Hi all,
Tickets sales for the Anniversary Dinner close this week 8 Oct 26. Have you got yours? We have lots of special things happening this year due to our 15th Anniversary.
Hear ye, hear ye! We have an extra-special guest joining us for the first time ever at our 15th Anniversary Dinner! No hints, you will have to come along to find out who they are.
See this wonderful pile of random laundry bags? 🧺❤️
These bags were requested because a ship had to deploy at short notice, and the crew were looking for ways to boost morale and bring a little bit of comfort and connection to those serving onboard.
Thanks to the amazing response from all you wonderful people, we were able to pull together exactly the right number of laundry bags needed for the ship! ❤️
Every bag represents someone taking the time to sew, create and give. Together, they show just how much can be achieved when the AHQ community gets behind a request.
So, this isn't just a pile of laundry bags…
It's a pile of generosity, teamwork, love and 40,000+ reasons why what we do matters! 🧵❤️
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1-26.
Numbers 1-20 are deployed overseas at the moment, and we can send to them whilst they are away from home. The benefit to their morale from receiving a parcel from us cannot be overstated.
Numbers 21-26 are also deployed, but as mail is not reliable enough to their locations, they have given us Australian addresses. We would like them to be able to get their parcels not long after they are home. It is often said that returning home from deployment can be the hardest part of the deployment so receiving our parcels then is also a very positive experience.
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 17 November 26 please, or earlier if you can manage this. If you cannot make that date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any timing issues and we’ll resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going to be late posting it please let me know BEFORE you post it. Also, if this time frame is too tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank you.
Request Information
When selecting a request, remember, you do not have to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required. Simple is perfectly acceptable. A number of these requests have given you favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours and include only one of their interests. It is fine to keep it simple.
If there is more than one request on this list that you would be happy to do I suggest that you send me a list of requests and tell me how many you want to be allocated….i.e. one of the following please….There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can allocate another from your list if I have a list.
Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist you from there. We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure to research and get back to you.
A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or laundry bag you’ve created, please use the name given to you in any correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.
CPL Wanda Quilt
TG 3456
AFPO XX
ADF
Sydney NSW 2890
Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender - the PO Box is a safe place in the event of any mishaps with postage.
Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags)
PO Box 248
Cherrybrook NSW 2126
Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name of the recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops. I personally love viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring.
If you are using a AHQ supplied prepaid satchel please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender it is likely we can expedite its journey to the recipient from Sydney.
Please also please hold on to the Tracking number (the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its destination.
Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to you.
Helpful info may be gleaned here from Information For Those That Sew
I look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are ready to post off.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.
For example....
| Marvel Theme. Ironman | M | LB | 1 |
This is really important to make sure that neither you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong details for specific request. If you find it hard to copy and paste, please copy or write the line out as above as:
Marvel Theme. Ironman M LB 1
Decoding The Columns:The first column is the theme or preferences requested.
The second column indicates the gender of the recipient:
F = female
M = male
The third column is as follows:
B = both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish)
Q = just a quilt
LB = just a laundry bag
The fourth column is the number of the request.
Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions....Just email co*******@******************rg.au
Looking forward to seeing what you want to make this week. Happy stitching!
Cheers,
Jan-Maree
P.P.S. Don't forget to check out AHQ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
REQUEST LIST
| RAAF Crest
