Lucy Wicks (Robertson, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to commend the Australian government's Armistice Centenary Grants Program and to officially let people in my electorate of Robertson know that this new round of grant funding is now open. It's a great opportunity, with $50,000 of funding available across the electorate of Robertson. I strongly encourage all community groups interested in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the armistice to apply. The Armistice Centenary Grants are one-off grants ranging between $3,000 and $50,000, aimed at supporting local community groups with funding for activities or projects that commemorate the end of the First World War.

This week I will be reaching out to all of our veteran groups, schools, museums, historical associations and ex- service organisations across our region to let them know how they can get more information about how to apply. The process includes completing an expression of interest form to apply for the grants. To be eligible, community commemorative projects must link directly with the centenary of the armistice or commemorate the end of the First World War. Some of the great project ideas that I've heard so far include the publication of wartime histories, educational projects, war memorials, preservation of wartime and military memorabilia and public commemorations. Expressions of interest close on Friday, 17 November.

I commend the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, the member for Wannon, on this very important program, which is part of the wider Anzac Centenary program. I know that community groups around my electorate will welcome this funding, and I look forward to helping our community mark this significant occasion.