Veterans headstone project fears funding promise falls short of need

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.