AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Nowra RSL Sub-Branch
AVCAT is delighted to announce Nowra RSL Sub-Branch will sponsor a new scholarship in 2023. Nowra RSL Sub-Branch is active in many ways in its local community. They provide a venue for members and Veterans to meet, help with welfare problems, arrange hospital visits and perform RSL funeral tributes, conduct...
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...
AVCAT Announces New Sponsor Airbus
AVCAT is delighted to welcome generous new sponsor Airbus. In 2023 Airbus in Australia is sponsoring three new scholarships for children or grandchildren of Australian ex-serving veterans. The three-year scholarships are for tertiary students commencing full-time study in 2023. Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, operating in...
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Australian War Widows SA
AVCAT is delighted to announce Australian War Widows South Australia will sponsor a new scholarship in 2023. The Australian War Widows (SA) Inc. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the well-being of widows & widowers whose partners have died as a result of their war service for Australia. The Australia...
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor Canary Technology Solutions
AVCAT is delighted to announce Canary Technology Solutions will sponsor a new scholarship in 2023. Canary IT is a cloud, cyber security, retail solutions and managed IT services provider. “At our core, we are an Australian Managed IT Services provider. We provide Technology Consulting and IT services from the desktop...
AVCAT Welcomes New Sponsor The Veterans Benevolent Fund
AVCAT is delighted to announce The Veterans Benevolent Fund, the charitable arm of the RSL & Services Clubs Association will fund the AVCAT Alumni Network Mentorship Program for three years. The Veterans Benevolent Fund was established to provide financial assistance to community organisations, ex-services organisations, and other service providers that...
2022 Western Australia Presentation Event
Our Perth scholarship presentation went off without a hitch in the lovely ANZAC House. Scholars, their families, and distinguished guests were welcomed by Peter King, Deputy Commissioner Department of Veterans Affairs who spoke on behalf of DVA. Robyn Richardson, vince Connelly, Sofie Gilmartin, Olivia Suthers, Peter King, Michael Lundy, Angela...
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....
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...
Len Russell Addresses TPI NSW Christmas In July Luncheon
Len Russell, Robyn Richardson, Patrick Bright OAM Len Russell, AVCAT CEO, spoke at the lively and well-attended TPI NSW Christmas in July Luncheon about the importance of AVCAT scholarships which support the children and grandchildren of Australian ex-serving men and women. 'A good measure of AVCAT's positive impact within the...
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 &...
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...