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We are back with another podcast capture from the recent VCA Veteran's Retreat at St Georges on the Gold Coast (Oct/Nov 22).
For those who have attended one of our programs, you will be well aware of the fantastic charity called Quilts of Valor.
This time we decided to give a little back and had Barbara and Bill Kenny from QOV stay with us for the program and have some R& R of their own.
We didn't stop that from grabbing an opportunity to sit down with them both and have them tell us a little about what QOV is and what the charity does for veterans.
The charity started following the helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2010 that claimed the lives of three Australian soldiers.
Kicking off in Victoria, the organisation has been operating throughout the country and has delivered somewhere between 3500 - 4000 quilts to veterans as a gesture of gratitude.
3 Part Series Relationship Attachment Styles
A three-part series taken from the hour-and-a-half session Beth ran at St Georges Holiday Suites on the Gold Coast during TA20 earlier this year.
One of the key messages from Beth is that we are in relationships all our life, yet we have little or no training in how to manage them.
With a thorough understanding of attachment styles, we can not only understand ourselves better but understand others - leading to more compassion.
An absolute must-listen.
Cindy is a current serving member and a new to service chaplain with 2 CER. With her busy and demanding role, Cindy has had her fair share of personal fatigue from tending to others’ needs.
Returning to the Timor Awakening peer mentoring program, Cindy aimed to both refill her own bucket and learn skills to take back to her role as a unit Madre, both aims of which were achieved over the course of the program.
A far north Queensland girl, she certainly found the ice bath a mission but persevered!
Cheers for the chat Cindy and enjoy listeners
Today we had a quick chat with Dawn Uebergang, a previous TA participant and wife of Lee Uebergang. Dawn is a veteran in her own right, having dedicated 15 years of her life to volunteer work in places such as Nairobi and Lao, where she combines her love of travel, natural medicine and commitment to projects that give back to communities. Dawn’s husband, Lee, is also a keen community developer whose passion involves bringing water supply to remote villages, with Timor Leste in his sights.
A fascinating story and a true commitment to those in need.
Next up we have Daniel McKenzie, a former UN nurse who served in Timor Leste and Afghanistan. Dan has completed a TA as a participant and has come back to do mentor training. Dan stresses the importance of empathy and willingness to listen when interacting with veterans. Equally, he emphasises the importance of veterans taking ownership for their own improvement, with mentors helping them drive the solution.
Another great short listen.