“We saw betrayals by the very organisations to which many had devoted their lives. We saw cold and unbending systems wreak great personal pain. We saw individuals pushed to the edge and, for far too many, pushed past their limits of endurance.”
“So many dark places could have been illuminated by leadership. So many lives could have been saved by it. So much pain to so many families could have been prevented. So many problems could have been solved by leaders who simply listened, and then led.”
AN EMOTIONAL DAY AT THE CEREMONIAL CLOSING OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO DEFENCE AND VETERAN SUICIDE IN SYDNEY ON 28 AUGUST 2024
WE LOSE A VETERAN TO SUICIDE EVERY FIVE DAYS
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO LEADERSHIP
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PATRICK LINDSAY IN CONVERSATION WITH THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO DEFENCE AND VETERAN SUICIDE
SHINING A LIGHT BOOK
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I’ve just finished the toughest assignment I’ve ever undertaken.
It’s a book I’ve written for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide called:
Shining a Light: Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing.
The book draws on the lived-experience submissions to the Commission to showcase the deeply personal stories to highlight the complex cultural and systemic issues which are failing our veterans and their families.
We lose a veteran every five days to suicide.
We must act now to halt this national tragedy.
BlogTHE HOME FRONT BOOK
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THE HOME FRONT FEATURE DOCUMENTARY IS ROLLING OUT ITS NATIONAL IMPACT CAMPAIGN. DETAILS HERE
Limetree Studios produced THE HOME FRONT, a landmark feature-length documentary on the plight of our modern veterans.
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PATRICK’S BOOK THE HOME FRONT IS AVAILABLE IN ALL GOOD BOOK STORES OR ONLINE HERE.
Be Resilient and Thrive
It’s only natural to occasionally stagger under the weight of crisis and upheaval – both personal and global. This book is about getting back up on the other side.
Building resilience isn’t about simply moving on; it’s about distilling strategies for the future from the things that have hurt us. Armed with years of research (and hard-won life experience), Patrick Lindsay has identified four keys to resilience: a sound mind, a sound body, a sound spirit and an action plan.
BEAUTY SURROUNDS US EVERY DAY
Patrick's inspirational book, Finding Beauty, 170 ways to look on the bright side, is available from good book stores, Big W, Booktopia or order online here
Patrick believes we feel beauty before we think about it. In Finding Beauty he points out the beauty in our daily lives and prompts us to draw from it to lift our spirits.
PATRICK SPEAKS ABOUT ‘FINDING BEAUTY ON STUDIO 10
KOKODA, THE SPIRIT LIVES, WINS AWARDS
Our feature documentary, KOKODA, THE SPIRIT LIVES, won the best documentary award at the Sanctuary Film Festival. We're delighted and honoured. #kokodathespiritlives #kokoda #WWII#documentary #sanctuaryfilmfestival #limetreestudios #Kokodacampaign
Kokoda, The Spirit Lives has been chosen as an official selection in the 2018 Veterans Film Festival (just one of a dozen accepted from more than 200 entires) and we're also delighted to advise that it won one of the top awards at the California-based Accolade Global Film Competition and has won best documentary, best editor and best director at the Melbourne City Independent Film Awards.
The citation for the accolade 'Award of Excellence, special mention' reads:
"Kokoda, The Spirit Lives, Doc Feature: Best-selling author turned director Lindsay weaves vintage footage and captivating interviews from fascinating and robust survivors, to follow in the footsteps of the Diggers, who, against all odds, preserved Australia’s freedom in WWII. Aired on Nat Geo."
Kokoda, the Spirit Lives premierEs at #1
Kokoda, the Spirit Lives ... premiered on National Geographic HD channel on Saturday January 20 at 7.30pm and was #1 on the channel.
The DVD is now available from the Australian War Memorial Canberra, (store and website) with profits split with AWM.
Small changes can transform our lives.
High Hopes contains simple suggestions, supported by quotes of timeless wisdom, which give readers a chance to break out of their busy lives and lift their spirits. Each page reminds us that we have the power to take control of our lives, to gather mindful moments, to listen to our heart’s whispers and to bestow kindness freely. Read more
Some people don’t like change … unfortunately, change couldn’t care less! Most of us live our lives on fast-forward in a world of constant change.
This book gives us a chance to put our lives on pause and to reflect - about where we’ve come from and where we’re headed. It shows that it’s never too late to live the life we’ve always wanted or to be the person we’ve always wanted to be. Read more
See Patrick read excerpts from Make the Most of You.
NEW EDITION OF SPIRIT OF GALLIPOLI
Check out SBS for a special re-issued edition of Patrick's The Spirit of Gallipoli.
The book aims to provide a snapshot of the iconic WWI campaign and its place in the history of Australia, New Zealand and Turkey, all of which came of age as independent nations as a result of their involvement and the performances of their troops. Read more
KOKODA APP NOW AVAILABLE FREE ON ANDROID & iTUNES
The Kokoda App brings the story of the iconic WWII campaign to the digital generation.
Created by Patrick and funded by the RSL & Services Clubs Association and RSL sub-branches, the Kokoda App is also available on ITunes for iPad and iPhone.
PATRICK'S INTERVIEW WITH CARPE LIBRUM
Interview with Tracey Allen, author of Carpe Librum blog: Patrick Lindsay is a prolific Australian author, having published 18 books on the back of an extremely successful career as a journalist, TV reporter and presenter.
In December I reviewed his book Back From The Dead - Peter Hughes' Story of Survival and Hope After Bali, giving it 5 stars. Patrick joined me recently to answer some interview questions. Read more.
Books
High Hopes
Make the Most of You
True Blue
The Spirit of The Digger (new)
Our Darkest Day
The Coast Watchers
Be Happy
Kokoda Spirit
Now Is The Time
Fromelles
Cosgrove... Portrait of a Leader
Heart of a Champion
The Spirit of Gallipoli
Balance ...It's Never Too Late
The Essence of Kokoda
Happiness... It's Never Too Late
Back from the Dead
It's Never Too Late
The Spirit of The Digger
The Spirit of Kokoda