The Last Post Radio Show

Holding a space for conversations. The Tour De V Centre on Day 2. Veteran Rochelle Maile, a participant in the 460 Kilometre Vasey RSL Care bike ride talks with us about the beauty of the ride, locals supporting, trivia nights on the road, getting the message out and of a desire to be head of the pack.

Ready, set, go...leaving Warrnambool today, the nine riders taking part in the Vasey RSL Care's 4-day Tour de V Centre. The Last Post Radio Show speaks with participant Michael Harper. Michael, Deputy Commissioner DVA (Vic) tells us that while he may be "a little underdone" in preparation for the trek, he's determined to return his wife's bicycle in one piece.

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Avive Health's Dr Vicky Satchwell, Consultant Psychiatrist, about helping women with trauma, sexual abuse and bullying and how Avive treatments now being enacted are focused on getting the best out of people.

The Radio Show speaks with Vasey RSL Care Executive General Manager Chris Gray and Vasey Media's Heidi Flower about this amazing event, The Tour de V Centre, starting on Sunday. The 460 kilometre journey is to raise awareness and conversations about the 6000 veterans living with unstable housing. With a list of speakers, along the way, including Ken Sheedy and Matthew Stokes, Cath Rushbrooke and K...

Musician, author, poet Dave Warner speaks with the Radio Show about his early years, his love of words, travelling to London, writing Australiana hits, becoming an award-winning crime novel writer, a screenwriter...and having Bob Dylan call Dave his favourite Australian songwriter.

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Peter Fitzsimmons about his latest book on Weary Dunlop, described as "a giant amongst men". From Tobruk, and El-Alamein, in Greece, in Indo-China, and how Dunlop worked night and day to keep his men alive. Of his love for Helen, his hatred of The Lizard and of Scotty, the man who refused to die.

Listen to this great chat, where Leidos Australia's Murray Bruce talks about Bravery Trust helping with financial security, confidential support and education. Murray also speaks about connection to community, how he'll be running a double marathon.....and the quality of coffee to be served at the Dusk 'Til Dawn on Oct 17/18.

The Radio Show speaks with Meg Teasdell from Birdon Australia about her participation in Bravery Trek, running through the month of October and of the systems that are there, to support Australia's veterans.

With a memoir, a novel and new music in the mix, the legendary singer-songwriter remains inquisitive, with no plans to stop creating. Mike McClellan speaks with The Last Post Radio Show.

Singh Talwar speaks with The Last Post Radio Show about standing up for your comrades, never leaving them behind and having them always by your side. As part of the Bravery Trust's Bravery Trek month of October, Singh also speaks about the joy of participating, feeling connected to those that have served and of his time in a Harry Potter-like boarding school in the Himalayas.

As Bravery Trek continues, our BT Week finishes with a return to our chat with Bravery Trust CEO Garth Callender in this, what was episode one of The Last Post Radio Show's Bravery Trek Week. Find out how you can become involved...Follow their path, understand their journey, support our veterans.

Author Jeff Apter speaks with the Radio Show about his new book and how salesman, entrepreneur Lee Gordon arrived in Australia in 1953 "with two suitcases and a dream". A man who injected, into Australian life, the likes of Johnny Ray, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Little Richard, Liberace, Lenny Bruce and how Lee helped Johnny O'Keefe become a star.

Heston Russell speaks with the Radio Show about this years Veteran Games to be held on the Gold Coast, October 11-12. Heston invites you to the Numinbah Valley and speaks about bringing you into the moment with physical exercise.

Applying a framework for your business. The Last Post Radio Show speaks with LOGIN Australia CEO Jake Keir about geo-blocking, ring-fencing, white listing, Phising and a whole lot of other stuff to help you protect your business and personal data.

Ian Smith, Co-Chair (with Uncle Frank Lampard) of Aboriginal Veterans South Australia speaks about the work being done to honour the service of our indigenous veterans. Of ceremonial and practical being of importance and of Ian's book, 'For Love of Country 2' being released during Reconciliation Week in May next year.

In this special episode from Adelaide, TLP Radio Show speaks with RSL SA/NT/Broken Hill's Keith Harrison about the latest goings-on, former ABC Radio personality Peter Goers about everything, Aboriginal Veterans SA's Ian Smith about working together...and has a glass of Ricca Terra wine.

A couple of years ago I spoke with Michael Smith, owner of the Sun Theatre in Yarraville. Michael speaks about buying the theatre in 1994 after it had laid empty for 18 years, about his international venture, 'Screens Without Borders' and of plans to fly around the world, without a pilots licence or a plane.

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Women Veterans Australia Chair, LJ Kennealy about women's issues in the defence force and of sharing stories to provide better outcomes. For the ADF to be an employer-of-choice for men and women and to break the silence and allow women to work in a safe space and have a voice at the table.

In 2021, I interviewed ABC correspondent Bill Birtles about his then recently released book, 'The Truth About China'. Bill speaks about our ongoing relationship with the superpower, about state security police knocking on his door at midnight and of being interrogated in a shabby hotel room with discussions about beer.

In this detailed discussion, The Last Post Radio Show speaks with newly-elected RSL Victoria State President, Dr Mark Schroffel about the agenda for change, the determination to be of great service to veterans and to maintaining female representation. And, of the RSL being a representative and reflection of the community.

The Last Post Radio Show speaks with RSL SA/NT/Broken Hill CEO, Tara Belton. Tara speaks about the Wellbeing Reach Out Service, an initiative of the state branch, the importance of education and inclusion and having a sense of purpose in being there for every veteran.

The Last Post Radio Show visits Annie Waters at Mostly Books, in Mitcham South Australia. Annie takes us around her beautiful store that caters for everyone. We chat about reading as a persistent human activity that can calm, relax, reduce blood pressure and loneliness.

Surgeon and author, Susan Nuehaus speaks with the Radio Show about her book, The Surgeon of Royaumont. Set on the battlefields of WW1, fighting barriers in order to get through medical school and serve in hospitals, a young Australian woman finds her calling as a surgeon, goes to France and lands at a hospital run and staffed entirely by women.

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The Last Post Radio Show speaks with Vasey Chair, Mike O'Meara OAM, about the importance of living a life of value, the impact of service on mental health, of providing empathy and awareness and a safe environment for veterans. And, of his writing a book about his local footy club.