Stefan and Evelyn Huss tell their story of Stefan's service with the German armed forces and the powerful and beneficial impact that the Invictus Games and sports recovery has had on them and their family.
Stefan Huss is a still serving Sergeant in the Bundeswehr. After his second Afghanistan missi…
Service and Beyond
by Matthew Dank
Former Navy and Air Force pilot Matthew Dank speaks to former Australian Defence Force members on their career highlights, greatest challenges, and their personal experiences transitioning out of uniform. Matt uncovers how each individual shaped their options for future employment, professional and personal success, and how they navigated often complex transitions out of the military and back to civilian life. Matt explores the keys to building a rich career both in and out of uniform, and delves into the range of education, training, and support service options that are available for transitioning ADF members. Follow the conversation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/serviceandbeyondpodcast/
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Francine Dudfield served 7 years as an Australian Army medic and trained to support special forces operations, going on to obtaining advanced rescue qualifications with New South Wales emergency services and deploying on operations within the Asia Pacific.
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David is a former British Army infantry officer who suffered a near fatal wound in a combat exchange in Afghanistan in 2009. Following his injury and after his military career, David has been instrumental in the Invictus Games movement playing key roles in the organising committee of the inaugural g…
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Today's Remembrance Day special features Pete Rudland veteran of SASR and Commando service and RSL Ambassador. After a highly decorated 28 year Defence career and after surviving a 2010 Blackhawk helicopter crash while deployed in Afghanistan, Pete shaped his transition from service and built a new …
This is Part 3. of the Boeing Veterans series and features Dr Brendan Nelson AO - President Boeing Australia New Zealand and South Pacific. Dr Nelson commenced his career as a medical doctor in Tasmania and was elected President of the Australian Medical Association before moving onto senior roles i…
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Service and Beyond stars anew in 2022 with a 3 part series on Boeing veterans.
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This is part 3 in a 3 part series on Australian veteran owned company WithYouWithMe
In this episode we speak with Javiera Soto WithYouWithMe account executive responsible for directing much of the business growth beyond the company's initial veteran focus, and onto other under represented groups…
This is part 2 in a 3 part series on veteran owned company WithYouWithMe
Be fierce, Be curious, Be transparent, Be the customer
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Starting with veteran underemployment W…
This is part 1 in a 3 part series on veteran owned company With You With Me
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Dane Christison is an Army veteran and founder and CEO of Survive to Thrive Nation, Australia's premier online mental health, transition and personal development program for ADF personnel and veterans.
Experiencing family tragedy growing up in Sth East Queensland, Dane found direction in service…
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Gillian Kelly is an award winning career coach, resume writer, and self proclaimed future…
This special episode is to mark RUOkay Day. Catch the abbreviated video version at https://youtu.be/aVvgA4w11Hw
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Kristen Hansen is trusted by business leaders and executives to advise and coach them through periods of major transformation. Kristen's philosophy is that by understanding the mechanics of the brain you can engineer your own change and lead yourself through any personal or career transition.
As…
Miriam Dwyer is the CEO of Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation one of the country's premier institutions for the advancing health outcomes of ADF veterans and their families.
Located at Greenslopes hospital in Brisbane, Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF) undertakes clinical trials re…
Robert Skoda is a former Air Force Ground Defence Officer and now General Manager Veteran Affairs and Policy at RSL Queensland.
During Rob's career he served in various command, leadership and training roles deploying to East Timor and numerous Middle East theatre rotations. On leaving Defence R…
Tim Thomas joined the Army at the age of 29, where he was fast tracked into special forces service seeing action in East Timor and Afghanistan. Enjoying his career in Army Tim was set on serving the remainder of his career in uniform until a personal commitment he had made was called into question.
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