DRA Guest Speaker Series with Maj (Retd) Nick Garland

by Philip Whitcher | Sep 17, 2020 | News, Speaker Series

Nick Garland is a former British Army officer who fought back from life threatening injuries sustained during operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, returning to lead soldiers on two further operational tours, for which he was decorated for leadership and gallantry.

Nick regularly writes and speaks about his experience, and in this session, he discusses trauma, his recovery, return to frontline operations, and his transition from the military to civilian world.

We encourage you to watch our DRA Guest Speaker Series 2020 on the Disaster Relief Australia YouTube channel.

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Thank You… end of year message from our CEO

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DRA Guest Speaker Series with Maj (Retd) Nick Garland

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DRA wins Australian Charity Award for 3rd consecutive year

Lismore resident and owner of the Music Bizarre in Magellan Street Lismore, Debra Ray thought she was ready for future floods.

Thank You… end of year message from our CEO

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