Co-Patrons, General (Retd) the Honourable David Hurley AC CVO DSC and Mrs Linda Hurley
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two Patrons to support our organisation. General (Retd) the Honourable David Hurley AC CVO DSC, who has previously served as a Patron, continues in this important role, joined now by Mrs Linda Hurley as a Co-Patron of AVCAT.
Both have been enthusiastic supporters of AVCAT since General Hurley was sworn in as the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia in 2019.
Hosting the AVCAT awards ceremony at Admiralty House in 2021, General Hurley addressed the AVCAT scholars by saying, ‘Be confident in yourself and be confident in what you can achieve. Embrace your education opportunities and be inspired by the service of your forebears.’
As Co-Patrons of AVCAT, they both will continue their ongoing commitment to our mission of assisting the children and grandchildren of veterans in necessitous and deserving circumstances to pursue tertiary education. We are honoured to have their ongoing and expanded support.