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Veterans’ Mental Health – Next Steps After Royal Commission

admin — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:08:38 +0000

Join us on 26th March at 6.00pm AEDT for the webinar “Veterans’ Mental Health – Next Steps After Royal Commission.” This session will bring together experienced panelists to discuss issues raised during the Defence and Veterans Suicide Royal Commission and explore the future pathways for improving veterans’ mental health. Engage with experts, gain insights into the recommendations, and understand what these findings mean for veterans and their families. Don’t miss this critical conversation on shaping a better future for our veterans.

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Leading with Vision: Our Pathway Through 2024 and Beyond

admin — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:55:36 +0000

Join us for “Leading with Vision: Our Pathway Through 2024 and Beyond,” a pivotal webinar on Thursday, 15 February at 5pm AEDT. Hosted by Admiral Chris Barrie AC, Chairman of FearLess, the event will introduce our new CEO, Paul Milne, who will outline our strategic plans and vision for the future. This session is crucial for all connected to our mission, providing a unique opportunity to understand the forward momentum and innovations FearLess is adopting under new leadership. Connect with us to discover the exciting developments we have in store.

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Addiction and PTSD – Managing the Pathways

admin — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:31:15 +0000

Join us for a free community webinar, “Addiction and PTSD – Managing the Pathways,” where we delve into the complex interplay between addiction, mental health, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our esteemed presenter, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, a Clinical Psychologist and Founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness, will share her insights into these crucial topics, including their profound impact on individuals and families. Hosted by Fearless Board Member, Alex Gerrick, this webinar promises to be an enlightening exploration of the connections between addiction and mental health challenges, particularly PTSD. Dr. Hronis, an Honorary Associate and Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney, brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion, making this event a must-attend for anyone interested in these critical issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn about effective pathways for managing addiction, mental health concerns, and PTSD. To secure your spot, register now and join us for this engaging and educational session. Together, we can build a stronger, more informed community.

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Empowering Youth in Mental Health – In Conversation with the team from Kookaburra Kids

admin — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:40:19 +0000

Join us for a FREE community webinar featuring Kookaburra Kids, an inspiring organisation empowering young people in the realm of mental health. In this session, we’ll have esteemed speakers, including Renee Coffey (CEO), Lee Knight (Director), and Crosbi Knight (Psychologist), who will delve into the impactful work of Kookaburra Kids. Discover the diverse programs they run, from the Core program to Defence and First Responders initiatives and learn how these programs can be accessed. Plus, get insights into their insightful chat groups, written by Crosbi Knight. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Kookaburra Kids and explore their incredible contributions to mental health support.

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PTSD a National Community Priority

admin — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 06:16:26 +0000

—A Personal Perspective from Professor Stephen Robson, President of the Australian Medical Association “I am determined to use my own example of silence to point out that mental health problems are nothing to be ashamed of. Today, I am not ashamed of how I felt or what I did 30 years ago. I am ashamed and disappointed in myself that I have not used my position to advocate more strongly for colleagues in difficult emotional circumstances.” – Professor Stephen Robson, President of the Australian Medical Association Join us for an insightful and informative Zoom webinar on PTSD, a national community priority, with Professor Stephen Robson, President of the Australian Medical Association. During the webinar, Professor Robson will share his personal perspective with Chairman Admiral Chris Barrie AC (Ret’d) and Board Member David Templeman AM. The Fearless Board is delighted to have Professor Robson speak on such a critical issue that is of great interest to our growing community and health professionals alike. We will also hold a live Q&A at the end of the evening. Secure your place at this free, insightful webinar today and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity.

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Put your mental health first this holiday season

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:44:05 +0000

Although most people look forward to the holiday season, for others, this time of year can bring on or worsen stress, anxiety and depression. COVID-19, and its impact on mental health, has created new and complex situations and challenges for our community and their families. Join the Fearless CEO Alex Gerrick along with our Fearless Ambassadors on 12 December to share their advice on how you can take better care of yourself, your loved ones and colleagues during the festive season. Thank you to our Fearless ambassadors for donating their time to join us for this free community event: – DR ANASTASIA HRONIS – RENEE WILSON – KERRIE ATHERTON – GRANT EDWARDS Our Ambassadors are high-profile people who have been involved in our community and seen first-hand the impact that our work is having. Ambassadors support Fearless by using their role in the community and media to help us raise our profile and much-needed funds for giving media interviews, engaging their own supporters and participating and speaking at Fearless events.

