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Longford Primary School and Mallacoota Historical Society get successful grants from Saluting Their Service program

Darren Chester announced Saluting Their Service grants for Longford Primary School ($2,000 for flagpoles) and Mallacoota Historical Society ($10,000 for Bunker Museum restoration) to preserve Gippsland's military history.

By Portal Admin - 15th September 2023 - Back to News

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester this week announced Longford Primary School and Mallacoota and District Historical Society would receive grants under the Saluting Their Service (STS) program. The STS program is available to organisations for commemorative projects and activities including restoration of an existing local war memorial, installation of flagpoles and the installation of cabinets to display military memorabilia.

'Saluting Their Service' program grants support commemorative projects preserving military history in Gippsland, Longford will receive $2,000 for flagpoles, while Mallacoota gets $10,000 for Bunker Museum restoration

School and museum funding

Each organisation that applies can receive a maximum of $10,000 for community based commemorative projects. "Longford Primary School will receive $2,000 to install three flag poles and the Mallacoota and District Historical Society will receive $10,000 in order to restore the exterior of the Bunker Museum," Mr Chester said.

"The flagpoles will offer Longford Primary School with a fitting focal point for students, teachers and the community during commemorative events that are held throughout the year. The exterior restoration of the Mallacoota Bunker Museum will help preserve the heritage, memorabilia and stories of those who served in far east Gippsland during wartime," he said.

Preserving Australia's military

Mr Chester said it was extremely important for Australia to preserve its military history and remember the service personnel who defend the freedoms we enjoy today. "It is great to see that towns across Gippsland are dedicated to commemorating our veterans and their selfless contribution," Mr Chester said.

You can find out more about the Saluting Their Service grants program at Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program | Department of Veterans' Affairs page.

Pictures from Longford Primary School Facebook page.

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