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.
Other times you will be given an address that looks like the following:
Recipient’s rank and name
Ship’s Office
HMAS XXXXXXX
Australian Defence Force NSW 2890
When the above address is used, I have just been told that Australia Post would like us to continue using the large customs form please.
Additionally, the Post Office needs to use the code 1167. Once they input that the computer asks them for an AFPO Number. This is part of their inputting system that they cannot yet get around. They are working on it, so what you need to do is tell them to input AFPO 60. That will take them where they need to go in their computer system.
NOTE: you might need to tell them the code 1167 and the AFPO 60 – but this does NOT get written on the address anywhere. If you have problems, then please call me.
Please take the parcel to Australia Post with the Customs Form already attached as shown in the photo. We do not want the customs for stuck on top of the address as this can result in a mis-sorting where the parcel is them posted to the first address and not the recipient’s address.
MILANO CORTINA PARALYMPICS 2026
Royal Australian Navy members Lt. Cmdr. David Miln, Able Seaman Taryn Dickens, and veteran Matt Brumby were selected for the Australian team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, marking a historic moment for the Navy. Taryn is competing with the support of her Defence Community assistance dog, Gigi. They are transitioning from elite adaptive sports and Invictus Games experience to compete in para-biathlon and other winter sports.
To watch them and cheer them on you can do so on 9 Now and Stan sport.
PRIORITIES
Requests number 3-27 are on deplayment. So obviously we would like to get these requests
completed. It would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
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 14 Apr 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
| Every year we make something which will serve as our invitation for our VIPs to attend our Annual Dinner. This year we are going to make miniature wall hangings with an ANZAC Theme. The wall hangings are to be 13″ by 9″ in portrait format. These are one sided with the design details on the front. The only requirement of the front is that it be ANZAC Themed though please bear in mind that not all invitations will be for Army personnel. The front of the invitation can be pieced, appliqued, embroidered or painted as you see fit. We would like a creatively completed piece, rather than a piece of a commercial panel with no extra adornment. If you are not sure what I mean then please feel free to reach out and ask questions. You will be advised who your invitation is for so you can write a personal letter to go with your creation however many of the names will change when there is a large changeover of personnel in the middle of the year so you will need to address them via their title and not their actual name. The back is to have a rod pocket (about 2″ to fit a narrow dowel) on it. Your completed invitation will need to be sent to AHQ Headquarters no later than end of May please. |
1 | ||
| Random laundry bags for Aussie soldiers undertaking training in Malaysia. If you would like to make one or more random gender-neutral laundry bags to send to Malaysia that would be great. Postage for these go through a Locked Bag address in Australia so prepaid satchels can be used but you need to be prepared to buy your own satchel. You can fit 2LBs in a small satchel, 6 in a Large Satchel and around 12-13 in an XL satchel. No crests are needed for these, but they can be any theme with a patch on it as long as each bag is different and all gender neutral. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE GOODIES WITH THE BAGS |
M | LB | 2 |
| Australian & Ukraine Flags, Pine Forest covered in snow, the Grim Reaper Saint Javelin, Text “OP KUDU 2026” (We can supply the Reaper, St Javelin image & emb text) |
M | Q | 3 |
| Australian flag, Ukrainian flag, text “OP KUDU XII” Skippy badge, Classic British landscape (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M | Q | 4 |
