USC-led study finds ways to help veterans into jobs

Australian military veterans face difficulties adjusting to civilian workplaces even when they don’t have physical or psychological support needs, according to new research led by USC in conjunction with UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

USC Professor Karen Becker said the study, which analysed the experiences of 31 Australian Defence Force veterans who had gained civilian employment, found that a range of issues were impacting this work transition for both employees and employers.

She said that even though the study involved a wide range of veterans, the similarities in experiences were surprising.

“For many, Defence was their first job out of school and they knew no other workplace, so going…