THE Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre is developing a terraced outdoor entertaining space, with the support of a Veterans Capital Works State Government grant.<\/p>\n
BVAC president Greg Green said he was grateful for the more than $25,000 boost, which is funding a six-by-four-metre shed, barbecue zone, and grassed area.<\/p>\n
Accessible to all abilities, it will be ready to host gatherings within the coming months.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis grant will mean we can hold social functions in any weather, and down the track, we\u2019ll be able to run smaller veterans\u2019 projects out of the shed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new outdoor terrace and shed will be the perfect place to meet, share a cup of tea, have our barbecues and help Veterans stay connected.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s all inclusive for people, regardless of their mobility, and other veteran groups will be able to apply to use it as well. You don\u2019t have to be a member to come and enjoy the facilities and mix with veterans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Terracing works have already seen the backyard split into two levels, and plumbing installed. Centre volunteers are now looking forward to the concrete pour and shed build.<\/p>\n
Local returned serviceman Daniel Hooper said a therapeutic veterans\u2019 beekeeping education program, which received State funding earlier in the year, may also cross-pollinate.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the short term, we might be able to extract honey in the shed, or catch up and build some woodware in there,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt gives veterans another place to go that doesn\u2019t involve alcohol or gambling.\u201d<\/p>\n
Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle said the outdoor entertainment area adds to the broad offerings of the Barkly Square community hub precinct, while helping returned servicepeople expand their social networks.<\/p>\n
\u201cVictoria\u2019s veterans have made enormous sacrifices so all Australians can enjoy safety, freedom and peace, and we are committed to supporting them in return,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre is developing a terraced outdoor entertaining space, with the support of a Veterans Capital Works State Government grant. BVAC president Greg Green said he was grateful for the more than $25,000 boost, which is funding a six-by-four-metre shed, barbecue zone, and grassed area. Accessible to all abilities, it will be […]<\/p>\n