Aid Pillar Director
Patrick began his professional career as a classical pianist after completing a Masters in Vocal Accompanying at the University of Cincinnati. In 2002 he started volunteering with the First Step Program, a not-for-profit medical clinic established after a huge increase in heroin overdoses in Victoria. He was given a paid role with the organisation after a few months and he continues to work there part-time.
He started at the ASRC in 2006 as the first Foodbank Coordinator. He is currently the Director of the Aid Pillar which coordinates the Foodbank, Material Aid Program, Community Meals Program, and Food Justice Truck which is due to get on the road by the end of 2014.