6SQN Crest Air Force themed prefer aircraft Growler EA-18G Red or Blue (We can provide the RAAF and 6SQN crests, Growler silhouette) Laundry Bag - NRL Dolphin theme |
M | Q | 1 |
| Operation Mazurka badge 2026
Egypt Black Sandy (We can provide the OP Mazurka badge) |
M | Q | 2 |
| Rising Sun badge
Transport Corps badge, Op Mazurka badge ROT 59B flags of the countries he deployed to (Solomon Islands, Afghanistan, UAE, South Sudan) Army Movers yellow wheel on red background UN Flag Rot 59B 2026 Red, white, blue (We can provide the Rising Sun, Transport Corps badge, OP Mazurka badge) |
M | B | 3 |
| Rising Sun
MFO Badge with Op Mazurka 59B RAA badge Pyramids North Camp (text) Australian Flag Australian Mascot - dog, SSGT ROO emb text, Photo available (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAA badge, OP Mazurka badge, emb text and photos) |
M | B | 4 |
| Rising Sun with details Jul 2026 - Jan 2027
Operation Mazurka 59B Badge Skippy Badge Australian Army (We can provide the Rising Sun with details, Skippy badge and OP Mazurka badge) |
M | Q | 5 |
| Japanese Maple Trees (or bonsai)
Gouldian Finches Trout Fly Fishing Cranes (plant equipment - not the bird) |
M | B | 6 |
| The Cat Empire' (Australian Band, they have a logo that could be appliqued)
Wine |
M | B | 7 |
| Love Camping
Australian Scenery (Specifically Far North Queensland) Die-hard Cowboys supporter Big fan of Tim-Tams |
M | B | 8 |
| Loves the video game series Mass Effect, anything related to that would be amazing | M | Q | 9 |
| LB - Rainbow 6 Seige & Grand Theft Auto (X-Box games) themed
Q - RAAF Crest Australian Flag Pinks and Blues with Roblox themed border (Roblox are like Lego characters) |
M | B | 10 |
| Chocolate and Tanned Kelpie (1 dog, two colours), Fishing | M | B | 11 |
| QLD Rainforest and earthy colours/scenery
Small Aus and UAE flag somewhere Native Australian fauna and flora "Surname" written/embroidered in a corner if possible. |
M | B | 12 |
| Star Wars
Snowboarding |
M | B | 13 |
| RAAF Crest
Air Force theme P-3 and P-8 aircraft (We can provide the RAAF crest and the aircraft silhouettes) |
M | B | 14 |
| Navy Crest,
Naval Ships, muted earthy tones (look to nature for inspiration), Dogs. |
M | B | 15 |
| Zelda
Air Force |
M | B | 16 |
| Anything Star Wars related but only the good guys…. | M | Q | 17 |
| Loves the video game series The Elder Scrolls
I love Skyrim and Oblivion (They have logos that could be appliqued) |
M | B | 18 |
| Anything French Bulldog related and bright colours but not pink please. | F | Q | 19 |
| Rising Sun
RAAMC, Army Medic crest Sunflowers Sharks (We can provide the crests) |
F | Q | 20 |
| Brisbane Broncos
Queensland Maroons |
M | Q | 21 |
| RAAF crest
RAAF themed RAAF roundel C17 Globemaster Blue colours (We can provide RAAF crest, silhouette C17 Globemaster) |
F | B | 22 |
| Kids movie themed- Lilo and Stitch, Land Before Time, Woody and Jessie (Toy Story), Bluey and Bingo
3 x Children's names included Favourite colours: Red and yellow |
M | Q | 23 |
| Golden Retrievers
Ocean/waves/beach Travel. Favorite colours light blue, dark greens. |
F | LB | 24 |
| RAAF Crest
ADF Badge, Military themes: Intelligence, Butterworth, AMAB, Okinawa, Woomera, Canungra, Gallipoli Barracks, RAAF Base P-8A, KC-30s, C-17, KingAir HMAS Adelaide. Favourite colours: light blue and green. Interests: travel, beach and ocean, mountains, flowers, autumn, snow, yoga, speaking German (We can provide the crests, badges and silhouette P8, KC30, KingAir to applique) |
F | B | 25 |
| Rising Sun with details
Ordnance Corps badge Ammunition Technical badge with work number 637 Army themed Ordnance (bombs, bullets, shells etc) Skydiving |
M | Q | 26 |
| Rising Sun with details,
Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police, Army theme Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons (We can provide the Rising Sun and badges) |
M | Q | 27 |
| Navy badge
NRL Cronulla Sharks, Family picture (image available) French Bulldogs (images available) and beer. Blue colour theme (We can provide the Navy badge and images supplied) |
M | Q | 28 |
| Goannas
Roman Soldier Orange and black colour |
M | Q | 29 |
| RAN class
Frigates - HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) and Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Larrakia (PB 84) plus Cape Class Patrol Would love the silhouettes of the above three on her quilt if possible. Blue with sunsets (we can supply the silhouettes) |
F | B | 30 |
| Rising Sun
RAAC (Cavalry) Army theme Loves heavy metal bands (Metallica, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Rammstein) Fast cars Watching TV & movies Reading History (We can provide the Rising Sun badge and RAAC badge) |
M | Q | 31 |
| Warhammer 40k (Adeptus Mechanicus) | M | B | 32 |
| RAAF Ensign
Desert camouflage with an Australian Flag in Tan/Green Colours Also scattered Aussie Nostalgia i.e Ned Kelly, Beer Schooners, Kangaroo, Slouch Hat (We can provide the RAAF Ensign& Some desert camo fabric) |
M | B | 33 |
| Middle Eastern themed with earthy tones and touches of blue/green and Arabic patterns/designs | F | B | 34 |
| Rising Sun
