Funding for V Centre Vehicles

From left: Michael (Toyota), Chris Gray (Executive General Manager – Veteran Services), Janna Voloshin (CEO), Kate Thwaites MP, Member for Jagajaga, Damon, Brad and Ric (Toyota)

A grant submission to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Wellbeing Grants for over $140,000 to purchase vehicles for the V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program has been successful.

The funding will be used to purchase a utility vehicle and minibus for the Veteran Empowerment Program, enabling the Program to be expanded to include therapeutic, outdoor, vocational and community engagement activities.

On 15 January, we were honoured to welcome Federal Member for Jagajaga, Kate Thwaites MP, to the V Centre. Kate has been a long-term advocate for the V Centre and we greatly appreciate her ongoing support. She took the opportunity to chat with some of the V Centre participants about the possibilities the vehicles will open up to them.

We also welcomed Ric and Michael from Toyota, long-term Vasey RSL Care suppliers and supporters.

Funding for Program Activities

A second submission to the ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund was also successful, with $100,000 granted to cover costs for wellbeing activities for ex-service community members both in residential aged care and in the Veteran Empowerment Program. This will cover outdoor equipment and participation in outdoor therapy programs and extending residential lifestyle program equipment to all aged care homes.

Funding for Memorial at Vasey RSL Care Brighton East

Lastly, a submission for $30,000 towards a Memorial at Vasey RSL Care Brighton East through the Victoria Remembers Grants was successful. We were very happy to have Ryan Batchelor MP, State Member for the Southern Metropolitan region in the Upper House visit our Brighton East home to make the announcement in February. We look forward to bringing you updates on this project over the coming year.