Thomas Dick has lived for 9 years in Vanuatu and 2 years in Thailand. He works closely with non-government associations in Australia and Vanuatu, supporting the production and development of cultural products, events and projects.
Tom is the producer of Lon Marum, a documentary film exploring the interaction between traditional knowledge and contemporary scientific knowledge on an active volcano in Vanuatu.
He is a PhD student investigating the tensions between tradition, tourism and performance in Melanesia.
Tom currently works with the Research Centre for Tourism, Leisure and Work, at Southern Cross University.