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The Incident

May Day, 2000. A routine call becomes a life-and-death struggle — Daryl is ambushed and shot in the face and shoulder from less than a metre away. Featuring a gripping re-enactment of the attack, this six-minute film by director Michael Hanson reconstructs the harrowing incident and documents Daryl’s journey to overcome fear, reclaim control, and return to purpose. A raw, visceral story with a powerful message for any leader.

May Day

The story of Daryl and his colleagues, captured the hearts of the nation when it featured in an iconic episode of Australian Story.

Daryl Speaking, Daryl's Story

TWICE SHOT – Speaker Showreel | Daryl Elliott Green

Duration: 2 min & 28 sec

Honours

PSA ‘Breakthrough Speaker of the Year Award 2019’

Professional Speakers Australia’s (PSA) ‘Breakthrough Speaker of the Year Award’ is designed to recognise and identify emerging speakers who have achieved recent extraordinary prominence and success. Nominees and awardees are individuals who have captured the attention and fascination of the marketplace. More than simply an overnight success or flavour of the moment, the winning speaker...

Daryl's Story

TWICE SHOT – Shooting Audio

This is the audio of the shooting when Queensland Police officer Daryl Elliott Green and his two colleagues, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Sergeant Chris Mulhall, were ambushed and shot at closed range by a crazed gunman on 1 May 2000.

Daryl Speaking

APS Talk ‘Why I Believe in Change’ – Federation Square, Melbourne

Daryl speaks at a public event at Melbourne’s Federation Square, hosted by the Australian Psychological Society. He explains how one psychologist made a very positive impact on his life after he suffered devastating trauma. This is a very special talk… watch and find out why.

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TWICE SHOT – 3D Bullet Impacting Face

Watch the damage inflicted by the first bullet shot into Daryl’s face by a .22 calibre rifle from less than a metre away.

TV & Broadcasts

SKY NEWS | INTERVIEW | WIEAMBILLA POLICE SHOOTINGS

December 14, 2022, live on air Sky News interview with Daryl in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, in relation to the recent tragic shooting of Queensland police officers in Wieambilla, Australia.

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TWICE SHOT – Inspiring Keynote

Watch Daryl deliver an inspiring keynote address to a Lifeline gala dinner on 20 July 2017.

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TWICE SHOT – Professional Speakers Australia Award Winner

Once a year, Australia’s professional speakers award a scholarship to one emerging speaker, who has demonstrated the most potential to become an outstanding speaker. Daryl Elliott Green was only a member of their organisation, Professional Speakers Australia, for seven months when he learned of the ‘Kerrie Nairn Scholarship for Public Speaking.’ Daryl thought this opportunity...

TV & Broadcasts

ABC’s Australian Story – ‘May Day’

A 2002 episode of ABC’s Australian Story entitled ‘May Day’ takes viewers into the heart of the moment every police officer dreads – being shot on duty. On 1 May 2000, a minor neighbourhood dispute in a suburb in Brisbane turned lethal and the consequences are still being played out to this day. Sergeant Chris...

TV & Broadcasts

‘Investigation into First Responder PTSD in Light of an Australian Senate Inquiry’

Mental health conditions of our first responders is on the Federal Government’s agenda. Earlier this year, the Australian Senate referred an inquiry into the role of Commonwealth, state and territory Governments in addressing the high rates of mental health conditions experienced by first responders, emergency service workers and volunteers, to the Education and Employment References...

Honours

‘A Very Humbling Announcement for Daryl from Lifeline CEO Bob Gilkes’

On the evening of Wednesday 16 May 2018, something very special took place at Parliament House Brisbane. It was an event for Lifeline hosted by the Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, Honourable Mark Ryan MP and attended by audience over 200 strong, including the the Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Aboriginal...

TV & Broadcasts

‘Sharing a Harrowing Story to Help Others at Lifeline Event’ – 7 Network News Brisbane, 14 May 2018

Watch this 7 Network Nightly News report on Daryl Elliott Green, a Queensland police officer, who revisits the site where he was shot. Daryl is a motivational speaker who these days shares his harrowing story to help others. Learn about how Daryl is doing this through a special event for Lifeline held at Parliament House...

