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Name: |
Josh Phillips |
D.O.B: |
12 August 1986 |
Home Town: |
Blackmans Bay, Tasmania |
Schooling: |
Blackmans Bay Primary School, 1991-1998 |
University: |
3rd Year, University of Tasmania |
Degree: |
Bachelor of Science |
Majors: |
Geology / Geography and Environmental Studies |
Interests: |
Sailing, playing guitar and drums, mountain biking, camping, travelling overseas |
Favorite food: |
Steak and chips / boysenberry ice cream |
Clubs/Societies: |
UTAS Geological Society/Swimming Club |
Favourite quote: |
"Feel the fear and do it anyway" unknown author |
Greatest sailing achievements: |
Back to back National Titles in Schools Teams Racing and going on to represent Australia in two respective inter-dominion championships against the Kiwi's. |
What do I hope to achieve out of this project? |
I want three main goals for this project. The first is to raise public awareness of the Tassie devil's plight, the second is to enable a way for the public and business to support the devil, while the last is to make a record crossing of Bass Strait in a sail boat. |
Why support the Tasmanian devil? |
One of my earliest memories as a young child is holding a baby devil at Bonarong Animal Wildlife Park, Brighton. Like many Tasmania's, I want my kids to be able to have the same experiences. |
What motivates me? |
I've travelled to sixteen different countries and lived 2 years of my adult life overseas. Every time I get home I become more and more aware of the amazing gift we have in Tasmania's rich natural heritage. I see myself, as I believe all Tasmanian's should, as a steward of this heritage and this gives me all the motivation I need to help save the devil. |
The Budget Rent A Car 
project
is sponsored by Budget Rent A Car, CST
Composites, Harris
& Sills Media,
Dobson Mitchell & Allport Lawyers, W
A Cromarty & Co, Logan Group, Walker Sails, Creative Art Machine, Ronstan and TasHost.
For further information about the Save The Tasmanian Devil Program visit www.tassiedevil.com.au