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Chris is a professional firefighter based in Melbourne and an Australian Trek Guide with Kokoda Spirit. He is also a co-founder of the Zero79 Foundation (formerly Cam’s Cause), a charity established in honour of his best mate, the late Corporal Cameron Baird VC, MG — Australia’s 100th Victoria Cross recipient.
Today, the Zero79 Foundation honours not only Cameron’s legacy, but also all fallen Australian commandos and their families, raising vital funds to support soldier welfare and wellbeing. Service and sacrifice are values that sit at the core of everything Chris does.
Chris’s connection to Kokoda and Papua New Guinea is deeply personal. Both of his grandfathers served in PNG during World War II, including airfield protection duties, and fighting along the Kokoda Track. This family history has shaped his respect for the Track and the stories it holds.
With a strong commitment to honouring Australia’s military history, Chris is passionate about sharing the Kokoda story with trekkers. By guiding people across the Track, he hopes to help them discover what they are capable of — physically, mentally, and emotionally — while experiencing the unique power and enduring magic of Kokoda.