I recently finished working as a heritage officer (Aboriginal Affairs) , a role I enjoyed for 10 years. Am passionate about reconciliation with Australia's Aboriginal communities and generally; art, culture, sharing knowledge, writing, spirituality and learning from everyone about who we are and what makes us tick.

If I have time I'm happy to go for drives to show you some interesting places most visitors never see.. and some they do.

LGBTIQA+ friendly home.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting, connecting, sharing, learning.

Interests

My home is sometimes described as a small art museum.. I love worldly items and art.

When visitors stay I like to show off Melbourne's hidden secrets; particularly those not so accessible by public transport. If I have time on the weekend, it is not unusual for me to take visitors for a drive to enjoy my favourite places.

• animals
• wildlife
• writing
• photography
• music festivals
• music
• camping
• art
• nature
• markets
• museums
• galleries
• healthy lifestyle
• aboriginal culture
• street photography
• aboriginal art

Music, Movies, and Books

Too varied to list - I am currently listening to the Beatles

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stayed with 10 Couchsurfers in the USA and Europe who stayed with me

Teach, Learn, Share

As a former cultural tour guide, Australian fauna zoo keeper, and now working as a heritage officer, I have lots of knowledge about Australian culture and natural history, but I am also very keen to learn about you and your countries of origin and cultures.

I also just like to hang out and connect. On my recent four month trip to the USA and Europe I stayed with heaps of friends who had stayed with me, but not through the couchsurfing app.. because by then, we were friends.

I look forward to welcoming many more intrepid travellers to my new home.. an abode some of my friends are already calling, a wellbeing sanctuary filled with light, colour and hidden gems.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Appreciation of and enthusiasm for life, good company, good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Scotland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States