Mark Collard is one of Australia's most experienced and qualified educators, and one of only a very small number of international facilitators working with Project Adventure Inc - a global non-profit organisation that inspires others in the use of group-based activities and facilitation. He is best-known for his work with Project Adventure in Australia, and his #1 best-selling activity publication 'No Props: Great Games with No Equipment' published in 2005 and sold worldwide. In 2008, Mark published his latest activity book 'Count Me In: Large Group Activities That Work!' He is often engaged to design and deliver many educational and professional development programs including: Mark brings a natural warmth and energy to everything that he delivers. His fun and vibrant approach not only makes participants feel at home, but also assists them to learn more from their training experience. He has worked with a long list of clients over the years, including schools, corporations, government agencies, community organizations and universities. Recent clients include Monash University, Karalundi Aboriginal Education Centre (WA), Methodist Ladies College, St Leonards College, CanTeen, YMCA, Departments of Sport & Recreation (NSW & QLD), RACV, KW Doggett, PowerCor and many others. Background Mark earned his Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree in 1985 and completed his MBA in New York in 1987. After working as a management consultant for 2 years, Mark accepted a training internship with Project Adventure Inc in 1990, and hasn't looked back since. In a career spanning more than 20 years, Mark has assumed a variety of prominent roles in the educational and recreational realm: Personal On a personal note, Mark has... Mark lives in a mud-brick home in the hills east of Melbourne with his gorgeous wife Gilly, and counts his time devoted to inspiring individuals and groups as some of the most rewarding and funnest times of his life! To contact Mark, please click here.