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2 guys trying to navigate the minefield of mental health and depression. Between the two of them, Tommy and Shane have over a decade of experience in the military and emergency services. Join them as they discuss the personal issues they have encountered from their experiences and talk to others that shed some light on the issues surrounding mental health. Who says mental health has to be depressing?
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Senior Constable Dan McLeod talks to the boys about his journey through the QPS whilst having to overcome a tragic personal loss, debilitating physical illness and mental health issues.
Tommy and Shane are back in the Studio to catch up and answer listener questions.
Tommy and Shane sit down with Douglas Egan to discuss the current state of RSL Queensland, available Veteran Services and what the future looks like for the RSL.
RSL QLD Veteran Serivces Webpage - https://rslqld.org/Find-Help
Douglas Egan President Greater Springfield RSL Sub Branch -
Ph: 07 2800 8031
Mob: 0497 626 358
Tommy and Shane have a quick catch up and answer viewer questions after attending the fabulous wedding of Rylez and Amy Guymer!
The boys catch up with the one and only Leighton Muller to discuss his new position in Mates4Mates, one of Australia's leading charity organistions and the great work that they are doing for Military Veterans and their familys.
Website - https://www.mates4mates.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mates4mates/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mates4mates
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mates4Mates
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Mates4MatesAus
Tommy and Shane are finally back behind the mics and delve into the events that kept them away for so long.
MILITARY SERVICE - Trauma Recovery Program - http://toowongprivatehospital.com.au/?page_id=2023
Madison and the Boys chat to Matt Hobbs about life after Army and the challenges he faced looking for work after his career in Defence.
After blowning up one computer and building another the boys back with a quick catch up and to answer listener questions.
The boys chat to Senior Sergeant Andrew Dupere from the Queensland Police Service. Andrew talks about his 30 year career and sheds light on his own recent experience with depression and trauma.
Michael Handley is the founder and owner of REDSIX and the creator of the Redsix App. The boys talk to Mike about his time in the army, his deployments, dealing with PTSD.
You can find the REDSIX App at - https://www.redsix.com.au/
OR
Search SIX* in your Apple or Android Store.
Tommy and Shane discuss the new Australian war film Danger Close, Shane returning to fighting fit status, the main stressors for first responders and the boys stumble their way through social media in Madison's abscence!
One house move and new studio later, they are back! Tommy and Shane catch up and finally get around to answering listener questions. How helpful were they? Not very but by god did they laugh trying!
Tommy and Shane have both found themselves in the media, had a quiet ANZAC Day and share how they are tracking with their mental health. They try to answer some listener questions in their new segment and Shane’s partner joins them for a female perspective on being an army spouse.
The boys chat with Stewart Locke from War Fighter Coffee and Scorpion Projects about coffee, army life, business and all things viking!
https://australianwarfighters.com/collections/coffee
Tommy and Shane chat to Shaun Barry from @extra_specialists about his career in the military and the founding of Extra Specialists.
Extra Specialists:
Utilizing skilled #veterans and #firstresponders in the entertainment industry🇦🇺🎬#extraspecialists #veteranmovement #yearoftheveteran #veteransinfilm
www.extraspecialists.com/register
This ones a pearler!
Tommy and Shane chat with Shaun O'Gorman from The Strong Life Project. Shaun talks about his time as a Queensland Police officer and overcoming suicide and depression.
Big thanks to Shaun O'Gorman for coming on the show. You can find more of Shaun as well as his book below.
http://www.thestronglifeproject.com/about-us/
http://www.shaunogorman.com/
Tommy goes back to work after 5 weeks on leave and Shane talks about trying to give up drinking.
Tommy and Shane talk to Flynn Graham about dealing with depression from an early age and how he has turned a passion into a budding business.
Shane and Tommy talk with Lindsay about transitioning from army life to the ambulance service.
Below is a link to the DVA website containing information about the White Card.
https://www.dva.gov.au/providers/dva-health-cards
Eligible transitioning members of the ADF will be automatically provided a White Card for NLHC mental health treatment upon transitioning to civilian life. Clients who receive a White Card for this purpose are not required to make a claim for NLHC mental health treatment in order to receive treatment.
The card also entitles the holder to transport related to treatment of their accepted condition and access to the Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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