Location #27 - Perth
November 16, 2021
Stop 27 - Perth
Pause, regroup, assess, plan
Day 1 - 16 Nov
- 45min run
- Administration and sorting out vehicle and caravan maintenance / storage
- Establishing ground rules for our stay with immediate family
- Graduated Lineline as a text crisis support volunteer
Day 2 - 17 Nov
- 20min breathing
- 10min power Abs
- Book psych appointment
- Admin to repair and maintain 4WD
- Locked in catch-ups with veteran mates Benny K & Mat O
- Invisible Injuries editorial printed in Geraldton tribute. - reach 35K (TBC)
Day 3 - 18 Nov
- 20min breathing
- Catchup with veteran Mat O and Stacey G, 2 x veteran / 1 x Immediate support (family)
- Admin for 4WD repair
- 40 min walk and time with the kids at the park down the road
- Lifeline - text support shift (Internship)
- Offered Bushy to a veteran in need as vehicle for respite
- Call with my specialist - Psych update in situation and request for CSC change categorization letter
- Call with vocational rehab case officer (DVA)
- Feeling mixed emotions being back in Perth
- Co-ordination of Season 3 podcast guest and media opportunities.
Day 4 - 19 Nov
- 20mins breathing circles for energy release
- 10min power Abs (core rehab)
- Afghanistan senate committee submission
- Catchup with veteran and current first responder Benny K, 1 x veteran
- Editorial for Invisible Injuries in Geraldton newspaper - Mid West times - reach 40000 https://www.midwesttimes.com.au/news/midwest-times/army-vet-finds-calling-with-invisible-injuries-ng-b882074604z.amp
- Tour vehicle alternator repair coord
Day 5 - 20 Nov
- 20min breathing circles
- 10min power Abs
- Settling into staying in a house
Day 6 - 21 Nov
- 20min breathing
- Settling into staying in a house
- The weekend relax
Day 7 - 22 Nov
- 45min run w/ Phoenix
- 10min power Abs (core rehab)
- 4WD alternator being repaired under warranty woohoo!
- Mindfulness through music mix - stars from the road “the end is the begging is the end”
- Reached out to Joondalup city sub-branch to connect whilst we’re here.
- Confirmed a podcasting guest slot for Dr Anita Rondell - mental health ambassador)
Day 8 - 23 Nov
- 20min breathing
- 10min power Abs (core rehab)
- Booked Physio (shoulder) DVA
- Re-accustomising ourselves to the area
- Ocean swim 20min
Day 9 - 24 Nov
- 20min breathing
- 10min power Abs (core rehab)
- DVA Physio (shoulder)
Day 10 - 25 Nov
- 45min run
- 100 push-ups, sit-ups
- Lifeline txt crisis support internship shift
Day 11 - 26Nov
- 20min breathing
- 10min power Abs (core rehab)
- Post Lifeline self-care plan : reflective practice
- Physio (shoulder) - DVA rehab
Day 12, 13, 14, 15 - 27-30 Nov
- Connect with nature - surfing yallingup x 3
- Self-care relaxing on pre-birthday getaway
- Catchup with veteran Neil & Sally-Anne
- What an amazing last few days
- Gratitude and breathing enroute to surf
- Mindful activity - Bush walking, photography and reflections
End tour journal for 2021
