From the Frontline
FROM THE FRONTLINE was a special event organised by Behind The Seen on February 14th 2015. The event was an extraordinary opportunity to gain insight into what impacts front line emergency services such as police, paramedics and firefighters behind the scene .
Five renowned authors in the field told their stories and were available for informal meet and greet time. A huge success, it attracted frontlne first responders, family members and helping professionals.
The event included a presentation of The Backline Awards for those who help first responders behind the scenes. All finalists were presented with a trophy, with Esther McKay announced as the winner for her invaluable work with the Police Post Trauma Support Groups.Special thanks to the speakers : Paul Little Jack Horner author of Jack Knife The Crashing of a Policeman; Vivien Thomson AFSM author of Ashes of The Firefighters ; BenjaminGilmour author Paramedico: Around The World By Ambulance; Renier Greeff Psychologist /author of Medicine Man Chief; Jeff Garland author Split Second ; Kate Carragher Families; Jillian Hogan The Epicentre;June Anderson Lifeline Hunter Central Coast.
We are grateful to CQUniversity, Bendigo Bank and Doyalson Wyee RSL for their sponsorship.
