Having grown up in Perth, Andrew trained at the University of Western Australia. On completion of training Andrew spent eight years in the Public Hospital system including time in the North West of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. During this time Andrew gained considerable experience in Paediatric, Psychiatric Medicine and Aboriginal Health. Since entering the General Practice Training Program and becoming a General Practitioner Andrew has gained considerable experience working with homeless and marginalised people. It is his vision not only to improve the health of homeless and marginalised people but to provide education to other health professionals and trainees regarding the healthcare needs of this proportion of our population.
Margaret has had many years involvement, at supervisory / management level, in accommodation service delivery to intellectually disabled people. She completed her Bachelor of Social Science in 1994 as a mature age student. In 2003 she took a role at the Ruah Centre and is currently the Centre Manager. Margaret is passionate about making a difference and providing hope to disadvantaged people through advocacy, case management and practical assistance, with a view to enhancing access to affordable housing.