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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Presentation Ceremony at Admiralty House
‘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.’His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC, DSC, (Retd) AVCAT CEO Len Russell, Olivia Micallef,...
