Dave Tooley

Moving in a new direction as I become involved in community service work in the disability sector. Educating people in the art and philosophy of Tai Chi. Fostering and nurturing the growth of instructors in this art, both personally and through connecting them with training from my teachers - Brett and Fontane Wagland. Developed Cert 111 in Horticulture from competency based A.N.T.A. Guidelines and delivered to at risk youth in a detention centre environment. Introduced Permaculture as the Ethic, design framework and methodology. Developed orchards and poultry management from ground up. Introduced kids to vegetable growing through development of potager garden coordinating with teachers to next level in food preparation and service. Introduced elements of the program to Alcohol and Drug foundation of the A.C.T. And Ted Noffs youth program in the A.C.T.