Fred has lived in the Northern Territory for 54 years and has contributed extensively to community, multicultural and aged care leadership. He has served on more than 24 organisations, including ministerial appointments and key governance roles.

Fred has been appointed to the NT Multicultural Education Coordinating Committee, served on the Australia Day Council and held aged care board roles with Regis Aged Care in Darwin and the NT Aged Care Board. In 2025, Fred was appointed to 2 additional aged care boards. As a carer for his wife living with dementia, Fred brings important lived experience to his advocacy.

Fred previously served as an Alderman on the Darwin City Council from 2008 to 2012. He represented the Council on the Council on the Ageing (COTA) NT Board and contributed to committees such as the Community Benefit Fund, the Agents and Licensing Board and the Human Research Ethics Committee at Charles Darwin University. Fred has also served on several public and Catholic secondary college boards.

Across 5 decades, Fred has held numerous leadership roles in multicultural clubs, sporting organisations, and community groups as President, Vice President, Chair, and board member. He is also an active member of Probus, engaging closely with older Territorians.