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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...

AVCAT Chair interviewed on Sky News

Gabriella Power and Bill Crews We were super excited to see AVCAT Chair, Major General Bill Crews AO (Retd) interviewed on Sky News about commemorating 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, and AVCAT's role in supporting veteran families. Watch Bill on Sky News here...

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...

2023 South Australia Scholarship Presentation

Much of my work is dedicated to bettering the lives of veterans living with PTSD. Of course, none of this would have been possible without AVCAT. Chloe Dean, AVCAT Alumni L-R: Len Russell - CEO AVCAT, Cahill McIntyre, Chloe Dean - AVCAT Alumni, Chelsea Viner, Ethan Thompson-Skene, Janice Silby -...

2023 Victoria Scholarship Presentation

Seeing new scholars receive their certificates is the most rewarding part of my job. Len Russell, CEO AVCAT L-R: Mara Dalton, Shaley Mackay, Abigail Paduch, Eve Miller, Len Russell CEO AVCAT, Saxon Perry, Elsie Callahan, Ellie Holland, Riley Anderson, Kaetlyn Corry By Len Russell, AVCAT CEO The Victorian scholarship ceremony...

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,...

2023 Western Australia Scholarship Presentation

I was incredibly fortunate to receive my RSL Australia Scholarship... it came at a pivotal time when I was struggling financially. Receiving the scholarship was essential to ensure that I could remain studying full-time. Jessica Baker, AVCAT Alumni L-R: Jessica Baker, Graham Halton, Spencer & Tate Beaumont-Bisby, Abigail Chifuntwe By...

AVCAT Scholar – Kimberley Luty

The Long Tan Bursary has changed everything for me. It gives me breathing room financially and lightens the burden that was always competing with university priorities. By Kimberley Luty My story is not like most AVCAT scholars' stories. I have two sons, aged 16 and 20, and I turn 40...

Dr Louise O’Rance – AVCAT Alumni

I’ll never stop being grateful to the trustees who decided to invest in the education of kids from low-income families. It worked. By Dr Louise O'Rance Dr Louise O'Rance My father, Peter, left the navy before I was born, but he had the tattoos to show for it. I loved...

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...

Nicci Thatcher – AVCAT Scholar

I live an exciting life, and that wouldn't be possible without the support of my parents. They encourage me to take every possible opportunity. I've been able to spread my wings thanks to their unconditional support. By Nicci Thatcher Nicci with her dad Larry & nephew Flynn My Name is...

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