The Veteran Life Research team takes a multi-disciplinary approach to exploring the post-service life experiences of Australian veterans.
We undertake research focused on advancing an evidence-based understanding of the life challenges veterans can experience after they transition from service. Our ambition is to use this knowledge to inform policy and advance best-practice in the support of veterans both nationally and internationally.
As part of the work of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, the Veteran Life Research team at Australian Catholic University was commissioned to undertake a research project to verify, describe and map Australia's veteran service providers.
Veteran's Life Research would like to thank those who contributed to the project.
Contact us: vlr@acu.edu.au
Professor Zlatko Skrbis is Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Sociology at Australian Catholic University. His research focuses on the question of identities in transition.
Dr Jacqueline Laughland-Booy is a Senior Advisor (Research and Communication) at Australian Catholic University. As a sociologist she has interests in life course studies and political sociology.
Dr Jonathan Smith is a Senior Research Fellow at Australian Catholic University. His research focuses on experiences of transition and change.
Dr Duncan Cook is Associate Professor of Geography at Australian Catholic University. He is a specialist in geospatial analysis.
Emily Cryer commenced her PhD at ACU in 2022. Her research is exploring the nature of peer-to-peer veteran support.
The Veteran Life Research team aims to make a positive impact on the lives of veterans through collaborative partnerships with industry, stakeholders, and ex-service organisations.
We can provide research services as required. This includes program design, program evaluation, or tailored research projects.
We have experience applying for competitive funding and welcome the opportunity to enter new partnerships for collaborative projects.
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We provide students with a high-quality research training experience.
We are currently accepting expressions of interest to undertake PhD or masters level research projects at ACU under the supervision of members from the Veteran Life Research team.
For more information contact:
Dr Jacqueline Laughland-Booÿ
Email: jacqueline.laughlandbooy@acu.edu.au
A Veteran Life Research internship currently offers selected senior undergraduate students who are studying sociology, history, geography, or politics at any of the ACU campuses, the opportunity to gain practical and varied research experience under the direction and mentorship of the Veteran Life Research team.
Students who wish to be considered for the internship need to complete an application form. Successful applications will be notified and will then enrol in HUMA332.
Application forms are available from Associate Professor Maggie Nolan in the National School of Arts and Humanities: maggie.nolan@acu.edu.au.
The objectives of a Veteran Life Research internship are to:
Internship activities include:
For more information contact:
Dr Jacqueline Laughland-Booÿ
Email: jacqueline.laughlandbooy@acu.edu.au
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