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The SVS team

Aaron Cornwall
Student Veteran Services Manager

Aaron Cornwall currently serves as the Student Veteran Services Manager at ACU. Previously, he served as a combat engineer in the Australian Army. After transitioning from the defence force he worked as a sole trader before stumbling into higher education. Once he commenced his studies, he realised that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) had given him the skills to excel in higher education. Since then, he has completed a Bachelor in Exercise and Sports Science and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation. Aaron is now in a rewarding position to support his peers to access, transition to, and succeed in higher education.

Elaine Rotor
Student Veteran Services Liaison

Elaine is one of your Student Veteran Liaisons. She previously served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for eight years as a logistics officer. Her post-military career is focused on community engagement in the not-for-profit, government, and education sectors. She has worked at ACU for four years as a language teacher, and international student adviser, and is now promoting our student veteran programs and supporting the students in achieving a university degree.

Adam Goldsworthy
Student Veteran Services Liaison

Adam is a Townsville based Student Veteran Liaison. Adam medically transitioned from the Second Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in 2013 after several surgeries. After service Adam worked in numerous government agencies including Corrective Services, Training, Health and Department of Defence as a transition coach. Being passionate, having lived experience and working to support Defence members, veterans and their families throughout transition is extremely close to Adam's heart.

Tenille Duggan
Student Veteran Services Liaison

Tenille is your Student Veteran Liaison in Brisbane. Tenille is currently serving in the Army Reserves as a movements coordinator. In 2021 she commenced studying a Bachelor of Nursing at ACU, which she is completing part-time. She joined the SVS Team in 2022 as a peer facilitator and, in 2023, moved into her current role. Tenille is passionate about supporting other Veterans at ACU to transition into higher education and succeed in their studies.

Krystal Brown
Senior Student Veteran Peer Facilitator

Krystal is your Student Veteran Assistant on the Melbourne Campus. Krystal is currently a serving member of the Army Reserves. She joined 22 years ago and has completed a mixture of both full-time and part-time service. Krystal began studying a Bachelor of Midwifery in 2020. She then transferred to ACU via the Veteran Entry Program. During her time at ACU Krystal has actively assisted in running the Veteran Transition Program, along with being a part of Orientation, Open Days and social events. Krystal enjoys being a part of the ACU family and she likes being able to stay connected with other current and ex-serving Navy, Army and Airforce members, assisting them in making the most of their higher education experience.

Blake Allen
Student Veteran Peer Facilitator

Contact us

T: (07) 3623 7847
W: www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/veterans
E: studentveteranservices@acu.edu.au