Seeing new scholars receive their certificates is the most rewarding part of my job.
Len Russell, CEO AVCAT
L-R: Mara Dalton, Shaley Mackay, Abigail Paduch, Eve Miller, Len Russell CEO AVCAT, Saxon Perry, Elsie Callahan, Ellie Holland, Riley Anderson, Kaetlyn Corry
By Len Russell, AVCAT CEO
The Victorian scholarship ceremony was held in Melbourne on Friday 19 May. We were joined by representatives of Bravery Trust, RSL Victoria, Ballarat Legacy and TPI Victoria and Mr Michael Harper, DVA Assistant Secretary and Deputy Commissioner for Victoria, presented the Long Tan Bursary certificates.
Our Alumni guest speaker, Matthew Ulanowski, shared some insights into his journey through tertiary education moving from rural Victoria to Melbourne to attend university and how much the support of AVCAT meant to him and his family. The Long Tan Bursary allowed him to put that extra time and effort into his studies and in working towards his dreams.
Seeing new scholars receive their certificates is the most rewarding part of my job. AVCAT, and our sponsors, support our scholars in attaining a tertiary education that will start their careers in the best possible way.
Congratulations to all our 2023 Victorian scholars.
Shaley Mackey, Rob Webster AVCAT Board Director & RSL Victoria State President
Kaetlyn Corry, Rob Webster AVCAT Board Director & RSL Victoria State President
AVCAT Alumni Matthew Ulanowski
Len & Robyn Ketelaar, Riley Anderson
Rob Webster AVCAT Board Director & RSL Victoria State President, Ellie Holland
Rob Webster AVCAT Board Director & RSL Victoria State President, Elsie Callahan
Rob Webster AVCAT Board Director & RSL Victoria State President, Riley Anderson
Saxon Perry, Adrian Wain TPI Victoria
Grant Hunter – Bravery Trust, Mara Dalton
Abigail Paduch, Rob Webster AVCAT Board Director & RSL Victoria State President
Allan McKinnon Legacy Ballarat (Centre)
Elsie Callahan, John Turner, Kate Callahan, Michael Harper – DVA Deputy Commissioner Victoria
Eve Miller, Rob Webster AVCAT Board Director & RSL Victoria State President
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