by Julia Michel | Sep 16, 2023 | Carer Recognition Campaign and Updates
I started dating my partner when we met, which happened to be 10 days out from his first deployment to Afghanistan, so it seemed like a given that I knew what I signed up for, right? Except I knew nothing about the world of Defence, army or service families. Fast...
by Julia Michel | Sep 16, 2023 | YOUR VOICE - Updates
Have YOUR VOICE heard! ALL of us CAN and NEED to play a role, individually and collectively, in raising awareness of community wide issues. Domestic violence in all forms (physical, financial, emotional) is not unique to the Defence community, but we all know the...
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by Julia Michel | Sep 16, 2023 | Secret Life of Carers Podcast
In partnership with Carers Australia, I’ve taken part in a first of its kind carer project this year. Recently, the project came to fruition with the recording of a podcast season, that delves into the experiences of carers in the Defence and Veteran communities. The...
by Julia Michel | Sep 16, 2023 | Advocacy, YOUR VOICE - Campaign
We are SO GLAD you want to add YOUR VOICE to such an important issue! Beck from Military Life and The Home Post have joined forces to amplify YOUR VOICE through community driven campaigns. Our mission is to empower YOU with the confidence to raise your voice on issues...
by Julia Michel | Sep 15, 2023 | Advocacy, Features
Military Life- Episode 147 (PART 1 & 2) In this episode of the Military Life Podcast, in celebration of the launch of my collaborative ‘YOUR VOICE’ campaign with Julia from The Home Post, a re-released episode- WHY YOUR VOICE MATTERS! TRIGGER WARNING – There...
by Julia Michel | Sep 15, 2023 | Features
Produced by renowned broadcaster Megan Spencer for The Shrine of Remembrance, Lust Love Loss Conversations is a three-part podcast series that delves deep into stories of Australian wartime relationships. This episode follows the story of my husband and I, who despite...
by Julia Michel | Sep 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Families, New to Defence, Posting
I started dating my partner when we met, which happened to be 10 days out from his first deployment to Afghanistan, so it seemed like a given that I knew what I signed up for, right? Except I knew nothing about the world of Defence, army or service families. Fast...
by Julia Michel | Sep 9, 2023 | Advocacy, New to Defence
Stepping into the world of Defence, for partners, is like entering a foreign land with its own set of rules, customs, and most notably, a unique language. This language is laden with acronyms that seem to be exclusively owned by the service members. While no one...
by Julia Michel | Aug 30, 2023 | Advocacy, Emergency Preparedness, New to Defence
Some partners opt to distance themselves from on-base events and facilities, aiming to maintain a clear separation between their personal lives and the world of Defence. This inclination is understandable, and even entirely justified. However, despite any reservations...
by Julia Michel | Aug 25, 2023 | Absence, Deployment and Reintegration, Emergency Preparedness, Families
Picture this … You have just gotten home from work and let the pups inside. As you make your way across the end of your bed to the ensuite, your Kelpie has raced you there and is standing on the end of the bed, wagging her tail excitedly in hopes of a pat. You bend...
by Julia Michel | Aug 25, 2023 | Defence Assistance to the Civil Community (DACC), Disaster Relief
In the midst of the relentless barrage of media, politicians, influencers, and social media, relentlessly berating the Australian Defence Force (ADF), my heart aches for our Defense community. It’s time to set the record straight. After witnessing the countless...
by Julia Michel | Jun 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
My name is Julia, and I’ve been riding the wave of challenges and emotions that comes with being a Defence and Veteran partner since 2012. My husband and I met in 2012 while we were each home visiting family. I was on uni break and he was 10 days out from deployment –...