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Twice Shot – Michael Hanson Film

This is the TWICE SHOT film created by director Michael Hanson (https://www.michaelhanson.tv/), which tells a piece of Daryl Elliott Green’s story with a very special message. The film is dedicated to suicide prevention. Watch, learn and #STAYALIVE

Video Testimonials

‘I’ve just emceed an event where Daryl has just spoken’ – Shelly Horton

I’ve just emceed an event where Daryl has just spoken… he has so many incredibly important messages… he’s been brave enough to speak about the mental impact of that trauma and I think it’s something every company needs to address if they are assessing their culture. Shelly Horton Australian TV Personality, Nine Network EAN EVENT

Video Testimonials

‘I had the fortune of having a briefing call with him’ – Janet Holling

I had the fortune of having a briefing call with him — it was one hour of absolute thorough intense conversation talking about the key messages to come to conference with. Highly professional, organised, was here an hour early — exactly what we love when we are organising conferences. What a courageous resilient leadership driven...

Video Testimonials

‘I was expecting a list of what he went through’ – Mark Priebatsch

…I was expecting a list of what he went through… but it was an experience… absolutely superb, very moving… he took everyone in the room down the path and by the end they were like, wow — if somebody can do that and get through that, nothing is impossible. Mark Priebatsch Chair, CISO Conference &...

Video Testimonials

‘It was fabulous, the story is amazing, inspiring’ – Adam Franklin

…it was fabulous, the story is amazing, inspiring, and not only that, Daryl’s stagecraft was exceptional… Adam Franklin Marketing Speaker & Author, Bluewire Media EAN EVENT

Video Testimonials

‘Within the first second I was enthralled.’ – Independent Audiologist

…within the first second I was enthralled. I was so thirsty the whole time and I didn’t’ even want to stop and pour a drink because I was just gobsmacked. Independent Audiologist Starkey Australia Client Event STARKEY EVENT

Video Testimonials

‘He just showed that skill, poignant, polished, exactly what the client was asking for’ – Derrick McManus

… he just showed that skill, poignant, polished, exactly what the client was asking for and everyone in the room was absolutely captivated… Derrick McManus President, Professional Speakers Australia (SA) ITSMF EVENT

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‘He was terrific, inspiring and just very engaging’ – Michelle Ribeiro

… he was terrific, inspiring and just very engaging… I definitely not only recommend him, but I will certainly approach him for my events in the future. Michelle Ribeiro Conference Producer, Corinium Global Intelligence CISO EVENT

Video Testimonials

Independent Audiologist – Starkey Australia Client Event

… powerful message around leadership and what a good leader can do… Independent Audiologist Starkey Australia Client Event STARKEY EVENT

Video Testimonials

‘So inspirational…he really did touch all of us’ – Natasha Cannon

…so inspirational…he really did touch all of us… it’s a remarkable story and remarkably told. Natasha Cannon Co-founder Executive Assistant Network (EAN) EAN EVENT

Video Testimonials

‘Absolutely excellent, 10 out of 10’ – Brendan Childs

… absolutely excellent, 10 out of 10, one of the most impactful sessions I’ve been to over many years of these conferences. Brendan Childs Motorola Solutions ITSMF EVENT

Video Testimonials

‘I think it was the best motivational speech I’ve ever seen in my life’ – Sarah

…I think it was the best motivational speech I’ve ever seen in my life… he inspires me… I’m going to have courageous conversations at my workplace. Sarah Executive & Project Assistant EAN EVENT

Video Testimonials

‘Daryl’s presentation was amazing’ – Dawn Rollings

Daryl’s presentation was amazing… it puts everything into perspective… when things get tough we got to just keep going, don’t stop… ask for help and really just make stuff happen. Dawn Rollings

Video Testimonials

‘I was responsible for organising Daryl to speak to our staff’ – Heidi Reck, Faith Lutheran College

Heidi Reck is the Faith Lutheran College staff member who was responsible for finding and engaging Daryl to speak as part of the college’s commitment to their staff’s wellbeing. Listen to how she found the effect of Daryl speaking about his life experiences to start off the school year for the college’s staff.

Video Testimonials

‘I found it funny, scary, upsetting, it just touched everything’ – Tania Steward

Tania Steward is one of the dedicated team of Faith Lutheran College, Plainlands. This lady speaks about how Daryl’s talk will help her deal with her own emotional matters in life and help staff at the college. Listen to the humbling adjectives she uses to describe the 1 hour and 30 minutes Daryl spoke for.

Video Testimonials

‘Daryl Elliott Green saves lives’ – CSI Investigator A.B.

Sergeant A.B. for 26 years of his career with the Queensland Police Service was a crime scene and fingerprint specialist, photographing, gathering and cataloguing evidence from crime scenes that showed the worst of human kind’s nature. Exposed to these events for years on end caused him a degree of post-traumatic stress disorder. Watch and listen...

