Justin joined Kokoda Youth Foundation Outdoor Education Department in 2022.  He brings extensive experience in management and operations,  having had a military career and previously owned a business.  As a veteran Justin identifies with the Kokoda values of Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice and looks forward to sharing these with clients and colleagues.

When Justin isn’t at work he enjoys spending time Kayaking and bushwalking with his family.

I have over 22 years of experience in the Outdoor Industry and have worked in Africa, Asia and the UK over the years.

Since having kids of my own, I have not worked with kids in the outdoors directly but have been involved indirectly in support and admin roles and I am passionate about the impact of outdoor education.

I am very excited about joining KYF and working closely with the Outdoor Education team.

When I’m not working, I enjoy playing hockey and soccer, and spending time next to the sporting fields cheering on my kids.

As a family, we all also enjoy spending time in the outdoors.

Nadine joined the Kokoda Youth Foundation as the Outdoor Education Admin Officer in 2022. She brings many skills to her role and always makes herself available to answer any questions or queries you may have or even simply make you a cuppa when you pass through base.

Outside of work, you will find Nadine spending time with family and friends.

Hannah joined Camp Kokoda in early 2023 to be a casual instructor on camps.  She quickly discovered the true life-changing impact upon her groups during their Camp Kokoda experience and personally connected with the values of our Kokoda pillars.

With her passion to serve and help others, Hannah has spent 13 years instructing, travelling, adventuring and doing summer camps in the USA.

When not at work you may find her hiking a mountain or doing anything outdoors related and spending time with her dog.

Jared has been part of the KYF since 2019, when he joined the Foundation as a 2019 KCYP Kokoda Kid whilst finishing school.

Since then, he’s learned to live by the four pillars of Kokoda (Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice) and joined the Camp Kokoda team, where he’s been able to give back what he has learnt throughout his time as a Kokoda Kid and in the Outdoor Education setting.

Charley brings her enthusiasm and love for the outdoors to our camps after working and adventuring on the ski fields of Canada as well as qualifying as an outdoor leader through TAFE Queensland on the Sunshine Coast.

During Charley’s studies she did some work experience at Camp Kokoda and felt an immediate connection to the values of Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice. She has been leading camps with us ever since.

Craig has over 35 years’ experience of working in the building and construction industry and brings his many skills to keeping our camp in tip-top shape.  One of his latest projects is an obstacle course that students are tackling as part of their program.

When Craig isn’t working, he enjoys camping and hanging out with his dog, Kip, in his downtime.

Greg has been involved with the KYF since 2009 when his son was a KCYP Kokoda Kid and has since volunteered at many Kokoda Challenges, running checkpoints or working in logistics.

A qualified Production Designer, he has been involved in most areas of the arts including Qld Museum and has been running a business for over 30 years to service them as well as the building industry.  Greg now uses all of his skills to maintain Kokoda Park and benefit the KYF, while living by the four pillars of Kokoda (Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice).

In his spare time – who are we kidding, he doesn’t have spare time or stop working but is slowly learning to find a better balance!