Thank you to everyone who joined us for the AVLA social gathering in Canberra on Thursday, 30 July. It was wonderful to meet so many people from across the Defence language community, including experienced current linguists, veterans, and those currently learning a language.

The AVLA board greatly appreciated the opportunity to chat, hear people’s experiences, and share more about why the Australian Veterans Linguist Association was established. These conversations reinforced the importance of creating a space where linguists, language learners, and language enthusiasts can stay connected, share knowledge, and support one another beyond service.

This is just the beginning. As we continue to establish our membership base, we look forward to running gatherings like this on a regular basis—not only in Canberra, but across the country. Thank you again to everyone who attended; we are excited to keep building this community together.