Video Testimonials

‘Not only how he encountered the worse of human kind, but how he…’ – Robert Clarke

Listen to Robert Clarke, President of the Lions Club Brisbane Inner North, describe what he found so inspiriting about Daryl’s talk.

Video Testimonials

‘What an incredible man…’ – John Brogden AM, Chairman of Lifeline Australia

John Brogden AM is the Chairman of Lifeline Australia. He talks about Daryl, his story and the efficacy of his speaking!

Video Testimonials

‘Sometimes you think things are difficult… Daryl puts it into perspective’ – Lifeline Employee

A Lifeline Australia employee speaks from the heart about Daryl’s inspirational story, and reflecting on when you think things are difficult, how he puts it into perspective.

Video Testimonials

‘He did not lose my attention for a second!’ – Michael Alafaci

Businessman Michael Alafaci describes Daryl’s ability to completely engage an audience and keep them riveted throughout a presentation!

Video Testimonials

‘It was absolutely inspirational!’ – Qld Fire & Emergency Services, Brisbane

A member of the audience thanks Daryl ‘for sharing, it was absolutely inspirational’, followed by Deputy Commissioner Mike Wassing speaking about the powerful and confronting talk which Daryl tailored for Queensland Fire & Emergency Services. He touches on Daryl’s demonstration of courage throughout the stories he told, the importance of how he delivered the stories,...

Video Testimonials

‘Stories, challenges, opportunities… applied to what we do’ – Brand & Comms Manager QBANK

‘Stories, challenges, opportunities… applied to what we do’ – Brand & Comms Manager QBANK The Queensland Police Credit Union was transitioning to a bank. To help staff manage the change, the bank brought in Daryl Elliott Green to explain his stories and some of the challenges and opportunities he faced. He applied his messages to...

Video Testimonials

‘Daryl shared tactics and skills to help the team get through this evolving time’

The Queensland sales manager for the Mundipharma pharmaceuticals, Waleed Nassar, describes the impact of Daryl speaking to his sales team on resilience. Waleed talks about Daryl’s amazing story and how he took his team who were going through change and evolution on a journey as Daryl shared tactics and skills to help the team move...

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‘Where does bitterness take you?’ – Qld Fire & Emergency Services, Brisbane

Here Daryl talk about an addiction, an adventure, a little bit of sunshine entering his life, a new shocking low point, and how he responded. Lastly, he shares with you what he learnt about bitterness.

Video Testimonials

‘He did not just talk about the problems in his life, he talked about the solutions’

Australian Army veteran and CEO of the In and Out Fitness Organisation, Dane Christison, after hearing Daryl speak said, ‘His story was just not inspirational, it was empowering. He didn’t just talk about the problems in his life, he talked about the solutions.’ Listen to Dane speak about Daryl’s engagement and how he connected with...

Video Testimonials

‘It just might save one person!’ – Darryl Griffiths

‘Staying Safe Coordinator’ for the Townsville Correctional Centre, Darryl Griffiths, gives his insights and the inspiration he drew from Daryl Elliott Green’s talk on resilience. Watch and listen to Darryl Griffiths articulate how Daryl was able to draw on hard-learned lessons from his experience, to benefit the welfare and resilience of Queensland Corrections staff. See...

Video Testimonials

‘The things you do are very important… engaging them and inspiring them!’

Psychiatrist Dr Andrew Khoo has fifteen years’ experience in treating PTSD and helped between 1000 to 1500 suffers of this condition. Listen to his insights on Daryl’s talk, which he described as ‘Absolutely inspirational!’

Video Testimonials

‘You get to see a real person, talk about real trauma, and real resilience ‘ – Ryan

<p>What is resilience? It is something that everyone needs. Resilience is the ability to cope and recover from setbacks, adversity and tragedy in life. And resilience is something that can be learned, grown and developed.</p> <p>Queensland Corrective Services Officer, ‘Ryan’, in this video testimonial expresses how profound he found Daryl Elliott Green’s talk on resilience...

Video Testimonials

‘To hear you talk, it is going to change people’s lives!’ – Ken O’Brien

Watch former Australian Army medic Ken O’Brien, as he describes the value and impact he took away from hearing Daryl speaking!

Video Testimonials

‘We respect Daryl’s seven point formula’ – Gavin MacLean

Queensland Corrective Services Officer, Gavin Maclean, talks about Daryl Elliott Green’s ability to powerfully engage, relate to and impart his resilience lessons to an audience. See Gavin explain how Daryl’s talks, in particular, his ‘Seven Point Formula’, provides for people a whole new perspective on how to deal with situations and overcome difficulties, be they...

