Hugh Milroy

Dr. Hugh Milroy is a Professor at Flinders University's College of Education, Psychology and Social Work and Honorary Visiting Fellow at the University of East Anglia. As Chief Executive of Veterans Aid, he leads the UK's foremost charity addressing veteran homelessness. His academic roles include Visiting Senior Lecturer at King’s College London and global advisory roles in veterans' wellbeing. He holds an OBE, a Doctor of Civil Law (honoris causa), and the National Defense Service Medal of Taiwan.

Education includes a PhD from UEA (2001), MA and B.Th., with honorary doctorates. His research focuses on veterans' mental health, homelessness prevention, and welfare-to-wellbeing transitions. His work bridges academic and applied contexts, influencing policy in multiple countries. Key contributions include co-authoring influential papers like 'Stolen Trauma' (2016) and advising on veteran welfare in Australia, the US, Canada, and others.

Professional highlights include founding Veterans Aid's prevention-focused model, reducing recidivism among homeless veterans, and co-chairing international initiatives like Flinders' Open Door. He has testified before UK Parliament and been recognized in London's Progress 1000 list. Current work emphasizes global veterans' wellbeing through academic partnerships and policy advocacy.