VETERAN families in Ipswich will soon have access to tailored wellbeing support, education, and social programs following a funding boost of more than $75,000 from the Federal Government.
The Legacy Club of Ipswich Inc. has been awarded $75,580 under the 2024-2025 Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program.
The funding will go towards running weekly programs on a variety of topics, as well as a retreat designed to support 100 families experiencing trauma from the loss of loved ones.
This grant is part of $3 million being distributed nationwide to 46 initiatives that aim to strengthen connection and community, promote mental and physical health, and raise awareness of key issues affecting veterans and their families.
Mates4Mates, which will operate the Ipswich Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in partnership with RSL Queensland, also secured funding to deliver activities such as group training and yoga to help veterans and their families maintain their health and wellbeing.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh visited Legacy House in Ipswich last week to announce the funding.
He was joined by Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann, Ipswich Legacy President Donna Reggett, and local veteran families.
Mr Keogh said the support would allow Ipswich Legacy to expand its programs to help bereaved families.
“These will provide much-needed support and comfort to surviving spouses and children who have lost loved ones at a time of great need,” he said. Mr Neumann said he was proud the Government was backing veteran families locally.
“Ipswich Legacy is an outstanding community organisation that does so much to serve the families of those who have served our nation, so I’m really pleased they have received this $75,000 Veteran Wellbeing Grant,” he said.
Ipswich Legacy President Donna Reggett said the organisation was very grateful for the boost, which would allow programs to roll out sooner.
