000 |
National Servicemens Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc. |
Install a plaque at the Edmonton RSL Sub-Branch to commemorate National Servicemen who served between 1951 and 1972. |
$1,282 |
National Servicemen's RSL Sub-Branch Inc. |
Install a Rising Sun mosaic at the Norman Park Memorial Gardens. |
$7,150 |
Naval Association of Australia - Bayside Branch Sub-Section |
Install three plaques in the Redlands RSL Memorial Precinct to commemorate those who have served for Australia and taken their own lives. |
$1,203 |
Rockleigh Progress Association Incorporated |
Construct a War Memorial in the grounds of the Rockleigh Heritage Old School Building to commemorate locals that served during the First and Second World Wars. |
$5,601 |
Rosewood RSL Sub‑Branch |
Contribute to the publication of a book entitled Military History of Rosewood – Volume 3, which provides information on locals who served in the Second World War. |
$10,000 |
Submarines Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. |
Install interpretive signage at Camp Coo-Tha to explain the connection between the site and the critical role of submarines based out of Brisbane during the Second World War. |
$4,500 |
Sunnybank RSL Sub‑Branch |
Contribute to new signage at the Sunnybank RSL War Memorial. |
$10,000 |
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service |
Create a memorial area including a commemorative plaque and plinth at Sunshine Coast University Hospital. |
$10,000 |
The Royal Historical Society of Queensland |
Contribute towards the conservation of photographs and artefacts held by the Society and subsequent exhibition of the items. |
$10,000 |
Veterans of Australia Association Inc. |
Contribute to costs associated with an event at the Hervey Bay Pialba Cenotaph and purchase replica military uniforms to commemorative the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$9,700 |
Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia Bribie Island and Districts Sub-Branch |
Expand the Bribie Island Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park to commemorate Australian’s who served in Korea, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. |
$3,750 |
TOTAL |
$390,549 |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Australian Lebanese Association Incorporated |
Contribute to costs associated with hosting exhibitions in a number of locations across South Australia to commemorate service personnel of Lebanese decent who served in the First and Second World Wars. |
$9,960 |
Berri Barmera Council |
Enable the installation of interpretive signage and development of a mobile application to provide information about the Loveday Internment Camp. |
$7,046 |
Blackwood and Districts RSL Sub-Branch Incorporated |
Construct a new War Memorial at the Blackwood and District RSL Club to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s defence personnel in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
$10,000 |
City of Unley |
Contribute towards upgrades and restoration work to be undertaken at the City of Unley Soldiers Memorial Garden. |
$10,000 |
Crystal Brook RSL Sub‑Branch Incorporated |
Install a new cabinet at the Sub-Branch to display wartime memorabilia. |
$8,800 |
Henley and Grange RSL Sub-Branch Incorporated |
Commission an artist to paint a mural on the rear wall of the Henley and Grange RSL wall to commemorate the service and sacrifice of all Australian service personnel. |
$7,000 |
Kadina Memorial School |
Construct a Memorial Garden at the entrance to the school. |
$8,000 |
Install flagpoles at the school’s new Performing Arts Centre. |
$2,000 |
|
Kapunda Primary School |
Install a flagpole at the School. |
$1,360 |
Macclesfield RSL Sub‑Branch Incorporated |
Construct a memorial in the Macclesfield Anzac Memorial Gardens to commemorate those who served as part of the National Service Scheme. |
$4,625 |
Mount Pleasant RSL Sub‑Branch |
Install a memorial plinth at the Sub-Branch to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$5,000 |
Nuriootpa RSL Sub‑Branch Incorporated |
Install four life-sized, steel military silhouettes in the Sub-Branch’s Memorial Rose Garden. |
$3,000 |
Oakbank Soldiers Memorial Hall Incorporated |
Construct a Memorial Garden at the Hall to commemorate locals who served in the First World War. |
$8,215 |
Port Noarlunga Primary School |
Create a Memorial Garden with flagpoles at the school. |
$3,100 |
The Lions Club of Lameroo Incorporated |
Restore and upgrade the Lameroo Oval Second World War Memorial Gates. |
$9,100 |
The National Trust of South Australia |
