PODCAST: Rodney Cottam’s 560km run to support veterans

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Rodney Cottam to discuss his work with Invictus Australia and his 560-kilometre run in seven days.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Liam Garman sits down with Rodney Cottam to discuss his work with Invictus Australia and his 560-kilometre run in seven days.

  • The pair unpack Cottam’s military service and injury which left him with brachial plexus palsy.
  • They then discuss the support offered to Australia’s veteran community by Invictus.
  • Cottam wraps up unpacking his approach to resilience and veteran wellbeing.

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The Defence Connect team

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