Anzac Day Proceeds Fund
The Anzac Day Proceeds Fund assists ex-service organisations and veterans’ community groups to provide practical support to the veteran community. It does this by funding welfare and wellbeing-related activities.
18 organisations will receive funding to support a wide range of activities, some include:
- Veteran Gaming Australia will hold monthly social events for Veterans and their families. These aim to enhance social connections and promote positive health outcomes via Esports.
- Soldier On will deliver the Empower-Her program. A holistic wellbeing program for women veterans and their families in Victoria.
- Save Our Services Australia/Veterans for Fishing will continue to support veterans' mental health through the therapeutic activity of fishing.
- Melbourne Legacy will run the Melbourne Legacy Youth Wellbeing Support Camp program. This program provides children of veterans the chance to connect with peers and develop their resilience and leadership skills.
To view the full list of recipients, visit the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund grant program.
Victoria Remembers
27 organisations will receive funding through the Victoria Remembers grant program.
This program supports projects that honour veterans’ service including commemorative events and programs that educate Victorians about veterans’ contributions. Some of the funded programs include:
- Wodonga RSL Sub-Branch will create a short film, Remembering the Sacrifice, to educate local school students on the legacy of those who served.
- Ararat Legacy Inc will fund their Legacy in Schools Program. This is an educational program that includes a trip to the Shrine of Remembrance for the Anzac Day service.
- Limelight Touring Company will produce the play "Shoehorn Sonata" by John Misto. The play follows the story of two surviving women from World War Two Prisoner of War camps who are reunited after 50 years.
- Rotary Club of Glen Waverley will support 400 Year 5 and 6 students and their teachers to visit the Shrine of Remembrance.
To view the full list of recipients, visit Victoria Remembers Grant Program.
The programs funded by these grants will make a significant impact on the lives of the veteran community in both Melbourne and regional areas of Victoria.