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reflections
Cameron Gentner – I’m excited to be here
I'm a nursing student from Brisbane (born and bred) graduating my Bachelor next year. From here I am planning to enter the defence force taking my experience and knowledge to those who need it. I'm currently a pipefitter while I finish my degree. In my time off work I...
Feeling of accomplishment – Sean
I am a civilian currently on deployment with DRA on Operation Dexter - Wave One. Yesterday, the DRA Strike Team and I attended a property in the Rosedale community that was affected by both floods and bushfires. The owner also has several health complications that...
Greeted us like old friends Lisa Bryant
I first discovered Disaster Relief Australia thanks to a work colleague who had recently joined. I am a civilian, however I felt that I could contribute as part of a wider team and do something to give back to communities experiencing hardship. Operation Dexter is my...
Reflection – Bec – Operation Dexter
My name is Bec and I’m from the Brisbane DRT (Disaster Relief Team) . I am a vetaran who served in the Australian Army for 15 years. I was discharged in Dec 2018, nearly two years now. I grew up in country Victoria on a large grain farm where I am one of six children....
Reflection – Natalie Heller – Operation Dexter
I am an Environmental Engineer, a mom to 2 very rambunctious boys and a wife. I am Canadian / American, and I moved to Australia 2 months ago. After coming out of quarantine, I needed to find something for me to do. I saw some information in regard to SES however they...
Reflection Ben Fisher Operation Dexter
My nickname is Wig, I got this when I was 17 and it has stuck ever since. I am an ambo with the NSW Ambulance, I live on the Coast with my wife and children. I feel blessed in my life and this is one of the reasons I feel that giving back is something I wanted to do....
Bruce Townsville Service Project
Its a beautiful early morning in Northern Queensland. Adam and his band of Merry men & women from Townsville, rendezvous at the 1 Million Strong Gym on the outskirts of town. Through Adam's considerable efforts with local community service organisations like...
Gwen Garrad Reflection
I’ve just graduated with my Masters in Sustainable Agriculture at CSU Orange and working part-time on a vineyard in Orange. I first heard about TRA (DRA) from my housemate who has been with them for some time. When I heard about what she was doing I really felt as...
Dean West
“As everyone is soon to find out, from my BBC doco, I had a hard time after leaving the army, and becoming a B Grade celebrity. I have a lot of survival skills, and using this to help other people balances my inner demons. I’ve been very fortunate with DRA to deploy...
