Chairman – Mr J P Dwyer AM

John Dwyer has extensive experience in corporate, local government and community management positions.  A former senior Army officer with 25 years of military service, John is also a recipient of a Churchill Fellowship studying community welfare matters.

Secretary – Mr J Cockburn

John Cockburn is a lawyer practising in industrial and administrative law with extensive experience in ex-service and veterans law matters.  John is also the International Vice-President of the World Muay Thai Boxing Council, an international sporting body providing invaluable support to the project.

Financial Officer – Mr R Vile

Ross Vile is an accountant and partner of a prominent Brisbane practice.  As the project’s financial officer he oversees the statutory obligations of the Trust status.

Member – Mr B Temple AM

Bill Temple, through the Greenslopes RSL sub-branch in Queensland was instrumental in establishing the Project’s initial objectives and maintains essential links to the ex-service community.

Member – Mr I Mackie

Ian Mackie, a former President of the Queensland Teachers Union and Ombudsman for Training and Apprentices, is instrumental in the project’s interaction with industry and employment agencies.

Member – Dr B Lawford

Bruce Lawford, a practising psychiatrist, has extensive practical experience with the Defence Force community in Australia.

Member – Dr S Geffen

Saul Geffen is a Rehabilitation medical specialist with first hand experience in case management of servicemen and servicewomen.  Saul is also a member of the World Muay Thai Boxing medical committee.