Install two cabinets and purchase four mannequins to display military uniforms at the Beachport Old Wool and Grain Store Museum. |
$7,000 |
The Returned and Services League of Australia SA Branch Incorporated |
Contribute to costs associated with holding an event on 18 August 2023 at the Adelaide Vietnam War Memorial to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Australia’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War. |
$4,530 |
Wudinna District Council |
Install commemorative signage and conduct landscaping works at the Standley Memorial Park. |
$9,620 |
TOTAL |
$118,356 |
TASMANIA
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Claremont RSL Sub‑Branch Inc. |
Supply and install cabinets at the Claremont RSL to display wartime memorabilia. |
$8,613 |
George Town RSL Sub‑Branch Inc. |
Purchase a private collection of wartime memorabilia. |
$40,000 |
Launceston RSL Sub‑Branch Inc. |
Purchase boxes to display Australian Service Medals. |
$2,170 |
Lindisfarne RSL Sub‑Branch Inc. |
Restore plaques displayed at the Sub-Branch that commemorate locals who served in the Vietnam War. |
$10,000 |
Point Assist Pty Ltd |
Produce a series of short documentaries entitled The Untold Stories. |
$9,700 |
Scottsdale RSL Sub‑Branch |
Install two stone plinth monuments at Scottsdale Memorial Park to commemorate Australians who served in Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and as peacekeepers. |
$9,480 |
The Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex Servicemen |
Create a series of oral history interviews with 15 veterans across Tasmania. |
$75,650 |
TOTAL |
$155,613 |
VICTORIA
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Austin Health |
Construct a new War Memorial at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital dedicated to Australians who served in the Vietnam War. |
$70,000 |
Bedford Heights Estate Residents Association Inc. |
Install a flagpole at the Bedford Heights Estate Retirement Village. |
$1,950 |
Buninyong Primary School |
Install flagpoles at the Scotsburn Campus of the school. |
$2,000 |
Cobains Primary School |
Contribute towards the supply and installation of three flagpoles at the entrance to the school. |
$2,000 |
Colac Legacy Club Inc. |
Produce a documentary entitled Legacy of Impact to record stories of local Legatees and returned service personnel, capturing stories of service and the role of Legacy in assisting them over time. |
$17,370 |
Creswick-Smeaton RSL Sub-Branch Patriotic Fund |
Install cabinets at the Creswick RSL Memorial Hall to display wartime uniforms and memorabilia. |
$10,000 |
Emerald RSL Sub-Branch Inc. |
Replace the base of the Unknown Soldier Statue in Emerald. |
$4,378 |
Fifth Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Association Incorporated |
Update the association’s website. |
$10,000 |
Frankston Naval Memorial Club Incorporated |
Update the Club’s Honour Board to commemorate members who have served for Australia. |
$792 |
Glaas Inc. |
Produce a documentary entitled Let the Light Shine which tells the story of Australian military history through the ‘prism’ of commemorative glass. |
$99,590 |
History Guild Ltd |
Create a website and interactive platform to provide information and encourage Australians to visit Second World War battle sites in the Mediterranean. |
$29,653 |
Keilor East RSL Sub-Branch Inc. |
Commission a cabinet for installation at the Sub‑Branch to display wartime memorabilia. |
$10,000 |
Lalor Gardens Primary School |
Install flagpoles at the school. |
$2,000 |
Lendlease Retirement Living Holding Pty. Limited |
Construct a memorial space adjacent to the existing flagpole at Waverley Country Club Retirement Village, dedicated to Australian service personnel who served in the Vietnam War. |
$10,000 |
Marungi Memorial Park Reserve Committee of Management |
Restore the Marungi Memorial Park Cenotaph. |
$3,500 |
Mill Park Heights Primary School |
Install a flagpole and update the surrounding Memorial Garden at the school. |
$6,920 |
Mornington RSL Sub‑Branch Inc. |
Purchase cabinets to display Second World War era uniforms and memorabilia. |
$8,498 |
Myrtleford RSL Sub‑Branch Inc. |
Commission a mosaic art installation at the entrance to the Myrtleford RSL Hall to commemorate Australian service personnel who have served in all peace operations. |
$10,000 |
Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club Inc. |
Restore and relocate the Portland RSL Soldiers Memorial. |
$10,000 |
Puckapunyal Primary School |
Restore the school’s Memorial Garden. |
$3,000 |
Rosebud RSL Sub-Branch Inc. |
Commission a tree carving at the Sub-Branch depicting a soldier in resting arms pose with a rifle. |
$6,812 |
Seaspray Primary School |
