Hi All
Australia Post
Some of you have continued to have challenges with posting parcels to AFPO addresses via Australia Post. One of our volunteers took her parcel to her PO and she said they were surprised by the new requirement for the bigger customs label, because the bigger one does not have a bar code on it and therefore the procedure they thought they had to follow would not work. Fortunately, they were very respectful and rang their help line. They were told that they now have to enter the transaction code 1167 for Defence parcels.
They suggested that we remember that code and pass it on to other volunteers.
I also had another volunteer whose experience at her PO was not as pleasant so I again rank Australia Post Headquarters and they are putting together an email which instructions for PO that do not know how to handle AFPO boxes. I am waiting for them to get back to me but will share the info as soon as I get it.
Here is the request list for this week. Happy
hunting. I hope you can find something that tickles your fancy.
PRIORITY REQUESTS
We still have people on deployment in all sorts of places and I am so glad we can send them a little bit of home to cheer them whilst so far from home.
This week the first TWENTY ONE requests are all people overseas on deployment in most of the places we support. Let’s get these quilts and bags underway and put some smiles on faces that are a long way from home!
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 15 April 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 but please include at least 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 PMKEYS number given you in any correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc. The PMKEYS number is included in the address details we supply for your recipient e.g. the 7-digit number in bold below.
CPL Wanda Quilt 8765432
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 and PMKEYS 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 an 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 http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2019/07/information-post-for-those-that-sew-for.html 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 the line out as above.
Decoding The Columns
The first column is the theme or preferences requested.
The second column indicates the gender of the recipient.
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
F= female
M= male
Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions....Just email friendsofahq@gmail.com
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 the Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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Regimental Badge,
Australian Flag, Union Jack, Maltese Cross, RASIGS, Manchester United (We can
provide the Regimental Badge, the RASIGs badge) |
M |
Q |
1 |
|
Australian Flag,
RASIGS, Video Games (Halo, Skyrim & Star Wars) & Technology (we can
provide the RASIGs badge) |
M |
B |
2 |
|
Rising Sun, soldier
silhouettes (shadow/black), RACT badge, Poppies, Australia Flag, Dark Forest
Themed (we can provide service badges) |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
RAAF Crest with
personal details and deployment details |
F |
Q |
4 |
|
North Queensland
Cowboys or Wallabies Rugby Union theme would be amazing. |
M |
B |
5 |
|
Egyptian theme with
Multi National Force and Observers logo with text and the Australian
Flag. |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Rising Sun, Skippy
Badge, |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Multinational Forces
& Observer's Badge with text . Colours green, orange and white. |
F |
B |
8 |
|
Egyptian themed
(Pyramids, Great Sphinx etc) with subtle inclusion of Lord of the Rings
symbology. With requested text to recognise deployment |
M |
B |
9 |
|
Egyptian/middle
eastern themed. Sausage Dogs/ German Shepherds. With text OP MAZURKA 57A 2024
(we can provide the text if needed) |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
anime show called
"Demon Slayer" and the main characters main characters
"Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke and Zenitsu. Having Each character on the
quilt & bag would look cool. No idea re colour. Maybe grey and black to be neutral? |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Flag colours - Australian (Red, white and blue) Lebanese
(red, white and green) |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Royal Australian
Armoured Corps themed |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Australian Flag,
Syrian Flag, German Shepherd, Slouch Hat (Syrian flag is easy to applique) |
M |
B |
15 |
|
Free diving/SCUBA,
Golf, Sydney Swans AFL, a brown border collie |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
AFL/Port Adelaide,
water skiing /wakeboarding, exercise. |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Middle Eastern
travel. |
M |
LB |
18 |
|
Australian Flag with Lebanese Cedar tree (like the one on
their national flag) in middle Eastern colours/patterns and themes scattered
with poppy flowers and text " OP
PALADIN Jan 2024 to Jan 2025". |
M |
Q |
19 |
|
Australian native
animals with a seal and text ("Kebabs and Bombs Lebanon 2024 to
2025") |
M |
LB |
20 |
|
Yellow, Grey and
White colours with Photo provided, some small poppies and text "OP PALADIN Jan 2024 to Jan
2025". |
F |
Q |
21 |
|
Navy Crest with
personal details - Navy or Beach Themed.
