A $10,000 grant from the Federal Government’s $32M investment in Veterans’ Affairs programs has been awarded to Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL for the installation of an Honours Board.
The new Honours Board will commemorate locals who have served in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
Funding for the board has come via Saluting Their Service, a program that ensures Australia’s wartime history is preserved and those who have served during wars, conflicts and peace operations are recognised.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Club was among more than 80 successful recipients.
“Australia owes an enormous debt of gratitude to all those Australians who have served our nation, defending our freedoms, values and way of life, and this funding is just one of the many ways we honour that debt.
“I am very pleased to see such a wide range of projects being supported, including the installation of Honours Boards at Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Club,” said Gee.
Senator for New South Wales Jim Molan said the board at Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL would continue a tradition of remembrance.
“I am so proud of the history of service in Dobell and this project is a wonderful way for us to commemorate and reflect on the sacrifice of all those who have served from our communities,” said Senator Molan.
The next round of the Saluting Their Service program is open, and applications close on February 8, 2022.
Source:
Media release, Jan 28
Senator Jim Molan