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Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Mick Stone and I first deployed to East Timor in December 1999. Young Infantry Lieutenants direct from graduation, full of ideals and training and zero real-world experience. Mick has had a close and very unique connection to East Timor ever since. He learned to speak the native tongue while immersed amongst former guerilla fighters, he was a key negotiator and fix-it man throughout a protracted civil crisis and became one of the President's closest advisors. Mick's life has mirrored the country's trials and tribulations. Tragedy, danger, chaos and toxicity had a firm grip. In his journey of healing, Mick developed a unique health and well-being program for Australian veterans called Timor Awakening. The program has been a great success for hundreds of veterans and has been pivotal for Mick to heal his soul, break free from toxicity and choose life.
Mick is currently establishing a veterans retreat on the south coast of Timor-Leste, a safe place for veterans from all nations to visit, heal and contribute to very poor people who are yet to break free from the chains of poverty due to decades of war of oppression. They have been given 5 hectares of land by local veterans and building is underway for the 'Veterans English Language Institute'. Mick has a goal to raise $70,000 by 31 August to help finish the school and employ local teachers for the first 12 months. A further $200,000 will help build a 6 villa retreat that will accommodate up to 18 veterans (all donors will be welcome to stay!). You can help Mick make this a reality - https://www.timorawakening.com/riak-retreat
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Fantastic episode. Thanks so much for sharing Mick’s story. As you said it was like reading a book. Well done!
Thursday Jul 11, 2019
Ant and Mick, great listening to this. As we approach the 20th anniversary of INTERFET I have been reflecting on my experiences and those of my team. I found Mick’s reflections on the shame he felt about accessing support, living day to day in a world that doesn’t necessarily understand, insightful. And for him and other veterans to ‘come through the other side’ and live their best, authentic lives is an inspiration. Great podcast Ant
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Love this down to earth story about life in the Army in a war torn country of Timor-Leste and his obsession in continuous support to Australian Veterans, the Timor- Leste Veterans and local community. Powerful and emotional story of his personal recovery of PTSD, anxiety and depression. He is the lead of the Awakening program setting up the RIAK AUSSIE VETERANS Retreat and the Veterans English Learning Institute VELI in Same in Southern Timir-Leste, a poor area of the country. The foundations were constructed by Veterans and we now need financial support for the next stage. Total respect Mick, you are a true leader of human rights. Rob Schreuder
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
This is a challenging but extraordinarily rewarding listen. Michael’s bravery and integrity and his contribution to the rebuilding of Timor Leste catches ones heart. Equally Michaels struggle with his own social, emotional and mental well being catches and inspires.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
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