IT'S vitally important that we never forget the sacrifices made by past and present generations to protect our nation.
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Applications are now open for the latest round of funding to protect historical war memorials and support activities that enhance veterans' wellbeing.
A total of $175,000 is available for projects across the state through the NSW Government's Community War Memorials Fund and the Anzac Community Grants Program.
The Community War Memorials Fund provides grants of up to $10,000 to protect, conserve and repair war memorials including statues, honour rolls and memorial halls which commemorate the Anzac legacy.
The Anzac Community Grants Program provides grants of up to $2000 to schools, community organisations and veterans groups to recognise Australia's military service, educate a new generation and support the NSW veteran community.
Visit veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au
SAVING LIVES
A GREAT initiative by the NSW Government has been the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which supports the installation of more devices across the state.
Nearly 1200 grants have been handed out to sporting clubs and councils across NSW since the launch of the program, to assist in the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
Sports clubs across the electorate should consider applying for grants for this potentially life-saving piece of equipment.
Early access to a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a cardiac arrest and I know that many local sporting clubs have already taken advantage of this opportunity.
Visit sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/defibrillator
EMERGENCY LEVY
IT'S pleasing to see the NSW Government funding the increase in the emergency services levy for local councils to meet the cost of new workers' compensation to help support firefighters with cancer.
We acknowledge this additional cost presented some challenges for our local councils who had already set their 2019-20 budgets before the invoices for the increased emergency services levy were issued.
As a result, the NSW Government will provide $13.6 million to the state's 128 councils to help pay the increase in the levy.
Our emergency services have long been funded through a cost-sharing arrangement between insurers, councils and the government and it's important that this continues to ensure we look after our frontline firefighters' wellbeing.
