A former teacher, Colin has worked in the field of educational travel and community volunteering for over a decade. He has seen interest in this area of travel grow and is aware of what local communities need and what volunteers are looking for. The trick lies in marrying the two, something to which Colin is committed through Antipodeans Abroad for school, gap year and uni student travel and Detours Abroad for the more mature volunteer travellers.
With a background in Outdoor Education and Leisure Management, as well love of adventure travel, we knew that Danielle would be perfectly suited to the team at Antipodeans Abroad. Danielle headed the Operations for our Expedition groups from 1999 to 2007 and is one of our most experienced staff members. She now organises Cultural Tours and manages our adult based Detours Program. Danielle will ensure every attention to detail is met when organising your volunteer placement.
Lucy is a very experienced manager of our volunteer program for young people - the GapBreak program - which places young people in developing countries volunteering for up to three months. She brings knowledge and enthusiasm to our team of experienced managers. Lucy has travelled widely in South America, Asia and Africa. She is currently on maternity leave.
Kirsten coordinates our tertiary sales and works closely with Australian universities to send students overseas on our UniBreak Volunteer, Groups and Professional Internships programs. She is an experienced tour leader and has worked in the Middle East, Asia and East Africa and as a freelance writer and photographer specialising in travel and adventure. Kirsten also works as a Leader for our school Expedition program.
Joe has a wealth of experience leading and organising trekking and mountain biking charity fundraising challenges to destinations in South and Central America, Asia, Europe and NZ. When not in sales mode, he leads our personal development expedition teams of students to Asia, Africa and South America.
Wayne has extensive experience as an outdoor educator and is currently a full-time lecturer at the University of Sydney. He has travelled extensively in Asia and Africa, setting up community projects and leading groups. Wayne's role with Antipodeans Abroad is to provide a co-ordinated approach to Risk Management procedures and systems. He is a regular Leader of expeditions and has taken many young Australians to the far corners of the earth.
Maureen is responsible for the day-to-day operations of our popular Language Immersion Program, which places students in years 9-11 in a homestay in either France or Germany over the Christmas holidays. She travels to France or Germany each year to oversee the program and has an intimate knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a young student on a homestay program far from home.
Andrew brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the Antipodeans Abroad team. He has worked in the field of outdoor education for over 10 years and has travelled widely both as a volunteer and guide. His role as Operations Manager is to bring together all the elements that make up an expedition - training, logistics, community projects plus the appointment of Leaders for all school expedition teams.
Originally from Colorado, USA, Katie has travelled extensively throughout the world including the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Katie has spent time living in Mexico, volunteering in Ghana, Sumatra and Thailand as well guiding in Tasmania. Katie has formerly taught Environmental Education, Spanish and English to both children and adults. She has extensive experience working with youth and brings a wealth of destination knowledge and enthusiasm to Antipodeans Abroad.
After spending several years living and breathing work, life and travel within the travel industry and education in Asia, Fiona has recently joined Antipodeans Abroad to operate the UniBreak program. With a passion for, and experience in international development and responsible travel, Fiona ensures that all students receive a thorough pre-departure preparation and professional support during their placement.