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Long Tan Bursary

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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....

Ruby Moore – AVCAT Scholar

My goal is to work with children in the education field... I want to help students to reach their potential and set themselves up for a successful future. By Ruby Moore Ruby with her grandfather Ron This year has been a big one for me as I have started university...

Kathleen Vincent-Lucas – AVCAT Scholar

By Kathleen Vincent-Lucas I sit down with my father, a sheet of questions in front of me: my mind gambles on whether I should go off script, greedy with the knowledge of all the stories he can tell. When he so chooses, my father is a great storyteller, engaging with...

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...

Lucy Bancroft – AVCAT Scholar

Performing is my greatest passion and the only thing I can see myself doing for a career. I am so lucky and forever grateful to be able to pursue this dream with the help of AVCAT. By Lucy Bancroft Lucy in centre wearing number 11 I began studying musical theatre...

Vietnam Veterans Day

Applications for 2023 scholarships are now open Apply for a scholarship here Every year AVCAT opens scholarship applications on Vietnam Veterans Day, August 18. The impact of service can be felt long after the transition into civilian life. On August 18, we reflect on the service and sacrifice of those...

AVCAT Welcomes New Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel

Hon. Matt Keogh MP, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese AVCAT welcomes the appointment of Hon. Matt Keogh MP as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel. We thank former ministers Hon. Andrew Gee and Hon. Darren Chester for all their support of AVCAT, and our scholarships for the children and &...

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...

Sonya McDowall – AVCAT Scholar

The Long Tan Bursary has made a huge difference in easing the financial pressures of being an older student and has enabled me to continue to work towards achieving my dream. By Sonya McDowall Sonya and her hearing assistance dog Dashii My high school headmaster told me that my disability...

Ryan Fletcher – AVCAT Scholar

I am proud of my Dad’s service in Vietnam, and to be awarded the Long Tan Bursary means a lot. I know my Dad, in turn, can be proud of me. By Ryan Fletcher Supplied: Ryan surrounded by members of 3RAR B Company Building design has been an interest of...

2022 SA Presentation Event

Dr Rachel Crook, Tessa Colligan, Ruby Moore, Janice Silby DC DVA, Tiahana Yates, Amber Maynard-Finlayson, Len Russell CEO AVCAT Congratulations to all our South Australian AVCAT Scholars Amber Maynard-Finlayson, Brett Grosser President TPI SA Neil Nicols, Tessa Colligan, Gladys Nichols Ruby Moore, Len Russell CEO AVCAT Amber Maynard-Finlayson & guests...

AVCAT Scholar – Georgia Caire

I have been financially independent since I moved away from home at 18. Receiving the Long Tan Bursary has been life changing. By Georgia Caire Georgia and her Pop For personal reasons I do not have contact with my father. Instead, my Pop has been a father figure my whole...

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