I am a creative, intelligent person with a great sense of humour.I am a classically trained pianist of 21yrs, music and photography are my passions.As an artist/performer I use art as a ‘voice’, an external instrument to express what I cannot in words.I perform for charity events and regularly in restaurants.Apart from freelance photography I am a classically trained pianist and teacher. My student’s age from 5yrs to 67yrs, it is never too late to follow a passion. I teach to ‘Motivate, Educate and Encourage’. My students motivate me.I also volunteer at various nursing homes and hostels providing musical entertainment in a therapeutic environment.I have worked in musical theatre and have worked with young adults with intellectual disabilities. I want to use my artistic attributes as a way of advocating the long lasting effects childhood abuse has on adult survivors, men and women.I would also like to advocate issues associated with aged care including isolation.