Todd is a current police veteran with first responder experience spanning 25 years in the Queensland Police Service (QPS). From his role as a Senior Project Officer in the QPS Wellbeing Strategy Team to his secondment as the Training Coordinator for the Psychological and Support Services within the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Todd has been at the forefront of enhancing operational psychological first aid practices, suicide management and mental health awareness and cultural change across first responder agencies.

As a manager with deep mental health understanding, his skills have seen him lead teams of psychologists and social workers in providing psychological services to frontline members within QPS. In these roles, Todd as has been directly involved the coordination and delivery of support services at tragic policing major events such as the Wieambilla police shootings and the Burpengary highway death wellbeing responses.

Committed to supporting his colleagues, Todd serves as a dedicated Peer Support Officer (PSO), offering a helping hand to those facing personal and work related challenges. With a personal journey marked by experiences with anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation and behaviour, Todd’s passion for mental health shines through advocacy for the psychological wellbeing of first responders.

As an active R U OK Ambassador, Todd exemplifies his dedication to bring about awareness and compassion to the importance of checking in on one another. Todd’s inspiring journey and unwavering dedication make him a beacon of hope and support amongst frontline workers.