LOCAL COMMEMORATIVE PROJECTS RECEIVE FUNDING
Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold has welcomed funding for local projects through the 2025-26 Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program.
“Across Lyne, we have a proud history of service, so I congratulate Gloucester Sub-Branch of the RSL of Australia and RSL of Australia (NSW Branch) on their successful applications and thank them for the work they do in our community,” Ms Penfold said.
“I am particularly ecstatic about the funding for a permanent memorial at Old Bar. The energetic sub-branch has done a lot of hard work raising their own funds to make this happen. The funding from the Australian Government is recognition of this work.
“I can’t wait to join the sub-branch and the community at the new permanent memorial.”
The details of the projects include:
Gloucester Sub-Branch of the RSL of Australia
Funding amount: $5,050.00
Project: To create a double-sided outdoor memorial plaque with a brief history and photographs in Gloucester Memorial Park.
RSL of Australia (NSW Branch)
Funding amount: $66,034.55
Project: To construct a permanent memorial at Old Bar to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian service personnel.
Ms Penfold said local commemorative projects play an important role in keeping community history alive.
“These grants help local communities protect that history and ensure the sacrifice of those who served is remembered with respect and gratitude,” Ms Penfold said
“They support practical local projects that keep our wartime heritage alive, whether through memorials, displays, restoration works, plaques, signs, education or other commemorative activities.
“They also give communities a practical way to honour those who served and to pass that history on to younger generations.
“I look forward to seeing these projects delivered and the benefits they will bring to our local communities.”
The Saluting Their Service Commemorative Program is administered through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and supports projects and activities that commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s military personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations.