$1.5 million for Queensland ANZAC infrastructure

• The Queensland Remembers Grants Program is investing more than $1.5 million in 27 ANZAC memorial and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Grant recipients include ex-service organisations, community groups and local councils.
• Queensland is home to the nation’s largest population of veterans.

Returned Services League Sub-branches, community organisations and local councils are sharing in more than $1.5 million from the Miles Government Queensland Remembers Grant Program for infrastructure upgrades and memorials to support and honour veterans and their families.

Round three of the Queensland Remembers Grants Program is backing 27 projects from Brisbane to Outback Queensland and the Torres Strait.

Projects include:

• $250,000 to renovate 11 affordable home units in New Farm for war widows
• $50,000 toward construction of a military aviation museum building at Maryborough Airport
• $124,000 for a new roof at the Innisfail RSL Sub-branch
• $45,000 to install commemorative plaques and upgrade the Cunnamulla War Memorial Fountain
• $25,000 for a Beacon of Honour in Anzac Park, Townsville
• $35,000 to create a 1.5-kilometre interactive walk on Thursday Island in honour of the nation’s first World War Two All-Indigenous Australian Army unit.        

Over four years, $5.9 million has been committed to the Queensland Remembers Grants Program for projects honouring veterans including major and minor capital works, commemorative memorials, gardens, initiatives and events.

Quotes attributable to Communities Minister Leeanne Enoch:

“Queensland is home to more Australian Defence Force veterans than any other state in the nation with the significance of ANZAC day continuing to grow with every generation.

“Almost $12 million has been committed by the Queensland Government to supporting veterans, their families and communities since 2020 through projects and initiatives like the Queensland Remembers Grants.

“Whether it’s a commemorative walk for First Nations soldiers on Thursday Island or a new flagpole at Samford, these community projects ensure the sacrifices of Australians who have served in war and peace are never forgotten.

“Lest we forget the courage of the men and women of generations past who fought for the freedoms and great lifestyle Queenslanders enjoy today.”

Quotes Attributable to Assistant Minister and Member for Stafford Jimmy Sullivan:

“ANZAC Day is an important day of commemoration for Queenslanders.

“For as long as I can remember my family has paused to recognise the Australians who have served this country including my late, maternal grandfather, a World War Two veteran.     

“Grants programs like Queensland Remembers are important for ensuring memorials and community gathering places remain relevant and respectful of the 1.5 million service personnel who have worn the Australian uniform in war, conflict and peacekeeping.”

Fast facts:

Queensland Remembers – Major Capital Works Grants Program:

• Funding from $50,000 up to a maximum of $250,000 to deliver major capital works projects such as building refurbishments or upgrades, improving access for people with a disability or upgrading communal meeting areas.
• Queensland Remembers – Minor Capital Works Grants Program: Funding up to a maximum of $50,000 to deliver minor capital works projects such as repairing or maintaining buildings or facilities, or for the purchase of equipment.
• Queensland Remembers – Community Grants Program: Funding up to a maximum of $50,000 to assist communities to deliver commemorative activities and events, or to create or refurbish war memorials, avenues of honour and memorial gardens.

For more information about Queensland Government funding programs for veterans, visit the Queensland Veterans’ Portal at www.qld.gov.au/veterans.

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