Video Testimonials

‘The lived experience is so important, as it teaches us so much!’ – Miriam Dwyer

CEO Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation Miriam Dwyer saw Daryl Elliott Green’s story, TWICE SHOT, at a plenary session at the international Forum ‘Stand Tall 4 PTSD’ held at the Brisbane Convention Centre. Watch her talk about Daryl as a speaker and the value of Daryl’s lived experience.

Video Testimonials

‘It was a really inspiring, moving talk… listen to what this man has to say!’ – Dr Michelle Buccholz

Dr Michelle Buccholz is a clinical psychologist working at Solider On. She heard Daryl speak at the 2015 PTSD Forum. Watch her in this video testimonial talk about Daryl’s ability to inspire, move people, and help when someone is feeling down – ‘I really encourage you to listen to what this man has to say!’

Video Testimonials

‘He told it from the heart… it was powerful his parents being here… 10 out of 10 for motivation!’

Listen to two ladies who heard Daryl speak about being ambushed and shot, his post shooting journey, and some of the lessons he shared this day. A talk they described as, ‘He told it from the heart… it was powerful his parents being here… [and] 10 out of 10 for motivation!’

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‘Daryl walks his audience through a powerful perspective exercise’ – Qld Fire & Emergency Services

Watch Daryl talk about one of his major achievements and how the capriciousness of life can scuttle the best laid plans. What you do, is predicated on what you think. Daryl walks the audience through a perspective exercise, which demonstrates how a small shift in perspective can lead to huge impacts on your future.

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‘First impressions can be… highly deceptive!’ – Qld Fire & Emergency Services, Brisbane

A new, unknown, imposing figure, Inspector David Andrew Stevenson, became Daryl’s boss in 2006. Listen to Daryl talk about his first impressions of the man, a question that had others in the unit walking on egg shells, and how action can trump first impressions.

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‘How you lead one, you lead all and reap what you sow’ – Qld Fire & Emergency Services, Brisbane

In this poignant clip Daryl talks about the passing of Inspector David Andrew Stevenson, someone who first was his boss, then a mentor and finally a dear friend. Was Daryl a special case? No, Dave reaped what he sowed by leading one, by how he led all. Listen and learn from this powerful story.

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After a tumultuous decade, Daryl has a chance to shake things up!’ – Qld Fire & Emergency Services

Daryl talks about the first tumultuous decade after the shooting, outlining the challenges, setbacks and unexpected obstacles. Finally, life is starting to become normal, a little bit routine, and he can start to breathe easy. A chance introduction leads to a chance to shake things up. Watch Daryl speak about a unique opportunity, an amazing...

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‘How inspiration can help you achieve the impossible’ – Qld Fire & Emergency Services, Brisbane

Daryl talks about facing the greatest physical challenge of his life, whilst at an extremely ill and low point, brought on by conditions out of his control. Next, he sees something that brings him to despair, to the point of giving up and turning back. Not one to give up easily, recognising the importance of...

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‘Workplace morale, reflection of boss, I can’t walk out’ – Australian Federal Police HQ, Canberra

Daryl talks about a period of his life where he had ‘the weight of the world was on his shoulders’. He breaks down all the pressures he was feeling at this time, his bottling up of his emotions and putting on a brave face to the world. Then there was a workplace conversation. A conversation...

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‘Expertise at connecting with people’ – Australian Federal Police HQ, Canberra

Daryl talks about the amazing leader who entered his life at a critical time. A man with simple, but highly effective communication skills, and a genuine concern for the welfare of his staff, who was about to reach out, connect and build bridges with all the people he led. Learn about one of the simple...

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‘Bringing down the wall’ – Australian Federal Police HQ, Canberra

Following two reconstructions of Daryl’s mouth, suffering the effects of Post Traumatic Stress, and weathering negative comments, he had erected a wall between himself and the outside world. He was a closed shop, one colleague at this time described Daryl as a ‘ghost’. However, one amazing leader with incredible interpersonal skills, over time, was able...

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‘Effects of the shooting on my parents’ – Australian Federal Police HQ, Canberra

Daryl talks about the guilt he felt for joining the Queensland Police against his father’s wishes, and the trauma his parents suffered and how they supported him after he was shot on duty on 1 May 2000. He talks how his parents learnt their son had been shot.

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‘PTS, how long has it been around?’ – Australian Federal Police HQ, Canberra

Post Traumatic Stress or PTS, how long has it been around? Daryl, after being shot in the face from a metre away on duty as a Queensland Police officer on 1 May 2000, has faced the full fury and stigma of PTS. Watch this video and hear from Daryl how the term PTS evolved and...

