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...
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...
Vietnam Veterans’ Day Last Post Ceremony
AVCAT Chair, Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) and AVCAT Scholar Thomas lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony on Vietnam Veterans' Day on behalf of AVCAT Thomas Gleeson and Bill Crews carry a wreath to lay at the Pool of Reflection at the Australian War...
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Joondalup City RSL Sub-Branch
AVCAT is delighted to announce Joondalup City RSL Sub-Branch will sponsor a new scholarship in 2024. Joondalup City RSL Sub-Branch will sponsor one new scholarship. The Joondalup City RSL Sub-Branch Scholarship is valued at $5,000 annually for three years and will be awarded to an applicant born or primarily raised...
AVCAT Chair interviewed on Sky News
Gabriella Power and Bill Crews We were super excited to see AVCAT Chair, Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) interviewed on Sky News about commemorating 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, and AVCAT's role in supporting veteran families. Watch Bill on Sky News here...
2023 Queensland Scholarship Presentation
Congratulations to all our 2023 Queensland scholars. By Len Russell, CEO AVCAT L-R: Robert Doust, Annika Tulk, Sarah Richards, Katie Collins, Thomas Gleeson, D'Archy Hay, Brooke Mitchell, Florence Matthews, Jasmine Lakey, Len Russell - CEO AVCAT, Teisha Gay, Lily Dwan, Tyler Brown, Jaidyn Roberts We had a wonderful winter’s morning...
2023 South Australia Scholarship Presentation
Much of my work is dedicated to bettering the lives of veterans living with PTSD. Of course, none of this would have been possible without AVCAT. Chloe Dean, AVCAT Alumni L-R: Len Russell - CEO AVCAT, Cahill McIntyre, Chloe Dean - AVCAT Alumni, Chelsea Viner, Ethan Thompson-Skene, Janice Silby -...
AVCAT Chair Marks 20 Years of Scholarships
As we now celebrate our 20 years as AVCAT, we take pride in what has been accomplished. Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) - AVCAT Chair AVCAT Chair, Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) gave an engaging address to an audience of dignitaries, AVCAT scholars and their families at our...
TPI NSW Christmas-in-July Luncheon
By Len Russell, CEO AVCAT Len Russell CEO AVCAT, Les Vincent President TPI NSW, John Szabo CEO TPI NSW I recently enjoyed the TPI NSW Christmas-in-July Luncheon with TPI NSW members and their families. Guest speaker Ms Pat McCabe OAM, President of TPI Federation, spoke about the positive changes for...
2023 Victoria Scholarship Presentation
Seeing new scholars receive their certificates is the most rewarding part of my job. Len Russell, CEO AVCAT L-R: Mara Dalton, Shaley Mackay, Abigail Paduch, Eve Miller, Len Russell CEO AVCAT, Saxon Perry, Elsie Callahan, Ellie Holland, Riley Anderson, Kaetlyn Corry By Len Russell, AVCAT CEO The Victorian scholarship ceremony...
Matlida Langham on NAIDOC Week
By Matilda Langham David Nathan - Chair RSL Australia, Matilda Langham, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) My name is Matilda Langham, I am a proud Wiradjuri Woman from the rural town of Forbes, NSW. I am in my second year of a Bachelor of Secondary...
Celebrating 20 Years of AVCAT
AVCAT celebrated 20 years of scholarships at a memorable evening at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. L-R: Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd), Tahlia Gow, Michael Pavey, Kirk Chilcott, Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Danielle Peck, Rory Hansell,...