News & Updates

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Request List 29 September 26

by | 29 September 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

Hi all, 3 weeks till the AHQ 15th Anniversary Dinner. LAST CHANCE is coming. Have you got your tickets yet? WINDSOR TRADING – CORD FOR LAUNDRY BAGS If you’re looking to purchase a spool of cord for your laundry bags, Windsor Trading is where you can get it. The image...

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Part 22 of the Tales of our 15th Anniversary Travelling Laundry Bags

by | 27 September 2026 | News | 0 Comments

Welcome toPart 22 of the Tales of our 15th Anniversary Travelling Laundry Bags. Boy these bags are getting around!It is volunteers' week here so enjoy reading their stories. β€œMy lovely daughter-in-law first let me know about Aussie Hero Quilts and Laundry Bags when...

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Weekly Dispatch 25th September 2026

by | 25 September 2026 | Weekly Dispatches | 0 Comments

Hello Friday!!! Another week of Amazing Quilts and Laundry Bags sent off to our ADF pers!! I think we can all agree, a great display of quilts and laundry bags, yet again from our amazing volunteers.... Please enjoy!!! 🌟🌟🌟 This week we dispatched 10 Quilts which takes...

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Grati-Wednesday 23rd September 2026

by | 23 September 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! Hope you have bought your tickets to our very special 15th Anniversary Thank You Weekend. Only 25 sleeps till the Saturday night dinner. Please enjoy another wonderful collection of gratitude letters and images. So, grab a nice warm cuppa or...

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Request List 22 September 26

by | 22 September 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

Hi all, IMPORTANT Another reminder as again we have had a parcel returned to sender as the wrong street number was used. Please double-check the address details before sending off any parcels. Could I also please ask that you include Jan-Maree’s phone number...

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Part 21 of the Tales of our Travelling 15th Anniversary Laundry Bags.

by | 20 September 2026 | News | 0 Comments

Here is this week's collection of tales about our Travelling 15th Anniversary Laundry Bags. Enjoy! This message from one of our recipients is short and sweet but I want to take a moment to give a little more background. LTGEN Frewen received his quilt whilst he was...

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Weekly Dispatch 18th September 2026

by | 18 September 2026 | Weekly Dispatches | 0 Comments

Hello Friday!!! Another week of Amazing Quilts and Laundry Bags sent off to our ADF pers!! I think we can all agree, a great display of quilts and laundry bags, yet again from our amazing volunteers.... Please enjoy!!! 🌟🌟🌟 This week we dispatched 7 Quilts which takes...

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AHQ Calendar 2027 – Now for Sale

by | 17 September 2026 | News | 0 Comments

AHQ 2027 Calendars for Sale For the very low cost of only $20 you can purchase a 2027 AHQ calendar. If you would like to place an order, please email Bel Payne via AH**********@******************om.au. Once I have received the order I will send you the bank details....

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Grati-Wednesday 16th September 2026

by | 16 September 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! Hope you have bought your tickets to our very special 15th Anniversary Thank You Weekend. Only 32 sleeps till the Saturday night dinner. Please enjoy another wonderful collection of gratitude letters and images. So, grab a nice warm cuppa or...

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Request List 15 September 26

by | 15 September 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

Hi all, Most important! πŸ“¦ Please double-check the address before sending off any parcels. Could I also please ask that you include Jan-Maree’s phone number (0422227019) in the sender’s address on the parcel. Last week, a quilt was accidentally sent to No. 12 instead...

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Weekly Dispatch 6th March 2026

by | Mar 6, 2026 |

Hello Friday!!! Another week of Amazing Quilts and Laundry Bags being sent off to our ADF pers!! I think we can all agree, a great display of quilts and laundry bags, yet again from our amazing volunteers.... Please enjoy!!! 🌟🌟🌟 This week we dispatched 14 Quilts which...

Grati-Wednesday 4th March 2026

Grati-Wednesday 4th March 2026

by | Mar 4, 2026 |

Happy Wednesday Friends! Welcome to the first post for March. I am sure the years are moving by quicker and quiker these days. Only seemed like it was Christmas a week ago. There are some awesome letters which definitely pull at the heart strings. Grab a cuppa or cool...

Request List 3 March 26

Request List 3 March 26

by | Mar 3, 2026 |

Hi all, On the request list this week you will see at number 1 a request for service specific laundry bags. At headquarters we keep a small supply of the three services’ laundry bags with crests for when the need arises. Our supplies are low or nil. So, the call is...

Weekly Dispatch 27th February 2026

Weekly Dispatch 27th February 2026

by | Feb 27, 2026 |

Hello Friday!!! Another week of Amazing Quilts and Laundry Bags sent off to our ADF pers!! I think we can all agree, a great display of quilts and laundry bags, yet again from our amazing volunteers.... Please enjoy!!! 🌟🌟🌟 This week we dispatched 12 Quilts which takes...

Grati-Wednesday 25th February 2026

Grati-Wednesday 25th February 2026

by | Feb 25, 2026 |

Happy Wednesday Friends! Its nice to be back as your editor for this week. There are some awesome letters which definitely pull at the heart strings. Grab a cuppa or cool drink, sit back and relax while you soak up some well-deserved gratitude! *** Sheena B, I have...

Request List 24 February 26

Request List 24 February 26

by | Feb 24, 2026 |

Hi all, We understand that sometimes life gets in the way and that quilts and LB bags are not always able to be posted on time. Whenever this happens it’s not the end of the world, but we ask that you let us know (AHQ headquarters) as we have to take steps to manage...