• Tiny Little Spark

  • Mar 9 2023
  • Length: 56 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • This episode will explore the inspiring story of veteran and Soldier On Ambassador, Ben Farinazzo.


    Ben was one of 5,500 Australians that were deployed as part of the Australian-led multi-national peacemaking task force, the International Force East Timor (INTERFET), established to restore order and provide humanitarian aid following extreme violence in the country.


    The experience would prove to be a very rewarding one, but would ultimately lead Ben to unanticipated mental health challenges.


    Years after returning home, Ben suffered physical injuries from a mountain bike accident that nearly left him as a quadriplegic or dead, which forced him to face his own mortality and mental health issues.


    This episode is an important human-story, that offers a perspective of resilience and self-reflection.


    If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)


    CREDITS:


    Host: Hugh Riminton

    Guests: Ben Farinazzo

    Producer: Ryan Banks & Matthew Tankard

    Editing, music & mixing: Matthew Tankard


    Special thanks to ArtSound FM in Canberra


    This podcast is a Smart Fella Media production


    You can learn more about Soldier On at www.soldieron.org.au


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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