| Australian flag Delta reaper Ukraine flag with Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide Delta reaper printed on fabric and the text as emb) |
M | Q | 5 |
| Operation Mazurka, 2026, Egypt, pyramids, sandy colour theme, Aussie Flag, Red kangaroo emblem | M | Q | 6 |
| RAN crest (small) Surfs Up Movie Themed (We can provide the RAN crest) |
M | Q | 7 |
| Rising Sun, Australian Flag, Ukraine Flag, Ukraine Trident, The motto “Glory to Ukraine” in the Ukrainian language (We can provide the Rising Sun and Ukraine Trident and can have the text embroidered.) He has chosen the above because he wants to honour the Australian Unity with Ukraine during their fight against invasion. |
M | Q | 8 |
| Queensland Reds themed | M | Q | 9 |
| Dark Blue, AFL (Port Adelaide), Cavalry Light horseman, Australia | M | Q | 10 |
| RAAF crest with service details Incorporate a green military tunnel tent (11×11 style), Super hornet and a C-17 Globemaster. Likes flowers, Vintage-country style, Favourite colour is blue. (We can provide RAAF crest) |
F | B | 11 |
| Rising Sun AAAVN Corp badge Army themed Toned down background Long-haired Jack Russel dogs Red macaw Yellow-naped amazon parrots (We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge and images of members dog and birds) |
M | B | 12 |
| RAAF Crest RAAF (F-35), Surfing/Ocean Australian Nature/wildlife 1 or 2 Barnacles (for my partner) Auora Australis |
M | B | 13 |
| Rising Sun RAAOC Corps Badge Army Themed (We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC Corps badge) |
M | Q | 14 |
| RAAF Crest Air Force theme with Fast jets like F/A-18F Super Hornets (We can provide the RAAF Crest – and silhouette of Super Hornet if needed) |
M | B | 15 |
| Green, ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if you can fit in the Sydney Roosters, that would be awesome. If you could include the on the quilt – RSM AUSCON – Rotation 59A OP MAZURKA 2026 |
M | Q | 16 |
| Tri Service Themed (Navy/Army/RAAF), include submarines, tanks & jets. Multinational Force & Observers logo with details |
M | B | 17 |
| Air Force themed. Blues and blacks with hints of red. Text Surname plus MFO EGYPT 2026 | M | Q | 18 |
| Navy Blue and white. AFL Carlton Football Club theme. | M | Q | 19 |
| 1 RAR/Infantry/ Skippy badge/Army/ ANZAC Themed quilt | M | Q | 20 |
| Green, ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if you can fit in the Sydney Roosters, that would be awesome. If you could include the on the quilt – RSM AUSCON – Rotation 59A OP MAZURKA 2026 |
M | B | 21 |
| Air Force themed. Blues and blacks with hints of red. With deployment details. | M | B | 22 |
| Army Aviation theme(helicopters)/ANZAC theme/Egypt | M | B | 23 |
| Blue -Horses, CrossFit, Dog (Black, Shepard), Mountain climbing and biking, running, beach, sky diving | M | Q | 24 |
| Blue colours, diving in the ocean, pyramids and coffee | M | Q | 25 |
| Nuclear Symbol American Eagle Blue and white or even Blue white and red in colour |
M | B | 26 |
| RAAF / ANZAC themed with a bit of a Port Adelaide Footy touch to it if possible, please | F | Q | 27 |
| Cartoon like pictures of Frozen and Shrek | M | B | 28 |
| Anything Red Bull Formula 1 or MotoGP I absolutely love CATS lol. |
M | B | 29 |
| Black background with grey submarine silhouette Red kangaroo symbol in the middle and Southern Cross stars in rings in white. (image available of design) |
M | B | 30 |
| Beach Kangaroo Australian landmarks |
M | Q | 31 |
|
Navy Crest Ships/Establishments served on Exchange postings in United Kingdom & Honolulu, United States. |
F | Q | 32 |
| Fortnight – the game | M | Q | 33 |
| Gym and Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere |
M | Q | 34 |
| Lionel Messi (Argentine soccer player – plays for Inter Miami CF) and Lebron James (US Basketball player – LA Lakers team) |
M | Q | 35 |
| XBOX game theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto | F | Q | 36 |
| HMAS Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters (We can provide the Ships crest, RAN crest & ships silhouette) |
M | Q | 37 |
| Military Police themed with Explosions | M | Q | 38 |
| Optimus Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions | M | Q | 39 |
| Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Harry Potter, Dungeons and Dragons. |
F | Q | 40 |
| The Big Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) | M | Q | 41 |
| Dragon Ball Z | M | Q | 42 |
| Physical Training Instructor Some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids. Colour scheme more masculine colours with a little feminine. (We can provide PTI rate badge or could be easily appliqued) |
M | Q | 43 |
| Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general (images available) |
M | Q | 44 |
| Liverpool FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) | M | Q | 45 |
| Star Trek Deep Space 9 | M | Q | 46 |
| Surf’s up the movie themed | M | Q | 47 |
| Greek Themed Food Truck with Explosions | M | Q | 48 |
| HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed (We can provide the Brisbane crest, RAN crests & the ships silhouette) |
F | Q | 49 |
| HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed (We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests) |
M | Q | 50 |
| Melbourne Storm NRL Team | M | Q | 51 |
| Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. | M | Q | 52 |
| Transformers | M | Q | 53 |
| Goat with explosions | M | Q | 54 |
| Tanks through the ages | M | Q | 55 |
| Hydrographer/Survey, Fishing (Barramundi), Blue and white |
M | B | 56 |
| Running (Road and Trail), Mountains, Camping |
M | Q | 57 |
| Video games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple | M | LB | 58 |
| Ocean colours. Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating. CIS Comms logo. Navy White Ensign. (We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo) |
M | B | 59 |
| METOC, Snowboarding, Groodle, Ocean, Blue and White, Sydney Roosters |
M | B | 60 |
| 4WD, Sunrises, Beach, Blue and green. |
M | Q | 61 |
| Rising Sun, RAAF and Navy Crests, Joint service themed. Hobbies are watching Formula 1, playing golf and Four-wheel Driving. (We can supply the Service crests) |
M | Q | 62 |
| Cobra Kai (American Karate drama TV show) | M | LB | 63 |
| The Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. Predominately blue, silver, or black. |
M | LB | 64 |
| Retro Arcade | M | LB | 65 |
| King Dedede (character from Nintendo’s video game ‘Kirby’) Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme |
M | LB | 66 |
| Videogames/Orange/Blue | M | LB | 67 |
| Rapper 50 cent | M | LB | 68 |
| Doom Eternal Theme (video game) | M | LB | 68 |
| Wolverine | M | LB | 70 |
| One Piece, Zoro vs King battle | M | LB | 71 |
| Queensland Maroons themed | M | Q | 72 |
| Kookaburras and mines | M | Q | 73 |
| Random Pokémon themed, include mega Lucario if possible | M | Q | 74 |
| Boats and fish (Blue and black coloured) |
M | Q | 75 |
| Navy themed, with ships and crests from HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06), HMAS Sydney 5 (DDG 42), HMAS Yarra 4 (MHC 87) (We can provide the ships crests) |
M | Q | 76 |
| 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 | 77 |
|
Navy Crest with service details (We can provide the Navy Crest with details, ship’s crests and image of HMAS Canberra) |
M | Q | 78 |
| RAAF crest RAAF themed Fighter Jets. |
F | Q | 79 |
| Rising Sun Royal Australian Infantry Corp Badge Royal Australian Regiment badge Australian flag and New Zealand flag (Was born in New Zealand so it would be great to include a little NZ touch if possible) (We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badges) |
M | Q | 80 |
| Navy Crest, Navy themed, job Electronics Technician. Ships : HMAS Adelaide HMAS Torrens HMAS Darwin HMAS Tobruk HMAS Success Shore postings included: HMAS Cerberus (Training Division, where he retired) Melbourne Recruiting Fleet Support Unit West Fleet Support Unit Garden Island Tri-service posting at RAAF Base Laverton, which was a particularly memorable part of career. Passionate Formula 1 fan and a lifelong supporter of the Richmond Tigers AFL Football Club, both of which are important parts of who he is. (We can provide the Navy and ship crests) |
M | Q | 81 |
| Navy Crest Colour red Border collies Australian flora (We can provide the Navy crest and image of border collie) |
F | Q | 82 |
