Deniliquin’s Sam Young has been given a handy Christmas present from Legacy, in the form of a scholarship.
The $500 in assistance, presented to him at last week’s Deniliquin Legacy Christmas party, is to help with the costs of completing a Carpentry III course.
These scholarships are provided to the families of Australian Defence Force personnel by the Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga, of which Deniliquin Legacy is a member.
Sam is the grandson of William Glyn Jacob who served with the Royal Australian Airforce for 20 years, including at Wagga.
Joining him at last week’s ceremony was his grandmother, and Wagga-based Legatee, Robin Jacob.
Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga education officer John Ferguson said the club has been awarding these TAFE grants for more than 20 years, and they were pleased to be able to help Mr Young.
“To complete his course this year, Sam was required to go to Melbourne to attend a three-day course on pitched roof construction,“ Mr Ferguson said.
“He plans to complete his qualification next year, and will then enrol in a Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
“The applications for these grants are quite simple to fill in, and is open to eligible applicants from across the Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga footprint.
“Anyone interested in learning more is welcome to contact me on 0412 005 491.”
Mr Young’s grandfather joined the RAAF in Hobart on April 27, 1966 as a general fitter.
Throughout his career he was based in South Australia, twice at Laverton in Victoria, Townsville and Wagga, and he also saw active service in Vietnam as part of the 2 Squadron.
He was discharged with the rank of sergeant in 1986, and among his awards were the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and Palm Unit Citation and United States of America Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Service.
Mr Jacob developed a brain tumour later in life and died in 2022.
Legacy is an iconic Australian charity that was established in 1923 and founded on a promise made from one digger to another – to “look after the missus and the kids”.
The main ways in which Legacy helps is in providing social connection, relieving financial hardship and providing developmental opportunities.
Mr Ferguson said there is a common belief that Legacy only helps the families of World War II veterans, but he said help is available to the families of all Australian Defence Force personnel.
He said this includes anyone who has served overseas in any conflict, or who has completed home service.
For more information about Legacy, and how to access its services, go to www.legacy.com.au/clubs/nsw/wagga-wagga/, phone (02) 6921 3452 or email admin@waggalegacy.com.au.