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

by | 14 April 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

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,...
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Request List 7 April 26

by | 7 April 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

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...
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Request List 31 March 26

by | 31 March 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

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...
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Request List 24 March 26

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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...
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Request List 17 March 26

by | 17 March 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

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...
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Request List 10 March 26

by | 10 March 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

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....
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Request List 3 March 26

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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...
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Request List 24 February 26

by | 24 February 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

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...
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Request List 17 February 26

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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...
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Request List 10 February 26

by | 10 February 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

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...
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Request List 3 February 26

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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...
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Request List 27 January 26

by | 27 January 2026 | Request List | 0 Comments

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...
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Request List 28 October 25

Request List 28 October 25

by | Oct 28, 2025 |

Hi all, For all of those who were able to make it to the AHQ Volunteer Thank You Dinner weekend in Canberra hope you have arrived home safely. For those who normally come but couldn't make it, you were thought of and missed. Welcome to our newbies, hope it was special...

Request List 21 October 25

Request List 21 October 25

by | Oct 21, 2025 |

Hi all, It is down to only a few sleeps till Aussie Hero Quilts converges on Canberra for the Annual Thank You Weekend. For those that can’t make it, please know that you will be missed and we would love you to join us next year if you can. We will do our best to...

Request List 14 October 25

Request List 14 October 25

by | Oct 14, 2025 |

Hi all, Raffle tickets will be four for $10 OR 10 for 20. In addition, every volunteer attending will be given one free ticket. Your names will already be written on the raffle ticket list before the dinner and winners will be chosen using a random generator. Ticket...

Request List 7 October 25

Request List 7 October 25

by | Oct 7, 2025 |

Hi all, 2026 AHQ Calendars are now on Sale! Thanks to the very clever Bel, we have a new calendar for this year. For the very low cost of only $20 you can purchase a 2026 AHQ calendar. You can check it out here if you want to see what it looks like....

Request List 27 September 25

Request List 27 September 25

by | Sep 30, 2025 |

Hi all, The Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You Dinner, is on Saturday 25th October, at The Rex Hotel, Canberra. Only three and a half weeks to go!!!! Sorry if you are sick of hearing about the Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You Dinner but it is our one big get...

Request List 23 September 25

by | Sep 22, 2025 |

Hi all, The Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You Dinner, is on Saturday 25th October, at The Rex Hotel, Canberra. Only four and a half weeks to go!!!! Sorry if you are sick of hearing about the Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You Dinner but it is our one big get...