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,...
2023 Western Australia Scholarship Presentation
I was incredibly fortunate to receive my RSL Australia Scholarship... it came at a pivotal time when I was struggling financially. Receiving the scholarship was essential to ensure that I could remain studying full-time. Jessica Baker, AVCAT Alumni L-R: Jessica Baker, Graham Halton, Spencer & Tate Beaumont-Bisby, Abigail Chifuntwe By...
2023 RSL Queensland Scholarship Presentation
It was inspiring to hear Alumni guest speaker, Sarah Mortensen, speak about the direct impact her scholarship made on her ability to study, and her ultimate success. Back L-R: Len Russell - CEO AVCAT, Mikayla Condon, Kassia Nathan, Sommer Hillery, Robyn Richardson - Scholarships Manager AVCAT, Jasmine Schaper, Isaac Thorpe,...
Reflections on ANZAC Day 2023
By Len Russell, CEO AVCAT L-R: Len Russell CEO AVCAT, Victoria Benz Deputy Commissioner DVA NSW/ACT, Mr Ron O’Connor Director TPI NSW On April 25th, 2023, we commemorated those men and women who have served and are serving our nation in the armed forces. It is a day of significance...
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Nowra RSL Sub-Branch
AVCAT is delighted to announce Nowra RSL Sub-Branch will sponsor a new scholarship in 2023. Nowra RSL Sub-Branch is active in many ways in its local community. They provide a venue for members and Veterans to meet, help with welfare problems, arrange hospital visits and perform RSL funeral tributes, conduct...
2022 NSW Presentation Event
Back Row L-R: Victoria Benz; Len Russell; Shannon Baker; Jasmine Hair; Portia Yates; Taryn McCarthy; Corey East; Thomas Landes; The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP Front Row L-R: Lachlan Cooke; Dyontae Barnes; Olivia Lotz; Tiarni Irvine Victoria Benz, Deputy Commissioner Department of Veterans Affairs NSW/ACT welcomed scholars, their families, and distinguished...
AVCAT Announces New Sponsor Airbus
AVCAT is delighted to welcome generous new sponsor Airbus. In 2023 Airbus in Australia is sponsoring three new scholarships for children or grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans. The three-year scholarships are for tertiary students commencing full-time study in 2023. Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, operating in...
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Australian War Widows SA
AVCAT is delighted to announce Australian War Widows South Australia will sponsor a new scholarship in 2023. The Australian War Widows (SA) Inc. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the well-being of widows & widowers whose partners have died as a result of their war service for Australia. The Australia...
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...