RAE badge, Army themed quilt Op Bushfire Assist 2020, Op Resolute Rotation TSE-111 Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 ABFC Ocean Shield HMAS Cape Woolamai. |
M | Q | 35 |
| RAAF badge
3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler, Ground Support Equipment Mechanic- can be represented with fire trucks, Bushmaster, fuel tanker Personnel Capability Officer- can be represented with computer, spreadsheets Loves Lego (mainly castles) Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage. Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental value. (Photo available of the car) Loves his beer too. (We can provide RAAF badge, images of car) |
M | Q | 36 |
| Rising Sun
RAEME Navy badge Submariner Dolphins Brisbane Broncos Port Adelaide Football Club Cycling Surfing (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAEME badge, Navy badge and Dolphins badge) |
M | Q | 37 |
| Sailfish
Marlin Coral Trout Fishing |
M | Q | 38 |
| Red bull Ampol racing
Dolphins (NRL Team) Geelong Cats Border Collies (owns a black-and-white and a brown-and-white) Beach, sunset (images of dogs available) |
M | Q | 39 |
| Isuzu Dmax theme (car/vehicle) | M | B | 40 |
| Rising Sun
Skippy badge 1RAR RAAF badge Fishing Cronulla Sharks Cricket Beer (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge, Skippy badge) |
M | Q | 41 |
| Rising Sun
RAAOC badge Army theme Logistics (storeman) Loves green Motorcycles (sports bikes like Hondas) Golf Home-brew beer (We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC badge.) |
M | Q | 42 |
| RAAF badge with service details
37SQN 1SQN (fighting first) Currently serving in 36SQN 2 children he adores. Loves our German Shephard Anything around these would be prefect. (We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests, family images) |
M | Q | 43 |
| Rising Sun with personal details
RAEME badge RAEME Red, blue and yellow Deployed Afghanistan 2010 UAE 2014/2015 Military vehicle (Land Rover 110 or MACK military vehicle) |
M | Q | 44 |
| RAAF crest
Roundel Blue Pacific Angel Fiji 2017, Several photos to be printed for inclusion (We can provide RAAF crest and printed images) |
F | Q | 45 |
| Brisbane Broncos
Star Wars Racing, motorcycles, formula 1 Navy, green, black and grey |
M | Q | 46 |
| Port Adelaide AFL | M | Q | 47 |
| LB - Aviation Themed
Navy helicopter-Sea Hawk Quilt - Navy Crest Royal Australian Navy Themed Navy -ships, submarines, helicopters Favourite colours - Green/yellow (We can provide the Navy crest) |
M | Q | 48 |
| RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests) |
F | B | 49 |
| RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests) |
M | Q | 50 |
| RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests) |
M | Q | 51 |
| Lightening McQueen from Cars | M | Q | 52 |
| Toy Story Themed | M | Q | 53 |
| Hawthorn Hawks/Ships Theme | M | Q | 54 |
| Masters of the Universe (He-Man) Theme | M | B | 55 |
| See info sheets (2)
RAAF crest Operational Service: OP CATALYST OP SLIPPER (TU633.2.1) OP HIGHROAD OP ACCORDION OP GATEWAY OP RESOLUTE Op RELEX II Legacy Australia RAAF service |
M | Q | 56 |
| Rising Sun
RAA badge AUS Flag North Queensland Cowboys. (Happy for a mix on both) (We can provide the Rising Sun & RAA badge) |
M | Q | 57 |
| OP LINESMAN 2026 in small text
Korean flag Anything to do with South Korea Ocean Blackhawk helicopter Rhib boat Red Australian shepherd dog somewhere really small Light blue (We can provide the Korean flag & OP Linesmans text if required) |
F | LB | 58 |
| Warhammer 40K
Space Marines Orange |
M | B | 59 |
| Shipwrecks and Sirens | F | LB | 60 |
| One side - Sanemi from Demon Slayer
One Side - Black & Green back with Kanji Symbol for destroy |
M | LB | 61 |
| Navy Crest
The background design from the 'White Monster Drink Can' (We can provide the Navy Crest) |
M | LB | 62 |
| Sunset with image of Anzac Class FFH and Helicopter flying towards the sun
(We can provide silhouette of Anzac class ship) |
M | LB | 63 |
| Rising Sun
Army Aviation Corps Army Theme including Chinook Australian Flag Deployments: Iraq 2009/2010 Afghanistan 2013 (We can provide the Rising Sun, Corps badge and emb text) |
M | Q | 64 |
| Indiana Jones themed | M | Q | 65 |
| K-POP Demon Hunters themed | M | Q | 66 |
| Wedge-tailed eagles/NRL: Melbourne Storm themed | M | Q | 67 |
| Brisbane Bronco's NRL Club colours and logo themed | M | Q | 68 |
| Gold Coast Titans NRL Club colours and logo themed | M | Q | 69 |
| Rising Sun with details
RAE Engineer Badge Army Themed 17 Construction Regiment Australian flag Runway/airstrip Khaki, olive, tan, rust, cream, dark navy, with touches of PNG green Construction equipment -bulldozer/grader PNG palms/jungle PNG mountains (We can provide Rising Sun with details, RAE badger 17 Const logo) |
M | Q | 70 |
| Air Force themed in blues,
Air Movements C17 and C130, Service dates - 3 Mar 89 - 14 Mar 24 (35 years' service). RAAF Roundel. |
M | Q | 71 |
| RAAF Crest
Air Force theme C27 Spartan aircraft Tropical theme of sunsets and palm trees (We can provide the RAAF crest) |
M | B | 72 |
| Green
Plants Dogs |
F | Q | 73 |
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