Install flagpoles at school. |
$2,000 |
Shepparton Search and Rescue Squad Inc. |
Install a flagpole at Shepparton Search and Rescue Squad HQ. |
$2,000 |
Shine Bright EYM |
Purchase a portable flagpole for use at Spring Gully Kindergarten. |
$725 |
Sorrento/Portsea RSL Sub‑Branch Inc. |
Install flagpoles to replace their existing flagpoles for commemorative services. |
$2,000 |
St James Primary School |
Install new flagpoles at the school. |
$2,000 |
Thomastown Meadows Primary School |
Install flagpoles with a surrounding Memorial Garden at the school. |
$7,450 |
Unit Committee TS Melbourne Inc. |
Restore the Bofor 40mm canon displayed at the Australian Navy Cadets Unit Training Ship Melbourne. |
$40,955 |
Victorian Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women Australia Inc. |
Upgrade the association’s website. |
$6,600 |
Warracknabeal RSL Sub‑Branch |
Construct a memorial at the Warracknabeal RSL Clubrooms to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australian service personnel who have served in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
$9,500 |
Warragul Regional College |
Install new flagpoles at the college. |
$2,000 |
Whitfield District Primary School |
Install flagpoles at the front of the school. |
$2,000 |
TOTAL |
$395,693 |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Bakers Hill RSL Sub‑Branch |
Conduct upgrades at the Bakers Hill War Memorial. |
$10,000 |
Lower Kalgan Community Association Incorporated |
Construct a War Memorial at Lower Kalgan Hall to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s defence personnel in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
$10,000 |
North Shore Country Club and Residents' Association Inc. |
Install a flagpole to create a memorial space at the North Shore Community Hub in Kallaroo. |
$7,000 |
Perth Korean War Memorial Committee Incorporated |
Contribute to the construction of a new memorial in Kings Park to commemorate the Korean War Armistice and Australian service personnel who served in the Korean War. |
$30,000 |
Quairading RSL Sub‑Branch |
Install flagpoles at the Quairading War Memorial. |
$2,000 |
Shire of Kondinin |
Install signage at the Kondinin Memorial Garden to provide information on the First and Second World Wars. |
$9,000 |
Shire of Three Springs |
Produce banners for display in the Main Street of Three Springs to commemorate locals who served in the First and Second World Wars. |
$4,000 |
St Munchin's Catholic School |
Install flagpoles at the school. |
$2,000 |
The Naval Association of Australia (Western Australian Section) Inc. |
Install plaques at the City of Stirling War Memorial and Wanneroo War Memorial to commemorate Australians who were involved in the Battle of the Coral Sea. |
$3,400 |
TOTAL |
$77,400 |
Veteran Wellbeing Grants 2022-23 Grant recipients
NEW SOUTH WALES
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Australian Catholic University Ltd |
Five2Study – transition support app |
$150,000.00 |
Eyes Front Ltd |
Celebration of Service Speakers Bureau |
$145,000.00 |
Frontline Yoga Inc. |
Veterans’ mental health wellbeing training |
$67,000.00 |
National Rugby League Ltd |
Battlefields to Footy Fields program |
$150,000.00 |
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia Ltd. |
Guitars for Vets – community based music and wellbeing program |
$98,000.00 |
Pro Patria Centre Ltd |
Upgrade of kitchen and courtyard |
$49,746.00 |
RSL Lifecare Ltd |
An emotional regulation program |
$108,000.00 |
Veterans Wellbeing Centre - Hornsby Inc |
‘My War Never Ends’ – documenting war service & peace keeping missions |
$41,500.00 |
Vietnam Veteran's Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia (VVPPAA) - (NSW Branch) |
Upgrade of staff and volunteers’ amenities |
$4,500.00 |
SUB TOTAL |
$813,746.00 |
QUEENSLAND
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Australian National Honour Foundation Ltd |
Military-style boot camps for young veterans |
$19,300.00 |
Eureka Financial Services Pty Ltd |
Fortitude Fight for a Cause – boxing and fitness program |
$99,860.00 |
Far North QLD Legacy Club Inc. |
Legacy Links supporting transitioning veterans |
$99,906.00 |
Kawana Waters RAAF Association |
Promoting and maintaining welfare and benefit of members |
$3,000.00 |
Life Skills QLD Pty Ltd |
Veteran Wellbeing Workshops |
$41,320.00 |
Mates4Mates Ltd |
Community Connections Program |
$43,140.00 |
National Servicemen's Association of Australia (QLD) Inc. (NSAA) |
Veterans’ support projects |
$35,676.00 |
National Servicemen's Association of Australia (QLD) Inc. (NSAA) |
Restoration of Guard Hut at Wacol Heritage Precinct |
$131,458.60 |
