Local Roots
I am not a parachute candidate.
My connection to the Seat of Essendon has been built over decades through Family, Work, Community Service, Local Schools, Local Businesses and Local Sport. I understand the challenges facing local families because I have spent decades working alongside them.
Work
- Taught at Niddrie High School, St Bernard's College, St Columba's College, Lowther Hall, Ave Maria College and Essendon North Primary School.
- Served on the Essendon North Primary School Council for more than 3 years.
- Delivered cyber safety, anti-bullying and youth wellbeing programs across the region, including Essendon Keilor College, Buckley Park College, Strathmore Primary, St Christopher's, Our Lady of the Nativity and St Margaret's Primary.
- I was the founder of the Bully Zero Australia Foundation (BZAF). With the support of the Beck and Fox families, BZAF operated from Essendon Fields, where I worked 7 days a week for 5 years building the charity.
- Worked alongside hundreds of local businesses in the Seat of Essendon.
Family
- Lived beside the Essendon Footbridge for over 5 years.
- Walked around the Maribyrnong River almost daily for many years.
- My wife Sylvia worked locally in the Seat of Essendon for over a decade on Napier/Rose Streets.
- My daughters Elisa and Lara attended Essendon North Primary School; Lara graduated from St Columba's College.
- Both my daughters now work in Moonee Ponds and Essendon North.
Sport & Community
- Played football at Aberfeldie Park.
- Long-time supporter and guest speaker of the Essendon District Football League (EDFL).
- Guest speaker at Essendon and Strathmore Rotary.
- Justice of the Peace for more than 20 years.
- Hosted countless anti-bullying community events at Essendon Fields and around the District.
I'm someone who has lived, worked and served this community for decades.
That's why I'll always put the people of this District FIRST.