Matt Dawson

Matt has had the great honour of growing up influenced by a family and incredible mentors who were deeply passionate about reconciliation and human flourishing. Realising that to walk in rewarding, deep relationships with others takes a lot of courage and self-evaluation, Matt has made it his life goal to personally grow, strengthen the relationships closest to him, learn about other world views, and be willing to push into spaces that require him to dig deeper. In establishing Restoring Connections, Matt now helps support others in that same pursuit.

Matt is passionate about working with teams and facilitating mediation. He feels deeply rewarded when helping others see each other and find healthy and powerful ways forward. Matt’s attentiveness and gentle guidance have helped many people move through ‘crunchy’ situations.

A dedicated father of four, avid surfer, and lover of all things on the water, Matt can kick back and enjoy the best of life while navigating the heartache and broken places in his own life and those he mentors.

Matt (along with his wife Cora) has been mentoring others with Youth With a Mission since 2001. He has been a full-time team leader, mentor, mediator and facilitator with Restoring Connections since 2019.