| Traditional/neo-traditional tattoo designs HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) crest (We can provide the crest) |
M | Q | 83 |
| RAN Crest with service details CSI-I Rate badge & Signalmen Badge Acknowledgement of my JR Division – ‘RAMSAY / STEVENSON 55th Intake’ (Intake colours were RAMSAY, Orange and Stevenson Black) Crests for HMAS Leeuwin (establishment not ship) HMAS Cerberus HMAS Newcastle HMAS Stuart (DE48) HMAS Yarra (DE45) HMAS Adelaide (FFG01) HMAS Stalwart (215) STS Young Endeavour AFL Sydney Swans emblem (We can supply the crest with service details, rate badges and other crests) |
M | B | 84 |
| Interests are Bicycles, Aeroplanes Canoeing Orienteering. Likes bright greens. |
M | Q | 85 |
| Essendon (AFL) Mighty Ducks Dachshund (sausage dogs). |
M | B | 86 |
| Blink 182 American Rock Band | M | LB | 86 |
| Navy Crest Submariner Dolphins Crests for – HMAS Sheean HMAS Collins HMAS Farncomb HMAS Dechaineaux HMAS Waler Motto ‘Fight On’ Springboks Rugby South Africa Penrith Panthers Boats, sailing (We can provide the Navy crest, Dolphins and crest for submarines) |
M | Q | 87 |
| Rising Sun Royal Engineers badge. Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red. (We can supply the Rising Sun and RAE badge) |
M | Q | 88 |
| Rising Sun, Army theme, Australian Flag Royal Australian Ordnance Corps Blue colour (We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge) |
M | Q | 89 |
| RAAF Crest with details Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers Nature (We can provide the RAAF crest with details) |
M | Q | 90 |
| RAAF Crest RAAF Roundel RAAF themed Worked very closely with the F/A-18 Super hornet, EA-18 Growler and for the last 4 years the F-35. Like flowers such as poppies, roses, lilies. Love blue/turquoise/teal colours (We can provide the RAAF crest and roundel) |
F | Q | 91 |
| RAAF Crest P3 (favourite aircraft) P8 First CO of 1SSU Chief of Staff to Commander Space Command Several tours of Afghanistan and other areas of conflict. Currently in the US serving as the Liaison Officer to HQ US Space Command. Passions are: Rugby (specifically the All Blacks), P3 Orion’s, submarine hunting. Favourite colours are blue and green Loves NZ motifs Ocean Skiing Travel. (We can provide the RAAF Crest and 1SSU crest) |
M | Q | 92 |
| Rising Sun Nursing Officer Corp Badge The Corps colours are Scarlet and Grey, and our hat badge incorporates the lamp of Florence Nightingale. I would be very happy with a quilt in those colours and shapes, or, if easier, then I also have a very strong attachment to the rural life, so greens, yellows, sunflowers and roses in bright colours would also be amazing. (We can provide the Rising Sun & Corp Badge) |
F | Q | 93 |
| Rising Sun Signals Corp badge Army themed (We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge) |
M | Q | 94 |
| Rising Sun Infantry & Supply Corp badge. Massive Star Wars fan Loves African Wild Dogs Favourite colours are blue and green (We can supply the Rising Sun and badges) |
M | B | 95 |
| RAAF crest Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN Operations: Op Catalyst Op Slipper Op Samoa Assist Op Resolute Op Hawick Op Accordion Op Okra Op Highroad Op Atlas Op Covid Assist Op Flood Assist Op Wantaim (We can provide the RAAF crest, SQN crests and emb list of Operations ) |
M | B | 97 |
| RAAF Crest (3 roles held whilst in service – Military Working Dog Handler, Ground Support Equipment Mechanic and Personnel Capability Officer). 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. Loves his beer too. |
M | B | 97 |
| RAAF Crest Loadmaster Brevet WOFF Rank (RAAF), C-17A C-27J HMAS Canberra. (We can provide the RAAF Crest, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank & Crest for HMAS Canberra) |
M | Q | 98 |
| British flag at the top half Australian flag at the bottom half Large soldier silhouette in green Army camo Border in the Army colour with an Army tank in each corner thank you. (Image of quilt can be provided for inspiration) |
M | Q | 99 |
| Rising Sun RAAC badge Army themed including tanks (We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge) |
M | Q | 100 |
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