Vietnam Veterans & the Ongoing Battles
Baby Boomers Guide to Life in the 21st Century
English - August 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBSociety & Culture seniors healthy ageing ageism ageing finance ageing in australia baby boomer health aged care older people Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On 18 August, Australia commemorates Vietnam Veterans' Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966.
Max Ball, President of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, opens up about the ongoing battles faced by ex combat troops and their families, ranging from the devastating health effects of Agent Orange to suicides.
In Nostalgia Town, we're joined by Logie Award-winning actress and cultural icon - Noeline Brown. She talks about her long career in acting, her book on the 60s, and recollections of the Vietnam war.
In Steppin’ Out we head to the Dandenongs in Victoria to talk with volunteer presenter at 3MDR 97.1FM community radio station - Michael Day.
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