Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust

The Trust supports Viet Nam Veterans and their families who may be in hardship or poverty and makes grants which benefit the community Viet Nam veterans, and their families. Since 2007, over $4.5 million has been paid in supporting these purposes.

Overall, the aim is to help make day-today life easier for Viet Nam Veterans and their families. One-off grants may be considered for assisting with home repairs, home heating, practical items like a bed, unexpected debts or expenses, some medical expenses (e.g. orthodontic or optometrist costs) and travel to towards visiting a sick relative, hospital appointment, or unit reunion.

Consideration may also be given for some educational expenses, such as a one-off contribution towards schoolbooks, fees, school uniform, etc... Overall, the Trustees look to provide benefits which improve someone’s life or well-being, particularly those in hardship.

If you are unsure if you may qualify for assistance, please submit a request rather than assume you are not eligible. If you know someone who needs support, please encourage them to apply for assistance.

For more information about the Trust and the grants that they offer, go to www.communitymatters.govt.nz/viet-nam-veterans-and-their-families-trust or www.communitymatters.govt.nz/ask-us/view/834 for an application form.