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In this episode I had the opportunity to go straight to the top and speak with Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation CEO, Miriam Dwyer, who openly share's her story, passionately talks about the importance of the Foundation's research programs, their findings and how implementing strategies based on these findings are having a positive impact for benefit of the veteran community (both serving and transitioned to civilian).Miriam explains that in 2011 it was a "meeting of minds", her experience as a biochemist and clinical studies in the Pharmaceutical industry for cancer research that placed her in the box seat for the top job at the Foundation. She shares her view, "Mind and Body" are the sum of lots of different parts. By adopting a "Holistic" perspective, solution focused strategies can be implemented based on strong and credible research. Mental Health Solution = research + science + input from veteran community + cliniciansLong established key partnerships with RSL QLD and Mates 4 Mates continues to be beneficial for the foundation. Calling on their large networks of serving and recently discharged veterans as candidates for their important research. Miriam gives us an overview of some of their current programs and studies, including: Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life, Veteran Sleep Therapy Study, Mental Health first aid training for families and the Civilian readiness study. Additional to the Foundations key partnerships, Miriam passes the message to other ex-service organisations (ESO's) saying "its great to see so many sharing the holistic perspective and key findings in their social media messaging and delivery of course program material....as long as the advice is given based on solid evidence and informed from a reputable source" Rounding off our amazing chat Miriam gives us a glimpse into the Commando Welfare Trust and the amazing work they are doing for the welfare of our elite Special Forces Soldiers. "Discretion" is the word and if any of our audience are in need to please contact the trust as they have the capability and means to assist in area's where others cant.Contact - Miriam Dwyer | CEO Gallipoli Foundation)Location - Gallipoli Medical Research FoundationC/o Greenslopes Private HospitalAdministration BuildingNewdegate Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120ESO's - | Mates 4 Mates) | Commando Welfare Trust) | RSL QLD)Veteran Health research projects - Find out more / register your interest)Help Lines Open Arms (VVCS)) | Lifeline) | RedSix app)Music Credits - John Lynam "Took for granted" - WAR E.P)"RESPECT, NO POLITICS, WE'RE VOLUNTEERS"Disclaimer: The accounts and stories are "Real lived experiences" of our guests some of the content may trigger Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms in some of our audience. Feedback regarding other organisations, courses and initiatives remains largely unsensored. Whether its good or bad they remain the OPINION of our guests and their experiences it is important in building an accurate statistic on what really happens. During the course of our conversations sometimes sensitive information may be accidentally mentioned, as such, Invisible Injuries respects the law and sensors any information that may breach Operational Security OPSEC
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