PTSD Resurrected Inc. |
PTSD Reboot courses |
$144,000.00 |
RSL (QLD) Mareeba Sub- Branch Inc. |
To purchase a defibrillator |
$2,995.00 |
Team Enterprises Pty Ltd |
Veteran Wellness and Upskill Project |
$49,500.00 |
The Returned & Service League of Australia (QLD) Kilcoy Sub- Branch Inc. |
Supporting veterans to complete TAFE courses in welding and carpentry |
$43,680.00 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (QLD Branch) Lowood Sub Branch Inc. |
Veterans Paddock to Plate Community Program |
$106,458.60 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (QLD Branch) Nanango Sub-Branch Inc |
Facilities upgrade |
$13,727.00 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (QLD Branch) Sunnybank Sub-Branch Inc |
Exercise physiologist gym program |
$12,574.31 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (QLD) Gladstone Sub-Branch Inc. |
Fit out of Veterans Drop in Centre |
$150,000.00 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (QLD) Murgon Sub-Branch Inc. |
Renovation of disabled bathroom |
$46,115.54 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (QLD) Russell Island RSL Sub-Branch Inc |
Repairs to driveway and carpark |
$72,000.00 |
Veteran Gaming Australia |
Social Connection events, comradeship, belonging and education |
$50,000.00 |
Veterans Care Association Inc |
Peer Mentor program for veterans |
$10,500.00 |
Veterans Retreat Ltd |
Veteran wellbeing activities and events |
$31,880.00 |
Women Veterans Network Australia (WVNA) Inc. |
Women Veterans social Connections Program |
$8,000.00 |
Young Veterans Australia Ltd. |
Veterans Suicide Prevention and Family Support |
$49,765.00 |
SUB TOTAL |
$1,264,856.05 |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Eyes Front Ltd |
Healthy Body, Health Mind, Social Connectiveness program |
$39,260.00 |
Glenburnie Memorial Hall Inc. |
Minor building works to upgrade the Hall |
$129,290.00 |
Largs Bay Sub Branch RSL Inc. |
Upgrade existing electrical wiring |
$19,000.00 |
Returned & Services League Bute Sub-Branch Inc. |
Replace the men’s toilets |
$25,450.00 |
Returned & Services League Tanunda Sub-Branch Inc |
Improve lighting |
$2,970.00 |
Returned and Services League Willunga District Sub-Branch Inc. |
Renovation of the men’s toilets |
$29,985.00 |
Returned Services League Mannum Sub-Branch Inc. |
Minor building works including fitout, toilets, kitchen and disabled toilets |
$146,098.40 |
RSL Care South Australia Inc. |
Utility vehicle for the Andrew Russell Veteran Living Program |
$36,200.00 |
Vietnam Veterans Federation SA Branch Inc. |
Purchase of a photocopier |
$4,228.00 |
SUB TOTAL |
$432,481.40 |
VICTORIA
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Carry On Victoria |
Renovation of two units to provide secure accommodation for homeless veterans |
$134,402.00 |
Exercise Thought Pty Ltd |
‘Falls & Balance’ class |
$14,000.00 |
Inverloch RSL Sub-Branch Inc |
Ocean Art Mindfulness Wellbeing Program |
$26,000.00 |
National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia Inc. |
Improving social connectivity |
$4,650.00 |
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch Inc |
From the Horse’s Mouth – program for veteran wellbeing |
$37,044.55 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc |
Transition support activities |
$90,000.00 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc |
Health Promotion Program for female veterans in Wodonga |
$45,000.00 |
Vasey RSL Care Ltd |
To furnish 20 apartments and common areas for new transition support program |
$150,000.00 |
SUB TOTAL |
$501,096.55 |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Buddy Up Australia Ltd |
The Courage to Speak program |
$149,984.00 |
Mandurah Murray Vietnam Veterans Group |
Purchase of new seating |
$19,866.00 |
Our Veterans Forge Inc |
Expansion of the Forge within Irwin Barracks |
$42,800.00 |
The Returned & Services League of Australia (WA Branch) Inc. |
Implementing ‘RSL Active’ program in WA |
$144,950.00 |
SUB TOTAL |
$357,600.00 |
TASMANIA
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
Point Assist Pty Ltd |
Point and Shoot – photography exhibition |
$119,900.00 |
Royal Air Force Association Tasmania Division |
Excursions and activities for veterans |
$4,700.00 |
Tasmania Adventure Cruises Pty Ltd |
‘On Water skills’ courses |
$36,320.00 |
SUB TOTAL |
$160,920.00 |
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Recipient |
Funding description |
Amount $ |
---|---|---|
The Top Ender Tri-Service Magazine Inc. |
Produce a Wellbeing Guide magazine |
$21,300.00 |
SUB TOTAL |
$21,300.00 |
TOTAL |
$3,552,000.00 |
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