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STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM (SCP) 2019
Community groups across Gippsland can access Federal Government grants to purchase equipment and build small infrastructure projects in Gippsland.
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Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at 7:50am
On Vietnam Veterans Day, the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we pay tribute to all those who served in the Vietnam War. We remember their sacrifices and legacy and thank them for their service. #TYFYS https://t.co/o7HB7CstPp
On Vietnam Veterans Day, the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we pay tribute to all those who served in the Vietnam War. We remember their sacrifices and legacy and thank them for their service. #TYFYS https://t.co/o7HB7CstPp
Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at 6:14am
10-miler this morning around the streets of Morwell - testing out the new shared pathway. Beautiful day in the Latrobe Valley. #auspolrunners #lovegippsland #myvalley #marathontraining @swrighteconomy @sclark_melbs @rharris334 @melbmara @bedfordkathy https://t.co/UvDxFG2I1O
10-miler this morning around the streets of Morwell - testing out the new shared pathway. Beautiful day in the Latrobe Valley. #auspolrunners #lovegippsland #myvalley #marathontraining @swrighteconomy @sclark_melbs @rharris334 @melbmara @bedfordkathy https://t.co/UvDxFG2I1O
Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at 12:19pm
Sale RSL held its Vietnam Veterans Day service this morning to allow veterans to travel to Melbourne & participate in city events tomorrow. Great to see support from veterans, RAAF personnel & families @DVAAus @DVASecretary @AusAirForce #TYFYS #OurVeterans https://t.co/dIRWTmgXsH
Sale RSL held its Vietnam Veterans Day service this morning to allow veterans to travel to Melbourne & participate in city events tomorrow. Great to see support from veterans, RAAF personnel & families @DVAAus @DVASecretary @AusAirForce #TYFYS #OurVeterans https://t.co/dIRWTmgXsH
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Today applications open for the @DVAAus Long Tan Bursary scheme for the 2020 academic year. The scheme provides funding to help eligible children, and now has extended to grandchildren of Australian Vietnam veterans, to meet the cost of post secondary education.
Applications close on 31 October 2019.
I encourage anyone who may be interested to apply at: https://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants/grant-and-bursary-programs/long-tan-bursary
Applications close on 31 October 2019.
I encourage anyone who may be interested to apply at: https://www.dva.gov.au/consultation-and-grants/grants/grant-and-bursary-programs/long-tan-bursary
Long Tan Bursary | Department of Veterans' Affairs
The Long Tan Bursary scheme is named after the Battle of Long Tan, the best‑known battle fought by Australians during the Vietnam War. The scheme provides funding to help eligible children and grandchildren of Australian Vietnam veterans meet the cost of post‑secondary education and to help them...
dva.gov.au
Today on Vietnam Veterans Day, the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we remember those who served in the Vietnam War. I was honoured to be able to attend the Sale RSL Sub Branch Vietnam Remembrance Service yesterday and lay a wreath on behalf of the Australian Government.
Our most infamous battle during the Vietnam War was the Battle of Long Tan, a four-hour battle where more than 100 Australian and New Zealand soldiers prevailed against 2,000 North Vietnamese.
Some 18 Australians died and more than 20 were wounded in one of Australia’s costliest engagements in Vietnam.
We remember the sacrifices of all those who served in the Vietnam War and the legacy they have left behind and thank them for their service.
#TYFYS
If this anniversary causes distressing memories or feelings for you, or someone you know, please call Open Arms on 1800 011 046, available 24/7.
Our most infamous battle during the Vietnam War was the Battle of Long Tan, a four-hour battle where more than 100 Australian and New Zealand soldiers prevailed against 2,000 North Vietnamese.
Some 18 Australians died and more than 20 were wounded in one of Australia’s costliest engagements in Vietnam.
We remember the sacrifices of all those who served in the Vietnam War and the legacy they have left behind and thank them for their service.
#TYFYS
If this anniversary causes distressing memories or feelings for you, or someone you know, please call Open Arms on 1800 011 046, available 24/7.
Up early for a sunrise lap of town and rewarded with a dolphin sighting at the footbridge in Lakes Entrance.
On the road for the next couple of days with meetings and events in Bairnsdale, Sale, Traralgon and Morwell. Might need a few coffee stops to keep me going!
Have a great day everyone.
#lovegippsland
On the road for the next couple of days with meetings and events in Bairnsdale, Sale, Traralgon and Morwell. Might need a few coffee stops to keep me going!
Have a great day everyone.
#lovegippsland
Darren
Up early for a sunrise lap of town and rewarded with a dolphin sighting at the footbridge in Lakes Entrance.
On the road for the next couple of days with meetings and events in Bairnsdale, Sale, Traralgon and Morwell. Might need a few coffee stops to keep me going!
Have a great day everyone.
#lovegippsland
On the road for the next couple of days with meetings and events in Bairnsdale, Sale, Traralgon and Morwell. Might need a few coffee stops to keep me going!
Have a great day everyone.
#lovegippsland
About Darren
Darren Chester was elected to Federal Parliament as the Member for Gippsland on June 26, 2008.
Darren Chester was sworn in as the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC on 5 March 2018.
ABOUT GIPPSLAND
Gippsland is one of the most diverse regions in Australia and our community is dispersed across 33,000 square kilometres.