Vale Lieutenant Colonel Philip G Badcock OAM (Retd)
It is with great sadness that we inform the AVCAT network that Philip Gavan Badcock OAM died 6 September 2020. Phil served on the AVCAT Board for over 15 years. Phil was the husband of Diane (deceased), father of Peter and Michael, grandpa of Jonah, Jared, Naomi, Willa, Bonnie and...
Bravery Trust Scholarship in partnership with AVCAT
On September 21, 2020 Bravery Trust made the following announcement Bravery Trust is delighted to announce a three-year scholarship in partnership with the Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT). This is an opportunity for a veteran’s child to receive a three-year scholarship to help them pursue their dream of tertiary...
Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship
The first Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship was awarded in 2020, with a further two scholarships awarded in 2023. The following story about Roy Morris has been written by Graeme Morris and Robyn Cameron (nee Morris), his son and daughter. Roy Wilfred Morris 1924 – 2019 Brigadier Roy Morris AO (Retd)...
Inaugural AVCAT Essay Prize
AVCAT has partnered with the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to present the inaugural AVCAT Essay Prize in 2020, promoting recognition of the impact of the Vietnam War on veterans and their families and loved ones. This year’s prize will be presented on Remembrance Day for an essay, up to 2500 words, addressing...
Calling all AVCAT Alumni
AVCAT is searching for all former recipients of a Long Tan Bursary, Vietnam Veterans' Trust Grant, AVCAT scholarship (AVCAT RSL, AVCAT Legacy, AVCAT TPI, AVCAT RAR), VTS, GQ, LBW or TLC. AVCAT is conducting a survey to help us plan scholarships for the future and research the impact of scholarships,...
Trouble Concentrating? Same…
By Emma from Team AVCAT Having a little trouble focusing on your uni work at home? I definitely was, until I read some great tips by Professor Ghassan Hage. Prof Hage suggested we divide up the day into time slots. I’ve chosen to do one-hour time slots. Every morning I...
Government Coronavirus Payments for Tertiary Students
Government Coronavirus Payments for Tertiary Students The government is responding to the changing financial security situation for people by providing some payments, but it can be a little confusing to work out if you’re eligible. This is a summary of information that AVCAT found on Tuesday 24 March 2020. It’s...
2019 Annual Reviews
Thank you to all our AVCAT scholarship recipients for completing their annual reviews. One of the things I really enjoy reading are the AVCAT’s scholarship recipients’ thank you notes to AVCAT and their sponsors. This happens twice a year. I love to hear about any major things that have happened...
2020 Scholarships
All scholarship applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by early March 2020.
Happy Holidays!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and a wonderful New Year. Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain. Happy Christmas from all of us here at Team AVCAT. The AVCAT office closes midday Friday 20 December 2019, and reopens Monday 6 January 2020.
AVCAT Alumnus Calls for More Sponsorship in WA
“It has long been known that children of veterans tend to experience greater financial disadvantage and are less likely to complete post-secondary education than the general population.” In July, AVCAT Alumnus Dr Anthony Rengel gave a moving speech at the WA Australian Air Force Cadets Reunion. Dr Rengel highlighted some...