PODCAST: Setting veterans up for success, with Bravery Trust CEO Belinda Wilson

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Belinda Wilson – chief executive officer of Bravery Trust – and Murray Bruce, Bravery Trust ambassador and vice-president science, engineering and technology at Leidos Australia, join host Liam Garman to discuss the fourth annual Bravery Trek and how Bravery Trust supports the veterans community.

In this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, Belinda Wilson – chief executive officer of Bravery Trust – and Murray Bruce, Bravery Trust ambassador and vice-president science, engineering and technology at Leidos Australia, join host Liam Garman to discuss the fourth annual Bravery Trek and how Bravery Trust supports the veterans community.

  • The podcast begins unpacking how Bravery Trust delivers essential help to veterans and their families, providing financial support, counselling, and education.
  • The trio then discuss Bruce’s mammoth task of completing four marathons in 44 days to raise money as part of this year’s Bravery Trek.
  • The podcast wraps up discussing how Bravery Trust collaborates with other veterans organisations for the wellbeing of the veterans community and how Bravery Trust will continue to support veterans in the future.

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The Defence Connect team

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