TV & Broadcasts

‘Police Paying High Price Serving the Community’ – Australia Wide, ABC Television

‘Police Paying High Price Serving the Community’ – Australia Wide, ABC Television ABC ‘Australia Wide’ presenter Laetitia Lemke opens the story saying, ‘Everyday around the country thousands of police men and women are on the job serving the community. But they pay a higher price than most in the course of their daily duties. Their...

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‘Military & Emergency Services Launch Unprecedented PTS Awareness Campaign’ – Nine Network News

‘Military & Emergency Services Launch Unprecedented PTS Awareness Campaign’ – Nine Network News The military and the emergency services supported an unprecedented Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) awareness campaign, created by Stand Tall for PST founder, Tony Dell. The only Australian representative cricketer to have served in Vietnam, Tony was diagnosed with PTS 40 years after...

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‘New Battle to Raise Awareness for Post Traumatic Stress’ – Network Ten News Brisbane

‘New Battle to Raise Awareness for Post Traumatic Stress’ – Network Ten News Brisbane ‘They fought for our country and protected our communities, now a group of military and emergency services personnel are on the frontline of a new battle to raise awareness about Post Traumatic Stress’ announces this Network Ten News presenter. This news...

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‘Campaign to Help Survivors of PTS’ – Nine Network Afternoon News Brisbane

‘Campaign to Help Survivors of PTS’ – Nine Network Afternoon News Brisbane Daryl Elliott Green participated in the campaign to help survivors of Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). Professionals drove thousands of kilometres to highlight what emergency services and military personnel go through. The campaign was a convoy, The Stand Tall for PST Lightning Bolt Convoy,...

Interviews & Podcasts

‘Convoy for a Cause Rolling Out of Brisbane’ – Triple M Radio Interview

‘Convoy for a Cause Rolling Out of Brisbane’ – Triple M Radio Interview The Stand Tall 4 PTS Lightning Convoy travelled two weeks along the East Coast of Australia, raising awareness of PTS, and the fact that there is help available. Daryl Elliott Green participated in the convoy and was interviewed by Triple M radio...

Crime Scene

‘Police Crime Scene Footage ‘Hanbury Street’ – Long Version, 1 May 2000’

Crime Scene

‘Police Crime Scene Footage ‘Hanbury Street’ – Short Version, 1 May 2000’

Daryl's Story

‘Queensland Police Promotional Video – ‘One Call Away – Charlie Puth’’

‘Queensland Police Promotional Video – ‘One Call Away – Charlie Puth”

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‘ABC’s Australian Story – ‘May Day’’

‘ABC’s Australian Story – ‘May Day’’ The Australian Story ‘May Day’ episode takes viewers into the heart of the moment every police officer dreads – a minor neighbourhood dispute turns lethal. This is what happened in Brisbane on 1 May 2000 and the consequences are still being played out to this day. Sergeant Chris Mulhall,...

Honours

‘Full Investiture Ceremony – Government House, 6 May 2016’

Honours

‘The Kerrie Nairn Scholarship Experience’ – PSA Summit Talk

Honours

‘Award for Policeman Involved in Shooting’ – Nine Network News Brisbane, 11 April 2015

Honours

‘Investiture Ceremony, Group Bravery Citation Segment – Government House, 6 May 2016’

TV & Broadcasts

‘A Wait of 16 Years for Bravery Award’ – Seven Network News Brisbane, 6 May 2016’

TV & Broadcasts

‘Wait of Many Years for Recognition’ – Nine Network News Brisbane, 6 May 2016’

Daryl's Story

‘TWICE SHOT Show Reel’ – What I speak about and why I speak!’

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‘COMMUNICATION LESSONS FROM A DRILL INSTRUCTOR’ – MESS FUNCTION, QLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Daryl had the honour of being the Master of Ceremonies for the 5th annual Queensland Police Sergeants’ and Commissioned Officers’ Combined Mess function. The guest of honour was, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia. See Daryl’s opening address where he describes his first attempt at public speaking and talks about...

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‘Daryl Announced as the 2015 Kerrie Nairn Scholar for Public Speaking’ – Canberra, Australia

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‘In my very expensive trousers, there is a small hole…’ – PSA Summit Story’

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‘Day Zero – When Life Changed Forever’ – PTSD Forum Keynote

One May 2000 was for the then Constable Daryl Elliott Green, ‘Day Zero’, when his life changed forever. Daryl describes step by step as he role plays the events in the early hours of that fateful morning, attending a routine police job, only to turn, look out his patrol car door, and see a man...

