Born in FITZROY I am a proud Larrakia/ Pitjanjara / Arantee/ Wurundjeri man residing in Irymple – Mildura. I am honoured to apply & possess the attributes & Knowledge required.
I have been up here for 7 years.
I have recently retired Detective Senior Sergeant after 32 years of service with Victoria Police working –
Dandenong, St Kilda, Fitzroy, Collingwood & Ballarat SOCIT. Homicide, Organised Crime, & Drug Squad.
The incarceration rate is high across Australia & support is drastically required. Growing up in foster care showed me firsthand obstacles that we face.
I have embedded myself in the local Aboriginal communities at all work/home locations & made valuable contacts/networks.
Tertiary qualifications – Monash University, CSU & University of Tasmania.
Bachelor of Social Science. Diploma’s- Business Management, Industrial Relations & Employee Law, Human Resource Management & Psychology, Child Sexual & Exploitation, Cyber & International Fraud & Applied Aboriginals Studies.
I have experience in collaborating & delivering Policies for legislation.
Advocating for Aboriginal peoples in the legal system. Volunteering with organisations such as Galiamble- St Kilda, Collingwood NJC, MVAC & Maysar.
I have Chaired panels as subject matter expert for Family Violence & legal systems.