MINISTER for Veterans Natalie Suleyman today announced the recipients of this year’s Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers programs – providing more than $1.5 million in funding to deliver vital support to veterans and their families across the state.
More than $410,000 provided through the Victoria Remembers Grant Program will fund 27 projects with grants of up to $30,000 to support commemorative events, new memorials and education projects.
Amongst this year’s recipients is Foster RSL Sub-Branch who will receive $1785 for their Vietnam War Education Program.
Separately, the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund will deliver more than $1.1 million to support 20 organisations delivering welfare and wellbeing initiatives for veterans, with grants of up to $150,000 for statewide programs and up to $50,000 for local projects.
Among this year’s recipients are Guitars for Vets who have received $19,950 for the self music therapy program and Carry On, who support vulnerable Victorian veterans and their families with $100,000.
