Tell Your Story

A Department of Veterans’ Affairs supported storytelling project amplifying the lived experiences of veterans, families, and communities.

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Tell Your Story is a Department of Veterans’ Affairs funded project created to provide a safe, respectful space for veterans, their families, and community members to share lived experiences.

Through recorded conversations, the project captures stories of service, transition, identity, health, connection, and life beyond uniform. These stories aim to build understanding, reduce stigma, and strengthen connection across the veteran community and the services that support them.

DVA Tell Your Story: Hallett Shueard – Gallipoli, Legacy & The Stories We Must Not Forget

Episode Overview In this episode of Tell Your Story , we sit down with Hallett Shueard to explore lived experiences connected to intergenerational service, historical truth, legacy, and the enduring psychological impact of war. Hallett’s family story is deeply woven into Australia’s military history. His grandfather landed at Gallipoli on the first day as a medic. His father served as a flying officer in the Second World War. For decades, many of these stories remained large

DVA Tell Your Story: John Hunter — Purpose, Connection, and Keeping an Eye on Our Veterans

Episode Overview In this episode of Tell Your Story , we sit down with John Hunter , who shares a remarkable journey from wearing uniform in his early years through to building a life of service, community connection, and veteran wellbeing support. John speaks candidly about the realities of life “in a system that works like a clock” — and the uncertainty that can follow when you return to civilian life. Through stories of resilience, peer support, and community care (often a

DVA Tell Your Story: Nathan Klinge — Stability Is Key

Episode Overview In this episode of Tell Your Story , we speak with Nathan Klinge , Chief Executive Officer of RSL Care SA , about why stability is often the turning point for veterans who are housing vulnerable or experiencing homelessness. Nathan shares the origin story of RSL Care SA — founded in Adelaide to support returned soldiers — and explains how that legacy continues today through aged care, retirement living, and veteran housing initiatives. We explore the Andrew

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Sharing a story can take many forms. Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, or part of a community or service organisation, there are several ways to be involved.

Express interest

Get in touch to let us know you’d like to share a story or nominate someone whose experience may help others.

Have a conversation

We’ll talk through what sharing looks like, consent, and any support you may need before recording.

Share at your pace

Stories are recorded in a respectful, flexible way — you choose what you’re comfortable sharing.

Participation is always voluntary, and support options are available if conversations bring up difficult topics.

Acknowledgement & Support

Tell Your Story is proudly supported by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs through the Veterans’ Wellbeing Grants Program.

The project recognises that sharing lived experiences may raise sensitive or challenging topics. Participants are encouraged to engage at their own pace and seek support if needed.

If you or someone you know needs support, services such as Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (1800 011 046) are available.