ABC News (AU)
· collected 2026-09-09 · by Briana Fiore and Sophie Holder
The South Australian branch of the Headstone Project is concerned that the promised federal funding for headstones to commemorate Australian World War I soldiers falls short of their estimated needs. The project costs around $1,500 per grave. The government has not publicly commented on the issue, but it's reported that all eligible applicants have been awarded grants so far.
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The South Australian branch of The Headstone Project, a charity that gives plaques to Australian soldiers who served in World War I, is concerned that the funding provided by the federal government will not meet their needs. The project's volunteers estimate that each grave requires around $1,500 worth of materials and labor. According to the project, the promised funding from the government before the 2022 election was higher than what has been allocated so far. Despite repeated requests for comment, the federal government did not provide an on-the-record response to questions about this issue. However, it's understood that all eligible applicants have received grants. The Headstone Project volunteers are worried that they won't be able to honor the memory of every Australian soldier who fought in World War I due to funding constraints.
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Veterans headstone project fears federal funding promise falls short of need
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The South Australian branch of the Headstone Project fears the available funding is much lower than promised pre-election in 2022.
The Headstone Project gives plaques to Australian soldiers who served in World War I, which volunteers say costs about $1,500 per grave.
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The federal government did not provide an on-the-record response to questions, but the ABC understands that all eligible applicants have so far been awarded grants.
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