With so many organisations around the country doing fantastic work to support the wellbeing of veterans and families, the Australian Government is delivering a $20 million targeted funding program to improve veteran and families services, supports and coordination at local and regional levels.
This one-off program will complement and build on the existing Department of Veterans' Affairs Veterans' & Families Hub program, in support of large scale projects that will benefit the health and wellbeing of veterans and families.
Ex-service and veteran focused organisations will be invited to apply for grants ranging between $150,000 and $5 million to benefit local veteran communities.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has made is clear there is no time to waste in improving services and supports to the veteran community.
This one-off Veteran and Family Support Program will support larger projects which can be implemented quickly to deliver the services that veterans and families need.
Minister for Veterans' Affairs Matt Keogh said the program will further enhance the supports available for the veteran community.
"The Government is committed to enhancing practical services and supports to Defence personnel, veterans and families, building on services which are currently available."
This is a one off closed, competitive grant program.
Organisations have been invited to apply for funding for projects based on factors such as the nature and maturity of the project, the project's ability to provide support to areas with significant Defence and veteran populations, local needs and the availability or access to existing services.
Invited organisations have until 9 August 2023 to lodge their application. Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2024.
