Pete Parton

Pete had an extensive 24 year career in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps with several operational deployments. 

Following a traumatic medical discharge, he spent several years struggling with his mental and physical health.

Pete is a former Timor Awakening participant who changed his life dramatically post-program by embracing a holistic approach to his recovery. He has been a mentor with VCA for the past few years. 

He is passionate about assisting veterans through his own lived experience and volunteers his time now with several veteran charities. 

Pete holds formal qualifications in leadership and management, CERT IV in Training and Assessment, and has completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).