Michael loves the community of Beaudesert. It’s one of the closest bits of the country to a major capital. Surrounded by natural beauty and blessed with great local produce. “Too near and yet too far” he says of the community that always pulls together in times of need.

The family also have a busy kelpie/border-collie dog, some chickens, and occasional stray livestock. When he has time, Michael loves photography (and he is really talented!) . Many of the photos in our publications are the work of Michael.  He also enjoys some occasional astronomy and supporting scouting.

Michael’s wife is a paediatric Occupational Therapist self-employed in private practice in Beaudesert. Their three sons grew up locally, attending local primary school and local or metro high schools. One is engaged in local Scouting and Lions. One is a James Cook University graduate working as a doctor in Cairns and planning to train, like Michael, as a rural GP Obstetrician. While another is in his final years of medical training at University of Queensland.