Now retired, Stephen devotes his entire time to writing and as an Independant Advocate Against Cruelty to Animals Around the World.His background is diverse, encompassing: Senior management as Director Public Affairs for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia {Queensland}; Management in Banking and Finance - Hospital and Institution - International and Domestic Hotel. A Few Career Highlights:Authored the first in a series of children's books, titled, "The Adventures of Bird Dog and Friends". The book was published by Trafford Publishing, in the United States. The following year his book was honored as a category finalist in the 'National Best Books 2010 Awards', sponsored by USA Book News.Developed a Principal Sponsorship between the RFDS and Ergon Energy, in Queensland. The sponsorship was recognized by the Australian Financial Review National Sponsorship Awards, by taking out the National Cultural Events & Community Activity Award in 2004.Stephen, coordinated Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh to launch two new RFDS aircraft in Cairns. He was presented to the Queen and Duke and authored Her Majesty's speech.In 2002, he was invited to be a Judge for the Queensland Premiers "Year of the Outback Awards" category "Contribution to Outback Medical Care".Stephen, was honored in 2002, to be appointed as an Ambassador for "The Australian Year of the Outback"He authored and presented "The Power of the Dream" a tribute to Fred McKay - John Flynn's successor at a Grand Dinner at Parliament House, Brisbane. Life Member - Friends of John Flynn Place, Cloncurry. Honorary Public Relations and Fundraising Advisor to the Child and Family Care Network of Victoria.The public relations aspect of the amalgamation of Prince Henry's Hospital and Queen Victoria M.C. to form the Monash Medical Centre.World first News Conference - Professor Graeme Clark announcing the Bionic Ear for Children, at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.