This month, Defence will hold its inaugural ADF Mental Health Day on 10 Oct and launch a documentary on PTSD. Major General John Cantwell also releases his autobiography that talks about his brave struggle with PTSD and depression.
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The highly successful book "Voices: Stories of Defence Families" published by Defence Families of Australia is now available online.
The book features DEFGLIS members, Chris Andrews and Paul White along with stories from Linda Hurley and Margaret Fisk (Defence Special Needs Group).
More info: www.dfa.org.au/aboutus/voices-stories-defence-families
By David Brook
Stuart O’Brien, David Brook and partner Finely Bock attended the latest Pride in Diversity networking event, held in Sydney CBD by the GLOBAL group at Westpac.
GLOBAL is a relatively new initiative taken on by Westpac, to support its LGBTI employees, and videos of the most recent event are available via YouTube.
Last month, Air Force stopped and downed tools for the launch of the “New Horizon” initative, where new values were unveiled by the Chief of Air Force as part of the implementation of Defence’s Pathway to Change program
Photo: Shaun Knittel for Outserve Magazine
September 20 marks one year since the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell," the US law that required gay and lesbian military personnel to hide their sexuality and live in fear of losing their jobs.