Supporting wellbeing of veterans
Australian veterans are set to benefit from 49 new health and wellbeing initiatives funded by the federal government. The projects would be funded under the Veteran & Community Grants program, which provides support for ex-service and community organisations.
Australian veterans are set to benefit from 49 new health and wellbeing initiatives funded by the federal government.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, said the projects would be funded under the Veteran & Community Grants program, which provides support for ex-service and community organisations.
“Funding worth $470,818 will help deliver projects that enrich the lives of Australian veterans, war widows, widowers and their families,” Mr Snowdon said.
The grants would support a range of initiatives from bus trips to help reduce social isolation to renovations, and new equipment for the ex-service organisation headquarters to improve health and safety and enhance activities for members.
“These initiatives provide the veteran community with a range of social and healthy activities as well as providing improved access to a support network and local care services,” he said.
Veteran & Community Grants are available to ex-service and community organisations, veteran representative groups and private organisations and support projects that promote improved independence and quality of life for the veteran community.
“It is essential veterans, particularly the elderly living by themselves, have access to a range of programs where they can be active, social and learn skills to help them remain independent,” he said.
Local and community organisations are encouraged to apply for funding. Since 2008, more than 1,200 organisations have benefited from more than $14 million in funding through Veteran & Community Grants.
Local and community organisations interested in applying for funding are encouraged to visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, or their nearest DVA office on 133 254 (for metropolitan callers) or 1800 555254 (for non-metropolitan callers).
