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    <name>Estimates Replies</name>
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      <name>Grant Programs</name>
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          <heading>Grant Programs</heading>
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        <name>In reply to Mr PEDERICK</name>
        <house>House of Assembly</house>
        <electorate id="">Hammond</electorate>
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          <question date="2025-09-16T01:30:00+09:30">
            <name>Grant Programs</name>
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            <timeStamp time="2025-09-17T00:00:00+09:30" />In reply to <by role="member" id="3120" referenceid="e8aa83ccffa94be0a00ef51416f9797c" uid="39a1d4b12de94ee1a14cc0bbe4eb7aad">Mr PEDERICK (Hammond)  </by>(25 June 2025).  (Estimates Committee A)</inserted>
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      <talker role="member" id="5571" referenceid="211fedb0b8c24354b29ce9c0acb17416" uid="6ff179282d184d8b832b8a860fe05c45" kind="answer">
        <name>The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS</name>
        <house>House of Assembly</house>
        <electorate id="">Cheltenham</electorate>
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            <name>Minister for Trade and Investment</name>
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          <portfolio id="">
            <name>Minister for Local Government</name>
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          <portfolio id="">
            <name>Minister for Veterans' Affairs</name>
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        <questions>
          <question date="2025-09-16T01:30:00+09:30">
            <name>Grant Programs</name>
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            <by role="member" id="5571" referenceid="211fedb0b8c24354b29ce9c0acb17416" uid="6ff179282d184d8b832b8a860fe05c45">The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS (Cheltenham—Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Veterans' Affairs):</by>  I have been advised that for Veterans SA:</inserted>
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          <inserted>The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years—Controlled:</inserted>
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              <rowtitle>
                <cell>Grant program/fund name </cell>
                <cell>Purpose of grant program/fund </cell>
                <cell>2025-26 Estimate $000</cell>
                <cell>2026-27 Estimate $000</cell>
                <cell>2027-28 Estimate $000</cell>
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              <row>
                <cell colspan="5">Veterans SA</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Veterans Community Programs Fund</cell>
                <cell>To support community-based initiatives that enhance the wellbeing and social connection of veterans and their families.</cell>
                <cell>170</cell>
                <cell>170</cell>
                <cell>250</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>RSL SA Employment Program</cell>
                <cell>Delivered by RSL SA to assist veterans in gaining meaningful employment through tailored career support and job-readiness services.</cell>
                <cell>80</cell>
                <cell>80</cell>
                <cell>_</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Anzac Day Commemoration Fund</cell>
                <cell>To support community projects that honour military service, educate the public about ANZAC Day, and benefit South Australia's veteran community.</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>102</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Legacy Club of SA &amp; Broken Hill Annual Grant</cell>
                <cell>To support Legacy’s delivery of services and welfare programs for the dependants of deceased and injured veterans.</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>RSL SA, NT &amp; Broken Hill Annual Grant</cell>
                <cell>To assist RSL’s delivery of Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorative days of significance for the state.</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Research Funding Grant</cell>
                <cell>To support research that contributes to improved outcomes for the veteran community in South Australia.</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship Fund</cell>
                <cell>To support the educational aspirations of veterans and their immediate family members through tertiary scholarships.</cell>
                <cell>52</cell>
                <cell>53</cell>
                <cell>54</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Advancement Fund</cell>
                <cell>This is a new fund comprising:Minor Grants Fund ($40,000) – to provide small-scale financial support for local veterans-focussed initiatives and projectsCapacity Building Grant Fund ($30,000)—To strengthen the capability and sustainability of veteran and ex-service organisations across South Australia.Commemorative Services Grant Fund ($15,000)—To enable the delivery of commemorative activities that honour military service and preserve the legacy of veterans </cell>
                <cell>85</cell>
                <cell>85</cell>
                <cell>85</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Centennial Park Cemetery Authority</cell>
                <cell>To support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of dedicated veteran memorial areas within Centennial Park.</cell>
                <cell>117</cell>
                <cell>120</cell>
                <cell>123</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Power Community Limited ADF Veterans’ Program</cell>
                <cell>To deliver wellbeing and transition support programs to veterans through sport-led engagement and outreach.</cell>
                <cell>60</cell>
                <cell>60</cell>
                <cell>_</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Headstone Project – SA</cell>
