War Widows Day 2024
I was honoured to attend the third War Widows Day Service at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney on 19 October.Ms Tricia Hobson, Chair of Families of Veterans Guild, opened the ceremony with a warm welcome to all those in attendance.She spoke about the importance of honouring the sacrifices of...
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; Anne Samuelson - Manager - Professional Team, NSW Nurses &...
Celebrating 20 Years of AVCAT
AVCAT celebrated 20 years of scholarships at a memorable evening at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. L-R: Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd), Tahlia Gow, Michael Pavey, Kirk Chilcott, Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Danielle Peck, Rory Hansell,...
Reflections on ANZAC Day 2023
By Len Russell, CEO AVCAT L-R: Len Russell CEO AVCAT, Victoria Benz Deputy Commissioner DVA NSW/ACT, Mr Ron O’Connor Director TPI NSW On April 25th, 2023, we commemorated those men and women who have served and are serving our nation in the armed forces. It is a day of significance...