OFFICIAL
THE HON MATT KEOGH MP
Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL
MEDIA RELEASE
16 August 2024
markING The GRAVES OF OUR wwi VETERANS
The Albanese Government is delivering on our commitment to honour the service and sacrifice of First World War veterans, with the opening of the second round of the Marking First World War Private Graves Grants Program.
When we say “lest we forget” we mean it: we will remember them, we do remember them.
All over the country, dedicated community organisations work tirelessly to identify the graves of long lost WWI veterans.
This program was developed to support these organisations in their important work, as they seek to acknowledge these veterans, many of whom lie in unmarked graves, as they so deserve.
To enable the appropriate marking of graves, this year, grant funding has been increased by $170, with up to $620 available per grave.
In 2023, this program delivered funding for 42 graves of veterans whose death was not related to their war service to be marked around the country.
Importantly, research undertaken as a result of this program meant 44 veterans were also identified to be eligible for official War Grave status and commemoration.
Applications close on 5 November 2024.
Visit the DVA website for more information.
MEDIA CONTACT:
DVA Media: Media.Team@dva.gov.au