Manjimup is the truffle capital of Australia. Two veterans are pursuing careers in the industry; one, establishing a trufferie and the other, working as a truffle dog trainer. Transitions focuses on Australian veterans post-service that have gone on to be successful in their chosen paths.
Far too often the general public perceives veterans as somewhat damaged and war-fatigued, unable to hold down regular jobs or assimilate into regular life. The purpose of these episodes is to shine a light on some of the success stories and show the public that ex-servicemen and women are skilled, professional and highly employable across many fields.
It also serves as a message to veterans that although your military career is a major part of your life, it doesn’t have to define you.
Former infantry soldier Shannon French has transitioned from full-time grunt to Coffee Harvester / Roaster and now Cafe Owner. Transitions focuses on Australian veterans post-service that have gone on to be successful in their chosen paths.
Far too often the general public perceives veterans as somewhat damaged and war-fatigued, unable to hold down regular jobs or assimilate into regular life. The purpose of these episodes is to shine a light on some of the success stories and show the public that ex-servicemen and women are skilled, professional and highly employable (across many fields).
It also serves as a message to veterans that although your military career is a major part of your life, it doesn’t have to define you.
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Sean and Norma spent a number of years in Guinea learning to drum and dance whilst living in the remote rural communities. They now run a local drum and dance company Djembemoves based in Bridgetown, WA