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AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Canary Technology Solutions

AVCAT is delighted to announce Canary Technology Solutions will sponsor a new scholarship in 2023. Canary IT is a cloud, cyber security, retail solutions and managed IT services provider. “At our core, we are an Australian Managed IT Services provider. We provide Technology Consulting and IT services from the desktop...

AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor The Veterans Benevolent Fund

AVCAT is delighted to announce The Veterans Benevolent Fund, the charitable arm of the RSL & Services Clubs Association will fund the AVCAT Alumni Network Mentorship Program for three years. The Veterans Benevolent Fund was established to provide financial assistance to community organisations, ex-services organisations, and other service providers that...

2022 Western Australia Presentation Event

Our Perth scholarship presentation went off without a hitch in the lovely ANZAC House. Scholars, their families, and distinguished guests were welcomed by Peter King, Deputy Commissioner Department of Veterans Affairs who spoke on behalf of DVA. Robyn Richardson, vince Connelly, Sofie Gilmartin, Olivia Suthers, Peter King, Michael Lundy, Angela...

2022 Queensland Presentation Event

With Mum affected by WWII and Dad by the Korean War, and now both in graves, I felt a mix of emotions receiving this honour; but, grateful. Thank you AVCAT for your support. It has converted to hope.Noeleen Ginnane AVCAT Alumni Chloe McNally 2022 Scholarship Presentations kicked off in Brisbane....

Ruby Moore – AVCAT Scholar

My goal is to work with children in the education field... I want to help students to reach their potential and set themselves up for a successful future. By Ruby Moore Ruby with her grandfather Ron This year has been a big one for me as I have started university...

Kathleen Vincent-Lucas – AVCAT Scholar

By Kathleen Vincent-Lucas I sit down with my father, a sheet of questions in front of me: my mind gambles on whether I should go off script, greedy with the knowledge of all the stories he can tell. When he so chooses, my father is a great storyteller, engaging with...

Grace Hull – AVCAT Alumni

By Grace Hull I was awarded the Long Tan Bursary in 2021. I was eligible through my paternal grandfather’s service in the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. My grandfather’s time in the Army inspired my own father to join the Royal Australian Air Force, and it is here where...

Taryn McCarthy – AVCAT Scholar

My dad was a very pivotal and important figure in my life, and his death hit me like a brick... I’m sharing this brief glimpse into the hurt because despite all the fears that I would never be able to live a happy life, with time and the right people...

Lucy Bancroft – AVCAT Scholar

Performing is my greatest passion and the only thing I can see myself doing for a career. I am so lucky and forever grateful to be able to pursue this dream with the help of AVCAT. By Lucy Bancroft Lucy in centre wearing number 11 I began studying musical theatre...

Vietnam Veterans Day

Applications for 2023 scholarships are now open Apply for a scholarship here Every year AVCAT opens scholarship applications on Vietnam Veterans Day, August 18. The impact of service can be felt long after the transition into civilian life. On August 18, we reflect on the service and sacrifice of those...

Len Russell Addresses TPI NSW Christmas In July Luncheon

Len Russell, Robyn Richardson, Patrick Bright OAM Len Russell, AVCAT CEO, spoke at the lively and well-attended TPI NSW Christmas in July Luncheon about the importance of AVCAT scholarships which support the children and grandchildren of Australian ex-serving men and women. 'A good measure of AVCAT's positive impact within the...

Elizabeth McMahon – AVCAT Scholar

By Elizabeth McMahon Being the daughter of a veteran, I was raised with the ethos of the military, the importance of a team, and the value of working toward the betterment of the community. My name is Elizabeth, and I’m studying medicine at the University of Melbourne. Through the help...

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