I walked around AUSTRALIA with my DAD!

Mark Howison, 64, Penrith, NSW

At home with my dad, David, then 36, we chatted about his passion for wildlife. A huge animal lover, Dad rescued injured birds and orphaned joeys.

‘Mark, we’ve got a meeting with the Kangaroo Protection Committee, will you come along?’ he asked.

‘Yeah, sure,’ I said.

Aged 16, I didn’t think much of it.

Involved in animal protection, Dad dreamed of opening a sanctuary. He’d always had grand plans, and he’d had even more