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Community bus for RSL

 

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy's Bay RSL Sub-Branch will receive a $77,300 grant from the Federal Government to buy a community bus, the Member for Robertson, Mr Jim Lloyd, has announced.

Mr Lloyd said the funding was approved through the Veteran and Community Grants, administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

"This grant demonstrates the Federal Government's commitment to meeting the needs of the people of the Robertson electorate," Mr Lloyd said.

Mr Lloyd paid tribute to Mr Jack Carey and the members of the sub-branch who prepared the successful grant application.

"This will make a positive difference to the lives of elderly veterans on the Woy Woy Peninsula, who have difficulty accessing public transport," said Mr Lloyd.

"Veterans and Community Grants help develop projects that provide practical support to veterans and ex-Service communities across Australia," Mr Lloyd said.

"Projects funded are wide-ranging and include providing capital funding for residential care facilities, promoting health issues, encouraging healthier lifestyles, fostering social and personal support services and improving access to community care services."

Veteran and Community Grants would assist projects across Australian with more than $8 million in funding during 2001-2002, Mr Lloyd said.

Press release, February 4