Video Shout-Out from Nathan Charles

Nathan Charles is the only person in the world who has Cystic Fibrosis and is playing an elite contact sport at a professional level. This condition affects the lungs and digestive system, with a life expectancy of 37. With this condition in the back of his mind, he lives his life to the fullest and making each day count.

Career Highlights:

• Australian School boys (2006)
• Australian under 20s (2008,2009) - ACT Brumbies (2008-2010)
• Sydney University 1st Grade (Premiers 2008-2010,2012) - Wallaby player 2014
• Western Force (2010-2016)
• ASM Clermont Auvergne, France (2016)
• Bath Rugby England (2017-2018)
• Melbourne Rebels (2018)

Nathan has overcome plenty of adversity in life to achieve his childhood dreams. Cystic Fibrosis clearly the major one, however, other setbacks include multiple reconstructions, selection and life balance. 

Balance in life has been integral to Nathan Throughout his professional sporting career he has managed to complete two degrees. Furthermore, as well as sport and university, he has found time to enjoy other hobbies and interests outside of his primary career, which he believes is important to provide balance and keep yourself interested and able to perform at the elite level. 

Interesting Facts:

• Enjoys wine and food
• Studied Arts and Science at Sydney University
• Masters of Applied Project Management at UniSA

Experience:

Nathan loves to network inside & outside the sporting world. He is an easy going, determined, confident person and teammate as well as a massive animal lover. He believes in paying forward the lessons he has learned on his journey so far.