Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories
by Far North Queensland Legacy
Far North Queensland Legacy presents Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories. A raw, unfiltered podcast sharing the journeys of veterans and their families. The highs, the battles, the moments that define them. These are the stories you haven’t heard but need to! Ready to deploy this Anzac Day.
Episodes
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Episode 8 : Snakes and Ladders, the real cost of Military Life.
Episode 8 – Snakes and Ladders: The Hidden Cost of Military Life with Dr Barbara Morris In this episode, Dr Barbara Morris shares her powerful story of life as a Defence spouse and the unpredictable “snakes and ladders” of building a career while navigating constant relocations. Drawing on…
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Episode 7 : Love and Sacrifice
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond The Uniform: The Untold Stories, we sit down with Army Warrant Officer Nicholas Barrand, his wife Tammie, and their daughters Reaghan and Zoe to explore what 30 years of service and more than 18 years as a Defence family really looks like. With 8 relocations, 5...
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Episode 6 : Life After Service
We are honoured to welcome Shamsa Lea to the mic: an award-winning leader, senior Air Force veteran, and passionate advocate for gender equity. From deployments in Afghanistan, PNG, and the Middle East to executive roles across Defence, Deloitte, and now Anglicare WA, Shamsa’s journey is nothing...
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Episode 5 : Connecting Communities
In this episode of Beyond The Uniform : The Untold Stories, we sit down with one of our biggest supporters, Sam Harris, CEO of Veteran Gaming Australia (VGA). Sam shares the incredible story behind VGA and how it is using gaming and shared 'geek' culture interests to foster connection, belonging,...
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Episode 4 : Legacy & Heritage
Legacy & Heritage with Ray Rosendale What does it mean to carry the weight of two legacies - one of ancient Indigenous culture and another forged through decades of military service? Meet Ray Rosendale, a proud Kuku Yalanji man, Navy veteran, and the first-ever Navy Strategic Advisor on…
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Episode 3 : Service, Sacrifice & Self – A Veteran’s Journey Beyond the Uniform
Service, Sacrifice & Self – A Veteran’s Journey Beyond the Uniform In this powerful episode, Emma Donaldson shares her deeply personal journey of service, identity, and resilience—beyond her role as the partner of VC recipient Mark Donaldson. After enlisting into the Army straight out of high...
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Episode 2 : Overcoming Challenges
Behind every uniform is a story that rarely gets told—a story of grit, sacrifice, and extraordinary strength. And today, you're about to hear one of the most powerful. In this episode of Beyond the Uniform : The Untold Stories, we sit down with Adam and Kate Jackson—a couple whose lives were…
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Episode 1: From the Ground Up – Advocating for Change in Veterans' Families Policies
Episode 1: From the Ground Up – Advocating for Change in Veterans' Families Policies In this powerful opening episode, Gwen Cherne, Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner, joins host Dannielle for an honest conversation about the challenges, barriers, and breakthroughs in advocating for veterans'...
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Prequel Episode: The Heart Behind the Mission
Before the official series kicks off, we’re handing you the mic to meet two powerhouse women at the core of FNQ Legacy — not just passionate team members, but veteran spouses who’ve lived every twist and turn of Defence life. They’ve felt the pride, the pressure, the heartbreak, and the hope —…
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About this show
Far North Queensland Legacy presents Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories. A raw, unfiltered podcast sharing the journeys of veterans and their families. The highs, the battles, the moments that define them. These are the stories you haven’t heard but need to! Ready to deploy this Anzac Day.
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