In 2007 Dewayne graduated with his Cert III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care (Aboriginal Health Worker) and has since actively played many roles within his community. Dewayne has been recognised with a Human Rights Week award – for bringing Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and language to the broader community, educating children and working to protect his Aboriginal heritage. Dewayne continues his role within his community with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre as the Cultural Unit Coordinator overseeing the delivery cultural competency training, tourism opportunities and cultural experiences. Dewayne is passionate about the revival and continuation of language (palawa kani), especially in songs for ceremony and dance.