Personal stories
He kōrero whaiaro

Learn from other people's experiences.

Many people in our community have shared their journeys in areas such as mental health, loss and career transition. Read their stories here.

(note that stories have been made anonymous to protect the privacy of our contributors)

Video stories

NZ Rugby have invited us to share stories from some of their players about their experiences in high pressure and physical roles. Watch these stories below.

Non-selection and injury, and how to cope.

Source NZ Rugby.

Being Men - tough times

Being Men is a New Zealand Rugby (NZR) video series that explores wellbeing, healthy relationships and masculinity from the perspective of New Zealand men.

We would love to hear your story.

If you have a story that you would like to contribute to our collection, you can send your submission to pūtahihauora@nzdf.mil.nz / defencehealthhub@nzdf.mil.nz