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Charli Brand – AVCAT Scholar

When my dad was medically discharged I was selfishly relieved; it meant no threat of moving, and there was no chance of him leaving for months on end – we could be a family again. Charli Brand By Charli Brand One of the most distinct memories I have of my...

Annabel Jellett – AVCAT Scholar

There is no courage in suffering in silence. Real strength is facing your own vulnerability and realising the importance of human connection. By Annabel Jellett Annabel Jellett I don’t know how to write about my life without sounding lofty, or pretentious. Being a medical student, and a psychiatrist wannabe, makes...

Aiyahna Browning – AVCAT Scholar

The AVCAT scholarship program provides both reassurance and encouragement, in addition to relieving some of the financial pressure of living so far away from home. By Aiyahna Browning Len Russell - CEO AVCAT, Aiyahan Browning 'Believing' is a verb. It's a doing kind of thing - it means to 'accept...

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 RSL Queensland Scholarship Presentation

It was inspiring to hear Alumni guest speaker, Sarah Mortensen, speak about the direct impact her scholarship made on her ability to study, and her ultimate success. Back L-R: Len Russell - CEO AVCAT, Mikayla Condon, Kassia Nathan, Sommer Hillery, Robyn Richardson - Scholarships Manager AVCAT, Jasmine Schaper, Isaac Thorpe,...

Seraphina Smith – AVCAT Scholar

Although I possess an innate drive to succeed, I am also motivated by a desire to excel for my sponsor who has supported me throughout my studies and its accompanying challenges. Whilst my peers worried about job security and housing during COVID-19, I was able to focus on my studies,...

RSL Queensland Presentation

Recipients of the 2021 RSL Queensland Scholarship were awarded certificates in a presentation hosted by RSL Queensland in Brisbane. Back Row L-R: Tony Ferris - RSL Queensland State President, McArthur Alford, Hayden Brown, Montgomery Chigwidden, William McFarlaneFront Row L-R: Peter Jones - AVCAT Board Director, Louise Foster, Emma James, Madison...

Sarah Phillips on NAIDOC Week

Sarah and her children My name is Sarah Phillips, and I am an Aboriginal woman from the Gold Coast. I am in my second year of a Bachelor of Midwifery at Southern Cross University. I am a mother to four children, so life is very busy. I am grateful for...

Nicole Watson – AVCAT Scholar

‘Like many disabled scholars I refuse to let my impairments control my life, I will find other ways to make my dreams happen.’ By Nicole Watson I am incredibly humbled to be awarded the 2021 RSL Queensland Scholarship and to be an AVCAT Scholar. My family has been a part...

Elizabeth McDonnell

I wish to be a youth worker, I wish to use the opportunity given to me, to help young people like me through this difficult stage in their lives. For this, I would like to give my gratitude and thanks to AVCAT and RSL Queensland for supporting me through this...

Caitlin Kearney

By Caitlin Kearney Caitlin Kearney Hello! My name is Caitlin Kearney and I’m honoured to be one of the 2020 AVCAT RSL Queensland scholarship recipients. Several generations of my family have served the Australian Defence Forces. In fact, currently my generation is the only generation that hasn’t gone on to...

Angel Whatnall

By Angel Whatnall Angel Whatnall I can still remember receiving the phone call about my AVCAT scholarship sponsored by RSL Queensland. I remember breaking down in tears of joy and immediately running to my uncle for a celebratory hug. I had received their top scholarship and it was a moment...

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