A number of groups across the Macedon Ranges are benefiting from state government and the Victorian Veterans Council’s grants.
Veterans Minister Natalie Suleyman and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced the recipients of this year’s Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers programs, which will provide more than $1.5 million in funding to deliver vital support to veterans and their families across the state.
The Anzac Day Proceeds Fund delivers more than $1.1 million to support 20 organisations delivering welfare and wellbeing initiatives for veterans, with grants of up to $150,000 for statewide programs and up to $50,000 for local projects.
Three local groups were awarded funding from the Anzac Proceeds Fund.
Macedon Ranges Group of Bendigo Legacy will receive $7470 for Well-being events for aging Legacy Widows.
Gisborne RSL Sub Branch will receive $30,000 for members welfare activities and functions.
Path of the Horse in Trentham will receive $50,000 for Path to Recovery, an Equine Mental Health program for vterans and families.
Another group was the recipient for the Victoria Remembers Program, with the Mt Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn Service, receiving $29,726 for the 2026 Mt Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn Service.
“Congratulations to our successful recipients. We’re giving local organisations the power to care for the veterans who served Australia and help Victorians understand the cost, and the value, of their sacrifice,” Ms Thomas said.
More than $410,000 provided through the Victoria Remembers Grant Program will fund 27 projects with grants of up to $30,000 to support commemorative events, new memorials and education projects.
