Honouring the veteran community in macedon

The Macedon community is benefiting from a significant Victorian Government investment in projects that support and honour veterans and their families.

The Victorian Government has announced more than $1.4 million in funding for 55 projects across the state offering practical support for the veteran community, as well as commemorating their incredible contributions.

The funding is being distributed through three grant programs focused on veterans and their families.

Mary-Anne Thomas MP is proud that the following projects will each receive a $50,000 grant:

Path of the Horse, Main Arena Shed Building Project:

Under the Veterans Capital Works Program, Path of the Horse in Trentham will increase the use of their existing facilities so that they can assist more Veterans and their families year-round, by establishing a covered area away from the existing arena. This will ensure they can work with multiple clients whilst maintaining privacy.

Riddells Creek Primary School and the Riddells Creek Lions Club, The Riddells Creek War Memorial:

The Riddells Creek War Memorial was installed in 1950 with a plaque detailing those who died in WWII. It was opened by Sir Edmund Herring. It is the town’s sole war memorial. In 2000 the gates were hit by a vehicle and were badly damaged. This application seeks to repair the gates, the bluestone pillars and fence.

Across Victoria, there are a total of 31 projects receiving funding through the Veterans Capital Works Grant Program, which funds facility upgrades of up to $50,000 for not-for-profit and ex-service organisations.

Another 13 organisations are sharing in more than $324,000 of funding through the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grant Program, which funds projects that restore or improve war memorials, honour rolls and avenues of honour across our state.

There are also 11 organisations across the state receiving funding through the Victoria Remembers Grant Program, which provides grants of up to $30,000 for projects commemorating veterans’

service or educating Victorians about the contributions that veterans and their families have made.

Applications for Victoria Remembers are assessed by the Victorian Veterans Council, an independent body that provides advice to the Government on issues affecting the Victorian veteran community.

Quote attributable to Mary-Anne Thomas, Member for Macedon
"This funding will help ensure we continue to honour the service and sacrifice of the veteran community in Macedon. I commend the Path of the Horse in Trentham and the Riddells Creek Lions Club and primary school, for their important work across our community."

Quote attributable to Minister for Veterans Natalie Suleyman
"We’re proud to support projects that ensure veterans and their families have access to modern, accessible and efficient facilities and all Victorians can pay their respects, learn about history and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of our veterans."