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‘What Exceptional Leaders Do’ – PTSD Forum Keynote

What is the number one thing exceptional leaders do? Exceptional leaders work at? Exceptional leaders build? Watch Daryl talk about the time, six years after he was shot on duty, when he literally felt the weight of the world on his shoulders, broke down, and turned to an exceptional leader, Inspector Dave Stevenson. Learn the...

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‘Talking About the 800 Pound Gorilla in the Room’ – Colin James Method, Melbourne

Do you think courageous conversations are important? Do you find courageous conversations difficult to hold? Do you believe holding courageous conversations the right way would improve your professional and personal life? Daryl talks about his experience of being ambushed and shot in the face and shoulder on duty, and the active avoidance of friends and...

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‘When PTSD Turns to Thoughts of Suicide’ – PTSD Forum Keynote

As a Constable in the Queensland Police, Daryl was on a routine callout when he was ambushed and shot in his face and shoulder. Suffering critical injuries and significant blood loss, he drew his firearm and began searching for the gunman. For his actions Daryl was awarded the police service’s highest award for bravery. The...

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‘Attitude, Decision, Action and Achieving Your Dreams’ – PTSD Forum Keynote

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‘Why You Shouldn’t Fear Failure’ – Colin James Method, Melbourne

What do you think about failure? Do you fear failure? Have you not attempted something because of the fear of failure? Listen to Daryl talk about a major failure as a teenager. Watch Daryl describe what he did about that failure and see what he has achieved with the help of that failure. Learn from...

TV & Broadcasts

‘One of Brisbane’s Most Horrific Crimes’ – Network Ten news Brisbane, 2 March 2012

Daryl Elliott Green is a police officer, who was ambushed, shot in the face and shoulder, in one of Brisbane’s most horrific crimes. He is now training his Queensland Police colleagues on how to recover from trauma. Learn how the shooting unfolded, about the State’s largest manhunt for the gunman, and the fear that gripped...

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‘Coroner’s Inquest into Cop Shooter’ – Nine Network news Brisbane, 14 February 2002

Australia’s most wanted man in May 2000 was Nigel Parodi. A cop shooter, who ambushed in the dark and shot, Queensland Police Officers Chris Mulhall, Sharnelle Cole and Daryl Elliott Green. Parodi fled into bushland and sparked a massive manhunt. Find out what happened to Parodi, insights into his personality, the thoughts of the investigating...

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‘Nigel Parodi Deranged’ – Seven Network news Brisbane, 14 February 2002

One of the largest manhunts in Queensland history by heavily armed police officers, took place for three weeks in May 2000, after Nigel Parodi, shot three of their own – Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green. The 32 year old Parodi ambushed the officers firing a barrage of bullets, wounding...

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‘Inquest into the Discovery of Nigel Parodi’s Body’ – ABC Television news Brisbane, 14 February 2002

The inquest into the death of gunman Nigel Parodi. He ambushed and shot Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green, who were called to investigate a neighbourhood dispute, prior to Parodi’s death. Listen to the detectives, who investigated the matter, reflect on the official closure of the case. Learn about the...

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‘Police Swarm Back to the Scene of Shooting’ – ABC Television news Brisbane, May 2000

Just after 5am heavily armed police swarmed back to the scene of the shooting of Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green. The officers were responding to a report that the gunman had returned to his house in Hanbury Street. See the Special Emergency Response Team combing the streets, learn about...

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Half Hour News Special ‘Officers Down’ – Network Ten news Brisbane – Aired During 3 Week Manhunt

A routine police job? Three shot officers? One of the largest manhunts in Australian history! Watch the half-hour news special ‘Officers Down’, aired during the manhunt for crazed gunman, Nigel Parodi, who had shot Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green. Hear the telephone call for help, learn about the officers...

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‘Four Days into Search’ – Nine Network news Brisbane, 4 May 2000

Four days into the search for Nigel Parodi, police officers only attend jobs with backup. Days earlier, Parodi had ambushed and shot at close range, Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green in Chermside West. He then vanished. An attempted armed robbery one suburb over on this day, saw three patrol...

TV & Broadcasts

‘SES and Police Join Forces’ – Seven Network news Brisbane, May 2000

After the shooting of three police officers, including the then Constable Daryl Elliott Green, an unprecedented Queensland Police massive manhunt swung into operation, searching for gunman Nigel Parodi. No resources were spared in order to locate Parodi, who called himself Jesse James, after the famous American outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to...

