Kevin retired as a Primary School Teacher in 2019, having taught at Old Orchard Primary School in Blackburn North for 15 years. Prior to that he worked in pastoral ministry for over twenty years in various Baptist Churches and Chaplaincy positions.
In both these roles he gained wide experience in pastoral care and in serving on committees and boards of management. He is the bereaved father of Stephen, who died by suicide in 2001. He has three daughters and four grandchildren, enjoys lawn bowls, cycling and is a member of the Croydon Film Society.
The Compassionate Friends was a great support when Stephen died and he values volunteering on behalf of the organization. He has recently completed 6 years as President of the Board of Management at The Compassionate Friends Victoria and was recently awarded the City of Boroondara’s Volunteer of the Year Award