James has previous work experience as a Social Skills Facilitator and Provisional Psychologist before he joined Social Skills Hub as a Mentor. James would describe himself as relaxed, down to earth and empathetic. James loves board gaming, video gaming, history, mechanics, reading, fitness and writing. James in his other role works in the Royal Australian Air Force as a reservist. James has also published poetry and assisted in tabletop roleplaying design.  

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What made you want to become a Mentor?

I became a Mentor because I wanted to assist young people into becoming the best people they can be and be someone they can look to for support.  

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What are some of your favourite activities to do in your free time? 

I love to play board games, especially war board games. Historical war games are a passion of mine in particular because it ties into my love of military history. I love to write and read books of all kinds, non-fiction and fiction. I also enjoy video games of all kinds, especially Hearts of Iron 4. Oh, I also love carnivorous plants and have cultivated my own garden.

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What is your favourite quote? 

‘I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman!” – Batman  

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If you were an animal, what would you be and why? 

If I were an animal, I would be a bear. I love to eat, sleep and keep warm during the winter.