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...
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...