Local projects in Langwarrin and Frankston to Salute their Service

Langwarrin Primary School and the HMAS Hobart Association of Australia will be better equipped to remember the service and sacrifice of our current and former Australian Defence Force personnel thanks to the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.

Senator for Victoria, David Van congratulated Langwarrin Primary School, which will receive $2000 for the supply and installation of three flagpoles at the school, and the HMAS Hobart Association of Australia, which will receive $2031 to install commemorative plaques at Functions by the Bay in Frankston to commemorate our wartime history.

“The HMAS Hobart Association of Australia and Langwarrin Primary School will join communities across Australia in benefiting from a funding boost to help commemorate the role that Australian service men and women have played in shaping the nation,” Senator Van said.

“These projects in Langwarrin and Frankston will ensure that local service history is captured and preserved in our local community.

“Thank you to all the community organisations who work tirelessly to ensure that our service personnel get the recognition that they deserve and thank you to all Australian service personnel for your service and sacrifice.”

More than $2.2 million in funding was provided through this round of the Saluting Their Service commemorative grants program.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the projects and activities will play an important role in educating future generations about the service and sacrifice of Australian service men and women, especially as the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August approaches.

“Australian service men and women in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations for over a century have played a role in shaping the nation. These commemorations, projects and activities ensure their story is captured for generations to come,” Mr Chester said.

“These grants will help community groups and organisations continue their important work in commemorating our service personnel and supporting those projects and activities which promote appreciation and understanding of the experiences of service.”

A list of all successful applicants can be found below. For more information on the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program visit the Community Grants Hub (www.communitygrants.gov.au). Applications for the next round of grants are open now.