Early working life began in Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) completing officer training as engineer (Aeronautical design) at Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). Left military to complete degree in health sciences with majors in Psychology and religious studies, sub studies in nutrition and counselling. Further studies in community development, yoga, Ayurveda and of course permaculture. Have worked for last 27 years in areas of integrated natural health for both government and private practice and last 15 years also practicing and teaching permaculture see www.permaculturecoursequeensland.com.au and www.noosaforestretreat.com

It was my time in military that a heightened awareness and deep ongoing interest in the inter-related nature of the human situation, resource sharing, health/soil/fresh food, personal & cultural development began. I left the military to study health, nutrition and psychology with a growing interest in cultural, community and personal development. While at university I became aware of permaculture work of Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. I later met one of Bills first students Geoff Lawton who I met and helped with a couple of projects in the Noosa Shire (Sunshine Beach School garden, urban permaculture house project in Sunshine Beach work exchange on Geoffs hinterland property) Went on to do MY PDC & teacher training course in 2001 & 2004.

Present permaculture activites involve rotating between and managing 3 Permaculture projects all in there early stages.

1) www.noosaforestretreat.com. Offering permaculture accommodation, education, PDC courses, internships and property consultations. A grass roots Noosa hinterland share property rural holisitic permaculture Co/Op project involving securing appropriate fertile land, laying the basic foundation for food production and required income & inviting, involving and inspiring individuals to become interested in permaculture, ecological design & healthy living to join community. Exploring land sharing and offering accommodation short to long term to public with introductions to permaculture in practice including permaculture farm work exchange and internships. See also www.permaculturecoursequeensland.com.au

2) Developing a benchmark Urban permaculture share house project in Noosa

3) www.beachhealthretreat.com.au Currently manager at Beach Health Retreat a residential wellbeing and ecological education centre with developing permaculture gardens. beachfront residential permaculture community offering healthy; sustainable accommodation, services and private customised health retreats short to long term.