                <cell>To support Headstone SA’s work in dedicating unmarked graves of Australian veterans, ensuring they receive appropriate recognition.</cell>
                <cell>20</cell>
                <cell>20</cell>
                <cell>_</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>AVSA Commemorative Services Grant</cell>
                <cell>To fund commemorative events coordinated by Aboriginal Veterans SA that recognise the military service of First Nations veterans.</cell>
                <cell>5</cell>
                <cell>5</cell>
                <cell>5</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>FY2024-25 Carryover funding</cell>
                <cell>To support the establishment of a Korean War memorial</cell>
                <cell>600</cell>
                <cell>-</cell>
                <cell>-</cell>
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          <inserted>The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.</inserted>
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          <inserted>
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              <rowtitle>
                <cell>Grant program / fund name</cell>
                <cell>Beneficiary / Recipient</cell>
                <cell>Purpose</cell>
                <cell>Value$</cell>
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              <row>
                <cell colspan="4">Veterans SA </cell>
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              <row>
                <cell>RSL SA Employment Program</cell>
                <cell>RSL SA, NT &amp; Broken Hill Annual Grant</cell>
                <cell>Delivered by RSL SA to assist veterans in gaining meaningful employment through tailored career support and job-readiness services.</cell>
                <cell>160</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Legacy Club of SA &amp; Broken Hill Annual Grant</cell>
                <cell>Legacy Club of SA &amp; Broken Hill Annual Grant</cell>
                <cell>To support Legacy’s delivery of services and welfare programs for the dependants of deceased and injured veterans.</cell>
                <cell>300</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>RSL SA, NT &amp; Broken Hill Annual Grant</cell>
                <cell>RSL SA, NT &amp; Broken Hill Annual Grant</cell>
                <cell>To assist RSL’s delivery of Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorative days of significance for the state</cell>
                <cell>300</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Centennial Park Cemetery Authority</cell>
                <cell>Centennial Park Cemetery Authority</cell>
                <cell>To support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of dedicated veteran memorial areas within Centennial Park.</cell>
                <cell>360</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Power Community Limited ADF Veterans’ Program</cell>
                <cell>Power Community Limited </cell>
                <cell>To deliver wellbeing and transition support programs to veterans through sport-led engagement and outreach.</cell>
                <cell>120</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Headstone Project – SA</cell>
                <cell>Headstone Project – SA</cell>
                <cell>To support Headstone SA’s work in dedicating unmarked graves of Australian veterans, ensuring they receive appropriate recognition.</cell>
                <cell>40</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>AVSA Commemorative Services Grant</cell>
                <cell>Aboriginal Veterans SA</cell>
                <cell>To fund commemorative events coordinated by Aboriginal Veterans SA that recognise the military service of First Nations veterans.</cell>
                <cell>15</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Anzac Day Commemoration Fund</cell>
                <cell>Anzac Day Commemoration Fund</cell>
                <cell>To support community projects that honour military service, educate the public about ANZAC Day, and benefit South Australia's veteran community.</cell>
                <cell>302</cell>
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        <text id="20250916f1bf3590a4794e4ca0002864">
          <inserted>The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years—</inserted>
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          <inserted>Administered:</inserted>
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          <inserted>
            <table>
              <rowtitle>
                <cell>Grant program/fund name </cell>
                <cell>Purpose of grant program/fund </cell>
                <cell>2025-26 Estimate $000</cell>
                <cell>2026-27 Estimate $000</cell>
                <cell>2027-28 Estimate $000</cell>
              </rowtitle>
              <row>
                <cell colspan="5">Veterans SA</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Anzac Day Commemoration Fund</cell>
                <cell>To support community projects that honour military service, educate the public about ANZAC Day, and benefit South Australia's veteran community.</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>100</cell>
                <cell>102</cell>
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          <inserted>The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.</inserted>
        </text>
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          <inserted>
            <table>
              <rowtitle>
                <cell>Grant program/ fund name</cell>
                <cell>Beneficiary/ Recipient</cell>
                <cell>Purpose</cell>
                <cell>Value$</cell>
              </rowtitle>
              <row>
                <cell colspan="4">Veterans SA</cell>
              </row>
              <row>
                <cell>Anzac Day Commemoration Fund Anzac Day Commemoration Fund</cell>
                <cell>Various</cell>
                <cell>To support community projects that honour military service, educate the public about ANZAC Day, and benefit South Australia's veteran community.</cell>
                <cell>302</cell>
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