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‘Police & SES Workers Comb Every Inch of Chermside Bush’ – ABC Television news Brisbane, May 2000

Police and SES search 80 hectares of bush at Chermside, not far from the scene of the shooting of three Queensland Police Officers, Chris Mulhall, Sharnelle Cole and Daryl Elliott Green. This was the second search of this area, but this time with more police and SES workers brought in to comb every inch. Hear...

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‘Parodi’s Body Found’ – ABC Television News Brisbane, Sunday 21 May 2000

One hundred police and volunteers searched the bush in northern Brisbane for gunman Nigel Parodi. Weeks earlier, he shocked Australia, gunning down three police officers in cold blood with a .22 rifle. Just before midday, the mystery of what happened to Australia’s most wanted man was solved. Watch and learn about the demise of the...

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‘SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER MULHALL FACES THE CAMERAS’ – ABC TELEVISION NEWS BRISBANE, MAY 2000

Sergeant Christopher Mulhall faces the media’s cameras, a difficult task as he is still recovering from being shot in the buttocks and arm. See Chris talk with obvious emotion about his injured colleagues and the bravery of the emergency service workers, who came to their aid. Only six days earlier he, Constable Sharnelle Cole and...

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‘INTERVIEW WITH THE OFFICERS FIRST ON THE SCENE’ – ABC TELEVISION NEWS BRISBANE, MAY 2000

Interview with first response officers to the horrific shooting scene of three Queensland Police Officers, Chris Mulhall, Sharnelle Cole and Daryl Elliott Green. Senior Constable Brett Price was the first officer on the scene, followed a short time later by another patrol vehicle, containing Senior Constable Dave Hornby and Constable Kylie Grieber. Listen to the...

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‘INTERVIEW WITH GUNSHOTS SURVIVOR CONSTABLE COLE’ – ABC TELEVISION NEWS BRISBANE, MAY 2000

Constable Sharnelle Cole talks about being hit by bullets multiple times and saving themselves, after being ambushed and opened fired on, by gun fanatic Nigel Parodi. Sharnelle, Sergeant Chris Mulhall and her partner Constable Daryl Elliott Green, were sitting in a patrol vehicle, performing background checks in relation to Parodi, who had made threats against...

Honours

Award for Policeman Involved in Shooting’ – Nine Network News Brisbane, 11 April 2015

It was a crime that left three Queensland Police Officers, Chris Mulhall, Sharnelle Cole and Daryl Elliott Green, fighting for their lives and north Brisbane in lock down. Australia Day 2000, gunman Nigel Parodi ambushed the officers and shot them all multiple times. He then vanished and triggered one of Australia’s largest manhunts in its...

First 24 Hours

‘Three Police Officers Gunned Down in Suburban Brisbane’ – Seven Network news Brisbane, 1 May 2000

Shocking evening news report of three police officers responding to a call for help, who within moments, desperately were calling for help themselves! Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green were investigating a threat by one man to kill a neighbour in the early hours of the morning. Seated in a...

First 24 Hours

‘Three Officers in Squad Car Fired on Repeatedly’ – Nine Network news Brisbane, 1 May 2000

First 24 Hours

‘Queensland’s Most Wanted Man Nigel Dean Parodi’ – Seven Network news Brisbane, 1 May 2000

First 24 Hours

‘Pre dawn Shooting’ – ABC Television news Brisbane, 1 May 2000

Police maintain a strong presence in the suburb where the pre-dawn shooting of Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green took place the day before. The home of the gunman, Nigel Parodi, is cordoned off by police as investigators and forensic officers search for evidence. Learn about the gunman’s background, the...

TV & Broadcasts

Daryl’s Interview Leading up to PTSD Forum 2015 – Nine Network News Brisbane, 4 August 2015

It is more than 15 years since Daryl Elliott Green and two of his colleagues were nearly killed by a gunman in Chermside West, Brisbane. Daryl will draw on his experience for a keynote speech, for the first global conference to be held on Post Traumatic Stress. Listen to Daryl as he describes the moment...

TV & Broadcasts

‘Ground Breaking PTSD Forum Interview’ – ABC Television News Brisbane, 11 September 2015

Daryl Elliott Green is one of the estimated one million Australians affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), yet experts say there is no national approach to the problem. In 2015 world leaders in the field of PTSD joined forces to bring about change. Watch Daryl as he talks about his story of being ambushed...

