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Going the extra mile: Why Pat Farmer is running around Australia for the voice 💯

19 Apr 2023 · 1 min

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In this interview excerpt, former Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Science and Training Pat Farmer explains how his years in government give him a deep understanding of how to work with authorities, both in Australia and abroad. He uses that knowledge to secure permission for ultra‑running expeditions in extreme locations such as the North Pole, the South Pole and hazardous regions of Mexico. Farmer emphasizes that his runs are purpose‑driven: they raise public awareness and generate funds for needy causes, turning his athletic feats into platforms for social impact.

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I was Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Science and Training. I mention that because those years of being in Parliament and those years of being in government and understanding the workings of government has actually brought me to this moment in time. And not only do I run, but also run for purpose. And then I run with an understanding of the workings of governments, and not just here in Australia, but indeed in other countries. And so with that experience and that knowledge, I'm able to get governments on side to allow me to run such places like the North Pole, the South Pole, through some dangerous areas in Mexico and so many other places. I suppose what I do more than anything, Richard, is I just bring awareness around, um, through my running around needy causes and raise funds for those causes.