 He later set up a private practice with his sister Elizabeth working in such places as Wundowie, Glen Forrest and Beverley.Day has 3 children and 3 grand-children and continues to live and contribute to the community and culture of life in the Perth Hills.Winning pre-selection for the seat of Darling Range to the east of Perth following the retirement of sitting member Ian Thompson, Day won the seat in the 1993 state election.