The Allan Labor Government is honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans across Victoria, with new wellbeing supports and grant programs to make sure veterans receive the support they deserve for everything they have given to our nation.
Member for Ripon Martha Haylett welcomed the announcement that applications are now open for two programs supporting facility upgrades for community organisations, as well as the recipients of the Victoria Remembers and Anzac Day Proceeds Fund grants.
The Veterans Capital Works program gives local organisations funding to upgrade their buildings and facilities for Victoria’s veterans. Interested organisations can apply for grants from $5,000 up to $50,000 for projects that can be completed within a year.
This program has supported 55 projects since 2021 to complete building and facility upgrades, including the Creswick-Smeaton RSL Sub-Branch which welcomed $33,830 830 to continue their work on building maintenance and access improvements.
The Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour program provides grants of up to $30,000 for projects that restore community war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour and closes on 29 January.
The Anzac Day Proceeds Fund supports ex-service organisations to deliver a range of activities that boost the wellbeing of veterans, with 19 organisations supported to continue their work delivering important services to veterans and their families.
Grants have also been awarded to 27 projects through the Victoria Remembers grant program, which provides grants of up to $30,000 for projects that honour veterans’ service or educate Victorians on veterans’ contributions.
Ararat Legacy has been awarded a grant for the "Legacy in Schools" program, which includes the
ANZAC Trip to the Shrine of Remembrance and Legacy Junior Public Speaking Awards, in partnership with rural schools, including Marian College in Ararat, Beaufort Secondary College, and Avoca Primary School.
Quotes attributable to Member for Ripon Martha Haylett
“These grants ensure the service and sacrifice of our ex-service men and women are remembered and appreciated forever, right across Victoria.”
“Our veterans have given so much to our rural and regional communities. These grants will improve their building facilities so that everyone can pay their respects and learn about our nation’s history.”
