Albany National Anzac Centre – Commonwealth support

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $6 million over 4 years to provide free access to the National Anzac Centre in Albany, and ensure its ongoing maintenance as a nationally significant cultural asset.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Albany National Anzac Centre – Commonwealth support

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $6 million over 4 years to provide free access to the National Anzac Centre in Albany, and ensure its ongoing maintenance as a nationally significant cultural asset.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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80th Anniversary of the end of World War II grants program

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $22.2 million over 2 years to establish the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II Grants Program, to invest in the preservation of Australia’s wartime heritage.

Grants of up to $100,000 would be awarded through a competitive application process for community projects and activities that commemorate World War II.

The proposal would be non-ongoing with funding of $10.2 million provided in 2025-26, and $12.0 million in 2026-27.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

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80th Anniversary of the end of World War II grants program

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $22.2 million over 2 years to establish the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II Grants Program, to invest in the preservation of Australia’s wartime heritage.

Grants of up to $100,000 would be awarded through a competitive application process for community projects and activities that commemorate World War II.

The proposal would be non-ongoing with funding of $10.2 million provided in 2025-26, and $12.0 million in 2026-27.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

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Bendigo Veterans’ and Families’ Hub

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5.4 million in 2025-26 to fund the establishment of a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Bendigo to provide services and support for veterans and families across the community.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

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Bendigo Veterans’ and Families’ Hub

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5.4 million in 2025-26 to fund the establishment of a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Bendigo to provide services and support for veterans and families across the community.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2025.

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Veterans Guild – support

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million over 4 years to the Families of Veterans Guild to increase social work services for veterans and war widows. The funding would be distributed as follows: $1.1 million in 2025-26, $1.4 million in 2026-27, $1.2 million in 2027-28, and $1.3 million in 2028-29.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and start from 1 July 2025.

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Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $744,000 over 4 years for the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway. This funding is in addition to the existing support for the walkway, including $186,000 to be delivered in 2025-26.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 4 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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Implement the recommendations of the interim report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $100 million over 10 years to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide's interim report, including changes to public immunity protection.

The proposal would be ongoing, not indexed, distribute funding evenly over 10 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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Implement the recommendations of the interim report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $100 million over 10 years to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide's interim report, including changes to public immunity protection.

The proposal would be ongoing, not indexed, distribute funding evenly over 10 years and start on 1 July 2026.

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