The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, today announced funding for 63 projects and initiatives to benefit veterans young and old across Australia. The funding is part of the Australian Government’s Veteran & Community Grants program which provides support to ex-service and community organisations.

“I am pleased to announce $442,333 will support 63 projects in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and Victoria,” Mr Snowdon said. “These projects improve access to community care services and help veterans, war widows, widowers and their families to remain active and social and ultimately enrich their lives.”

Veteran and Community Grants are available to ex-service and community organisations, veteran representative groups and private organisations that contribute to health and welfare of the veteran community.

“It is important veterans have access to a range of programs where they can learn skills to help them remain independent and active, particularly for the elderly living by themselves,” he said. “This funding will help support a range of initiatives: from travel costs for bus trips to reduce isolation, to re-establishing and renovating ex-service headquarters to enhance the social and healthy lifestyle activities of members.”

“It is important to note that some grants will go to assist Men’s Sheds, which have proven to be important spaces, delivering health and lifestyle benefits for many veterans young and old,” Mr Snowdon said.

Since 2008, more than 1,000 organisations have benefited from more than $13 million in funding through Veteran & Community Grants.

To view a complete list of recipients, click here