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Vietnam Veterans’ Day Memorial Service

L-R: David Clark Secretary Five Dock RSL Sub-branch, Bill Roberts VVPPAA & AVCAT, Meg Green, Len Russell CEO AVCAT, Ron O'Connor Secretary VVPPAA AVCAT CEO Len Russell attended the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia's Memorial Service at the Bankstown District Sports Club on Vietnam Veterans' Day. It...

Meet My Sponsor – RSL Joondalup City Sub-Branch

Robyn Richards, AVCAT's scholarships manager hosted AVCAT scholar Ella Holmes and Bruce MacDonald, the Hon. Secretary Joondalup City Sub-Branch in an online Meet My Sponsor event. Robyn says, 'I feel very privileged to work with AVCAT, bringing together these two people from our veteran community. Ella is extremely grateful for...

Thank You Dr Peter Helson

Dr Peter Helson & Scholar Jessica Beebar L-R: Robyn Richardson Scholarships Manager AVCAT, Dr Peter Helson, Len Russell CEO AVCAT We were honoured to host Dr Peter Helson at the office to express our gratitude for his years of scholarship sponsorship. During his visit, we presented Dr Helson with a...

Dr Louise O’Rance – Alumnus Speech

I am a case study of what it looks like when the quality of someone’s education is divorced from their family’s ability to pay. I wish everybody had a story like this. Dr Louise O'Rance Dr O'Rance is the Assistant Secretary, Data Management and Reporting Branch at the Department of...

Megan Beecher – AVCAT Scholar

By Megan Beecher. In 2020 I was very fortunate to be the recipient of the AVCAT Families of Veterans Guild (previously the Australian War Widows NSW) Scholarship. My Grandfather, Major Arthur McDermott (Grandpa Mac, as he was to my brothers and me) was a veteran, serving in the Australian Army...

Emma-Louise Semaan – AVCAT Alumni

Our family has been on a healing journey for many years now, which I am so proud of. We stand by each other every year and march with Dad on ANZAC DAY, this day means so much to us all. By Emma-Louise Semaan I was awarded the Long Tan Bursary in 2023....

Sarah Hughes – AVCAT Scholar

I feel so lucky to be pursuing my passions, and so grateful to AVCAT and Forestville RSL sub-Branch for their support. It means a lot to my mum as a single parent knowing that I am supported and able to continue following my ambitions away from home. Sarah and her...

Patrick Pickering – AVCAT Scholar

I have loved every minute of university. By Patrick Pickering My name is Patrick Pickering. I am 22 years old and studying law and psychology at the University of Tasmania. Patrick Pickering From a young age, my parents instilled in me a deep respect and passion for spending time in...

Charli Brand – AVCAT Scholar

When my dad was medically discharged I was selfishly relieved; it meant no threat of moving, and there was no chance of him leaving for months on end – we could be a family again. Charli Brand By Charli Brand One of the most distinct memories I have of my...

AVCAT Chair Attends War Memorial Dedication

Major General Bill Crews, Chair of AVCAT, attended the Dedication Ceremony on 22 February 2024 of the sculpture For Every Drop Shed in Anguish. This artwork was crafted by Alex Seton, who spoke passionately about his approach to the brief to provide a place in the grounds of the Australian War...

AVCAT Announces New Sponsor Commando Welfare Trust

AVCAT is delighted to welcome new scholarship sponsor the Commando Welfare Trust. The Commando Welfare Trust is sponsoring two new scholarships for children or grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans in 2024. The Commando Welfare Trust provides a perpetual safety net for Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) soldiers, veterans, and family members...

Reflections On The Year

An end-of-year message from AVCAT CEO Len Russell Before we say goodbye to the year that has been, I wanted to take a moment to look back on the busy year 2023 has been and to thank everyone who helped make this year a special one for us here at...

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