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Grant Programs

In reply to Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (25 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS (Cheltenham—Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Veterans' Affairs): I have been advised that for Veterans SA:

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:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2025-26 Estimate $000 2026-27 Estimate $000 2027-28 Estimate $000
Veterans SA
Veterans Community Programs Fund To support community-based initiatives that enhance the wellbeing and social connection of veterans and their families. 170 170 250
RSL SA Employment Program Delivered by RSL SA to assist veterans in gaining meaningful employment through tailored career support and job-readiness services. 80 80 _
Anzac Day Commemoration Fund To support community projects that honour military service, educate the public about ANZAC Day, and benefit South Australia's veteran community. 100 100 102
Legacy Club of SA & Broken Hill Annual Grant To support Legacy’s delivery of services and welfare programs for the dependants of deceased and injured veterans. 100 100 100
RSL SA, NT & Broken Hill Annual Grant To assist RSL’s delivery of Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorative days of significance for the state. 100 100 100
Research Funding Grant To support research that contributes to improved outcomes for the veteran community in South Australia. 100 100 100
Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship Fund To support the educational aspirations of veterans and their immediate family members through tertiary scholarships. 52 53 54
Advancement Fund 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 85 85 85
Centennial Park Cemetery Authority To support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of dedicated veteran memorial areas within Centennial Park. 117 120 123
Power Community Limited ADF Veterans’ Program To deliver wellbeing and transition support programs to veterans through sport-led engagement and outreach. 60 60 _
Headstone Project – SA To support Headstone SA’s work in dedicating unmarked graves of Australian veterans, ensuring they receive appropriate recognition. 20 20 _
AVSA Commemorative Services Grant To fund commemorative events coordinated by Aboriginal Veterans SA that recognise the military service of First Nations veterans. 5 5 5
FY2024-25 Carryover funding To support the establishment of a Korean War memorial 600 - -


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.

Grant program / fund name Beneficiary / Recipient Purpose Value$
Veterans SA
RSL SA Employment Program RSL SA, NT & Broken Hill Annual Grant Delivered by RSL SA to assist veterans in gaining meaningful employment through tailored career support and job-readiness services. 160
Legacy Club of SA & Broken Hill Annual Grant Legacy Club of SA & Broken Hill Annual Grant To support Legacy’s delivery of services and welfare programs for the dependants of deceased and injured veterans. 300
RSL SA, NT & Broken Hill Annual Grant RSL SA, NT & Broken Hill Annual Grant To assist RSL’s delivery of Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and other commemorative days of significance for the state 300
Centennial Park Cemetery Authority Centennial Park Cemetery Authority To support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of dedicated veteran memorial areas within Centennial Park. 360
Power Community Limited ADF Veterans’ Program Power Community Limited To deliver wellbeing and transition support programs to veterans through sport-led engagement and outreach. 120
Headstone Project – SA Headstone Project – SA To support Headstone SA’s work in dedicating unmarked graves of Australian veterans, ensuring they receive appropriate recognition. 40
AVSA Commemorative Services Grant Aboriginal Veterans SA To fund commemorative events coordinated by Aboriginal Veterans SA that recognise the military service of First Nations veterans. 15
Anzac Day Commemoration Fund Anzac Day Commemoration Fund To support community projects that honour military service, educate the public about ANZAC Day, and benefit South Australia's veteran community. 302


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—

Administered:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2025-26 Estimate $000 2026-27 Estimate $000 2027-28 Estimate $000
Veterans SA
Anzac Day Commemoration Fund To support community projects that honour military service, educate the public about ANZAC Day, and benefit South Australia's veteran community. 100 100 102


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.

Grant program/ fund name Beneficiary/ Recipient Purpose Value$
Veterans SA
Anzac Day Commemoration Fund Anzac Day Commemoration Fund Various To support community projects that honour military service, educate the public about ANZAC Day, and benefit South Australia's veteran community. 302


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