AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Australian War Widows SA
AVCAT is delighted to announce Australian War Widows South Australia will sponsor a new scholarship in 2023. The Australian War Widows (SA) Inc. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the well-being of widows & widowers whose partners have died as...
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Canary Technology Solutions
AVCAT is delighted to announce Canary Technology Solutions will sponsor a new scholarship in 2023. Canary IT is a cloud, cyber security, retail solutions and managed IT services provider. “At our core, we are an Australian Managed IT Services provider....
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor The Veterans Benevolent Fund
AVCAT is delighted to announce The Veterans Benevolent Fund, the charitable arm of the RSL & Services Clubs Association will fund the AVCAT Alumni Network Mentorship Program for three years. The Veterans Benevolent Fund was established to provide financial assistance...
2022 Western Australia Presentation Event
Our Perth scholarship presentation went off without a hitch in the lovely ANZAC House. Scholars, their families, and distinguished guests were welcomed by Peter King, Deputy Commissioner Department of Veterans Affairs who spoke on behalf of DVA. Robyn Richardson, vince...
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...
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...
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...
