The Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) provides funding to support the conservation of community war memorials across NSW.
October 2025
What was approved
Approved for Dungog RSL sub-Branch
Dungog RSL sub-Branch plans to engage O'Sullivan Conservation to undertake a condition assessment of the Dungog Memorial Arches. The O'Sullivan Conservation will visit the memorial and prepare a detailed report, including photographs, a condition assessm
$3,872 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Dungog 2420Location of the recipient
Dungog 2420About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
27/10/2025What was approved
Approved for Abermain RSL sub-Branch
Obtain a condition assessment for the Abermain war memorial at Jefferies Park to determine the works required to return the memorial to good condition. The report enables commencement of activities to repair the Abermain war memorial where annual memoria
$3,894 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Abermain 2326Location of the recipient
Abermain 2326About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Anglican Parish of Lismore
Lismore has many severe storms. There are gaps between the edge of the lead surrounds of the five Memorial stained-glass windows. The gaps need to be cleaned and sealed. The 'hopper' function of each of the four side windows needs to be locked and se
$1,980 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Lismore 2480Location of the recipient
Lismore 2480About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Blue Mountains City Council
This project will conserve Leura’s Lone Pine War Memorial Gates through urgently needed graffiti removal, sandstone cleaning, and crack and inscription repairs. Supervised by a heritage specialist, the work will benefit the local community by preserving a
$11,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Leura 2780Location of the recipient
Katoomba 2780About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Bomaderry RSL sub-Branch
Engage Edwards Heritage Consultants to develop a Heritage and Conservation Plan, of the Bomaderry War Memorial. Edwards Heritage Consultants will visit the memorial develop the CMP using guidance provided in both the Burr Charter and ICOMOS Charter and pr
$7,150 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Bomaderry 2541Location of the recipient
Bomaderry 2541About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Clarence Valley Council
Commence conservation works by reviewing the condition of the South Grafton Memorial Gates to gain a condition assessment report that proposes a restoration and relocation plan to move them permanently to Lane Boulevard, the location of the South Grafton
$14,210 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
South Grafton 2460Location of the recipient
Grafton 2460About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Corrimal RSL sub-Branch
This grant is for funding to:- 1) enable a professional sign writer to apply gold leaf and gold paint to the inscriptions, and 2) for a stonemason company to repair the cracks in the footing of the memorial. This will benefit the community by restoring th
$5,963 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Balgownie 2519Location of the recipient
Corrimal 2518About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Dubbo Regional Council
Dubbo Regional Councial plans to engage O'Sullivan Conservation to conduct a Conservation Condition and Engineer Assessment of the Dubbo War Memorial Stone Cenotaph located in Victoria Park. This will include: 1. Description of the memorial's components,
$12,980 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Dubbo 2830Location of the recipient
Dubbo 2830About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Dungog RSL sub-Branch
Dungog RSL sub-Branch plans to engage O'Sullivan Conservation to undertake a condition assessment of the Dungog Memorial Gates. The O'Sullivan Conservation will visit the memorial and prepare a detailed report, including photographs, a condition assessmen
$3,872 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Dungog 2420Location of the recipient
Dungog 2420About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Dungog RSL sub-Branch
Dungog RSL sub-Branch plans to engage O'Sullivan Conservation to undertake a condition assessment of the Memorial Gate. The O'Sullivan Conservation will visit the memorial and prepare a detailed report, including photographs, a condition assessment and tr
$3,872 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Dungog 2420Location of the recipient
Dungog 2420About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for East Maitland War Memorial & Rest Park Land Manager
East Maitland War Memorial Centre`s Memorial Brick Wall restoration will benefit the community by preserving heritage brickwork. Works include careful brick removal, new footings, and wall reconstruction using reclaimed bricks and traditional mortar. Outc
$15,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
East Maitland 2323Location of the recipient
East Maitland 2323About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Fairfield City Council
This initiative will benefit park users and the community by improving drainage and ventilation around the bandstand. Activities will include trench excavation, drainage installation, stormwater connection, and ventilation. Expected outcomes include reduc
$15,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Cabramatta 2166Location of the recipient
Wakeley 2176About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Forbes Shire Council
Council will engage Contractors to conduct minor lettering repairs to the Cenotaph. We will upgrade the existing lighting to improve safety and security and upgrade the PA system to improve the listening experience at memorial gatherings. We will also ins
$10,883 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Forbes 2871Location of the recipient
Forbes 2871About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Goulburn Mulwaree Council
The Goulburn Boer War Memorial is a prominent feature in the city’s central Belmore Park and is viewed by thousands of visitors each year. The project will engage a specialist stone mason to undertake restoration work, as recommended by a condition ass
$8,237 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Goulburn 2580Location of the recipient
Goulburn 2580About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Greenethorpe Soldiers' Memorial Hall Inc.
