Through the Anzac Day Commemoration Fund, the State Government continues to assist organisations and community groups in providing valuable support to the veteran community and maintain the state’s memorials to the standard they deserve.
Ten South Australian ex-service organisations and community groups will share in more than $48,000 in grant funding to deliver initiatives that educate and commemorate the state’s military heritage.
This is the second round of the State Government’s Anzac Day Commemoration Fund Program, bringing the total number of community projects and initiatives supported by the 2022-23 program to 17, further delivering on the State Government’s commitment to honouring service.
Among the projects that will benefit is the Royal Australian Regiment Association’s proposal to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities of the Korean War, with a ceremony and function at the Torrens Parade Ground on 29 July 2023.
Other projects awarded funding include peer support programs, community educational displays and military memorial restorations.
The Anzac Day Commemoration Fund offers grants to organisations and community groups who deliver events and programs that educate the South Australian community about the significance of Australia’s entire military history, support commemorative activities for all conflicts and support those who have served our country.
The next grant round for the Anzac Day Commemoration Fund will open in September 2023. Click here for full details on the 2022-23 successful grant recipients.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Geoff Brock
Through the Anzac Day Commemoration Fund, the State Government continues to assist organisations and community groups in providing valuable support to the veteran community and maintain the state’s memorials to the standard they deserve.
It’s terrific that this year we will help 17 organisations across South Australia continue the important work of helping future generations honour our military history and I look forward to learning more about the success of the programs and projects supported.
Quotes attributable to COL Peter Scott DSO MID (Retd) Korean War veteran
This important event, one of only a few being held in Australia for the 70th Anniversary, will ensure that Korean War veterans, in particular the 43 men still Missing in Action, are honoured and never forgotten.
Quotes attributable to Mr Michael von Berg, National President, The Royal Australian Regiment Association
The Royal Australian Regiment Association is a grateful recipient of this funding that will ensure we can appropriately commemorate this significant anniversary.
The Korean War is often referred to as the “forgotten war” and it is important that we honour those who served in Korea and adequately thank them for all they and their families have sacrificed for our country.
