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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
AVCAT Chair interviewed on Sky News
Gabriella Power and Bill Crews We were super excited to see AVCAT Chair, Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) interviewed on Sky News about commemorating 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, and AVCAT's role...
2023 Queensland Scholarship Presentation
Congratulations to all our 2023 Queensland scholars. By Len Russell, CEO AVCAT L-R: Robert Doust, Annika Tulk, Sarah Richards, Katie Collins, Thomas Gleeson, D'Archy Hay, Brooke Mitchell, Florence Matthews, Jasmine Lakey, Len Russell - CEO AVCAT, Teisha Gay, Lily Dwan,...
