Backing Yourself: John Bale on Purpose, Transition and the Soldier On Journey | STSCVB #1

Описание: In our very first episode of Saluting Their Service, Paul Singer sits down with John Bale, co-founder of Soldier On.

From growing up in country New South Wales, to serving in the Australian Army, to co-founding one of Australia’s leading veteran support organisations, John shares the remarkable journey that shaped Soldier On and its impact today.
Hear how the loss of a mate in Afghanistan sparked the idea, the challenges of starting from scratch, and why purpose, community, and “backing yourself” matter so much during transition from service to civilian life.

This episode features:
• John’s early life and military service
• The moment that inspired Soldier On
• Building a support network for veterans and families
• Lessons in leadership beyond Defence
• Advice for those navigating transition: back yourself

Thank you to KPMG Australia for providing the space to film this episode. This podcast series was made possible with support from the Commonwealth Government’s Saluting Their Service Grant Program through The Department of Veterans' Affairs.

If you would like to speak to someone at Soldier On, please call 1300 620 380 during business hours or email [email protected].

If you require crisis support, please see the below contacts:
• ADF All-hours Support Line - 1800 628 036 Lifeline Australia
• 13 11 14 Men’s Line – 1300 78 99 78
• National Sexual Assault
• Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service - 1800 737 732
If you are concerned about the immediate safety of yourself or someone you know, please dial “000”.