AVCAT
Transforming lives through education
Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust
AVCAT supports the children & grandchildren of Australian Veterans with the cost of tertiary education. We provide scholarships that help pay for textbooks and expenses and help ease the cost of living. Read more about our successes here.
AVCAT scholarships and bursaries provide much-needed financial assistance and a pathway to a life with greater possibilities.
Our Stories
“Scholarship an instrumental impact on my success”
By Robert Doust Robert Doust 2023 Families of Veteran’s Guild Scholar My grandfather has always been one of the most influential figures in my life. To me, he was simply “Pop”, someone who loved a good debate, teased us constantly,...
Support Turns Dreams into Reality
By Daisy King - Long Tan Bursary Recipient 2023 Daisy with her veteran grandfather Raymond Maclean Growing up Steve Irwin and David Attenborough were my heroes, I’ve always felt drawn to protecting our incredible planet and had dreamed of one...
AVCAT / Long Tan Bursary 2024 Scholar talks about her journey towards becoming a doctor
By Mary Gough Mary Gough (left) and a classmate learning to suture. I cannot even begin to put into words how appreciative I am for AVCAT and the opportunities I have gained through their support. My names is Mary Gough...