In this episode, Matt joined host Erin Jane - herself a former Australian police officer and detective, and a certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders. Matt spoke about his ten years with South Australia Police, the deterioration in his mental health that ended his policing career, and the depths he found himself in afterwards.

He also shared how having people to talk to during that crisis period gave him direction and purpose, and covered the founding of Frontline Mental Health with Narelle Mason, bringing the Boulder Crest Foundation's Struggle Well program to Australian audiences, and FMH's work alongside the Aussie Frontline Foundation.

What our clients say

Real impact, real results

The facilitators were amazing. I didn't expect that level of depth in this session. The story from Matt with his policing career hit home with me particularly as I'm an ex civilian police officer too.

Workshop Participant

This presentation was more relatable and good to hear from ex-serving police as opposed to mental health facilitators with a clinical background.

Workshop Participant

Workshop delivered by people who have defence/policing experiences makes it easier to relate to situations.

Workshop Participant

All up it was one of the best mental health workshops I've attended.

Workshop Participant

A lot more content and knowledge and not just a tick in the box. Personal experiences helped show how self care strategies have assisted with mental health issues.

Workshop Participant

Excellent workshop for defence personnel. Instructors were incredibly knowledgeable about the mental health topic.

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