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The Victorian Government commemorates, honours and supports veterans in Victoria through a range of initiatives that promote understanding of the service rendered by veterans in war and peace.
Regional finalists chosen for the 2009 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize
The regional selection panels have chosen the 27 students from across Victoria who will be interviewed in January to choose the 10 recipients of the 2009 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize.
One student will be chosen from each Victorian education region and one additional student will be selected on merit to travel to the Thai-Burma Railway and the Western Front in France and Belgium during the 2010 Term 1 School Holidays.
Read more about this year’s Regional Finalists for the 2010 Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Prize.
Check out the blogs and tour photos from the 2009 study tour to Korea and Gallipoli.
New Guide to Victorian War Memorials
Remember Them is a new guide to Victoria’s wartime heritage. Covering memorials across the state, this book commemorates the lesser known stories of ordinary Victorians who served their country.
Bringing war history to life
May Donovan spent her war years in Melbourne, training to put out incendiary bombs, sheltering in her family's air raid shelter and making anti-gas capes and bandoliers. She was amongst the throng in the city streets the day war was declared over, linking arms with strangers, rejoicing that loved ones would soon be home again. May's story is one of up to 200 being collected over the next three years as part of the ‘Veterans Digital Story Telling Project’ – an exciting initiative to capture the wartime stories of Victorian veterans and civilians. View May's story or read more about the Veterans' Digital Storytelling Project.
Dandenong RSL member wins inaugural Veterans Community Award
John Filmer, 76, of Dandenong North received the inaugural Veteran Community Award at the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards held at Government House on Friday 2 October.
Read more about John’s contribution to Victoria’s veteran community and the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.
Victorian Veterans Fund Round II open
Applications for the first round of 2009-10 Victorian Veterans Fund have now closed. Applications for the second round of the Veterans Fund close on Monday, 1 February 2010.
Read about the Veterans Council Grants Program or download the guidelines and application form.
Respecting Victoria’s Veterans
The Victorian Government commemorates and honours Victorian veterans through a range of initiatives that support veterans’ wellbeing and promotes understanding of their contribution and legacy, particularly among young people. Read about Victorian Government initiatives to support veterans in Victoria in Respecting Victoria’s Veterans (PDF 182 kb) or (Word 249 kb).
Victorian Government Response to the Victorian Veterans Sector Study – June 2009
In June 2009, the Victorian Government released its response to 11 recommendations in the Victorian Veterans Sector Study, produced by the Victorian Veterans Council in June 2008.
Read more about the Victorian Government Response to the Victorian Veterans Sector Study.
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