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Tuesday, 24 December 2013  VA020



GRANTS HELP IMPROVE VETERAN AND DEFENCE COMMUNITY LIFE

Everything from upgrades to kitchen and office facilities to the purchase of equipment for Men’s  Sheds are among projects to receive funding in the latest round of Veteran and Community  Grants, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson announced today.

“It is a pleasure to announce grants for 38 projects around the country, together receiving more  than $410,000 towards the invaluable work of these dedicated organisations. I congratulate  each of the successful applicants,” Senator Ronaldson said.

Minister Ronaldson said RSLs, Men’s Sheds and many other veteran and defence community  organisations provide a central hub of support, recreation and comradeship for so many of our  current and former servicemen and women.

“Since 1999, the Veteran and Community Grants programme has helped ex-service  organisations continue to provide high quality services and support to the veteran and defence  community and their families, as well as assisting in attracting the next generation of members.”

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.

“The Australian community is justly proud of the service and sacrifice of our veterans and those  currently serving in the Australian Defence Force. Each of these grants is a show of our  appreciation and gratitude to our sailors, soldiers, airmen and nurses, past and present,”  Senator Ronaldson said.

“The Veteran and Community Grants programme will continue to provide funding in future  rounds.  I encourage any eligible local veteran or defence groups to consider how a grant could  help you deliver care and support to your community.”

For further information on how to apply visit www.dva.gov.au/grants or contact your nearest  DVA office on 133 254 or 1800 555 254 from regional Australia.

Editor’s note: A list of grant recipients is attached.

Media inquiries:   Senator Ronaldson: Brad Rowswell 6277 7820 or 0417 917 796     Department of Veterans’ Affairs Media: 02 6289 6203





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VETERAN AND COMMUNITY  GRANTS 2013-14 FUNDING  ROUND TWO



AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Recipient Location Funding description

Amount  $

Totally and Permanently  Incapacitated  ExÂ­Servicemen and Women  Association (ACT)

Erindale To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social  isolation.  $7,190

Totally and Permanently  Incapacitated  ExÂ­Servicemen and Women  Association (ACT)

Erindale To upgrade existing computer equipment for the  production of a newsletter.  $6,053

Total Grants - ACT - 2 Total $ 13,243



NEW SOUTH WALES

Recipient Location Funding description

Amount  $

Berry RSL SubÂ­branch Berry To install airÂ­conditioning in the subÂ­branch for the  wellbeing of the local veteran community.  $5,600

Gosford RSL SubÂ­branch West Gosford To purchase new audioÂ­visual equipment to  enhance the programs provided by the Day Club.  $3,130

Kingscliff RSL SubÂ­branch Kingscliff To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social  isolation.  $5,250

Macksville RSL SubÂ­branch Macksville To purchase a public address system to enhance  activities provided for the veteran community.  $3,756

Maitland RSL SubÂ­branch Maitland To upgrade photocopier equipment for the  production of a newsletter.  $6,574

National Service &  Combined Forces  Association of Australia  Incorporated (Maitland  Branch)

East Maitland To purchase computer equipment and a digital  camera for the production of a newsletter.  $3,476

NSW RSL Lawn Bowls  Association  Cabramatta To purchase a digital camera and to assist with  transport, printing and postage costs associated

with hosting the 2013-2014 National RSL Bowls  Carnival.

$14,346

Tocumwal RSL Sub-branch Tocumwal To refurbish the facilities and install  airÂ­conditioning to enhance activities provided to  the veteran community.

$30,080

Vietnam Veterans  Peacekeepers and  Peacemakers Association of  Australia Gosford City  SubÂ­branch Incorporated

Ettalong  Beach

To fund a Group Senior First Aid Course and to  purchase a public address system to enhance  activities provided for the veteran community.

$6,501

Total Grants - NSW - 9 Total $ 78,713



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QUEENSLAND

Recipient Location Funding description

Amount  $

Defence Force Welfare  Association Queensland  Branch Incorporated

Enoggera To purchase a photocopier to sustain the  Association's quarterly newsletter project.  $6,000

National Servicemens  Association of Australia  (Qld) Incorporated  Bundaberg

Bundaberg To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce  social isolation.  $4,155

Naval Association of  Australia Queensland  Section

Woolloongabba To purchase computer equipment and  a photocopier to support the establishment of  a quarterly newsletter.

