Dave was a NSW Police Force Officer for 12 years before he sustained an injury that lead to his medical retirement. Chasing adrenalin and a family history valuing service in the community inspired Dave’s policing career choice and his sense of identity.
Dave describes how “it all fell apart” after injury, but he took control of his life, earned a qualification in mental health and started a new career. Dave shares his experience of moving forward to have a productive, excellent, and happy life.
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