Michael has stopped working for money after 35 years as a teacher, university lecturer and researcher. He has changed his orientation from these roles in order to shape some new identities. Nowdays, he likes to construct new things and to refurbish old things while remaining active. Some of these include:

• the design & construction of a backyard (permaculture) productive garden and a native habitat space;

• helping to regenerate native bushland in public spaces: Perrin Creek & Seven Hills Bushcare, Minnippi Creek Wildlife Corridor, Ekibin Creek Bushcare, Arnwood Place Tamborine National Park and Jollys Lookout (section of D’Aguilar National Park) ;

• building simple computer systems and networks;

• maintaining an academic interest in reflective learning and public school leadership;

• writing journals and photo blogs;

• learning to ethically source and prepare food; and

• cycling and hiking.

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This website was written on the unceded land of the Turrbal and Yuggera people who have lived beside Maiwar (Brisbane River) and next to Keralgerie & Minnippi Creeks for thousands of years. And while Europeans have drastically changed the land through settlement and displacement, indigenous culture remains strong. “Wunya” is believed to be the Yuggera word for “Welcome”.