Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning (HIRL) will receive $6,600 to deliver a memorial garden through the latest round of the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service program.
The Saluting Their Service program ensures Australia’s wartime history is preserved and those who have served during wars, conflicts and peace operations are appropriately remembered.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said the commemorative memorial garden developed at HIRL will commemorate local defence personnel who have served in all wars, conflicts and peace operations and would continue the tradition of remembrance, and I look forward to seeing the finished work.
“I am so proud of the history of service in Wannon and this project is a wonderful way for us to commemorate and reflect on the sacrifice of all those who have served from our communities.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said HIRL was among more than 80 successful recipients, which cover a wide variety of projects put forward by ex-service organisations, clubs, schools, and community groups right around Australia.
“Australia owes an enormous debt of gratitude to all those Australians who have served our nation, defending our freedoms, values and way of life, and this funding is just one of the many ways we honour that debt,” Minister Gee said
“I am very pleased to see such a wide range of projects being supported, including the memorial garden by HIRL.
“Large or small, all these projects represent Australia’s unwavering commitment to always remember and reflect on all that our service personnel have done for our country.
The funding is part of the Australian Government’s $32 million investment in Veterans’ Affairs grant programs this year.
The next round of the Saluting Their Service program is open, and applications can be submitted until 8 February 2022.
To submit your application, or find further details please go to the Saluting Their Service page on the Grants Hub or visit the DVA website.
