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...
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...
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...
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...