What are they up to now? Daniel Fatovich (1976)
Anthony Tarkka (1984)
After leaving CBC in 1976, Professor Daniel Fatovich studied medicine at UWA and has worked at Royal Perth Hospital since 1983. In 1990 Daniel completed specialty training in Emergency Medicine and obtained a dual appointment as a staff specialist at RPH (1992-present), and also as Director of Emergency Medicine at Swan District Hospital (1992-1999). During this time, he developed his research skills, with a particular focus on resuscitation, and has been chief investigator for a number of clinical trials.
Anthony completed Year 12 and began an apprenticeship as a Heavy Duty Mechanic with the MTT in 1985. After 15 years working in road transport and civil earth moving repairs around Perth, he commenced with WesTrac at the Mt Whaleback mine in Newman in 2004. Four years later he was transferred to South Guildford to manage teams working on mobile plant rebuilds.
Daniel is well known for his research and publications in Emergency Medicine, and in 1995 won the John Gilroy Potts Award from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). In 2003 he was awarded the ACEM Foundation 20 Medal in appreciation for his contribution to the development of the College, and in 2014 he shared in another John Gilroy Potts Award.
Anthony has been married to Taryn for 12 years and they have twins Isabella and Brandon who are eight years old.
In 2006, Professor Fatovich obtained the first academic appointment in Emergency Medicine at RPH. In 2012, he completed a PhD and now supervises advanced trainee registrars for the research component of their Fellowship. Daniel is married with three adult children, including twins.
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In 2010 Anthony became a Technical Trainer at the WesTrac Institute, specialising in designing, writing and implementing training courses. He enjoys using the latest technology and systems to tailor courses delivered in classrooms in Perth and on mine sites.
Sean Cowman (1989) In 1983, Sean started at CBC Tuckfield Street in Year 6 with a thick Irish accent. He has fond memories of CBC PE teacher Colin Barnes and the key values he instilled of hard work, discipline and self-belief. After attending Curtin Uni, Sean began working at Sumich Group. His interest throughout his career has been in international sales and marketing. Currently Sean works at CBH Group as the Regional Manager for the Middle East and Africa. His role involves business development, sales, relationship management and marketing of grain on behalf of the grain growers of WA. He has travelled extensively with his work, including a recent trip to Tanzania and Iran. Sean is married to Julie and they have three sons, Owen (10), Dylan (8) and Charlie (4) who they hope will attend CBC like their dad.