David and Loraine Outridge have been visiting Lake Kutubu since 2007, and have made over 25 visits since the initial request for assistance from the locals in relation to environmental and health concerns. 

David Outridge

David is a GP in Newcastle, Australia; he worked in a semi-rural setting for 15 years, but for the past 7 years has worked exclusively in Drug and Alcohol practice; he has a strong interest in community based rehabilitation. His private interests include renewable energy technology, community development in lower middle-income countries, and seeing the christian message become disentangled from church culture.

loraine oUTRIDGE

Loraine is a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Mental Health Nurse and Practice Manager. She holds a Welfare Diploma and managed a youth refuge for 5 years. She works closely with David, initially at their Cessnock practice and now in their Drug and Alcohol practice, and has been heavily involved in caring for people with deep seated emotional issues through Church circles. She has a passion for seeing people recover from past trauma, and enhancing the prospects of children through education and knowing the love of God.