Twenty-eight veteran organisations receive grants

Twenty-eight organisations that provide activities to boost the health and wellbeing of their local veterans and families across Australia were today announced as recipients under the Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the more than $470,000 in funding would support these organisations to run activities to help reduce social isolation, purchase essential equipment and improve existing programs and services for veterans and their families.

“These organisations and communities are committed to putting veterans and their families first, and these grants help them to run programs at a grassroots level that provide real benefits,” Mr Chester said.

“The health and wellbeing of veterans and their families is a top priority for the government and social connectedness is a vital part of improving the mental health of veterans and their families.

“Congratulations to all participating community and ex-service organisations that have been offered funding.

“I encourage other local organisations to apply for future DVA grants programs.”

Mr Chester said the government was committed to supporting and collaborating with local veteran organisations so they could continue to deliver essential, on-the-ground services to veterans and their families to meet the changing needs of their local veteran communities.

“Grants are available for the initial 12-month period, but if the organisation requires more time to complete their project due to coronavirus, DVA will consider extending the  length of the agreement on a case-by-case basis.

“This flexibility will ensure all of the successful organisations can deliver their projects within a reasonable timeframe and continue to deliver great support to their local veteran community.

 

Veteran and Community Grants 2019/20 Batch 4 recipients

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Recipient	Location	Funding description	Amount $
The Cuppacumbalong Foundation Limited	Tharwa	To conduct traditional blacksmithing and metalcraft classes for regional veterans and their families	$57,600.00

 

NEW SOUTH WALES

Recipient	Location	Funding description	Amount $
RSL Sussex Inlet Sub-Branch	Sussex Inlet	To replace an air conditioner in the Sub-Branch memorial hall	$9,980.00
National Diggers Bowls Carnival	Dubbo	To hire buses to transport veterans to the 13th Annual National Diggers Bowls Carnival	$3,630.00
Tweed Valley Murwillumbah National Servicemen Sub-Branch	Murwillumbah	To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation	$19,580.00

 

QUEENSLAND

Recipient	Location	Funding description	Amount $
RAAF Amberley Band	Bundamba	To purchase replacement drums for the Amberley Pipe and Drums pipe band	$25,000.00
RSLA (QLD Branch) Caloundra Sub-Branch	Caloundra	To purchase a defibrillator to support the health and safety of members	$1,795.50
National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Incorporated	Atherton	To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation	$3,635.00
RSLA (QLD Branch) Charleville Sub-Branch	Lalor	To purchase a defibrillator to support the health and safety of members	$2,000.00
RSLA (QLD Branch) Nanango Sub-Branch	Nanango	To upgrade the kitchen facilities	$54,511.00
Rotary Club of Currumbin-Coolangatta-Tweed Incorporated	Elanora	To purchase audio machines to enable visually impaired veterans to listen to audio books	$1,100.00
RSLA (QLD Branch) Currumbin Palm Beach	Currumbin	To implement a holistic well-being program for young veterans and their families	$10,450.00
4 Aussie Heroes Foundation Limited	Corinda	To conduct a series of workshops for veterans suffering PTSD	$33,400.00
Australian Flying Corps & Royal Australian Air Force Association QLD Division Incorporated	Wyreema	To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation	$10,382.00

 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Recipient	Location	Funding description	Amount $
RSLA Nuriootpa Sub-Branch	Nuriootpa	To upgrade the kitchen facilities to ensure a safe environment for members and guests	$33,166.00
Mannum Men’s Shed Incorporated	Mannum	To purchase and erect an all-weather pergola at the men’s shed	$23,905.00
RSL (Largs Bay Sub Branch) Incorporated	Largs North	To upgrade the outside recreational / meeting area	$29,120.00
Trojan’s Trek Foundation Limited	Upper Sturt	To assist with expansion of the four stages of the Trojan’s Trek intervention program	$23,119.86

 

 TASMANIA

Recipient	Location	Funding description	Amount $
The Partners of Veterans Association of Australia – Tasmania Branch Incorporated	North Hobart	To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation	$5,055.00

 

VICTORIA

Recipient	Location	Funding description	Amount $
Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre Incorporated	Ballarat East	To install an all accessibility toilet to cater for a diverse range of user needs	$30,000.00
South Eastern Group of Melbourne Legacy Incorporated	Dandenong North	To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation	$4,000.00
Whirlybird Day Club	Hallam	To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation	$6,500.00
RSL Wangaratta Sub-Branch Incorporated	Wangaratta	To purchase a replacement bus to support veterans with transport to appointments and social engagements	$42,785.00
Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Victorian  Branch		To purchase a defibrillator and provide volunteer training in its use	$2,395.00
Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen & Women’s Association of VIC Incorporated	North Melbourne	To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social isolation	$22,245.00
RSL Warrnambool Sub-Branch Incorporated	Warrnambool	To offer a pilot 10‑week financial education and behaviour change program to 5 Warrnambool veteran families	$4,471.00
RSL Warrnambool Sub-Branch Incorporated	Warrnambool	To replace a laptop computer to assist with the production of a newsletter and organisation of club outings	$1,454.00

 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Recipient	Location	Funding description	Amount $
RSL Busselton Sub-Branch	Busselton	To provide a health and wellbeing program for veterans, families and carers	$6,950.00
Bridgetown’s Grumpy Old Men Incorporated	Bridgetown	To purchase replacement wood working equipment	$2,294.15

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