Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2014, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm
Mara, Gubbi Gubbi and Goreng Goreng Man
Able Seaman Boatswain’s Mate
Royal Australian Navy
Australian Operational Service Medal – Border Protection
Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal with clasp Vanuatu
Australian Defence Medal
“The Defence Force has given me the confidence to be a stronger man and be able to provide for my family.”
I was born in Penrith, raised in Darwin and later moved to Rockhampton. My bloodlines run through Southeast Arnhem Land & Central Queensland.
At 19 I joined the Navy and served for 11 Years. I was posted to HMA Ships Toowoomba, Tobruk, Canberra and numerous patrol boats. I finished my career at Fleet Support Unit – Australia as a project manager.
I currently live in Sydney with my wife Nikki and my four beautiful daughters Kiarrah, Nyah, Allira (Bubie) and Kora.
