Applications for the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers grants are now open.
Anzac Day Proceeds Fund grants will support various welfare and well-being activities for veterans in Victoria.
The Victoria Remembers grants provide funds to projects that recognise veterans’ service or educate Victorians about the sacrifices and contributions veterans make.
A Victoria Remembers grant of $28,000 last year funded a documentary by This Story Australia (TSA), a non-profit enterprise, that told the stories of veterans from the Williamstown Football Club (WFC).
TSA chief executive Jeff Hughes said the documentary focused not only on veterans’ experiences and lives, but also on their stories as members of the WFC.
The documentaries serve to create a deeper community connection and preserve veterans’ legacies, he said.
“Veterans and their services should be remembered year round, not just on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day,“ Mr Hughes said.
In a statement, WFC chief executive Ashley Baker said, WFC was fortunate to work with TSA to commemorate four of their veterans with the documentaries that aired at the ANZAC Day clash against Werribee.
“The videos were played on our big screen while over 1,000 patrons stood silent and watched intently as our veterans told their stories,“ Mr Baker said.
“This was a remarkably touching tribute to our football club and the people who have served our country.”
Victorian Veterans Council chair Greg Yorke said, “We look forward to seeing applications for projects that ensure our veterans are supported in their life – and that their stories and legacies live on for generations to come.“
Details about the Anzac Day Proceeds Fund: vic.gov.au/anzac-day-proceeds-fund.
Details about the Victoria Remembers Grants: vic.gov.au/victoria-remembers-grant-program.
Anne Parisianne
