FEDERAL FUNDING FOR EX-SERVICES CLUBS AT DUNGOG, FORSTER AND WINGHAM

Federal funding has been announced for three local ex-services clubs at Dungog, Forster and Wingham.

·         Dungog RSL Sub-Branch - $4,000 to install a new Roll of Honour

·         Forster Tuncurry RSL Sub-Branch - $2,205.55 for veterans’ advocacy and advice

·         Wingham RSL Sub-Branch - $3,000 to support volunteer activities

Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said the grants were from three separate programs.

“We are supporting Dungog RSL under the Saluting Their Service program, which is currently open for further applications until 8 February 2022,” Dr Gillespie said.

“Dungog RSL will be installing a new Roll of Honour in the RSL Memorial Club to commemorate local service personnel who have served since the Vietnam War.

“The Saluting Their Service program is designed to preserve our wartime heritage and involve local communities in projects that highlight the service and sacrifice of service personnel.

“I am delighted to be announcing this funding support for three local clubs who are doing so much to promote appreciation of our servicemen and women and the roles that they have played in shaping our nation,” Dr Gillespie said.

Forster Tuncurry RSL has been successful in securing federal funding under the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program, to offer advice and assistance to the local veteran and defence community.

Wingham RSL has been successful in securing federal funding under the Volunteer Grants 2021 program, of which there are more than 50 successful projects across local communities.

“I will be contacting many local community organisations in coming days to give them the good news about their federal funding and congratulate them on the wonderful volunteer work they do,” Dr Gillespie said.

Caption: “I am delighted to be announcing this funding support for three local clubs who are doing so much to promote appreciation of our servicemen and women,’ Dr Gillespie said.