Anzac projects hit million dollar mark

A total of $1 million has been invested into the revitalisation of local war memorials during the Centenary of Anzac, ensuring regional communities across NSW have a place to remember the service and sacrifice of defence personnel.

Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott today called for applications in the latest rounds of the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP).

A total of $175,000 is available to help protect and repair local war memorials and to support projects which commemorate or support veterans and their families.

“More than 200 war memorial conservation and repair projects have already been funded, many of which honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War,” Mr Elliott said.

“This NSW Government investment in veterans’ projects is part of a suite of measures to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac, including upgrading the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, funding the Veterans Employment Program and supporting the 2018 Invictus Games.

“I encourage local community groups, RSL sub-branches, schools and councils to apply for a Community War Memorials Fund or Anzac Community Grant, particularly as we gear up for the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony and Armistice Centenary commemorations.”

The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 to protect, conserve, and repair war memorials including statues, honour rolls and memorial halls, which commemorate the Anzac Legacy.

The ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community and veterans groups to recognise Australia’s war service history, educate a new generation and support the NSW veteran community.

Applications for the CWMF and ACGP are open until Remembrance Day, Sunday 11 November 2018. Apply online now.