Ex-service organisations supporting veterans, war widows, partners and dependants of serving and ex-serving Defence personnel have received a funding boost from the Australian Government to help them continue their important work.
Australian Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association, The War Widows' Guild and The Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) Ex Service Men and Women are among 14 organisations to receive up to $10,000 under the Grants-In-Aid Program.
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said the extra funding will help with the day-to-day running of these organisations that work tirelessly in support of our veterans and their families.
"These groups play a vital role in the Defence and veteran community, providing wellbeing and welfare services to our veterans and their families, as well as being a place for creating social connections and fostering mateship," Minister Gee said.
"Each organisation has their own projects and activities that will benefit from this Federal funding, with Buddy Up Australia using the money to offer an annual training camp to better inform leaders and mentors about the support services available.
"The Naval Association of Australia will use the funding to travel to key regional areas to meet with veteran groups and rebuild relationships that were disrupted due COVID-19.
"Now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing around the country, the funding will also help many important annual conferences resume in-person across the nation.
"I am committed to working closely with ex-service organisations and individuals that dedicate themselves to supporting the veteran community.
"Grants-In-Aid together with other programs such as the Veteran and Community Grants and the Support Younger Veterans Grants are an important part of the Australian Government's commitment to supporting the Defence and veteran community."
