Ark Global Australia

Australia Ark Global launched at Swan Tafe, Perth W.A. in June 2008.

Michael expresses his gratitude and thanks for all the enormous help that he received during his seven week tour of Australia. The success of the Ark Global launch at Swan Tafe and the magnificent dinner prepared by students and lecturers and the professional and highly skilled front of house service.

All Michaels internal flights and a substantial part of his accommodation was provided by the launch which was planned by Roy Southworth, principal lecturer Swan Tafe. Michael epxresses special thanks to Roy and Gordon for their unfailing hospitality and kindness during his stay in Perth.

Media:
Canberra Times article, 2008
Read Cairnseye article
Read SWANTAFE media release (PDF)
Listen to ABC Radio interview (MP3)

Australia 2008 : "In Service of others"
28,000 miles
5 states
7 Tafes
1,300 students, apprentice chefs, hotel managers and employees.

Thanks to...
Bernard Staggl And his team at Swan Tafe
Pat O'Brien and his team at West Coast Tafe
Leo Smith and his team at Freemantle Challenger Tafe
Heidi Van Gerwen and her team at Regency Park Adelaide
Stuart Dean and his team at C.I.T Canberra A.C.T
Tracy Turner and her team at Cairns Tafe
Micahel Mason and his team at Ullimo Sydney Institute N.S.W
Tony Marrinan Regional General Manager Cairns International
Patrick L Griffin - Managing Director The Observatory Hotel
Eddie Teh Food and Beverage Director The Observatory Hotel
Jonathan Bruell Executive chef Sebel Pier One, Sydney
David Leaf