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AVCAT / Long Tan Bursary 2024 Scholar talks about her journey towards becoming a doctor

By Mary Gough Mary Gough (left) and a classmate learning to suture. I cannot even begin to put into words how appreciative I am for AVCAT and the opportunities I have gained through their support. My names is Mary Gough and thanks to AVCAT and the Department of Veterans Affairs...

A First for My Family: Education, Legacy, and the Journey to Something More as an AVCAT Scholar

By Olivia Suthers - LTB / AVCAT Alumni 2022 Graduation Day with Grandma and Grandad My Grandad, John Sanderson, retired as a General from the Royal Australian Armoured Corps in 1993 after 26 years of service, including 13 months in Vietnam. However, beyond his titles and accomplishments, his journey has...

Dr Louise O’Rance – Alumnus Speech

I am a case study of what it looks like when the quality of someone’s education is divorced from their family’s ability to pay. I wish everybody had a story like this. Dr Louise O'Rance Dr O'Rance is the Assistant Secretary, Data Management and Reporting Branch at the Department of...

Emma-Louise Semaan – AVCAT Alumni

Our family has been on a healing journey for many years now, which I am so proud of. We stand by each other every year and march with Dad on ANZAC DAY, this day means so much to us all. By Emma-Louise Semaan I was awarded the Long Tan Bursary in 2023....

Caitlin Gauci – AVCAT Alumni

My TLC scholarship showed me that AVCAT had a deeper intention than just ‘transforming lives through education’. They were also going to do it with compassion and support. By Caitlin Gauci Caitlin Gauci with the Governor General & Mrs Hurley I received my AVCAT scholarship in 2013 – fresh out...

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, Tyler Brown, Jaidyn Roberts We had a wonderful winter’s morning...

2022 NSW Presentation Event

Back Row L-R: Victoria Benz; Len Russell; Shannon Baker; Jasmine Hair; Portia Yates; Taryn McCarthy; Corey East; Thomas Landes; The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP Front Row L-R: Lachlan Cooke; Dyontae Barnes; Olivia Lotz; Tiarni Irvine Victoria Benz, Deputy Commissioner Department of Veterans Affairs NSW/ACT welcomed scholars, their families, and distinguished...

Angela Redfern – AVCAT Alumni

I am so grateful to have received the Long Tan Bursary and thus been able to pursue a career where I can assist on the very same surgeries that were performed on my father those many years ago in Vietnam. AVCAT Alumni Angela Redfern spoke about her experience as an...

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 to community organisations, ex-services organisations, and other service providers that...

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 Alumni Chloe McNally 2022 Scholarship Presentations kicked off in Brisbane....

Grace Hull – AVCAT Alumni

By Grace Hull I was awarded the Long Tan Bursary in 2021. I was eligible through my paternal grandfather’s service in the Australian Army during the Vietnam War. My grandfather’s time in the Army inspired my own father to join the Royal Australian Air Force, and it is here where...

Julia Clugston – AVCAT Alumni

I was fortunate enough to receive the AVCAT Long Tan Bursary after being encouraged to apply by my secondary school teachers. With this scholarship, I was able to see myself off to university in Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Professional Writing and Editing. By...

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