Andrew Prevett brings over two decades of combined service in the Australian Army and state law enforcement to his work as a social work researcher, offering a distinctive practitioner-informed perspective. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from Charles Sturt University and commenced his PhD at Flinders University in 2024. He is currently a research assistant with the Open Door Initiative: Improving the well-being of veterans and public safety personnel and their families within the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work.

Andrew’s doctoral research critically examines the Australian veterans’ non-profit sector and its role in supporting the reintegration of military veterans and their families after service. His work investigates governance structures, service provision, and cultural competence across the sector, while also analysing how systemic fragmentation, competition for funding, and shifting socio-political dynamics undermine effective support delivery.

Beyond his doctoral work, Andrew has co-authored reports for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Veterans SA, shaping both national and state-level veteran policy. He was commissioned to design, develop, and implement a multi-campus veteran cultural competency program at the University of New South Wales, aimed at strengthening institutional responsiveness to veteran learners.

He has also published on topics including veteran help-seeking behaviour, social well-being, military cultural competence in healthcare, and higher education. His current research builds on earlier empirical work such as a pilot study and honours dissertation that identified delayed service engagement and evolving patterns of support use among veterans, particularly younger and women veterans.

Andrew’s dedication to this field is shaped by his lived experience and professional practice within the veteran and law enforcement communities. This background, combined with his academic expertise, enables him to offer clear insights into the challenges veterans face and the systemic reforms required to strengthen their well-being in contemporary Australia.