Alumni

Timana Tahu
1995 - 1998

Tamana Tahu is a retired Australian professional rugby league and rugby union player. He last competed for the Denver Stampede in the US PRO Rugby competition. A versatile three-quarter back, Tahu represented Australia in both rugby league for the Kangaroos and rugby union for the Wallabies and also played for New South Wales in State of Origin. He began his NRL career with the Newcastle Knights, winning the Premiership with them in 2001, before joining the Parramatta Eels. Tahu later switched to rugby union, playing for the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby. He returned to the NRL with the Eels, had a stint with the Penrith Panthers, and concluded his league career back at the Newcastle Knights.

Scott Liddell
1989-1994

Scott has significant experience in project and construction management  (superintendent); project scope definition, functional design briefs and business case development; stakeholder liaison; design management; contract management; facility management; government procurement and remote area construction / project management.
Scott has unique skills in project definition/integration and project management, including scope definition, project delivery (procurement, integration, and delivery), programming and risk management.

Sheldon Perry
1983-1985

Famous for performing in over 300 shows for the Tap Dogs alongside his brother. He has travelled all over the world to demonstrate his incredible talent alongside his fellow castmates.

Kim Stockham
1981-1986

A highly awarded and experienced Corporate Communications leader, she has successfully led strategic communications across science, tech, travel, tourism, and FMCG sectors for ASX and NASDAQ listed companies in both agency and in-house roles. Her expertise spans media relations, government and stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and public affairs across Australia and Asia. Currently heading communications for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals, she plays a key role in promoting innovations that support a cleaner, more competitive future for Australia’s minerals sector. She was internationally recognised with a ‘Top Women in PR’ award in 2019, presented in New York.

Dein Perry
1975-1978

Dein Perry is a pioneering Australian choreographer, director, and performer best known for revolutionising tap dance with his globally acclaimed show Tap Dogs. Emerging from his working-class roots in Newcastle, he transformed tap into an industrial, high-energy performance style that earned him multiple international awards, including two Olivier Awards and a New York Obie. Perry's career spans musical theatre, film Bootman, large-scale live events (Sydney 2000 Olympics), and sports entertainment production for the NRL and Big Bash League. His productions have reached over 12 million people in 500+ cities worldwide, making Tap Dogs one of Australia's most successful cultural exports. He continues to influence future generations through his Tap Pups schools and Dein Perry Productions. 

Dr Greg Blackley
1971-1975

Dr Greg Blackley has a Ph.D in Sociaology. He is an expert in Motivational Psychology, Social Influence, Group Dynamics, Psychology of Adolescence, Energy Psychology and Behavioral Psychology. 

Yahoo Serious
1966 -1969

Yahoo Serious who was born Greg Pead, is an Australian actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his comedy films Young Einstein, Reckless Kelly, and Mr. Accident. Serious is a multi-talented creator, having written, directed, produced, starred in, and composed the music for his films.