John is living proof that with the right support, even the most troubled adolescence can be turned around.
As a teenager, his unstable home environment pushed him in to a life of crime and drug abuse. By 18, he’d had enough of his difficult circumstances and set about changing them. With hard work and determination he was able to turn things around, get back in to education and pursue a semi professional sporting career.
He first joined Oasis in 2006 as a full time volunteer, working in different departments and helping out wherever he was needed. Eventually he was asked to coordinate a pilot education and training initiative called The Woolworths Retail Mentoring Program.
The program is now in it’s 3rd year and still going strong. John’s thirst for knowledge has driven him to complete the Certificate IV in Community Service and Welfare, and Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy.
John’s life experiences ideally equip him with the ability to communicate a real message of hope to disadvantaged young people.
John's diverse role at Oasis see's him primarily working with corporates around the country to secure jobs and support for young people as part of the Oasis Pathways initiative.
