Collective Leisure delivered a powerful Smoking Awareness multimedia presentation to all cohorts of our College. The success in their project was due to the engaging resources and data which were tailored accurately to suit our CALD student backgrounds.

They confidently and competently addressed the students with practical examples and advice which drew the attention and interest of our larger groups of mature learners.

The presenters, David and Jen ran surveys and interviews with the students prior to the presentations to ensure they knew their backgrounds and needs. Their handout was highly informative and most useful. David and Jen's flexibility and professional manner made preparation and collaboration so smooth and easy. We look forward to more sessions in the immediate future.

Maria Pascalis, EALD & Refugee Support teacher

Bankstown Senior College

Collective Leisure delivered an effective, interactive and informative Well-being Program to our Year 10 students in December 2019.

Their series of sessions on the Wheel of Well-being were most engaging, elevating and entertaining. The presenters, David and Jen have a young and energetic spirit and they did their utmost to present a tailored program to meet the language needs of our CALD students with presentable, informative and user-friendly booklets and presentations that ensured a good balance of teacher and student centred activities. Teachers of the College were impressed with the receptive nature of the students who thoroughly enjoyed all sessions ranging from competitive sports activities in the hall to meditation in the library to multimedia learning  cleverly chosen by the presenters and suitably geared for the targeted audience of mature, young adults of diverse cultural backgrounds. David and Jen's professional approach, strong cultural awareness, high calibre and excellent expertise in health and fitness welcomed them back into Bankstown Senior College to deliver a Smoking Awareness program to all cohorts of the College for 2020. We are most grateful for the great collaboration from CL staff who are so intuitive and committed to ensure specific educational needs are fulfilled regarding any aspects of well-being. Students look forward to many more sessions directed and delivered by them.

Hedy Brunet & Maria Pascalis, EALD Teachers & Refugee Support Contacts

Bankstown Senior College

David has a highly refined ability to build culture among those with whom he works and leads, and build internal and external stakeholder cooperation and collaboration, culminating in planned outcomes being achieved in a timely and efficient manner. Importantly, David excels at stakeholder engagement and management, creating relationships which are positive, collaborative and lead to a sense of shared commitment

David’s passion for inclusion is renowned, and his capacity to lead and sustain change in commendable.

I have enormous respect and admiration for David, and have no hesitation in recommending his as an innovative change agent, dedicated toward social inclusion for all.

Jeff Walkley (PhD), National Disability & Diversity Manager
Belgravia Leisure

David was instrumental to the success of a number of programs we ran out of Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre. Without his support I’m not sure these programs would have delivered the results we were seeking. Many adults local to that area from CALD backgrounds may not be water safe and able to swim today!  His desire to collaborate on health and social issues and his openness to explore unique and diverse strategies, was a strength for his facility.

It is clear David has a passion for wellness and a strong social conscious. This coupled with his commercial acumen will make him an asset to any organisation. His ability to embrace community based social projects sets him apart from many in his industry.

Kari Baynes, Director
Different Strokes Swimming

Over the last 3 years David was directly responsible for the start-up of a regional swim centre Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre. David turned the business from a zero income to meet and exceed the KPI’s and project deliverable’s. Some of the key areas where David exceeded expectation were in program development, stakeholder management, community event management and project management.

During the development stages of the above his success was apparent due to his attention to detail in contract management and service quality delivery.

Phillip Sorbello, Manager - Premium Recreation Assets
Cumberland Council