Rwanda 30 Years On: Reflections of a Navy Nurse
About the event
Take a step back in time as Captain Amanda Garlick, Royal Australian Navy, reflects on her first deployment as a young Navy nurse in Rwanda. In this engaging and insightful session, Captain Garlick will share her personal experiences from 30 years ago, providing a unique perspective on serving in a humanitarian mission amidst one of the most tragic periods in modern history. This promises to be a memorable and thought-provoking event, perfect for closing out the year.
Key Learning Objectives
- Gain deeper insight into humanitarian military deployments
- Understand the emotional and professional impact of conflict zones
- Explore the historical context of the Rwandan genocide
Captain Garlick joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1993, having completed a Diploma of Health Science (Nursing) and worked as a Registered Nurse in civilian facilities for 2 years. She has had numerous postings, including Balmoral Naval Hospital, HMAS PENGUIN, Canberra Area Medical Unit – Duntroon, Health Officer at both HMAS CRESWELL and HMAS CAIRNS, staff officer within the Directorate of Mental Health, Military Support Officer for the Defence Community Organisation in Cairns, Officer in Charge ADF Ward St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Manager of Clinical Services within the Maritime Operational Health Unit, then as Director Workforce Development & Training/ Director Defence Force Nursing within Joint Health Command. She then posted as Director Navy Health prior to commencing Director of Fleet Health in 2018. In March 2022 she transitioned from full-time military service and currently provides project support as requested. Operationally she has served in Rwanda, Iraq and Afghanistan. Her educational qualifications include Doctor of Nursing (Adelaide University), MBA/MPH, MN and Dip Hlt Sc (Ng). She is married with 3 children.
