Premier Delivers $10,000 Grant Boost For Cardwell RSL Memorial Garden

Cardwell RSL has received $10,000 in state government funding to complete its Memorial Garden and entertainment area, improving facilities for veterans and the wider community. The area is expected to be ready for use by ANZAC Day 2027.  

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Premier and Veterans Minister David Crisafulli visited the Cardwell RSL this morning to mark the occasion, acknowledging the work of local RSL volunteers in bringing the community together through events such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.  

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Premier Crisafulli said the grant was about showing gratitude for the service of local veterans.

“I really take pride in being the first Veterans Minister the state's had, and I just want to thank you all for your service,” he said.  

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“Every one of you, those who have served, those of you who have supported, those who have served, it just it means a lot.  

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“We got more veterans in this state than anywhere else in the country, which is why we did that strategy for veterans and veterans' families as well.  

“If having that extra area means that you can encourage one person who might otherwise sit at home to come and have a bit of camaraderie on a weekend, if that means they feel connected and valued for their service, then we've done our job.”

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The Cardwell RSL expressed gratitude for the funds:  

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“Our thanks to the Premier's Office and to Wade for pushing for it, and all your staff for helping us get that grant.

“We do appreciate it because otherwise, we'd have a tin shed sitting there that wasn't really functional. So it's significant addition to it.”

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Watch the press release here for more updates for the Hinchinbrook region:

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