The Cove Podcast

In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Anglican faith. What is the story of Christianity? How does the Anglican faith support Defence capability? How can commanders support an adherent to Christianity?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Reverend Grant Dibden, who is the Religious Advisor Committee for the Anglian faith.

In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Jewish faith. What are the important values to Judaism? How can commanders support an adherent to the Jewish faith?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Rabbi Ralph Genende, OAM who is the Religious Advisor Committee for the Jewish faith.

In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Muslim faith. Why is peace the essence of Islam? How does Islam support their believers? How does the Islamic faith support Defence capability?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Imam Ahmed Abdo. Ahmed is currently the Religious Advisor Committee for the Islamic faith and the President of the Council of Imams NSW.

In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss the Buddhism belief. What are the core teachings? How does the faith support a believer? How can commanders support an adherent to Buddhism?Series 3 – Soul is presented by LCDR Jeffrey Newton who is currently studying to be a Navy Chaplain.

In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss Sikhism or Sikhi. What is the history of Sikhi? How does Sikhi support Defence capability? How can commanders support an adherent to the Sikh faith?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Sardar Ajmer Singh Gill who is President of the National Sikh Council of Australia, an umbrella body of the Sikh community in Australia.

In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss Hinduism. What are its origins? How does the Hindu faith support Defence capability? How can commanders support an adherent to the Hindu faith?Series 3 – Soul is presented by Subramanian (Sebu) Ramamoorthi. Sebu is currently the Religious Advisor Committee for the Hindu faith in Australia.

In this episode of Body, Mind & Soul, we discuss spiritual wellbeing. How do you make sense of life? What are ways to connect to your state of mind? How do you feel belonging? What is your purpose?Series 2 – Mind is presented by Senior Chaplain Dan Hynes, Director of Spiritual Health and Wellbeing at the Joint Health Command.

This special edition CoveTalk is from the April episode of the 2 Div PME Series and features Executive Director Nicola Rosenblum's discussing the Australian Civil-Military Centre's (ACMC's) publication, 'Same Space – Different Mandates’. Which aims to improve stakeholder collaboration when responding to international disasters and complex emergencies, focusing on the complexity of interagency collaboration to promote productive relationships, dialogue, and constructive civil-military-police interaction.Specific military challenges include: strict military protocols that limit options, NGO reliance on military in-extremis support and protection, as well as the need for neutrality in some contentious environments.  Therefore, it is vital to form a fit-for-purpose understanding of each civil-military arrangement as there is never a template or one-size-fits-all solution. Each context requires a unique and nuanced approach, this is where the ACMC can help to provide literacy and illuminate the civil-military-police-government and non-government landscape.This CoveTalk was livestreamed at 1700h (AEST) on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. Please note, this talk originally makes use of slides but they are not essential viewing to understand the presentation and Q&A.

This special edition CoveTalk sees Major Mark Beretta interview Captain Hugo Toovey about his journey of survival and hope.CAPT Hugo Toovey is a 30 year-old Army Captain, founder of 25 STAY ALIVE, and a survivor. Not only has CAPT Toovey survived both testicular cancer and bowel cancer, but he has recently been diagnosed with Crohns Disease and yet again finds himself on active treatment. Hugo understands how important health is – physical and mental – and how quickly it can change. The mission of 25 STAY ALIVE is to empower the younger generation to take charge of their health. Hugo is more determined than ever to save lives.This CoveTalk was livestreamed at 1630h (AEST) on Thursday, 01 September 2022.

On 2 August 2022, 7 Brigade held a Combined Arms Seminar at Gallipoli Barracks. Hosted by Lieutenant Colonel Ross Thomas, Commanding Officer 7 CSSB.Major General Mick Ryan (retired) explores the technical side of combined arms activities and what is not in the doctrine, especially the fundamental role and responsibilities of commanders. If you would like to watch the full presentation – with slides – check it out on The Cove.The last of three episodes from the Seminar. This valuable mini-series of Professional Military Education provides an understanding of the contemporary operating environment and some of the challenges facing the Australian Army going forward.