Michael was first elected to Council in 2024 and has a deeply engrained passion for community development.
For the past decade he has called Somerset home and advocated, through various roles, for improved services for rural communities.
With a lengthy background in clinical services, Michael has served on many boards across child and youth services, mental health, has a background in occupational therapy and is an allied health professional.
He was also a foundation member of the Mental Health Council of Australia.
Amongst his many interests, community development and social inclusion rate highly followed by preserving heritage, tourism management, events and infrastructure development.