Veterans' Support Funding in South East Melbourne
The Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club has received $19,869 under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program.
The Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club comprises over 100 members and cares for more than 2,000 widows, dependants and disabled dependants across South East metropolitan Melbourne, from Edithvale to Portsea.
Senator for Victoria, David Van, said ex-service organisations, community organisations and other local veteran groups play a crucial role in supporting the health and welfare of the veteran community.
“The BEST grants program provides groups like the Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club with an opportunity to expand on their services to further support veterans and their families,” Senator Van said.
“I congratulate and thank the Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club who continually supports veterans and their families across South East Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, and would encourage veterans who may require additional assistance to reach out to them.”
The BEST grants program funds a range of essential support measures from ESOs, advocates and welfare practitioners who continue to provide advice and assistance to the veteran and defence community. This round of BEST saw $4.2 million provided nationally to support organisations.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said staying connected with local ex-service organisations and other veterans groups that provide advocacy services is vital to ensuring our veteran community is receiving the support they need.
“These organisations complement the support provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and show just how deeply the community is committed to putting veterans and their families first,” Mr Chester said.
“At this time more than ever, advocacy services through ESOs can help our veterans and their families with their claims, entitlements and other services.”
For more information on BEST grants visit the grants page on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website at www.dva.gov.au/grants.
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Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling, provides support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families. Free and confidential help is available 24/7.
Phone 1800 011 046 (international: +61 1800 011 046 or +61 8 8241 4546) or visit www.OpenArms.gov.au.
