Grati Posts

Welcome to the Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags) Grati posts.

This page is dedicated to showing all the gratitude that comes to all of our volunteers from the members and their families who have received an Aussie Hero Quilt and/or Laundry Bag.

Thanks for all the love and kindness. 

Grati-Wednesday 17th June 2026

by | 17 June 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! A wonderful collection of gratitude letters. I am always amazed when there are connections, (known or unknown at the time) from the volunteer and the recipient!!! So, grab a nice warm cuppa or cold drink (depending on where you live!), sit...
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Grati-Wednesday 10th June 2026

by | 10 June 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! We have some ripper thank you's this week. The first one from a recipient who has just attended his 50th anniversary of joining the Navy! The messages come to us from all over the globe this week so grab a nice warm cuppa or cold drink...
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Grati-Wednesday 3rd June 2026

by | 2 June 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! Welcome June! Grab a cuppa or cool drink, sit back and relax while you soak up some well-deserved gratitude! *** Good afternoon Jo H, Thank you so much for the beautiful quilt. My family absolutely loves it, and we’re all so touched by the...
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Grati-Wednesday 27th May 2026

by | 27 May 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! Welcome to the last post for May! Only two thank you's this week but everyone counts and is special not only to the volunteer but to us all. Grab a cuppa or cool drink, sit back and relax while you soak up some well-deserved gratitude! ***...
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Grati-Wednesday 20th May 2026

by | 20 May 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! There are, as always, 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! *** G'day Anne H, I absolutely love the quilt and just wanted...
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Grati-Wednesday 13th May 2026

by | 13 May 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! There are, as always, 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! *** Dear Clarissa L, Thank you so much for my laundry bag. I...
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Grati-Wednesday 6th May 2026

by | 6 May 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! There are, as always, some awesome letters which definitely pull at the heart strings. I love hearing how special the letters included with the quilts and laundry bags mean so much to the recipients!!! Grab a cuppa or cool drink, sit back and...
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Grati-Wednesday 29th Apr 2026

by | 29 April 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! There are, as always, 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! *** Hi Ellen N, I have received my hero quilt and it is...
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Grati-Wednesday 22nd Apr 2026

by | 22 April 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! With ANZAC Day coming up on Saturday, its a timely reminder that we have ADF members currently all over the world and that we are lucky enough to send them a bit of comfort in the form of a quilt or laundry bag. There are, as always, some...
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Grati-Wednesday 15th Apr 2026

by | 15 April 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! There are, as always, some awesome letters which definitely pull at the heart strings. First however, it is our turn to say thank you to Navy Health for their generous recent donation. "Navy Health were delighted to recently donate to the...
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Grati-Wednesday 8th Apr 2026

by | 8 April 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! There are, as always, 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! *** Hi Bridget R, I am writing to you to say a great big...
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Grati-Wednesday 1st Apr 2026

by | 1 April 2026 | Grati | 0 Comments

Happy Wednesday Friends! April already!!!! Do we all have our easter eggs ready?? Presentations are always a very special way to capture the emotions surrounding the gift of a quilt. We have a couple in this week's Grati blog. There are, as always, some awesome...
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Grati-Tuesday 12 July 2022

Grati-Tuesday 12 July 2022

by | Jul 12, 2022 |

  Happy Tuesday Friends! Hope everyone has had a fantastic week!   What a week for AHQ! We passed 15000 quilts and welcomed the new website. Check it out it's awesome!  Catherine D also had the pleasure of presenting a 20+ quilt to a recipient. See her thank you...

Grati-Tuesday 5th July 2022

Grati-Tuesday 5th July 2022

by | Jul 5, 2022 |

  Happy Tuesday Friends! Hope everyone has had an awesome week!   I certainly did. Became a nanna for the first time to a beautiful little boy.  Even a five hour return trip did not deter me from meeting him! I am sure a lot of you know exactly how I feel!   ...

Grati-Tuesday 28th June 2022

Grati-Tuesday 28th June 2022

by | Jun 28, 2022 |

 Happy Tuesday Friends!Hope everyone has had an awesome week!Two 20+ years of service Defence members were presented their quilts and laundry bags during the week.  It is amazing achievement for anyone but especially for two women!   So grab a...

Grati -Tuesday 21st June 2022

Grati -Tuesday 21st June 2022

by | Jun 21, 2022 |

  Happy Tuesday Friends! Hope everyone has had an awesome week!    Although we probably can't beat Jan-Maree's last Thursday when 101 year old Vietnam Vet, PTE Bert Sutton received one of our beautiful quilts.  There is a link to the ABC News story below....

Grati-Tuesday 14th June 2022

Grati-Tuesday 14th June 2022

by | Jun 14, 2022 |

  Happy Tuesday Friends! Hope everyone is having a great start to the week!   I have had the great privilege of posting my first Grati-Tuesday message.     It has been awesome to read the letters/emails which all reinforce what a joy it is to receive a LB/Quilt...

Grati Tuesday 7th June 2022

Grati Tuesday 7th June 2022

by | Jun 7, 2022 |

Happy Tuesday Friends! Hope you are having a great week so far! June already!!   I love this time of the week. The gratitude letters show us all how what we do makes so much difference.    Please remember to if you receive a letter or email from a grateful recipient...