Our Team
Major Paul Dunbavin OAM
Trust Executive Officer
Enlisting in 1987, Paul rose through the ranks from Infantryman to Warrant Officer Class One before commissioning as a Major in 2019. His operational deployments span Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor, Timor Leste, and the Sinai, and he has represented the Australian Defence Force across Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
Paul was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service as a Regimental Sergeant Major during Operation Slipper and within Special Operations Command.
He currently serves as the Trust Executive Officer of the Commando Welfare Trust, where he leads efforts to provide emergency and long-term financial support to Special Forces soldiers, veterans, and their families—especially where other systems fall short.
Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Organisational Leadership and is a graduate of the Summit Course at the Joint Special Operations University in Tampa, Florida
Angela Tan
A registered BAS agent and certified Xero consultant, Angela brings more than two decades of business consulting experience through her firm, Angela Tan Consulting. She is also the owner and Managing Director of Hearsafe Australia, a company dedicated to the prevention of hearing loss and long-term hearing health across the wider community.
Angela has been actively involved in Australia’s military community for many years, and her passion for veteran welfare is reflected in her daily work with the Trust. Her diverse expertise across operations, finance, and community engagement makes her an invaluable part of the team.
Angus Kennelly
Angus is an experienced communications operator with a strong track record, having worked with some of the world’s largest brands.
One of the campaigns he worked with the CWT on was recognised as a finalist for Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign of the Year at the 2024 Mumbrella CommsCon Awards.
Angus has held a long-term passion for Australia’s Defence community and brings that commitment to his role every day. He is also the owner of a corporate affairs firm, Massive Intelligence, that was shortlisted as Boutique Agency of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.