Beyond the Barracks

by RSL Victoria

RSL Victoria’s groundbreaking new podcast series unveils real, unfiltered veteran stories of courage, mateship, resilience and triumph in their transition from service to civilian life. Listen in and be inspired by the Blue Wiggle, an Australian Survivor winner, an Invictus Gold Medallist, and more.

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Anthony Field

    Anthony Field

    Find out more about Anthony Field - how the man we have all come to know and love as the Blue Wiggle went from army service to life in the spotlight. Anthony reveals stories from his youth, mental health challenges, tattoos and how he tamed himself over the years. RSL Victoria's Beyond the Barracks podcast series seeks to tell powerful stories, shine a light on key issues affecting veterans and their families, and actively champion advocacy for the veteran community. Enjoying Beyond the Barracks? We would love to hear from you! Connect with us: Email: BeyondtheBarracks@rslvic.com.au Facebook: RSL Victoria Instagram: @RSLVictoria LinkedIn: RSL Victoria Threads: @rslvic To watch full episodes from Beyond The Barracks head to our Youtube @rsl.victoria RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families. For details on how RSL Victoria can help you or your family, please visit our website.

  • Salina Parton

    Salina Parton

    Salina Parton brings a unique perspective on all things defence-related, having experienced life in the ADF and as a defence spouse. Hear why her service years were an eye-opener, how her medical battle drives her work with veterans and all the lessons she's learned along the way. Enjoying Beyond the Barracks? We would love to hear from you! Connect with us: Email: BeyondtheBarracks@rslvic.com.au Facebook: RSL Victoria Instagram: @RSLVictoria LinkedIn: RSL Victoria Threads: @rslvic To watch full episodes from Beyond The Barracks head to our Youtube @rsl.victoria RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families. For details on how RSL Victoria can help you or your family, please visit our website.

  • Danielle Moffitt

    Danielle Moffitt

    For decades, Danielle Moffitt lived her life as a defence spouse, keeping her home life stable while also forging her own career in the education sector. Now, she opens up about what life was like as an SAS soldier's wife, sharing light-hearted family banter and heavy-hitting moments on reflection. RSL Victoria's Beyond the Barracks podcast series seeks to tell powerful stories, shine a light on key issues affecting veterans and their families, and actively champion advocacy for the veteran community. Enjoying Beyond the Barracks? We would love to hear from you! Connect with us: Email: BeyondtheBarracks@rslvic.com.au Facebook: RSL Victoria Instagram: @RSLVictoria LinkedIn: RSL Victoria Threads: @rslvic To watch full episodes from Beyond The Barracks head to our Youtube @rsl.victoria RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families. For details on how RSL Victoria can help you or your family, please visit our website.

  • Mark Wales

    Mark Wales

    Former Special Operations Command, Australian Survivor winner, author and entrepreneur Mark Wales recounts his time in service, reflects on the process of coping with grief, and unpacks his strategies for upskilling and planning ahead during the journey of transition into civilian life. RSL Victoria's Beyond the Barracks podcast series seeks to tell powerful stories, shine a light on key issues affecting veterans and their families, and actively champion advocacy for the veteran community. Enjoying Beyond the Barracks? We would love to hear from you! Connect with us: Email: BeyondtheBarracks@rslvic.com.au Facebook: RSL Victoria Instagram: @RSLVictoria LinkedIn: RSL Victoria Threads: @rslvic To watch full episodes from Beyond The Barracks head to our Youtube @rsl.victoria RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families. For details on how RSL Victoria can help you or your family, please visit our website.

  • Brett West

    Brett West

    Yamatji man, former RAAF weapons engineer and explosives specialist Brett West reflects on the importance of equity vs. equality, his call to service and his long service in defending Country. RSL Victoria's Beyond the Barracks podcast series seeks to tell powerful stories, shine a light on key issues affecting veterans and their families, and actively champion advocacy for the veteran community. Enjoying Beyond the Barracks? We would love to hear from you! Connect with us: Email: BeyondtheBarracks@rslvic.com.au Facebook: RSL Victoria Instagram: @RSLVictoria LinkedIn: RSL Victoria Threads: @rslvic To watch full episodes from Beyond The Barracks head to our Youtube @rsl.victoria RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families. For details on how RSL Victoria can help you or your family, please visit our website.