Request List Posts

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

This page is dedicated to all the Request List that have been posted by Aussie Hero Quilts. Our volunteers use these posts to nominate for what quilts and luandry bags they wish to make for our wonderful veterans.

Request List 14 April 26

Hi all, A huge announcement this week and it is only appropriate that we acknowledge it here. Prime Minister Albanese has announced that Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, currently the Chief of Navy, will take over the Australian Defence Force’s most senior role in July,...

Request List 7 April 26

Hi all, Hope you all had a safe and happy Easter. Wanted to share, encourage, and lift you up with these beautifully written sincere words from WOFF Ken Robertson OAM, the inaugural Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Australian Defence Force (SEAC), a...

Request List 31 March 26

Hi all, I know that sometimes we read the requests and wonder what they represent to the recipient. Sometimes the meanings are so obvious but sometimes we look at the requests and just wonder why? Well, here is a great explanation of one of our recent requests. Horses...

Request List 24 March 26

Hi all, We are celebrating our 15th Anniversary this year and I have fifteen special 15th Anniversary laundry bags circulating all over Australia and the world for people to take photos with. “For fifteen years, the Friends of Aussie Heroes—spread across every corner...

Request List 17 March 26

Hi all, Please look at the embroidery of the Navy crest pictured below. You will see the “jump threads” where the machine needle moves to the next section to embroider it. When you receive your embroidered item, please cut and remove these jump threads from the crest...

Request List 10 March 26

Hi all, IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POSTING TO THOSE POSTED TO A SHIP. Firstly, you need to look at the address you are given. If the address, you are given looks like a normal street address then you just post them as you normally would in the provided prepaid satchel....

Request List 3 March 26

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...

Request List 24 February 26

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...

Request List 17 February 26

Hi all, Here is encouragement for you all from some of our recent posts and the comments from those who these special gifts have been made and provided to. For those who do not have Facebook here are some lovely comments from a recent post celebrating our 15 year...

Request List 10 February 26

Hi all, We have many requests for our defence people deployed on Op Kudu. You may ask what Op Kudu is about. Since January 2023, Operation Kudu has supported the UK-led multinational training mission Operation Interflex, which was expanded in January 2024 to include a...

Request List 3 February 26

Hi all, Jan-Maree is back from her well-deserved holiday. This year marks a very special time in AHQ history. It is the 15th year anniversary of caring for the Australian Defence Force. There will be lots of special things happening throughout this year to recognise...

Request List 27 January 26

Hi all, Have you ever thought about the impact that 38,118 laundry bags and over 17, 644 quilts may have had on the recipients and others? It’s the pebble in the pond or ripple effect. Where a small action creates ripples that stretch far beyond. Meaning small actions...
Request List 20 January 26

Request List 20 January 26

Hi all, As we approach our upcoming Australia Day it gives us the chance to come together with care, respect, and unityto reflect on who we are and what we stand for. May we take time to reflect, respect, celebrate, highlighting Australia's diverse people, cultures,...

Request List 13 January 26

Request List 13 January 26

Hi all, The year ahead has some exciting plans here are Aussie Hero Quilts and Laundry Bags. You may have seen the quilt/laundry bag offer for 15 years of service on the blog or Facebook. As AHQ will be celebrating its 15th year of caring for the ADF, this year big...

Request List 6 January 26

Request List 6 January 26

Hi all, As we welcome in the New Year may it be a year that brings good things and good people into all our lives, may the creative juices flow, may the fabrics be on special, may we find the fabric and colour that we want, and may the stash decrease as we continue to...

Request List 30 December 25

Request List 30 December 25

Hi all, Hoping your Christmas was a safe, special and joyous time spent with those who are important toyou and make a difference in your lives. Thursday is the first blank page of a 365-page book. What will you write on it? May it be a year of new friendships, growing...

Request List 23 December 25

Request List 23 December 25

Hi all, With the new ships' address posting details, it is a brand-new system for all. Australia Post have been working on it. It has teething problems. All defence parcels now go to Sydney West or Granville - that will show on your Australia Post app. Your app will...

Request List 16 December 25

Request List 16 December 25

Hi all, If you have not caught up with some changes thus far, we are no longer putting PMkeyS numbers on our parcels and emails. Last week a blog post (11 Dec) was put up to explain some changes to postal requirements. Please check out the posting instructions....