Tobias Volbert, Founder and Spokesperson
Tobias Volbert is a Landscape Architect and Open Space Planner educated in Hanover, Germany. In 2006 Tobias moved to Australia where he worked as project manager for a sustainable buildings company in Brisbane, before beginning his current role as National Business Development Manager at Playscape Creations in 2011.
Prior to his move to Australia, Tobias was involved in change management, community consultation and landscape design projects in Germany, New Zealand and Australia.
He is a Board Member of Urban Design Alliance Queensland and the Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers.
Passionate about sustainability, permaculture and inclusive design, Tobias has been publicly speaking about the merits of 7 senses design around Australia for more than a year. His push to move design beyond accessibility has seen Tobias speaking at the Healthy City Conference Melbourne 2013 and presenting to more than 400 architects, designers and planners.
Tobias lives in Brisbane with his wife, an occupational therapist, and his two boys aged 3 and 1. 7 Senses Street Day is an opportunity to make difference for his own family, but more importantly, families with children who have sensory processing disorder and autism.
Contact Tobias on tobias@7senses.org.au or 0467 670 261