AVCAT transforming lives through education
Stories
The voice of the scholar is the single most important feature in assessing and realising the impact of a scholarship. We are proud of all of our scholars. Here are some their stories reflecting on their journey.
Broader Horizons
By Hannah Howard For me nursing wasn’t something that ran in the family, but with trips to the hospital with my Pop, who is undergoing cancer treatment, I thought this was something I could be interested in. Taking the plunge,...
Beyond the Look
By Caley Miles From the age of 15 I knew that the film and television industry was one I wanted to be a part of. When I was much younger it was the idea of the Oscars, and all the...
Creative Control
By Annalise Walker Both my parents work in creative industries, so it’s no surprise that I turned out the same. Growing up I was constantly surrounded by my Dad’s passion for video and my Mum’s love for sewing and photography,...
Emily’s Inspiration
By Emily Thompson-Young My father was in the army, and is incapacitated due to knee injuries sustained throughout his career. I grew up watching Dad attend many physiotherapy sessions to maintain his leg strength. This ensured he could continue walking...
Alumni News – Angela Redfern
Congratulations to Angela Redfern. Angela has been accepted into the Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Notre Dame, WA starting in 2020. We are delighted for Angela and wish her all the very best as she begins the...
The Final Countdown
AVCAT student John Mathieson wrote a wonderful note to the War Widows' Guild of NSW. The War Widows' Guild of NSW sponsor John's scholarship. John with Rhondda Vanzella OAM - President WWG NSW Thanks to the Australian War Widows’ NSW,...
Alumni News – Gemma Lawton
AVCAT alumni Gemma has been making a splash blowing her horn. Earlier this year Gemma toured Spain with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Wind Symphony. The ensemble is an elite group of 40 of the best wind symphonic students at...
Tales from the City
Photo by Laura MacDonald AVCAT alumni Laura moved from rural NSW to Melbourne for university. Laura says, ‘the most challenging thing for me with moving from the country to the city was finding solitude’. Laura warmed to the city as...
Karla Price
By Karla Price I grew up in the coastal Queensland city of Hervey Bay with my mum and dad, Mary-Anne and Marty, and my two brothers Sean and Chris. I have always been passionate about photography and filmmaking so when...
Solving Wonderful Mysteries
By Jessica Baker I always knew I wanted to do something that would make an impact in the world, and I’ve always loved science. This year I finally saw my years of hard work culminate, and my two passions combine,...
