AVCAT

Transforming lives through education

Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust

AVCAT supports the children & grandchildren of Australian Veterans with the cost of tertiary education. We provide scholarships that help pay for textbooks and expenses and help ease the cost of living. Read more about our successes here.

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AVCAT scholarships and bursaries provide much-needed financial assistance and a pathway to a life with greater possibilities.

Our Stories

Life-changing moments

By Jessica Beebar My story is one I count myself very lucky to have. Growing up we didn’t have a lot, but we had enough, and I was taught to be grateful for everything life has to offer. My sister...

Becoming a doctor

By Elizabeth McMahon Elizabeth at her graduation My name is Elizabeth McMahon, and I am a newly graduated doctor in Victoria. I can say this because of AVCAT and Chatswood RSL. Becoming a doctor has been the most challenging yet...

Breaking barriers

By Madison Gallaway, 2021 RSL Queensland Scholar Madison and her dream job Wow what an honour to share a piece of my story here. I was raised by my two incredible parents who both served in the Royal Australian Navy - my late mum who served 8...
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