Chris has over 20 years’ experience in community work across individual support and community programs. He spent a decade working with teenagers, community groups, and stakeholders in high schools, applying Community Development methods to issues such as mental health, self-harm, social justice, and youth crime. His Neighbourhood Centre experience includes Community Development, Volunteer Management, Consortium Work, and Financial Resilience, alongside research and advocacy for those affected by Past Forced Adoption practices.He holds a Bachelor of Ministries (Australian College of Theology), a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (QUT), and a Master of International and Community Development (PhD Pathway, Deakin University).