Geoff obtained a Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree from the University of WA with emphasis on psychological therapies for health problems such as headaches, insomnia, phobias, anxiety and depression. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from UWA, with a focus on strategic planning and organizational change. These interests converged in recent years as he focused on the strategic development of specialist services for people with disabilities and their families (mainly early childhood development and positive behavior services).