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In this compelling episode of Triumph Beyond Trauma, I sit down with Keith Banks, one of Queensland's most highly decorated police officers, to delve into his gripping career and the deep emotional toll it took on him. With multiple awards for bravery, including the Bravery Medal and two Queensland Police Valour Awards, Keith’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of justice in the most dangerous roles.
Keith shares powerful insights into his time working deep undercover, the constant moral dilemmas he faced, and the emotional aftermath of losing his teammate, Senior Constable Peter Kidd.
We explore how his experiences shaped his journey through PTSD, leading him to become a passionate advocate for mental health. Now an accomplished author and public speaker, Keith is using his voice to support first responders and veterans facing similar battles.
This episode is a raw, honest look at what it really means to serve on the frontlines, the hidden costs of duty, and the long road to recovery. If you’re ready to hear a story of strength, redemption, and life beyond trauma, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.
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Mental Health Resources:
000 - Concerns for someone's immediate welfare, please call 000 (Australia)
RUOK? - Resources https://www.ruok.org.au/every-day-resources
LIFELINE, Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention - 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
1800 Respect, Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Counselling - 1800 737 732 -https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service, 24hr free video & online counselling - 1300 659 467 -https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Blue Knot, Empowering Recovery from Complex Trauma - 1300 650 380 - https://blueknot.org.au/
Head Space, National Youth Mental Health Foundation - https://www.headspace.com/
Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Kids Helpline (24/7, for youth 5-25) 1800 55 1800 - https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - 13 YARN (24/7) 13 92 76 - https://www.13yarn.org.au/
MensLine (24/7) 1300 78 99 78 - https://mensline.org.au/
QLife (3pm-midnight) 1800 184 527 - Anonymous, free LGBTI support - https://qlife.org.au/
