AVCAT

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Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust

AVCAT has a new phone number (02) 9127-9880

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.

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AVCAT scholarships and bursaries provide much-needed financial assistance and a pathway to a life with greater possibilities.

Our Stories

Jasmine Lakey in the Classroom

Jasmine Lakey – My story

By Jasmine Lakey. Jasmine in the classroom, holding an octopus as she prepares for dissection. I am truly honoured to be a recipient of this scholarship and am sincerely grateful to AVCAT and The Department of Veterans’ Affairs for their...
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Eliza Matthews AVCAT Scholar

By Eliza Matthews. One of my main supporters in life is my dad. He has been an influential figure in my journey for as long as I can remember and continues to support me in all aspects of life. My...
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Jayde Down AVCAT Scholar

By Jayde Down. My dad served in Iraq, left my mum who was newly pregnant with me and came back two weeks before I was born. Growing up my younger brother and I spent a lot of time at our...
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