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:
- $150,000 for major capital works for World War II Quonset igloo restoration and preservation as a museum at Mareeba's FNQ Aviation Museum
- $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.”
