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....
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...
AVCAT Welcomes New Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel
Hon. Matt Keogh MP, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese AVCAT welcomes the appointment of Hon. Matt Keogh MP as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel. We thank former ministers Hon. Andrew Gee and Hon. Darren Chester for all their support of AVCAT, and our scholarships for the children and &...
2022 SA Presentation Event
Dr Rachel Crook, Tessa Colligan, Ruby Moore, Janice Silby DC DVA, Tiahana Yates, Amber Maynard-Finlayson, Len Russell CEO AVCAT Congratulations to all our South Australian AVCAT Scholars Amber Maynard-Finlayson, Brett Grosser President TPI SA Neil Nicols, Tessa Colligan, Gladys Nichols Ruby Moore, Len Russell CEO AVCAT Amber Maynard-Finlayson & guests...
Farewell David Norton FCA
From the Chair of the Board of AVCAT – Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) David Norton FCA David Norton joined AVCAT in 2011 as the Alternate Director nominated by Legacy Australia. He brought with him a lifetime of experience both in Legacy and as a highly- qualified accountant. Predictably,...
Meet My Sponsor with Bravery Trust
AVCAT Scholarships Manager Robyn Richardson reports on the first online Meet My Sponsor event By Robyn Richardson - Scholarships Manager AVCAT This year’s lockdowns meant we couldn’t hold our usual presentation events in all states, so we introduced our new virtual Meet My Sponsor events. Last week, I was joined...
RSL Queensland Presentation
Recipients of the 2021 RSL Queensland Scholarship were awarded certificates in a presentation hosted by RSL Queensland in Brisbane. Back Row L-R: Tony Ferris - RSL Queensland State President, McArthur Alford, Hayden Brown, Montgomery Chigwidden, William McFarlaneFront Row L-R: Peter Jones - AVCAT Board Director, Louise Foster, Emma James, Madison...
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Mellori Solutions
AVCAT is delighted to welcome new scholarship sponsor Mellori Solutions. Mellori Solutions is an electronic warfare testing and training organisation based in the Shoalhaven area of NSW, and sister company to scholarship sponsor Global Defence Solutions. The Mellori Solutions Scholarship expands the number of scholarships for the children and grandchildren...
Welcome New Sponsor Forestville RSL sub-Branch
Forestville RSL sub-Branch Remembrance Day Education Grant recipients 2021 AVCAT is delighted to welcome new scholarship sponsor Forestville RSL sub-Branch. Forestville RSL sub-Branch is a pro-active Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) organisation which furthers the well-being of members, their families and the families of former members who have...
WA Presentation
By Len Russell Len Russell AVCAT CEO Thank you to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for hosting the Western Australia Long Tan Bursary and AVCAT Scholarship presentation for 2020 and 2021, which I attended from Sydney via video link. I especially wish to thank Mr Peter King, DVA Assistant Commissioner...
Attention All Coffee Lovers
3 Elements & AVCAT share a vision to support veterans and their families - Eleanor, 3 Elements Coffee AVCAT coffee has arrived. AVCAT is partnering with 3 Elements Coffee to raise funds to support scholarships. 3 Elements Coffee is a veteran owned and operated business that supports employment for veterans...