Thomas Kent was born in Takapuna, New Zealand and migrated to Australia in 1980.  He has lived in Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Bellingen, Canberra and Melbourne.

Tom is a recognised Buddhist and meditation teacher.  He is a professional writer in the human rights field.  He has always been active in promoting political change in the field of equality.  He is active as a poet, writer, composer, musician, playright, performer, designer, videographer,artist, photographer, event organiser and producer.  Adding work weekly and often daily, he has been described as exceptionally prolific.  He has a publishing company, EXACT Publishing, and is the organiser of the arts collectives koLABorAYshun and foLEKtiv.

 

Tom is physically disabled and suffers from a lack of energy.