David’s extraordinary story of resilience and courage begins in his early teens when he was very involved with sports but diagnosed with Fairbanks Disease or multiple epiphyseal dysplasia a rare genetic disorder affecting the growing ends of bones. He had to change his focus and tried golf but eventually had to give it up and he had the first in a long series of orthopaedic surgeries. He was also allergic to general anaesthesia. He describes his years of operations as he awaited his fortieth surgery as parts of his body wore out and had to be replaced and how he maintains a positive mindset. He is grateful to be living in a time where he can still thrive and inspire and help others.
Biography
David Moran is a father of two, grandfather to two and has a passion for helping others, he owns and manages a family business in Mental Health Education. He has over 40 years’ experience running small business in South Australia, from being an owner operator up to National and International companies.
David has trained over 5000 people in Mental Health and has used Mental health skills to save the lives of many South Australians and he lives and works to a guiding set of personal principals, headed by, “I know that I will be better as those around me are better”
David has certificates in:
Mental Health First Aid
Senior First Aid
Small Business Management
Information Technology
Recruitment
Hospitality
Franchisee Management
Contact
Business Name: Mental Health Partners
https://www.mentalhealthpartners.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/Mentalhealthpartnersadl/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-partnersadl
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-moran-a521b4107/
https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthpartners/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRKzJ4dIlrz4PZoQyuzi5A
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