Organisation:

Blacktown City Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

I have been a member of the Australian Local Government Women's Association for a number of years and have previously held the Position of City Vice President. I currently maintain the ALGWA Website and I am an active member on the Executive. I was also an active member on the Round Table discussing the National Framework for Women in Local Government.
For those of you interested in joining this wonderful organisation I support you as this has been one of the most fulfilling Associations I have ever been associated with.

I was employed by Parramatta City Council from 1991-1996 in the records department as the Legal Documents Officer and was elected as a staff representative for 5 years.
In 1997 I was appointed as a metropolitan organiser in the MEU whereby I represented local government employees in some of the largest councils in the metropolitan area of Sydney.
In 1998 I was appointed as the MEU Child Care Organiser/Women's Officer.

I have had the pleasure of running a number of campaigns for women in local government such as Paid Maternity Leave, Pay Equity, Right for Family Day Carers, I was the USU Co-ordinator for the YR@W Campaign. I currently hold the position of Manager Clerical & Administration for the United Services Union which is the largest branch of the Australian Services Union.

I have represented local government employees on a number of bodies including:

My interests are playing and coaching women's soccer at an elite level.

Contact details:

Mobile:  0419128497 
Fax:  0292612265
Email :  Julie.Griffiths@blacktown.nsw.gov.au 
Email :  jgriffiths@usu.org.au 

Organisation:

Penrith City Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

I was elected to ALGWA Executive in 2004.
My educational background is in Commerce with a major in Management and sub-major in Law and Employee Relations, my profession is in Industrial Relations.
I am passionate about advocating for greater participation of women in government at all levels but especially in local government.
I would like to see more women councillors. In particular I want to promote ALGWA to all and engage women who work on council to become involved and develop their skills.

Contact details:

Mobile:  0401995945 
Fax:  (02) 47357951
Email:  karen.mckeown@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 

Organisation:

Ryde City Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

Nicole Campbell has been a Councillor for the City of Ryde since 2004. Nicole is a hard working community activist with a strong commitment to social justice, cultural diversity and gender equity. Nicole's professional background is in environmental management and strategic policy development. Nicole is currently working as a Senior Policy Manager in the NSW Public Sector. Nicole is passionate about improving community and family service provision by local government. She is a strong advocate for women and has taken a lead role in the campaign for increased paid maternity (and paternity) leave for local government employees. Nicole is also focussed on increasing the level of representation by women in local government - as Councillors and also in Council's senior management positions.

Contact details:

Mobile:  0402 132 669 
Email:  ncampbell@ryde.nsw.gov.au 

Organisation:

Gunnedah Shire Council

Position:

Deputy Mayor

Backgound:

I was elected to Gunnedah Shire Council in March 2004 and currently hold the position of Deputy Mayor and serve on a number of Council Committees: Chair of Environment and Development, Chair of Crime Prevention, Finance Committee, Australia Day, as well as NSW Mining Related Council and Village Homes.
I was recently appointed as Chair of the Namoi Community Conservation Advisory Committee, Namoi Local Government Group Chair, Catchment Management Authority and a member of the new Ministerial Advisory Council of Local Government for Women.
I am commitment to the welfare of Gunnedah and its residents and I contribute to other Committees in my community such as the Children Crime Commission, Gunnedah Mental Health Suicide Prevention Committee, Gunnedah Rural Fire Brigade, President of the Grandparent Committee, Chair of Meals on Wheels, Justice of the Peace, Grey Power member, Day View member, Challenge Disability Services member, National President of the Miners Support Group Australian, local President of Gunnedah Miners Support Group, Chair of the Gunnedah Hospital Advisory Board, Chair of the Namoi Conservation Consultative Committee, Northern Inland Regional Development Board member, Chair of Domestic Violence and Child Protection and Zonta member. "Its important to me that our local environment is protected and above all that our local water supply and quality is secured”.
As a Councillor I also support children and youth issues including Kids with Cancer and Camp Quality. “I am very passionate about being able to help those that are less fortunate in our community to live happier and healthier lives”.

