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I will always be grateful for your friendship, your mentorship, your collegiality, and your humour. I have lost not only an amazing work colleague, but also a good friend. I will miss working with you, but I am so fortunate that I had the opportunity to do so. RIP

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I am reeling at the news of the passing of our dear and respected colleague, John. It is hard to accept let alone to put my feelings into words. We have lost a wonderful colleague and a good man! He will be so missed. I am grateful for the privilege of having known him and worked with him. I remember our conversations and his wonderful ability to listen and discuss things with a quiet and genuine responsiveness. I cannot imagine how his family and Brisbane colleagues are feeling. My thoughts and prayers to you all. Vale John. The world is a better place for you having been here.
Cathy Bettman.

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John went above and beyond to support me as a new lecturer at ACAP. His kindness, professionalism and humour made all the difference to me me

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I am shocked and my thoughts are with your family.
Peter

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I have known John for over twenty years. He was one of my first lecturers at CHC when I commenced post-grad study. Our paths have crossed many times over the years and more recently on Brisbane campus of ACAP. I will always remember his as a person who always smiled and had time for everyone around him. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues. My thoughts and prayersare with his family at this time.
Lorelle

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John was an amazing colleague and a genuine person. I am so shocked to hear of his passing, and send my condolences to his family and friend. 

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John was an amazing colleague and a genuine person. I am so shocked to hear of his passing, and send my condolences to his family and friend. 

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Julie Porter-Stephens

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I am so shocked at this most horrible news. I will miss John tremendously. He was such a lovely man and so gentle. He was a wonderful colleague who worked tirelessly for ACAP. There was no doubt that counselling was his passion. What a terrible loss for us all, and of course for his family and friend I am very sorry! Despina

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I am so sad to hear of John's passing. Working with John was a pleasure. He brought gentleness, compassion, strength and wisdom to his work. We will greatly miss him. Condolences to his friends and family. Sharon

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John - mentor, former dean, lecturer, colleague, friend, encourager, elder and yet younger "brother",

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John - mentor, former dean, lecturer, colleague, friend, encourager, elder and yet younger "brother",

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I honour you today as someone who believed in life, in learning, and who inspired me and encouraged me to follow in your very large steps into academia.
In the process I came to appreciate your wit, your clarity, your huge capacity for learning, and teaching, and your heart to listen to the struggles of others.
My heart is heavy as I contemplate a world without you. I hope your presence will linger, inspiring me to keep learning, keep teaching and keep writing.
Ruth Thorne

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I learned today of your passing. I am bewildered and sad. You have been an insightful and dedicated colleague. I enjoyed working with you on all the projects together over the years.
I trust you are at peace.
My thoughts are with his family.
Love Ann

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This is difficult to accept. What a wonderful, cheerful and passionate scholar you were John. I'll always remember you embracing technology with an enthusiasm that made me feel good about what I do. You'll be sorely missed.
My sincere condolences to your family and to our Brisbane campus colleagues.
Rafik

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I first knew John from the Queensland University of Technology where he completed his MPsych and I was the research coordinator. I then reconnected with him. here at the ACAP. John was a dedicated human being and a very passionate person who cared for others. It has been a real shock to hear of his passing and he will be missed greatly by us at ACAP but more importantly, and so sadly, by his friends and family. Vale, John, and sincerest condolences to your family.  

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I first knew John from the Queensland University of Technology where he completed his MPsych and I was the research coordinator. I then reconnected with him. here at the ACAP. John was a dedicated human being and a very passionate person who cared for others. It has been a real shock to hear of his passing and he will be missed greatly by us at ACAP but more importantly, and so sadly, by his friends and family. Vale, John, and sincerest condolences to your family.  

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Peter Boman

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John, what a wonderful mentor and work colleague, who supported all of us with anything and everything.. He is a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are sent to his family and close friends. 

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John, what a wonderful mentor and work colleague, who supported all of us with anything and everything.. He is a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are sent to his family and close friends. 

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Kylie Drury.

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John has been a great support and colleague over the years, and I am devastated by the news of his passing. It has been a privilege to have worked with him and to get to know him. A huge loss to all. 

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John has been a great support and colleague over the years, and I am devastated by the news of his passing. It has been a privilege to have worked with him and to get to know him. A huge loss to all. 

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Doreen

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This is such terribly sad news. I met John a few years ago when I first started teaching the Masters programme. He was extremely supportive of lecturers, wise and considerate in all that he did. He and I got on famously and he will be greatly missed. Sally Brooks

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This is such terribly sad news. I met John a few years ago when I first started teaching the Masters programme. He was extremely supportive of lecturers, wise and considerate in all that he did. He and I got on famously and he will be greatly missed. Sally Brooks

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You have left an imprint on so many lives John and your absence is already felt. May you know rest and peace. My thoughts are with your family and dearest friends. Adri

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You have left an imprint on so many lives John and your absence is already felt. May you know rest and peace. My thoughts are with your family and dearest friends. Adri

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Words cannot express how we are all feeling at the moment. Deeply shocked to hear this horrible news.

