by Wedgie » Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:05 am
As described in a email that went around my work today Big Artie also did a lot of work for indigenous community. Since 2005 he'd worked as an Indigenous Ambasasador for the Dept of Human Services attending dozens of community events, expos and forums, talking face to face with the community about government services offered, employment opportunities and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. He also provided invaluable input about ways service delivery could be improved and tailored to better suit the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Everywhere he went, from the major cities to remote communities, Artie was treated like a rock star. What endeared people to him was his immediate and genuine warmth and the care he showed for all people, whether friends or strangers.