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We fund 1-on-1 counselling for frontliners, ADF personnel and veterans!
Introducing MATT NEWLANDS
Ex-cop – Counsellor – Mental health advocate for first responders – Key note speaker – P.T.S Survivor
Matts inspirational story is about resilience and triumph over adversity. After 10 years as a front-line Police Officer with SA Police, witnessing constant human depravity and the failings of the system, Matt was diagnosed with severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression in January 2015. By August 2015 Matt had almost lost his marriage and family, battled suicidal thoughts and was arrested whilst at work. The following years resulted in a very intense recovery, working through a serious identity crisis and challenging his core values. Matt now works as a Mental Health Advocate for emergency services using his lived experience to encourage difficult conversation around mental health self-awareness in attempts to change organisational culture. Matt is an accredited counsellor with a passion for working with first responders and military personnel to improve their quality of life.
How does MikeBravo Films support Matt?
MikeBravo Films owner Mali designed a single emblem which incorporates elements from each of the Australian military and emergency services insignia. The emblem represents courage, unity, pride and respect. Mali has produced T-shirts bearing this emblem (coined the Aussie Frontline Tee) which are available for sale in the shop. $10.00 from the sale of every shirt sold, is set aside to fund 1-on-1 counselling sessions with Matt, for struggling members of our emergency services, military and veteran community. The shirts and cause are promoted through the @aussie_frontline Instagram page.