Government grants are now available to help fund events organised by local ex-service organisations and community groups in Forde as part of Veterans Health Week (VHW) 2017.
Veterans Health Week will run from Saturday October 21 to Sunday October 29. This year’s theme is ‘physical activity’.
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said ex-service organisations or groups with links to the veteran community could apply for funding for any event consistent with the theme.
“Regular exercise is important for our health and wellbeing and it’s also a great way to connect with people in the community,” Mr van Manen said.
“Veterans’ Health Week 2017 will highlight the importance of improving and maintaining good physical health.
“Our local ex-service organisations and community groups provide fantastic support to our veteran communities and I encourage them to apply for funding to support an event this year.”
The VHW funding application form, information kit, resource guide and other documentation to assist applicants are available at www.dva.gov.au/veterans-health-week
Applications close on July 31.
For more information phone the Department of Veterans Affairs on 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (for regional callers).
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Bert van Manen MP
Federal Member for Forde