Has a yacht named Tango and
raced Ducati motorbikes |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Qld State of Origin
colours and emblem |
F |
LB |
23 |
|
Sydney Roosters NRL
Team |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
Purple, Western
Bulldogs |
M |
Q |
25 |
|
Purple, Melbourne
Storm, Lightning Bolts |
M |
Q |
26 |
|
Blue, Sydney
Roosters |
M |
Q |
27 |
|
Penrith Panthers
(NRL) |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
RAN crest, Marvel /
DC, 4WD / Camping, Video games |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
Red and Blue
(Newcastle Knights) |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Outdoor, Adventure |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Red and Black |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
RAN Crest with
personal details. Poppy theme |
M |
Q |
33 |
|
4x4 Driving Theme |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
West Coast Eagles
(AFL) and F-111 Aircraft |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
Airforce Crest with
service details, blue/green colours. Loves guppy fish. Would also like wife
and daughter's name on quilt |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Holden V8 Cars |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
RAN crest HMAS Huon
Crest, Maritime Mines, Navy (we can provide the crests) |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Submarines and Ice
Hockey (we an send you some submarine fabric) |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
RAN crest, HMAS
Gascoyne Ships Crest, RAN Marine Technician Rate Badge Electrical, Square Rigged sailing vessels, Sharks,
Octopus, Kraken, Sea Mines, Ocean |
M |
B |
40 |
|
RAN crest, RAN
Marine Technician Rate Badge - Diesel, Rock climbing, Light blue, Nick Name |
M |
Q |
41 |
|
RAN Clearance Diver
Rate Badge, Flag Alpha, shark, dive helmet, Forest green, Deadpool, Batman,
Spiderman, Anime (Jujitsu kaisen, Naruto, One piece, Demon slayer, Dragon
ball z, Pokémon, One punch man), Jeremiah 29:11 (Bible prayer/verse) |
M |
B |
42 |
|
HMAS Gascoyne Ship
Crest, RAN Naval Police Coxswain Patch, Anime themed (Demon Slayer, Naruto) |
M |
B |
43 |
|
RAN crest, HMAS
Gascoyne Ships Crest, MTD Badge,
Kraken, Sea Mines, Ocean, Western Star Trucks, Sydney Swans, Aquaman,
King Neptune |
M |
B |
44 |
|
Brisbane Broncos
themed |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
RAN White Ensign,
HMAS Gascoyne Ships Crest, Australian Flag, South Australian Flag, Sextant,
Nautical Compass |
M |
B |
46 |
|
HMAS Gascoyne Ships
Crest, RAN Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Crest, Kraken, Sea Mines, Ocean,
Sextant, Transformers G1 cartoon,
English Bulldog (white coat with lots of brown patches and spots named
Pickles) |
M |
B |
47 |
|
Hunting/Camping/Fishing
theme in Olive Green/Tan/Camo colours |
M |
Q |
48 |
|
RAN White Ensign,
HMAS Perth & HMAS Gascoyne Ships Crests, Nickname |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Fish/sharks/ocean/waves
theme in blue/green colours |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
RAN White Ensign,
HMAS Gascoyne Ships Crest, Mine Warfare Crest, Australian Flag, Sextant,
Nautical Compass |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Penrith Panthers
theme in Black |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Samurai theme in
Black and Orange Colours |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Dragons theme in in
Black and Orange Colours |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
Cowboys theme in any
colours |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Space theme in
blue/red and black colours |
F |
Q |
56 |
|
Torres Strait theme
in Torres Strait colours |
M |
LB |
57 |
|
KFC theme in
Red/white and black |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
Mt Fuji / Japan
theme in dark blue colours |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
The Great Wave off
Kanagawa theme in ocean blue colours |
M |
B |
60 |
|
Hawaiian/hula girls
theme in blue colours |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Cycling, Swimming
& Running. Blue & red are favourite colours. |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Something Climbing
Related (carabiners, ropes, quickdraws) with surname |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Puppies |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Warhammer 40K |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Smiling shark,
octopi and pineapple |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
Ghostly cats... ie
cats as ghosts! |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Dewalt Power Tools -
Black & Yellow |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
DJ Turn Table /
Disco |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
NRL Sharks theme |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
Stars & Moon |
F |
Q |
71 |
|
Newcastle Knights |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Marine Technician
Propeller / Disney Princesses |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Cycling |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Cats |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Nuclear / Radiation |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Sydney Roosters NRL
Team / Chameleons |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
USA NBA Basketball
Team: Houston Rockets |
M |
B |
78 |
|
World Map |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Bulldogs (NRL) OR
Cars |
M |
Q |
80 |
|
Boatswain Rate badge
with crown |
M |
B |
81 |
|
Brisbane Bronco on
top side + NRL team logos on bottom side |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Gym weights /
Trident / Koala / Green colour |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Surfing / Cycling /
Diving (We can provide a dive helmet) |
M |
Q |
84 |
|
Anything Diver
related & Koala (We can provide a dive helmet) |
M |
B |
85 |
|
Rising Sun with
text, Infantry /Skippy Badge themed - Dark earthy, green, black tones |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Small Rising Sun
with first name only. Beach, camping, reading, Belgian Malinois. Blue and
Yellow. (we can supply the rising sun with name) |
F |
B |
87 |
|
Star Wars Themed |
M |
B |
88 |
|
Boatswain Mate
Themed |
M |
LB |
89 |
|
Space |
M |
LB |
90 |
|
Kite Surfing Theme |
M |
LB |
91 |
|
Power Puff Girls |
F |
LB |
92 |
|
RAN crest, utes,
camping and the beach |
M |
LB |
93 |
|
Floral design in
green colours |
F |
LB |
94 |
|
Pineapples |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
Travel, adventure |
F |
LB |
96 |
|
RAAF crest with text |
M |
B |
97 |
|
Camping, four wheel driving, photography. Greens, blues, yellows (not
too fussed about colour). I would love the letters YTG 4x4 to be on it! |
F |
LB |
98 |
|
Sunflower Theme |
M |
Q |
99 |
|
Pink and Rainbow
Theme |
M |
Q |
100 |
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