Contact details:

Mobile:  0458 273 796 
Fax:  02 6740 2119
Email:  colleenfuller@infogunnedah.com.au 

Organisation:

Gosford City Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

I was elected to Gosford City Council in 2004 and again in 2008. I have attended all but one ALGWA NSW conference since 2004, and acknowledge the important role the organisation plays in supporting and encouraging women in local government. At the 2009 conference I was elected to the Executive of ALGWA NSW. Many aspects of local government interest me and I am on council committees dealing with playgrounds, libraries, the arts, womens issues, literacy etc. My background is in publishing but a major interest of mine (as well as family and representing my constituents on council) is the NSW P&C Federation, a lobby group for public education, where I hold the office of Country Vice President. I believe we are all equal and all levels of government have to acknowledge that by decisions which show social justice and financial equity.

Contact details:

Mobile:  0418699350 
Email:  vicki.scott@gosford.nsw.gov.au 

Organisation:

Muswellbrook Shire Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

Elected to Council in 1995 my life experiences through travel and my Community Issues within our local government. My support of public libraries is my priority as I see it has an emphasis on equity and equality and provides an opportunity for everyone to reach their potential. In celebrating International Women's Day I have been instrumental in now having a collection of media on Women's Mentoring and issues to a value of $4000. I have also been an executive member of the NSW Mining Related Councils Association for ten years addressing state issues as well as local community issues of mining.

Contact details:

Mobile:   0419268130
Fax:   65434648 
Email:   jlecky@ozemail.com.au 

Organisation:

Broken Hill Councill

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

Darriea was re-elected as President at the 2005 ALGWA (NSW) Conference held at Albury. Darriea has been instrumental in the development of ALGWA (NSW) Strategic Plan. Darriea has been a Councillor with the Broken Hill City Council since 1995 and works in Population Health for the Far West Area Health Service. Darriea has also been on the Department for Women's Advisory Group for the Hands Up for Women in Council Project and the 10 Point Plan project. Darriea was also been appointed to the National Framework for Women in Local Government Coordination Group for NSW. Darriea is committed to the advancement of all Women in Local Government.

Contact details:

Mobile:  0429848486 
Email:  dturley@gwahshealth.nsw.gov.au 

Organisation:

Mosman Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

Denise's profession is teaching with special experience in special education and in teaching Aboriginal students. Denise has been a Councillor at Mosman since 1999 and has worked to initiate, consult, inform and lobby for community issues such as access, traffic and safety measures, balancing heritage conservation with resident needs and opposing over development.

Contact details:

Mobile:  0411526626 
Fax:  99608928
Email:  deewill@zip.com.au 

Organisation:

Penrith City Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

Councillor Jackie Greenow Deputy Mayor, Penrith City Council has lived in this area for many years. Jackie has served on Council since 1995. Jackie served as Mayor from 2005 - 2006 and Deputy Mayor on three previous occasions, 1998, 2001 and 2002 Secretary of the Australian Local Government Women's Association for five years. Represented on the Hawkesbury River County Council, St Clair/Erskine Park Safety Committee, Local Traffic Committee, the Sister Cities Association, Flood Mitigation Authority, Area Assistance Program, to name a few of many!
Jackie has three sons and one grandson.

Contact details:

Mobile:   0407464088 
Fax:  0298334697
Email:  jackie.greenow@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 

Organisation:

Penrith City Council

Position:

Certificate Officer

Backgound:

I have a passion for the rights of working women particularly in the changes that are needed for a positive outcome on Family /Work Life Balance for both Elected Officials of Council and Staff. This will only happen if we gain and share our knowledge and work together for equity. And encourage and support more good women to become elected on their local Council allowing a gender balance giving a broad range of options/opinions and a voice for all in our Regional and Metropolitan communities.
Some Successes I have been involved in

• Higher % of Female Councillors sitting on the LGA Executive
• Paid Parental Leave for LG employees
• 35 hour week LG Child Care staff in the professional band
• Breastfeeding in the Workplace (ongoing to include all councils)

Current positions held:

• ALGWA NSW Executive committee
• USU Executive
• USU Committee of Management
• USU Women's committee
• Penrith City Council Joint Consultative committee

My aim for ALGWA NSW has been to grow the membership. This will be done by encouraging women who have an interest in Local Government to become members and actively participate both at the elected level and the staff level, also to have every NSW LG Council as a member I am Independent and committed to LG and the Community.