$7,103

Queensland RSL Bowls  Association Brisbane Zone  Hamilton To undertake a series of bus trips to regular  bowls matches to enhance the social and healthy

lifestyle activities facilitated for the local veteran  community.

$2,000

RAAF Radschool  Association

West  Chermside

To purchase digital photography equipment to  enhance the Association's magazine project.  $2,820

Returned & Services  League of Australia Blackall  Senior Citizens Day Club

Blackall To purchase new tables and chairs to enhance  the programs provided by the Day Club.  $2,000

Returned and Services  League of Australia  (Queensland Branch)  Currumbin Palm Beach RSL  SubÂ­branch

Currumbin To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce  social isolation.  $5,870

Defence Force Welfare  Association Queensland  Branch Incorporated

Enoggera To purchase a photocopier to sustain the  Association's quarterly newsletter project.  $6,000

Total Grants - QLD - 8 Total $ 29,948



SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Recipient Location Funding description

Amount  $

Brighton SubÂ­branch RSL  Incorporated  Brighton To install air-conditioning, carpet and furniture to  create a lounge area for use by the veteran

community.

$22,649

Coonawarra Penola RSL  SubÂ­branch Incorporated  Penola To upgrade the kitchen facilities to enhance  activities provided to the veteran community.

$68,200

The Royal Australian Air  Force Association Mitcham  Branch Incorporated

Hawthorn To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social  isolation.  $3,800

Total Grants - SA - 3 Total $ 94,649



VICTORIA

Recipient Location Funding description

Amount  $

Barham Koondrook Men's  Shed Incorporated  Koondrook To purchase a dust filter system for the wellbeing  of members.

$8,685

Combined Tramways & East  Melbourne SubÂ­branch RSL  of Australia VIC Branch  Incorporated

Fitzroy To purchase a portable defibrillator to benefit  members during outings and activities.  $2,300

Glenmount Day Club Glen

Waverley

To purchase new equipment to enhance the  programs provided by the Day Club.  $6,239

Kangaroo Flat Day Club Kangaroo Flat To purchase new equipment to enhance the  programs provided by the Day Club.  $2,221

Mornington Peninsula  Legacy Club Incorporated  Mt Eliza To upgrade a photocopier to enhance the  production of a newsletter.

$7,997

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Power House Day Club Morwell To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social  isolation and to purchase new equipment to  enhance the programs provided by the Day Club.

$9,855

Queenscliff Point Lonsdale  RSL SubÂ­branch  Queenscliff To purchase a new oven to enhance the  programs provided by the SubÂ­branch.

$4,675

St Arnaud RSL SubÂ­branch St Arnaud To refurbish the kitchen facilities to enhance  activities provided to the veteran community.  $46,271

Ti-Tree Day Club Mentone To purchase new equipment to enhance the  programs provided by the Day Club.  $1,731

Trafalgar Thorpdale RSL  SubÂ­branch  Trafalgar To purchase an audio visual system to enhance  activities provided for the veteran community.

$11,909

Western Suburbs TPI Social  Club  Sunshine To purchase computer equipment and a digital  camera for the production of a newsletter.

$1,592

Wimmera TPI Social Club Natimuk To undertake a series of bus trips to reduce social  isolation.  $4,130

Total Grants - VIC - 12 Total $ 107,835



WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Recipient Location Funding description

Amount  $

Australian ExÂ­services  Atomic Survivors Association  Incorporated

Canning Vale To upgrade a photocopier to enhance the  production of a newsletter.  $8,800

Bridgetown RSL SubÂ­branch Bridgetown To install air-conditioning and a dust filter system  in the Men's Shed for the wellbeing of members.  $2,265

Hopetoun Men In Sheds  Incorporated  Hopetoun To purchase tools and equipment to facilitate  activities provided by the Men's Shed.

$28,784

Returned and Services  League of Australia Mount  Barker WA SubÂ­branch

Mt Barker To construct a park to commemorate people from  the Plantagenet Shire who served in World War 1.  $34,500

Returned Services League  City of Cockburn SubÂ­branch  Hamilton Hill To purchase a colour photocopier to enhance the  production of a newsletter.

$12,765

Total Grants - WA - 5 Total $ 87,114



Other States and Territories :  NIL



National Total: 38 National Total $ 411,502









