True Blue History - McQuilty Quirke NSC (Coco) - Royal Australian Medical Corps. A Story of Courage and Resilience Part 3

In Part 3 of our chat with, former Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Sergeant McQuilty ‘Coco’ Quirke NSC, Coco will be talking about his long recovery after being blown up by an IED, and the determination he showed when cancer tragically affected his family.

By cultivating a positive mindset and developing resilience, Coco and his family got through that tough time together. He is now a motivational speaker, sharing his story to help others who face similar adversity. The future is bright for Coco and his family.

Presenter: Adam Blum

Guest: McQuilty Quirke

Editor: Kyle Watkins

Academic Adviser: Margaret Strike

Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway

True Blue Conversations Podcast

Inspired by the people and events that have shaped Australian history and character, with his authentically Australian down to earth approach, Adam Blum explores and shares their stories. Learn how in the past and more recently, service, sacrifice and grit have and continue to play a central role in Australia's True Blue History.

• No. of episodes: 120
• Latest episode: 2024-10-02
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