Since 2014, the Anzac Day Commemoration Fund has been providing funding to support initiatives that educate the South Australian community about the significance of Anzac Day or commemorate Australia’s military heritage.
Seven ex-service organisations and community groups from across South Australia have secured funding from the 2022-2023 grant rounds for a range of projects across the state.
Round 1:
| Organisation | Grant Amount | Grant funding purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans MC Mid-North Chapter Inc. | $11,875 | Upgrade/enhancement of facilities at existing memorial |
| District Council of Kimba | $5,995 | Creation and installation of ANZAC memorial display in the Kimba Memorial Garden |
| Barossa Light Horse Historical Association Inc. | $12,860 | Replacement of trailer to transport and store historical displays for commemorative events |
| West Croydon and Kilkenny RSL | $12,820 | Upgrade lighting to RSL premises |
| RSL SA | $4,750 | Replacement of plaques on post-World War Two Conflicts Memorial to add additional names |
| SA Boer War Association | $1,184 | Publication and distribution of “Boer War Dispatches” |
| Goodwood Saints Football Club | $2,000 | Anzac Day Commemorative service and football match in partnership with the Unley RSL highlighting the significance of the Goodwood Oval cork trees |
Round 2:
| Organisation | Grant Amount | Grant funding purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Trojan’s Trek | $3,736 | September 2023 Trek (wilderness-based peer support intervention program) – Alpana Station, Northern Flinders Ranges. |
| Royal Australian Regiment | $5,319 | Ceremony and function at Torrens Parade Ground to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. |
| Nuriootpa RSL Sub-Branch | $3,619 | Upgrades to memorial, including installation of two flag-poles. |
| Flinders Ranges Council | $5,202 | Installation of bronze plaque to Cradock Peacekeeping memorial to depict Australia’s role in international peacekeeping operations sponsored by United Nations. |
| Dutton Park Inc. | $3,900 | Kapunda Memorial Gardens rejuvenation project to commemorate 100 years since establishment of the gardens. |
| Defence Shed Port Adelaide | $6,830 | Establishment of art-therapy table and upgrades to facility (painting). |
| RSL Care SA | $6,300 | Production of sculpture of purple poppies to be placed at Romani Aged Care at Murray Bridge – reflecting Battle of Romani and animals who served. |
| Mount Pleasant RSL Sub-Branch | $2,350 | Placement of World War One commemorative plaque. |
| Macclesfield RSL Sub-Branch | $9,735 | Installation of service specific decorated bench seating around Macclesfield Community War Memorial. |
| Barmera RSL Sub-Branch | $1,525 | Anzac Day display in Barmera shop window and school visits to educate the local community about the significance of Anzac Day. |
