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Israel Bundjuri – AVCAT Scholar

My father was so proud to hear that his son was studying at Curtin University. He never thought fighting for his country could have a positive impact on his children in enhancing their education since returning from the Vietnam War. By Israel Bundjuri Israel with his father Edward James Jarden...

Thank You TPI NSW

AVCAT CEO Len Russell and scholarships manager Robyn Richardson were honoured to be guests at the festive TPI NSW Christmas Party. During the party, Len Russell extended heartfelt appreciation to TPI NSW for their longstanding support as a dedicated scholarship sponsor. In recognition of their commitment, he presented TPI NSW...

Jacob Erieau – AVCAT Scholar

Sometimes the most extraordinary thing you can do is be part of healing your family and trying to do better than those who came before you. By Jacob Erieau Jacob (centre) with grandparents Dorothy & 'Pa' Geoffrey Yeomans My grandfather Geoffrey, who we affectionately call Pa, served two years in...

Thank You Morning Tea

AVCAT hosts five long-term NSW and national sponsors at a celebratory morning tea L-R: Len Russell - CEO, AVCAT; Robyn Richardson - Scholarships Manager, AVCAT; Malcolm Dimmock - Director, Chatswood RSL Club; Renee Wilson - CEO, Australian War Widows NSW; Anne Samuelson - Manager - Professional Team, NSW Nurses &...

Farewell Patrick

Mr Patrick W Medway AM retired from his position on the AVCAT Board. Mr Patrick W Medway AM Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) & Mr Patrick W Medway AM AVCAT thanks Patrick for contributing his expertise and experience while on the board and for his hard work championing AVCAT's...

Thank You DVA

In an afternoon ceremony, AVCAT Chair Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) presented Ms Victoria Benz of DVA with a plaque recognising DVA's long-term support of AVCAT and the Long Tan Bursary. Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) & Ms Victoria Benz Bill Crews commented on the broad impact of...

AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Vietnam Veterans Victorian Branch

AVCAT is delighted to announce the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Victorian Branch is sponsoring a new scholarship in 2024. The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (VVAA) Victorian Branch is a volunteer body, whose sole interest is the welfare of veterans and their families. The first VVAA Victorian Branch Scholarship is...

AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Defence Force Welfare Association (NSW Branch)

AVCAT is delighted to announce Defence Force Welfare Association (NSW Branch) is sponsoring two new scholarships in 2024. The Defence Force Welfare Association (NSW Branch) (DFWA) is an independent voice for Australian Defence Force members, veterans, and their families. They advocate to the government on matters affecting the welfare of...

AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Rooty Hill RSL Sub-Branch

AVCAT is delighted to announce Rooty Hill RSL Sub-Branch will sponsor a new scholarship in 2024. Rooty Hill RSL Sub-Branch of the Returned Services League of Australia will sponsor one new scholarship. The first Rooty Hill RSL Sub-Branch Scholarship will be awarded to an eligible applicant raised and studying in...

Caitlin Gauci – AVCAT Alumni

My TLC scholarship showed me that AVCAT had a deeper intention than just ‘transforming lives through education’. They were also going to do it with compassion and support. By Caitlin Gauci Caitlin Gauci with the Governor General & Mrs Hurley I received my AVCAT scholarship in 2013 – fresh out...

Portia Yates – AVCAT Scholar

It is a true privilege to be recognised by AVCAT and TPI NSW, and I will forever be a grateful recipient of this scholarship. By Portia Yates Larry, Portia (centre) & Marie Yates My name is Portia Yates; I am 20 years old and in my final year of a...

VVPPAA Vietnam Veterans’ Day Memorial Service

By Len Russell, CEO AVCAT Len Russell & Frank Cole, President VVPPAA NSW It was a real pleasure to attend the Vietnam Veterans’ Day Memorial Service as a guest of the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia (VVPPAA) at Bankstown Sports Club on the 18th of August. In...

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