147.PART 2-Why YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

<p class="MsoNormal">TRIGGER WARNING- There is some discussion of suicide in these episodes. If these episodes bring anything up for you, please get in touch with FREE ADF mental health service Open Arms on 1800 011 046 or, in case of emergency, call 000.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">This week on the Military Life Podcast, in celebration of the launch of my collaborative ‘YOUR VOICE’ campaign with Julia from The Home Post, a re-released episode, WHY YOUR VOICE MATTERS!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Find out more <a href= "https://militarylife.com.au/yourvoice/">here</a> about how you can get involved with our ‘YOUR VOICE’ campaign- resources to make it easier *SO. MUCH. EASIER* for you to add your support to current, ongoing, and future Defence Partner and Family advocacy efforts.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Not Sure why ‘YOUR VOICE’ is so important? Have a listen to PART 2 of the discussion between myself, Defence Partners Marcelle and Julia, Veteran Partner Jo-anna, Veteran Widow and also the parent of a past serving member Madonna and Defence Partner and Psychologist Brooke.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">We discuss why YOUR VOICE MATTERS and NEEDS TO BE HEARD and also;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">-Where we, as Defence and Veteran Partners and Families, fit when it comes to being included in conversations and decisions related to and that impact us</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">-How our voices are currently heard and considered via which avenues and opportunities</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">-The comparison between how American Military and Veteran Partners and Families are included and considered vs Defence and Veteran Partners in Australia</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">-The freedom and clarity that comes with being able to have more of a voice once your ADF member has transitioned out of Defence and the reflection that comes with