Losing someone who has been a dear colleague is hard to deal with. In good times and in bad times John was there to support us!

John, thank you for being someone that impacted the lives of so many. You and your bright smile will never be forgotten!

My deepest condolences to the family.

Rest in Peace John.

Michaela Munoz

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John was such a pleasure to work with - he always had a smile and greeting for everyone he encountered. John will be so terribly missed by all who knew him. Best wishes to his family and friends.
Deanna

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He was a wonderful energetic man when Iworked with him with the AOD unit rewrite. He was easy and accepting of other views to enhance the students learning experience. I enjoyed my summer with him developing and being creative and the outcome is a updated approach to teaching AOD. His work and effort will be remembered. I will lite a candle in his memory and remember him always.
John Falcon

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I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Although I never met him in person, he was very generous with his gesture of support when I first taught Counselling Children and Young People. I will remember him for his easy-going kindness, even though my interaction with him was very brief. Jennifer Smith

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I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Although I never met him in person, he was very generous with his gesture of support when I first taught Counselling Children and Young People. I will remember him for his easy-going kindness, even though my interaction with him was very brief. Jennifer Smith

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I have no words to express how sad I am. I will always remember John as a warm, caring and understanding person.

I can never forget the first day I met him in person, he was standing at my office door , I thought he was a student , asked for his student ID. John laughted and said, “ Ishrat , I’m John Meteyard, I was in the building , thought I come say hello” .

I will miss the little chats we used to have.

I am so blessed to have met such a wonderful person. RIP
Ishrat Siddique

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John always seemed ready to either burst into a large smile, or into laughter - often both.  Even when things were tense, he somehow managed to exude a sense of passion, calmness and even joy. One of the last emails he sent me had a smiley face in it... I wish things were different now. I'm shocked and sad and I'm thinking of John's family and friends, and Brisbane colleagues. May you find the support, love and strength you need to pull you through this. Our thoughts are with you.

Vale John - thank you for all you have given us.
Jenny Coburn

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In the wake of this sad loss, I remember how glad I was when John joined the academic team at ACAP. I loved his knack for laid back busy-ness, and creative thinking. I admired his willingness to make significant shifts in his life, borne of careful contemplation. The last time I saw John was in New Zealand in a cafe called the Thirsty Weta, in a one-horse town. He and his Daughter, Lauren, were enjoying a special time on holiday together, and I was honoured to share in a little of it. He spoke much at that time of his family; his love and care for his children was palpable. May they draw comfort from that.
Elizabeth

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My heart and soul is heavy with the loss of your kind calmness, patience, vibrancy, intellect, equality and overall genuine persona, from this world. I am so grateful to have shared a moment in time with you and will miss the phone calls whilst you drove to work or our zoom calls which always brought smiles and laughter, sharing stories of family and life. Thank you for all that your were, it was such a pleasure. RIP

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Probably the most humble man I’ve ever met. His love of God and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit played a significant part in my healing journey after being sexually abused by a paedophile catholic priest.
I’m eternally grateful to Johnand KNOW you’re at peace

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John was a mentor and a support to me and many others, as well as being a wonderful and inspiring educator. 

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John was a mentor and a support to me and many others, as well as being a wonderful and inspiring educator. 

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There's no doubt the world is less for his passing, but more for his presence.

Victoria Matthews

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Dear John I only found out today of your passing. I am devastated. Over the last 15 years you have provided me with a sacred space that so helped me on my Spiritual journey. You made me feel safe in a world that does not usually offer that. I will so miss your kind and understanding heart. You knew my every secret and fear and helped me walk through them without judgement or criticism, only love. I will miss you until we see each other again in His presence. Good-bye for now my friend.

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Dear John I only found out today of your passing. I am devastated. Over the last 15 years you have provided me with a sacred space that so helped me on my Spiritual journey. You made me feel safe in a world that does not usually offer that. I will so miss your kind and understanding heart. You knew my every secret and fear and helped me walk through them without judgement or criticism, only love. I will miss you until we see each other again in His presence. Good-bye for now my friend.

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Dear John,

You inspired me as a counsellor and demonstrated what a person centred therapist is. John you helped me to believe in myself as a student. You were very inspiring and I endeavour to be half the counsellor you were. I hope you are at peace and now how respected and loved you were. I’ll keep you in spirit on my journey. Thanks for all your hard work.