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Ryan Knight

By Ryan Knight My name is Ryan Knight and I was fortunate enough to be awarded the 2018 AVCAT RSL Queensland scholarship. My scholarship allowed to me to study a Bachelor of International Relations degree at Bond University. I chose to study International Relations, as I knew that I wanted...

Grace Sholl

AVCAT has allowed me to flourish at university without the worry of how my parents and I would find the funds for my textbook, transport, and medical fees. By Grace Sholl Grace Sholl Servant leadership runs in my family’s blood. Both of my maternal great-grandfathers served during WWI, and several...

Leah Whitmore

By Leah Whitmore My inspiration to become a primary school teacher originated in my final years of high school when I was helping to teach kindergarten and pre-primary children. The influence of the teachers I worked with during this time shaped my desire to be a compassionate, strong and supportive...

Defence Families Research Project

Jayanna Gibson

By Jayanna Gibson My name is Jayanna Gibson, and I am one of the incredibly grateful 2019 recipients of the Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy (BWL) Scholarship through the Australian Veterans Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT). My AVCAT BWL scholarship allows me to focus on extending my potential without concerns of the...

Jacob Morath

By Jacob Morath I have always been proud of my family’s military service history, with it dating back to both World Wars. My interest in world affairs was founded and fostered by my dad. Dad is a Vietnam Veteran who has always encouraged me to take an active interest in...

Calling all AVCAT Alumni

AVCAT is searching for all former recipients of a Long Tan Bursary, Vietnam Veterans' Trust Grant, AVCAT scholarship (AVCAT RSL, AVCAT Legacy, AVCAT TPI, AVCAT RAR), VTS, GQ, LBW or TLC. AVCAT is conducting a survey to help us plan scholarships for the future and research the impact of scholarships,...

Tessa Lucas

By Tessa Lucas I was brought up on stories of the Australian Defence Force. Both my grandfathers, Grumpy and Poppy, are veterans. My Grumpy, Charlie, served in Korea with the Royal Australian Air Force and my Poppy, Ron, served in Malaya with the Australian Army. It was only natural that...

Trouble Concentrating? Same…

By Emma from Team AVCAT Having a little trouble focusing on your uni work at home? I definitely was, until I read some great tips by Professor Ghassan Hage. Prof Hage suggested we divide up the day into time slots. I’ve chosen to do one-hour time slots. Every morning I...

Government Coronavirus Payments for Tertiary Students

Government Coronavirus Payments for Tertiary Students The government is responding to the changing financial security situation for people by providing some payments, but it can be a little confusing to work out if you’re eligible. This is a summary of information that AVCAT found on Tuesday 24 March 2020. It’s...

Broader Horizons

By Hannah Howard For me nursing wasn’t something that ran in the family, but with trips to the hospital with my Pop, who is undergoing cancer treatment, I thought this was something I could be interested in. Taking the plunge, I applied to the University of Canberra and was accepted...

2019 Annual Reviews

Thank you to all our AVCAT scholarship recipients for completing their annual reviews. One of the things I really enjoy reading are the AVCAT’s scholarship recipients’ thank you notes to AVCAT and their sponsors. This happens twice a year. I love to hear about any major things that have happened...

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