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The Story
Matthew grew up in Melbourne, and from a young age dreamed of becoming a pilot.
Throughout Matthew’s high schooling in Melbourne, he met with a MAF staff member who spoke about MAF’s mission. It was through this connection that Matthew realised one day he wanted to serve alongside MAF, bringing help, hope and healing to isolated communities around the world.
In response to God’s call, Matthew left Melbourne in October 2022 and joined the MAF team in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Throughout 19 months he had the incredible honour to do life alongside the Yolŋu people; flying a range of evacuations, health, education, mission and community development flights.
In early 2024, Matthew was challenged with the great need for pilots in MAF bases overseas. Through prayer and fasting, God’s calling pointed Matthew towards working in Papua New Guinea in early 2025, with a short interlude training upcoming Mission Pilots at the MAF Training Centre in Mareeba, Queensland.
Matthew looks forward to using his skills and gifts to serve the people of Papua New Guinea, and seeing the way that God works through His follower’s obedience.
‘You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.’
Matthew 5:14-16 (HSBC)