To reface 5 large and 8 smaller windows, removing and replacing window putty and repainting to prevent water ingress and timber rot in our 100 yr old community hall, the community venue for the annual Anzac Ceremony and where a pictorial legacy of local s
$7,150 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Greenethorpe 2809Location of the recipient
Greenethorpe 2809About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Gundaroo Community Association Incorporated
The steps at the Memorial are part of the rock walls surrounding the obelisk. The mortar in the walls is crumbling, rocks are breaking away and the existing steps are too steep an incline, The rock walls and steps need to be replaced for safety.
$10,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Gundaroo 2620Location of the recipient
Gundaroo 2620About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Hillgrove Progress Association Inc
We wish to make the memorial attractive all year round for residents and the many visitors we get by making maintenance more easy and effective by putting a cement edging around the garden. This will improve the overall look of the memorial and its garden
$7,218 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the recipient
Hillgrove 2350About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Hornsby RSL sub-Branch
Removal of an existing plaque "Other Conflicts" and the Installation of a brass plaque to honour the men and women who served in the following conflicts: Afghanistan,Iraq, and other Middle East Operations. Timor and other South East Asia Operations, Solom
$4,727 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Hornsby 2077Location of the recipient
Hornsby 2077About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Mosman Municipal Council
Council will engage expert contractors to relocate the Heritage timber flagpoles, for flagpole conservation, tree health and maintenance and overall visual symmetry. New steel edging will bring aesthetic and structural improvements to the replanted garde
$14,487 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Mosman 2088Location of the recipient
Mosman 2088About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for North Sydney Council
The current proposal is intended to remove accumulated dirt, dust and bird droppings, mould, lichen and lighter pollution crust. Work requires an elevated works platform (EWP) to access the full height of the memorial to remove pollutants.
$15,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
North Sydney 2060Location of the recipient
North Sydney 2060About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Orange City Council
This project conserves Newman Park’s WWI Memorial Avenue by upgrading the 1978 monument and enhancing landscape elements. Works will improve safety, accessibility, and interpretation, ensuring this place of remembrance continues to support community comme
$12,265 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Orange 2800Location of the recipient
Orange 2800About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Queanbeyan RSL sub-Branch
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$6,907 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Queanbeyan 2620Location of the recipient
Queanbeyan 2620About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Strathfield Municipal Council
Council proposes to procure a specialist condition assessment report for five of our War Memorials. This has not occured since before 2018, and since then Council has had an extreme period of change. This work will directly inform our conservation works i
$14,850 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Strathfield 2135Location of the recipient
Strathfield 2135About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) on behalf of Uniting Church in Australia Lithgow Parish
The framed Roll of Duty requires an expert assessment of its condition (stage 1). The outcome will allow us to carry out physical treatment in 2026 with the Roll to be ultimately displayed in the church. The wider community will benefit as it will become
$4,100 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Lithgow 2790Location of the recipient
Lithgow 2790About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Windsor and Districts RSL sub-Branch
Heritage cleaning and letter restoration of the Feemans Reach World War 1 and World War 2 memorial plaques
$4,100 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Freemans Reach 2756Location of the recipient
South Windsor 2756About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Woodstock War Memorial Hall Inc
Will undertake cleaning and repairs to the World Wars honour rolls including hand-cleaning, as per their attached quote.
$11,590 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the recipient
Woodstock 2793About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026What was approved
Approved for Woollahra Municipal Council
Woollahra War Memorial Conservation Survey. A strategic report that provides a condition assessment of 8 council-managed war memorials, and recommendations for immediate conservation and ongoing maintenance program for each so that appropriate forward con
$15,000 was approved by
Minister for VeteransDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Woollahra 2025Location of the recipient
Double Bay 2028About the grant
Applications approved
27
Applications received
55
Community War Memorials Fund - Round 2025/26
Program term
01/02/2026