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First Responders – The Next Chapter

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:16:53 +0000

Healing from the Past, Career Transition, and Helping You Navigate the Legal Process In conversation with a stellar line-up of industry professionals providing insight and guidance to first responders (past and present) – Bourke Legal Brendan Bourke and Melissa Arndell, Compensation Lawyers at Bourke Legal, aim to make the often-confusing NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, that little bit easier to understand. With expertise in assisting first responders navigate the legal process, their presentation will focus on the potential entitlements for those hurt on duty. Beyond the Badge Beyond the Badge Limited (“Beyond The Badge”), a Not-for-Profit registered Charity are seeking to support NSWA with the continuance of a professional development coaching and mentoring service for members who are considering or actively seeking alternate employment opportunities following significant community career contributions within NSWA. Emerge and See Emerge & See is an Australian registered charity that supports the mental health of NSW and ACT Emergency Service Workers will talk about what their charity Emerge & See offer and how they help First Responders heal from the past. Thank you to our amazing line-up of speakers and their organisations joining us…

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Growth and resilience through trauma

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:42:07 +0000

We are very lucky to have Professor Tracy Smart AO, Air Vice-Marshal (ret.) joining our CEO Alex Gerrick for our next FREE Community Webinar – Growth and resilience through trauma. About Professor Smart: Professor Tracy Smart AO, Air Vice-Marshal (ret.) BMBS, MPH, MA, Dip AvMed, FRACMA, FACAsM, FAsMA, FCDSS, FACHSM (Hon) Prof Smart is a physician, health leader, aerospace medicine specialist, and retired Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) senior officer. During 35 years of RAAF service, Prof Smart served on overseas deployments; undertook exchange tours with the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force; was twice Commanding Office of the RAAF’s Institute of Aviation Medicine; and served as Surgeon General of the ADF and Commander Joint Health from 2015 to 2019. She transferred to the RAAF Reserves in early 2020. Prof Smart is currently Professor, Military and Aerospace Medicine at the Australian National University (ANU), and a Mission Specialist in Space Medicine at the University’s Institute for Space. She was also ANU’s COVID-19 Public Health Lead from August 2020 to March 2022. In addition, Prof Smart is: President, Australasian College of Aerospace Medicine; Honorary Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne; Strategic Advisor – LGBTI Inclusion, Department of Defence; and a member of several Boards and committees including the: Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal; ANU National Security College Advisory Board; Australian Football League’s Mental Health Steering Group; Australian Space Agency’s Technical Advisory Group on Space Medicine & Life Sciences; Australian War Memorial Development Project Veterans’ Advisory Group; Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Veteran’s Advisory Group; and Health Security Systems Australia’s Divisional Advisory Panel.

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Never judge a book by its cover- the good, bad and the ugly of living with PTSD

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:30:10 +0000

Fearless Ambassador Grant Edwards will join our CEO Alex Gerrick in conversation for a FREE webinar for our community. Grant and Alex will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of living with PTSD. About Grant: In 2019 Grant retired from the Australian Federal Police after 34 years dedicated service. He has enjoyed a very diverse career working in fields such as family law, international drug trafficking, Intelligence, major organised crime, Cyber Crime and people smuggling, human trafficking and child exploitation. He has held position as Commander AFP member responsible for the Timor-Leste Police Development Program (TLPDP) as well as the Advisor to the Secretary of State for Security within the Government of Timor Leste. He has also deployed as Commander Afghanistan Mission oversighting the AFP’s contribution to rebuilding the Afghan Police as well as Deputy Head of the International Police Coordination Board, Afghanistan. Grant also spent a total of seven years based in the USA, most recently in Washington DC as AFP’s most senior officer in the Americas responsible for all law enforcement engagement with Canada, USA, Mexico, Central and South America. Grant holds a master’s degree in leadership, policy and governance studies through Charles Sturt University, a Bachelor of Arts (Australian National University) and is a graduate of the FBI Law Enforcement Senior Executive Program. Grant is also an accomplished sportsperson having represented Australia in Athletics, Bobsleigh and Scottish Highland Games. He has competed across the world in Strongman events, including the 1999 Worlds Strongest Man competition in Malta. He is well known for physically pulling steam trains; planes, boats and trucks, culminating in a Guinness World Record for single handedly pulling a 201 tonne steam locomotive. In 2017 and in 2017 pulled a 178 tonne C-17 US Military Globemaster at Dover Airforce Base to raise awareness for mental health. His personal lived experience with PTSD was shown on the ABC’s Australian Story in 2017 and he now presents across the world on his mental health experience. In 2019 he published his memoir titled “The Strongman”.

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