John has secured the Aboriginal Community Development Coordinator position for Wesley Lifeforce based in Dubbo. Having grown in Dubbo he has worked in Public Service (various roles with Dept of Environment) and Non-Government Organisations (Community Welfare/Services - Foster care, Aboriginal Service delivery and Mental Health) across NSW. With Cultural and family connections and associations across the Nygiampaa, Barkindji & Malyangapa Nations, John is passionate about breaking down mental health stigma whilst assisting communities deliver grass roots suicide prevention and awareness initiatives in their way.
