Minister for Veterans David Harris today announced that 27 war memorials across 25 local government areas are receiving nearly $250,000 in NSW Government funding for essential care to ensure the service and sacrifice of veterans are honoured across the state.

The grants are awarded to councils, RSL sub-Branches and community groups in cities, regional towns and rural centres from Monaro to Lismore.

The Anglican Parish of Lismore received $1,980 to assist with repairs to the stained-glass memorial windows in the Warrior Chapel of the Garrison Church of St Andrew. The windows completed in 2015 will receive upgrades to ensure the memorial can remain protected from the wet weather in northern NSW.

Anglican Parish of Lismore coordinator Dr Ross Lehman said, “The Anglican Parish of Lismore greatly appreciates the $1,980 grant, which will be used to help repair the stained-glass memorial windows in the Warrior Chapel of the Garrison Church of St Andrew.

“The top section of the central memorial window depicts a soldier overlooking Anzac Cove, and the bottom section displays two Australian flags, positioned over the Seven Point Star and framed by stylised images of wattle and the repairs will ensure that the surroundings of all of the memorial windows in the Warrior Chapel remain leak-proof from the many storms that occur in the Northern Rivers.”

The South Grafton War Memorial Baths Gates received $14,210.75.

Applications for the 2026/27 Community War Memorials Fund will open from April to June 2026.

More information on the program and details on how to apply are available here: https://www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/heritage/community-war-memorials-fund.

Minister for Veterans David Harris said, “I am proud that the Minns Labor Government is providing nearly $250,000 to assist with the conservation of 27 war memorials across NSW.

“This crucial funding will be used to undertake important conservation work to strengthen our war memorials, ensuring they can continue to honour the service and sacrifice of all veterans who have served our communities.

“Local communities across the state are rightly proud of their military history and the vital threads their war memorials weave into our cultural fabric, enabling us to reflect on over 100 years of our veterans’ service and sacrifice.

“I want to encourage local communities to consider applying for the 2026 round of the community war memorial fund for any restoration work their memorials may need.”

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said, “I welcome this funding to restore the striking stained glass windows in St Andrew's Warrior Chapel. The windows are a dignified tribute to those who served.

"Our war memorials are a significant part of the local history of our communities, and these grants ensure the service and sacrifice of our veterans is not forgotten.”