Stephen Crabbe

Stephen Crabbe is an Australian writer with ample experience in a number of other fields.

Stephen holds a Diploma of Teaching and a Bachelor of Special Education degree. He also has a Graduate Diploma in Communication and Culture earned from studies in Professional Writing.

For nearly forty years Stephen has taught in Australian schools, both public and private, of two States. Occasionally at secondary and pre-primary levels but mainly in primary classes he has had many roles such as general class teacher, provider of programmes for both the gifted and the underachieving, and specialist in physical education. For a time he was a principal of a small school. More recently he worked in China for half a year as a teacher of English to young adults. However, for eighteen years Stephen’s teaching has been mainly in music – for school classes, for choirs and ensembles, and for soloists. He is an active member of the Australian Society for Music Education.

With training and experience as a musician from the age of six, Stephen frequently performs on the piano with singers and other instrumentalists. He has sung with many different choirs and also sings solo occasionally. Composing and arranging songs and instrumental pieces is one of Stephen’s pet delights.

Always deeply concerned with social, environmental and educational issues, Stephen was for many years active in Australian politics. He served on the state and national executive bodies of two parties. He was also State President of one and a candidate in six parliamentary elections.

Stephen has scripted a number of corporate screen documentaries as well as narrating voice-overs for this genre. For a time he was a principal writer for a children’s television programme, but now concentrates on writing for print and online publications. Some of his articles can be found at www.onlineopinion.com.au

Stephen enjoys walking, running and cycling – especially through the bush of Western Australia. Travelling in East and South-east Asia is another favourite pastime.