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Climbing Mountains
Craig Whalan, a medically retired police officer from NSW Police decided he wanted to challenge himself by climbing 14 Mountians In 14...
Hammo
Jan 301 min read
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Forge Through Social Fishing Day 2023
The Forge Through Social Fishing Day has just concluded for 2023 and what an amazing day it was. Well, not weather wise but the rain did...
Hammo
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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2022 Fishing Day
Fishing has become a major part of Forge Through as a conduit to meaningful social engagement, friendship building and mental well-being....
Hammo
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Fishing is a huge part of the forge through journey
Fishing has become a huge part of the social aspect of the Forge Through Program, it provides us with a chance to leave the busy world...
Hammo
Jul 24, 20221 min read
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amazing support from the community
One of the things that has always been a pleasant surprise for me is the support for The Forge Through Program from everyday members of...
Hammo
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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Sustainability and longevity ensured
The Forge Through Program was envisaged many years ago as a day dream whilst I sat alone in the workshop hand sanding blades. The place...
Hammo
Jul 29, 20212 min read
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Land Forces Expo
Jeff and I were fortunate enough to be invited to attend the Australia Indo Asia Pacific International Land Defence Exposition held in...
Hammo
Jun 4, 20211 min read
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Taking a chance
My name is Daniel and I am a serving NSW Police Officer. I have been struggling with depression, anxiety and nightmares for the better...
Hammo
May 12, 20212 min read
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The Family view
This may not be the usual review for the wonderful crew at Forge Through but one I feel is necessary. I am not writing this review as an...
Hammo
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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Three years on
I am a veteran with 20 years Army Service with a DVA Gold Card TPI I was fortunate enough to discover the Forge Through Program three...
Hammo
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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The road back
My name is Matt and I have been a police officer for the past 21 years. Whilst on patrol I was seriously assaulted whilst breaking up a...
Hammo
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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A soldiers perspective
The team at Forge Through are absolute legends and I had an blast not only forging a knife, but forging new mateship and support amongst...
Hammo
Aug 28, 20202 min read
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Thank you forge through
The meaning of Forge Through to me is a sense of repurposing no matter what. After 33 years in the front line as a first responder, my...
Hammo
Aug 27, 20202 min read
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Bolaro Forge, reborn from the ashes
As most of you would know, the devastating fires that impacted most of the east coast of Australia did not spare Bolaro Forge, the home...
Hammo
Apr 28, 20203 min read
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2019 social fishing day - a big hit once again
Sunday the 8th December 2019 saw our loyal boaters turn up to St Georges Basin N.S.W with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of the...
Hammo
Mar 9, 20204 min read
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Bolaro Takes A Beating
Fire ravages Bolaro Forge
Bottsy
Feb 21, 20202 min read
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The River Runs Rich At Bolaro
After months of drought conditions, the heavens have opened at Bolaro Forge
Bottsy
Feb 21, 20201 min read
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The Role Of the Mentor
One of the great strengths of Forge Through is the ability to keep the past participants engaged and still connected to the great...
Bottsy
Jun 2, 20191 min read
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Take the Plunge
When the going gets tough, get to Forge Through.
Bottsy
Jun 2, 20192 min read
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I’m now affecting my family, my kids.
I’d like to take the time now to share a bit about myself and my thoughts on Forge Through. Recently, I had the opportunity and privilege...
Bottsy
Mar 10, 20193 min read
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