“I was born and raised in the Philippines. I grew up in a very close nuclear and extended family setting. It is natural for me to have a love and passion for taking care of older people.

I finished my Bachelor’s degree in Nursing through my love of music – I sing and I play the drums. My first Australian visa back in 2003 was due to a drummer’s conference in Sydney.

I came to Australia with a dream of becoming a registered nurse here. This is the closest thing to becoming a doctor which has been my dream since I was young boy. I was born to a not so fortunate family. We did not have the resources, but against all odds, I ended up here! I am proud that I have experienced aged care as a carer and “worked my way up”. I am proud that even though my family and I had a rough start during our first 5 years of moving to Australia, I managed to get my registration as a nurse, finish my managerial degrees on top of it and land a job in Goulburn. I am forever grateful that Warrigal gave me the opportunity to prove my self and I am now serving the community as a Deputy Residential Services Manager.”