Over $100,000 in funding has been provided to 90 NSW community groups, schools and ex-service organisations ranging from Ballina in the state’s north to Howlong in the south-west, from the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP) to commemorate veterans across the state. 

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown and Minister for Veterans David Harris today announced Kingswood High School would receive $3,000 from the latest round of the Anzac Community Grants Program. 

“A total of 106,532 will be provided to a wide variety of projects that commemorate and educate NSW communities about the service and sacrifices of current and former servicemen and servicewomen,” Mr Harris said. 

“Some of these great projects and initiatives, including the one in Penrith, not only recognise Australia’s war service history, but importantly also educate a new generation and support the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community.” Mr Harris added. 

Penrith MP Karen McKeown thanked the community for honouring the service of NSW veterans. 

“I would like to acknowledge Kingswood High School for their commitment to the veterans of Penrith, and honouring their service through a mural, complementing the recently completed Anzac Memorial Garden. The two-stage honorary project will provide an immersive, sensory experience for the students and community members whilst bettering their education on Australian War Hisytory,” said Ms McKeown. 

The grants program and these community projects enable our future generations to learn of the efforts of our veterans, furthering student and community education on the impact of those that have served and sacrificed, as well as how Australia’s military history has shaped our cultural identity.” Karen McKeown added. 

For the full list of 2023 ACGP recipients and more information about the program visit http://www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/acgp2023.