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Meet the team behind the ACU National Centre for Veterans and Families.
Centre Manager
Dr Jacqueline Laughland-Booy is a Senior Advisor (Impact Priorities) at ACU. She leads the NCVF and is responsible for its overall performance and growth. As a sociologist, her research interests are in life course studies and political sociology.
Research, Analysis
Dr Jonathan Smith is a Senior Research Fellow at ACU. He is responsible for advancing the NCVF research agenda. His research focuses on experiences of transition and change.
Email: jonathan.smith@acu.edu.au
Business Partnerships
Ms Rachelle Smith Pedler is an Enterprise Partnerships Coordinator at ACU. She supports the NCVF in building strong partnerships with industry.
Jo-Anne Walker
PhD student Jo-Anne Walker is undertaking research into improving the wellbeing of older war widows through intergenerational interaction. Her research is supported by Brisbane Legacy
Dr Richard Evans
Dr Richard Evans is currently completing a second doctorate, researching the needs of ex-serving Defence members and the role of Ex-Service Organisations in meeting those needs. His research is being supported by RSL Victoria.
Assisting veterans and their families to lead successful and rewarding lives after military service is a mission-aligned priority for ACU. We are committed to serving those who have served.
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Learn moreACU offers a suite of programs that are especially tailored to veterans and their families. These are designed to help you adjust to university life and achieve your educational goals.
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