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Service and Beyond

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by Matthew Dank

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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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September 6, 2023

IG Episode 5 Stefan & Evelyn Huss

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 mission in 2013 he developed post-traumatic stress disorder. His treatment in recovery for this condition including sports therapy which resulted in his becoming fully operational and deployable once again, and Stefan went on to specialise in the delivery of sports recovery for the German Army and since then he has been a champion for mental heath of current and former members of the Germany military. In 2017 Stefan was appointed to the team for the Invictus Games in Toronto, and he was elected Team Captain for the 2018 Games in Sydney. As one of three ambassadors, Stefan is the face of the INVICTUS GAMES DÜSSELDORF 2023. In this episode we also cover the ongoing discussions within Germany around a national day of recognition for veterans and service personnel, and the place of veterans within German society. The legacy of Germany's history in the two world wars still feature heavily in public debate, however there are a new generation of German service personnel who believe the time for recognition has come. This Invictus Games 2023 series charts the journey of current and former Invictus Games athletes from a range of countries covering their military careers, their deployment histories and the injuries they sustained. We talk about their experience of life changing injury, and their remarkable physical and emotional recover through training and competing in adaptive sports and through the Invictus Games. Invictus Games Dusseldorf <a href= "https://invictusgames23.de/">https://invictusgames23.de</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/huss_stefan/">https://www.instagram.com/huss_stefan/</a> <a href= "https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/">https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org</a>

September 6, 2023

IG23 Episode 4 Francine Dudfield

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. After suffering a series of deteriorating medical conditions Francine was discharged from Army, dealing at the time with chronic pian, family breakup, and the unknown of a forced career transition. Inspired by Sydney 2018 Invictus Games Francine applied for the Invictus Games, quickly making connections to community sports groups and experiencing a shared sense of belonging and purpose. The Invictus experience has allowed her to recast her experience and perception of her departure from military service, while learning to better manage her physical recovery. In this episode we also touch on the fine balance between determination tenacity learned in military service and self compassion and the need to listen to the body when undergoing recovery from complex injuries. Francine is a member of the 2023 Australian Invictus Games team and is competing in Powerlifting, Rowing and Sitting Volleyball at Dusseldorf. This Invictus Games 2023 series charts the journey of current and former Invictus Games athletes from a range of countries covering their military careers, their deployment histories and the injuries they sustained. We talk about their experience of life changing injury, and their remarkable physical and emotional recover through training and competing in adaptive sports and through the Invictus Games. <a href= "https://invictusaustralia.org/">https://invictusaustralia.org</a> <a href= "https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/">https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org</a> Invictus Games Dusseldorf <a href= "https://invictusgames23.de/">https://invictusgames23.de</a>

September 6, 2023

IG23 Episode 3 Rachel Kerrigan

As an engineer with the Royal Australian Air Force Rachel Kerrigan saw active service with the International Coalition Against Terrorism in 2002, five years later a series of life changing events triggered trauma from her deployment and she was medically discharged. In 2010 she was diagnosed with PTSD and suffered a stress induced stroke. The turning point to recovery was the ever present support from her 8 year old daughter Kiara, who encouraged her to take up adaptive sports and apply for the 2016 Invictus Games. Rachel has been an Invictus Games competitor, coach, ambassador for the 2018 Sydney Invictus Games and was previously responsible for bringing new veterans into adaptive sports programs in Australia, as a veteran engagement specialist for Invictus Australia. This year she is a special advisor to The Conversation a forum held by the Invictus Games Foundation, which aims so share best practices for the recovery wounded injured and sick service personnel. Rachel has had a lifetime connection to horses, and today we also tell the story of the role equine therapy played in Rachel overcoming PTSD and learning to rebuild trust. This Invictus Games 2023 series charts the journey of current and former Invictus Games athletes from a range of countries covering their military careers, their deployment histories and the injuries they sustained. We talk about their experience of life changing injury, and their remarkable physical and emotional recover through training and competing in adaptive sports and through the Invictus Games. <a href= "https://invictusaustralia.org/">https://invictusaustralia.org</a> <a href= "https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org/">https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org</a> Invictus Games Dusseldorf <a href= "https://invictusgames23.de/">https://invictusgames23.de</a> <a href= "https://montyroberts.com/">https://montyroberts.com</a> Equine Encounters Australia: <a href="https://www.equine-encounters-au.com/">https://www.equine-encounters-au.com/</a> Spur Equine Program: <a href= "https://rsllifecare.org.au/veterans-services/spur">https://rsllifecare.org.au/veterans-services/spur</a> Remount: <a href= "https://remount.org.au/">https://remount.org.au/</a> The Healing: <a href= "https://thehealing.com.au/">https://thehealing.com.au/</a>

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What is Service and Beyond?: 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/
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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