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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 tendered by veterans in war and peace.
Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Schools Competition
The Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Prize Schools Competition invites year nine students in Victorian schools to submit entries, ranging from poems to essays to multimedia presentations, which explore what the Spirit of ANZAC means to young people today.
The 2008-09 competition is now open, and entries close on 10 October 2008. Visit the Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Prize page for information about entering. The Study Tour will focus on Gallipoli in April 2009.
Victorian Veterans Sector Study Report – June 2008
The Victorian Veterans Council has undertaken the first in-depth study of the veteran community to identify the current and future challenges facing them and Ex-Service Organisations (ESOs). Following a series of consultations and a survey of 25 ESOs, the Council presented a report to the Premier and Minister for Veterans Affairs, John Brumby.
The report of the Victorian Veterans Sector Study (PDF 2307 kb) or (Word 751 kb) contains 11 recommendations with plans for action involving the State and Commonwealth Governments with ESOs. (NOTE: The PDF is a large file and may take a few moments to download.)
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media release.Restoring community war memorials
Applications for funding to restore, enhance or protect Victorian war memorials and honour rolls are now open. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to help repair, protect, restore and enhance war memorials and honour boards.
Victorian Veterans Council
The Victorian Veterans Council is an independent statutory body established in 2006 under the
Veterans Act 2005. The Council plays an important role supporting Victoria’s veterans and reporting directly to the Premier on issues affecting the Victorian community. In addition to advising the Premier, the Council distributes the ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund and the new Victorian Veterans Fund, and advises the Minister for Consumer Affairs on specific matters relating to the regulation of patriotic funds. Concession travel for veterans
Veterans enjoy free travel on the Victorian public transport network on April 24, 25 and 26. To qualify for free travel on Metcard or V/Line ticketed services, veterans simply need to wear their RSL badge, uniform or present their DVA Gold or White card. This Victorian Government initiative helps veterans to meet fellow diggers during the ANZAC Day period.
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.
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