A descendent of the Gumilaroi / Euahlayi nation, Phillip has been actively involved in Aboriginal Affairs since 1967, as secretary of the first democratically elected indigenous body; The National Aboriginal Consultative Committee (NACC) and advisor to the late Charles N Perkins and the late Dr H C Coombs.

Phillip has been exhibiting at and working with the Rainbow Serpent since its opening in 1991. Canvasses of detailed pointillist designs are his signiture style. Using contemporary natural tones radiating from starkly contrasting animal motifs, Phillp creates vibrant paintings in the tradition of Dreamtime art.