Dr Jacqueline Laughland-Booy

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. 

Email: jacqueline.laughlandbooy@acu.edu.au

 

Dr Jonathan Smith

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

 

Rachelle Smith-Pedler

Business Partnerships

Ms Rachelle Smith Pedler is an Enterprise Partnerships Coordinator at ACU. She supports the NCVF in building strong partnerships with industry. 

Email: rachelle.smithpedler@acu.edu.au

 

Andrew Condon

Industry Professor, Veterans and Families

Former Defence member Andrew Condon CSC is responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with the veteran community. 

Email: andrew.condon@acu.edu.au

 

PHD Students

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 symptoms and the role of Ex-Service Organisations in meeting those needs. His research is being supported by RSL Victoria.