Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories
Far North Queensland Legacy presents Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories. A raw, unfiltered podcast sharing the journeys of veterans and their families. The highs, the battles, the moments that define them. These are the stories you haven’t heard but need to! Ready to deploy this Anzac Day.
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🎙️ Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories
Ever wonder what really happens after the battlefield goes quiet?
Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories brings you powerful, raw, and often unheard voices from the families of Australia’s fallen and incapacitated veterans. These aren’t just stories of sacrifice—they're stories of strength, resilience, and the everyday battles that continue long after the uniform is folded away.
Hosted by Far North Queensland (FNQ) Legacy, this podcast peels back the curtain to reveal the human side of service—how Veterans & their families adapt, survive, and find hope again. Each episode shares a story you won’t hear in the headlines, but one that deserves to be heard.
If you believe in honouring those who serve—and supporting the loved ones they leave behind—this podcast is for you.
Hit play. Listen in. And discover what really lies beyond the uniform.
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
Episode 1: From the Ground Up – Advocating for Change in Veterans' Families Policies
In this powerful opening episode, Gwen Cherne, Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner, joins host Dannielle for an honest conversation about the challenges, barriers, and breakthroughs in advocating for veterans' families.
Gwen speaks not just as a commissioner—but as someone who’s lived the experience. As a widow and fierce advocate, she brings deep insight into the systemic change that’s needed and the lived realities of the families left behind.
If you care about those who’ve served—and the people they leave behind—this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Listen now to hear how policy meets passion, and why change must start from the ground up.
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Before the official series kicks off, we’re handing you the mic to meet two powerhouse women at the core of FNQ Legacy — not just passionate team members, but veteran spouses who’ve lived every twist and turn of Defence life.
They’ve felt the pride, the pressure, the heartbreak, and the hope — and they know firsthand why FNQ Legacy’s mission isn’t just important... it’s essential.
Raw, real, and straight from the heart — this is the story behind the stories.