Wayside Chapel
Richard Birdsey is an experienced professional specializing in sustainability and community service. Currently serving as the Innovation Lead at SD Strategies Australia since November 2019, Richard has also been a dedicated volunteer at The Wayside Chapel since July 2011, providing essential support to homeless individuals. Richard's previous roles include a Senior Sustainability Officer at the Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW), where participation in the highly regarded Sustainability Advantage program was key, and the Deputy Team Leader for the Australian Red Cross, managing emergency support volunteers during crises. With substantial experience in environmental education and policy, Richard has held positions such as Senior Project Officer in both NSW Health and the Environment Protection Authority, as well as an Environmental Education Manager at Sydney Water. Richard's educational background includes a Master of Marine Science and multiple Bachelor of Science degrees focused on Zoology and Geography from the University of Auckland and James Cook University.
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Wayside Chapel
Wayside Chapel has provided unconditional love, care and support for people on and around the streets of Kings Cross since 1964. Today, under the banner of Love over Hate, Wayside runs two community services centre, outreach service, mental health program, two community cafes, an Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Women's Program and GP clinic; programs and support designed to ensure that the most marginalised members of our community have access to essential health, welfare, social and recreational services, as well as offering a place where people are welcome just to ‘be’.