Tuesday 15 April 2025

HONOURING VICTORIAN VETERANS

Member for Eureka Michaela Settle today announced the successful recipients of two grant programs funding local government, ex-service organisations and community groups to upgrade their facilities and create welcoming, accessible places to commemorate and support Victoria’s veterans.

The Allan Labor Government is honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans by investing in projects that preserve their legacy and strengthen their communities.

The Ballan RSL Sub-Branch received $49 541 to erect a storage shed to replace a demolished shed with asbestos. This new building will provide the club with additional storage and will have a wide veranda to enhance the ability to undertake outside activities. This was awarded under The Veterans Capital Works 2024-25 grant program.

The Veterans Capital Works 2024-25 grant program is providing 26 recipients with a share in more than $780,000 to upgrade or develop facilities for veterans and their families.

Quote attributable to Member for Eureka Michaela Settle

“By upgrading veteran facilities, we’re helping future generations understand the legacy of service. These projects make sure that the local community has the space needed to preserve the stories of our veterans so that they live on, not just in memory, but in every community, they helped shape. Creating spaces to bring communities together.”