Phil has been a denizen of southern Tasmania’s D'Entrecasteaux Channel region for over 25 years, A skilled and experienced communicator Phil has, over a 40 year career in public, private and volunteer roles, helped a diverse array of people, organisations and communities tell their stories, share their ideas and spread their messages, through an array of communication channels. He is keen to kindle Channel Telegraph readers' interest in adding their voices and ideas to these pages - informing, educating and entertaining its readers – believing an informed community is a stronger, and ultimately, a more resilient community.