Age: 33

Profession: Ecologist, NSW

Quote: “I don’t think you go into something like this without being a little unhinged. In the wild parts of Tasmania, it’s cold, it’s rugged, it’s unforgiving. All 10 of us are batshit crazy.”

Tom lives a lifestyle grounded in self-sufficiency, nurturing his family with homegrown fruits, vegetables, foraged foods, and wild game—from small catches to larger hunts. A trained ecologist, he is currently an at-home-dad who also works as a zoo educator and runs his own nature education business, leading guided safaris and creating engaging content for councils across Sydney.

An expert in trapping, plant and insect identification as well as foraging, Tom has refined his skills through years of study and practice. Fishing, a lifelong passion, is where he truly excels, having mastered various techniques across all water types. Born without his right hand due to symbrachydactyly, Tom has confronted challenges head-on, adapting to life with and without prosthetics. His exceptional adaptability shines through in his mastery of activities like rock climbing, building, hunting, swimming, kayaking, horseback riding, and fishing—all skilfully executed.

Before fatherhood, Tom was an avid adventurer, exploring Patagonia, trail running, cycling, kayaking, and even undertaking an expedition to Antarctica. Now, the opportunity to compete in Alone offers a chance to reconnect with his adventurous spirit. If victorious, Tom plans to purchase the home where he grew up and raise his family on land that is part of a critically endangered ecosystem—ensuring a future for both his family and the land he holds dear.