TV & Broadcasts

‘Big Black Dogs, PTSD Forum Interview’ – Network Ten News Brisbane, 4 August 2015

Daryl Elliott Green is one of the unfortunate owners of what has been called, ‘Big Black Dogs’, which is what Post Traumatic Stress is sometimes known as. On 1 May 2000, Daryl, his partner and Sergeant where ambushed and shot from a metre away by an assailant with a .22 rifle. For years Daryl endured...

TV & Broadcasts

‘Daryl Marches with Hundreds of Officers for Police Remembrance Day’ – Nine Network News Brisbane

Daryl Elliott Green was one of hundreds of police who marched in memory of the 140 Queensland Police Officers killed in the line of duty. Men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice on the thin blue were honoured in poignant ceremonies across the State. Daryl understands more than most the sacrifices police officers make...

TV & Broadcasts

‘Shooting that Shocked Suburban Brisbane’ – Nine Network News Brisbane, 22 July 2013

Daryl Elliott Green talks about surviving Brisbane’s notorious Hanbury Street shooting, where he and two other police officers were ambushed and shot at close range. It was a routine police job, which changed Daryl’s life forever. Listen to how he is using his experience of bravery, courage and resilience, to help others change their life...

Honours

Group Bravery Citation – ‘I Joined the Police for the Camaraderie’ – Nine Network News Brisbane, 19 August 2015

On 19 August 2015, Daryl Elliott Green was officially notified by the Secretary to the Governor-General, that he, Chris Mulhall, Sharnelle Cole and Brett Price, had been awarded the Group Bravery Citation by the Australian Bravery Decorations Council. The officers were recognised for their actions after Nigel Parodi ambushed and opened fired on the three...

Honours

‘Recognised for Courage Under Fire’ – Network Ten News Brisbane, 25 January 2001

Bravery awards for some of Queensland Police’s finest. Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green were all awarded the ‘Valour Award’ for their actions on 1 May 2000. Learn why they earned Queensland Police Service’s highest award for bravery.

Honours

‘Medals of Valour’ – Seven Network News Brisbane, 25 January 2001

Recognised as comrades in arms! Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green, became household names in Australia after being ambushed and shot from less than a metre away by gunman, Nigel Parodi. They were recognised on this day as some of the bravest officers in the entire history of the Queensland...

Honours

‘Recognised for Bravery’ – ABC Television News Brisbane, 25 January 2001

A police swearing-in ceremony was also the occasion for three officers to be recognised for their bravery. The officers, Chris Mulhall, Sharnelle Cole and Daryl Elliott Green were shot by Nigel Parodi. Brett Price, the first officer to come to their assistance, was also recognised. Listen to the officers as they reflect on that fateful...

Honours

‘Honours for Bravery’ – Nine Network News Brisbane, 25 January 2001

Honours for bravery for police officers attending a routine police job – Sergeant Chris Mulhall, Constable Sharnelle Cole and Constable Daryl Elliott Green. These officers were ambushed and shot at close range by gunman Nigel Parodi. Also honoured this day was the first responding officer, Sergeant Brett Price. Learn about the amazing bravery of Brett,...

Interviews & Podcasts

‘Keynote Speaker for Ground Breaking PTSD Forum’ – 612 ABC Radio Brisbane

PSTD was once thought of as being all in the head, or it was simply ignored. These days, the disorder is talked about so much so that Brisbane hosted an international forum where Senior Sergeant Daryl Elliott Green was a keynote speaker for a plenary session. Listen to Daryl share his story, of sitting calmly...

Interviews & Podcasts

‘Daryl Shares a Powerful Lesson for Those Doing It Tough’ – 612 ABC Radio Brisbane

Fifteen years ago a person from Brisbane called the police about a man with a gun. That man, Nigel Parodi, ambushed and shot three Queensland police officers. Daryl Elliott Green was one of those officer. Listen to the radio interviewer play the horrific audio of the shooting that night and speak to Daryl about powerful...

Interviews & Podcasts

‘A Lesson in Overcoming Adversity’ – The Bucketlist Life Podcast

The Bucketlist Guy, Trev Bell, interviews Senior Sergeant Daryl Elliott Green. Trev has Daryl talk about the incident, being shot in the face, the journey afterwards, and the big life lessons he learnt from this experience. Enjoy this 30-minute interview and gain a new perspective on life, from someone who was TWICE SHOT, and was...

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On 1 May 2000, Daryl Elliot Green was a Constable on a routine callout when he was ambushed and shot in his face and shoulder. Suffering critical injuries and significant blood loss, he drew his firearm and began searching for the gunman. For his actions that night, Daryl was awarded the Queensland Police Service Valour...

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