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Support Turns Dreams into Reality

By Daisy King - Long Tan Bursary Recipient 2023 Daisy with her veteran grandfather Raymond Maclean Growing up Steve Irwin and David Attenborough were my heroes, I’ve always felt drawn to protecting our incredible planet and had dreamed of one day being a scientist of some type working within conservation....

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 Major 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...

Jasmine Lakey – My story

By Jasmine Lakey. Jasmine in the classroom, holding an octopus as she prepares for dissection. I am truly honoured to be a recipient of this scholarship and am sincerely grateful to AVCAT and The Department of Veterans’ Affairs for their recognition and support. My family has a proud and longstanding...

Eliza Matthews AVCAT Scholar

By Eliza Matthews. One of my main supporters in life is my dad. He has been an influential figure in my journey for as long as I can remember and continues to support me in all aspects of life. My father’s service story begins in 1967 with his deployment on...

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....

Reflections On The Year

An end-of-year message from AVCAT CEO Len Russell Before we say goodbye to the year that has been, I wanted to take a moment to look back on the busy year 2023 has been and to thank everyone who helped make this year a special one for us here at...

Israel Bundjuri – AVCAT Scholar

My father was so proud to hear that his son was studying at Curtin University. He never thought fighting for his country could have a positive impact on his children in enhancing their education since returning from the Vietnam War. By Israel Bundjuri Israel with his father Edward James Jarden...

Jacob Erieau – AVCAT Scholar

Sometimes the most extraordinary thing you can do is be part of healing your family and trying to do better than those who came before you. By Jacob Erieau Jacob (centre) with grandparents Dorothy & 'Pa' Geoffrey Yeomans My grandfather Geoffrey, who we affectionately call Pa, served two years in...

Thank You DVA

In an afternoon ceremony, AVCAT Chair Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) presented Ms Victoria Benz of DVA with a plaque recognising DVA's long-term support of AVCAT and the Long Tan Bursary. Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) & Ms Victoria Benz Bill Crews commented on the broad impact of...

Vietnam Veterans’ Day Last Post Ceremony

AVCAT Chair, Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) and AVCAT Scholar Thomas lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial Last Post Ceremony on Vietnam Veterans' Day on behalf of AVCAT Thomas Gleeson and Bill Crews carry a wreath to lay at the Pool of Reflection at the Australian War...

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