GRANTS HELP COMMUNITIES

MORE than 660 community projects commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War are set to share in more than $5.3 million under the Armistice Centenary Grants Program.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said he was impressed with the projects that had been approved for funding, and the innovative ways groups were commemorating the centenary of the First World War Armistice.

“Successful projects and activities include the restoration of relics from the First World War, installation of commemorative plaques, the creation of displays and books, activities to honour the role women played during the war, as well as the installation of honour boards,” Mr Chester said.

“Two projects that particularly resonated were the establishment of a dedicated learning centre at Redfield College in Dural, New South Wales to educate students about Australia’s role in the First World War, and the production of a short documentary showcasing students’ work and learning about the centenary of the Armistice at St Mary’s Primary School in Dandenong, Victoria.

“These projects are central to the goals of the Anzac Centenary 2014–18, creating a lasting legacy for those in the community and educating the younger generation of Australians of the service and sacrifice of those who served during the First World War.”

Under the Armistice Centenary Grants Program, every Federal electorate had the opportunity to receive up to $50,000 for local projects that commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice on 11 November 2018.

This is the latest announcement of successful community projects awarded funding and details by state are listed below. Further announcements of successful grant recipients will be made over the coming weeks.