I have been honoured with a Directorship of the Hope Institute and my primary roll is to seek support of a philanthropic nature for the institute and to promote it as an opportunity for engagement by various learning organisations. These organisations can visit the institute to further the education of their students whilst enhancing the learning experience of the students who are currently attending the institute. Other options are to encourage international learning institutions to send their under and post graduate students, in various health related fields, to carry out internships in the Health facility that is also part of the Hope Institute.

Morag and I have been engaged by various cruise lines to present on our life experiences whilst working as a Patrol Officer in Papua New Guinea and Morag has presented on the life of a wife of a Patrol Officer. More then happy to expand our connections and be engaged by other corporations especially those in the travel industry. We have developed over 12 different presentations on "Our Road Less Traveled" and made 9 of these between Brisbane and Osaka with Cunard and P&O Cruises and between Fiji and Rabaul (PNG). Recently made 7 different presentation on the Pacific Dawn on a 10 day cruise to PNG.

Made contributions to the Foundation from the time my wife Morag started as Development Director.

John has provided pro-bono guidance to many and varied individuals, Government Departments, Ministerial Connections in PNG, etc. on improving the lives of everyday Papua New Guineans. These include but are not restricted to Tour Operators, Professional Artists, Agricultural Business Development managers, Export related business including coffee, vanilla, timber, etc. Providing a sounding board for those who want to undertake business opportunities but require an impartial opinion of the successful outcomes.Providing guidance, on request, on projects such as investment of potential royalties, establishing community related activities that can further the overall development and lifestyles of the immediate community.All pro-bono.

Have provided links to high nett worth individuals for the benefit of Learning Potential Fund, FEW and others.

Founding member of ADAPE (QLD) Inc. On executive committee from formation with only one year break.

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Specialist at philanthropic advice. Mentoring Educational Boards and guiding High Nett worth individuals in their philanthropic gestures.

The City of Brisbane Act 2010 (CoBA) sets out the way to deal with complaints about the conduct and performance of Councillors to ensure appropriate standards are maintained and a Councillor who engages in misconduct is disciplined.I was asked to continue but thought it unfair on others due to my extensive travelling. Weill reconsider if and when Morag and I slow down!!

Newstead House Trust est. 1939. Newstead House is Brisbane’s oldest surviving residence dates from 1846 when it was constructed for Patrick Leslie who had first settled on the Darling Downs in 1840. Over the years, Newstead has evolved from a simple Colonial Georgian cottage into a sprawling homestead with intricate balustrade, spacious verandahs and a vista that incorporates the Brisbane River, undulating parkland, elements of the Breakfast Creek Heritage Precinct and the changing suburbs of Hamilton, Bowen Hills, Bulimba and Newstead.

Board member with the GNJGF prior to name change,

As a Patrol Officer I had resonsibility for all forms of government administration from Law enforcement to magisterial role and jailor upon comviction. The role of Local Government Advisor was most important as this covered all aspects from road, bridge and airstrip construction to business development and building of aid posts and schools.On the general administration side of things this covered Agricultural and Heath extension services advising on coffee and chilli plantations to personal hygiene and immunisation practices.I also was the Commonwealth bank manager, treasury official and radio schedule operator.You name it I did it.Officiated at the Independence Day celebrations on 16th september 1975. See YouTube video by searching 'hocknull'