Contact details:

Mobile:   0408067718 
Email:  bspearpoint@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 

Organisation:

Penrith City Council

Position:

Corporate Planning Officer

Backgound:

I am a mother of six adult children and grandmother to 17 children. I understand the needs of the family and the demands of a career and have a good ear for real listening. I work for Penrith City Council as a Corporate Planning Officer in developing the annual Operational Plan and managing an IT program. I have been fortunate to have worked in numerous areas of Council and to have worked closely with Directors, Senior Management and all levels of staff. This has given me an understanding of the different requirements of residents and also staff, and shown me the differing perceptions of those needs at various hierarchy level. My position allows me to understand how Council works, its limitations, workforce issues, the needs of the residents and Council's commitment to making this world more sustainable.

Contact details:

Phone (W):   02 47328029 
Email:  h.cooper@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au  

Organisation:

Ryde City Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

I was elected to Council in 1995 and although interested and committed to the work of ALGWA I did not become involved until 2010 when I was elected to the Executive.
I have a background in school education and currently work part time as a School Counsellor. I have a strong commitment to social justice issues and to the advancement of girls and women in all areas. I believe that it is important that local council is truly representative of the community. I am committed to the advancement of women in both elected and managerial positions on local government. I believe that the ALGWA can provide much needed support for the advancement of women in all areas of local government.

Contact details:

Phone:  9817 2019 
Email:  godonnell@ryde.nsw.gov.au  

Organisation:

Holroyd City Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

I have been on council for 16 years and have loved every moment of it. I was elected to represent our residents and that is what I do. I have been Deputy Mayor and now I am looking to become the first female Mayor in Holroyd. I have no political agenda I am just a normal housewife, mother and a grandmother of 14 grandchildren. I am looking to help to appoint more women into local Council as I believe there should be more women in local councils.

Contact details:

Phone:  9636 9112
Mobile:  0419 254 855 
Fax:  9896 3271
Email :  clrwhitfield@bigpond.com 

Organisation:

Ballina Shire Council

Position:

Councillor

Backgound:

Cr Sharon Cadwallader was elected to Council in March 2004 and served as Deputy Mayor in 2005. The same year she was awarded Ballina Electorate Woman of the Year, making the Premier's honour role.
She is a company director of Summerland Credit Union, with a background in small business, having gained qualifications in marketing and management. After being a member of ALGWA for the past 7 years, Sharon sees her election to the Executive as a privilege and opportunity to support and encourage participation and advancement for women in all areas of local government.
Sharon is very interested in protecting her community's lifestyle and the natural beauty of the area. As well as creating jobs, through sensible, environmentally sustainable economic development. Sharon is one of four generations living in Ballina Shire and is married to Bruce. They share five children. Darren, Kellie, Sarah, Ben and Adam & have 7 grandchildren.
Business interests include the ownership and operation of the Leisure-Lee Holiday Apartments at Ballina.
Further community service includes the duties of a Civil Marriage Celebrant, Justice of the Peace, Customer Council member and Regional Advisory Group member for Essential Energy as well as being a delegate to the Ballina and Lennox Head Chambers of Commerce.
Sharon encourages input from the community, preferably by email, to help her in her performance to serve her community.

Contact details:

Phone:  (02) 6686 3306
Mobile:  0419 973 166
Fax:  (02) 6686 3306
Email :  crsharonc@nor.com.au