Ben grew up in the Blacktown suburb of Seven Hills and has lived and worked all his life in the Blacktown area developing a truly authentically 'local' understanding of the area. With over fourteen years experience working as a teacher in local Blacktown schools, he has developed an in-depth and unique understanding of the dynamics of the Blacktown area. Ben has immense sense of pride in the Blacktown community and is excited about the future of the thriving and expanding area.