Ian was involved in local government for most of his working life in the drafting, surveying and engineering areas where he gained experience in project management, supervising etc. After leaving local government he was involved in the funeral industry for a few years. Ian is a member of the Uniting Church where he has been, and still is, active in many different areas. Community involvement over the years has included helping to set up a community garden in Dubbo NSW and other such as areas as “Midnite Café,” a community supported cafe which aimed to be a safe space where people could meet – a place where people could have conversations and build relationships.