I love Bayside’s strong sense of community and our diversity. Our area is very unique as it combines residential, industry, an international Airport and a Port.
The Botany Aquatic Centre is one of my favourite places which has a village feel and lots of green space. I’m excited for the return of the water slides and a new waterplay area and we are currently planning for a new Aquatic Centre which our community are very excited about.
Community minded
I have always been involved in community and I believed being elected to council would give me a platform to advocate on behalf of my community. I was elected to council in 2012.
I am a full time Academic at Western Sydney University in Teacher Education, specialising in health and physical education. My experiences have offered me a greater appreciation for the importance of education and inclusive communities. In particular the importance of providing opportunities for physical activity, social connection and support programs.
Outside of work hours I love swimming laps at The Botany Aquatic Centre and bushwalking.
Council goals, challenges and achievements:
Bayside is investing in many innovative projects, some of them are:
Smart technology, such as smart CCTV and mobile License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras across the local government area to decrease antisocial behaviour such as car hooning.
Innovative Playgrounds, like the new regional play space at Sir Joseph Banks Park Botany, that has something for all ages and includes a sensory play zone.
I was honoured to be elected as the first female Mayor of Bayside Council this year.
The best part of being a councillor is working with the community to create a better Bayside.
I am committed to building a strong and resilient community, the delivery of outstanding services, effective community engagement and a clean, green, safe Bayside.
