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Rod was born in the land of nipaluna / Hobart and grew up in the somewhat carefree 60’s swimming in the waters of takina / Port Dalrymple. His maternal family came to Tasmania as 2nd fleet convicts settling in the New Norfolk area.
Being almost literally the only ‘gay in the village’ in the 60/70’s was no particular joy so at the first opportunity he escaped Tasmania as a cultural refugee to the mainland.
A background iin Sciences, InfoTech and has completed a Masters of Arts Degree from COFA University of NSW.
Rod has also been an official photographer with Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras for several years to document the amazing expression of life that this world famous event portrays