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| Christine Jeffreys. President |
 Organisation Shellharbour City Council
Cr. Christine Jeffreys JP has a background in community development and human services. She has worked for over 16 years as a community development, youth work and commnity education before she made a career change towards environmental issues and became a Community Waste Education Officer in 2000.
Christine became a councillor in March 2003 at the last election. This is her first term as a councillor and stands on a platform of social justice and equity. She believes in sustainable development that also considers the impact on the social and ecological environment. She hase been a member of ALGWA since the first year she was elected and has since been a keen advocate for women in elected positions.
Contact details
Mobile: 0431501615
Fax: 42578300
Email : chris.jeffreys@afgc.org.au |
| Fadwa Kebbe. City Vice President |
 Organisation Canterbury City Council
Deputy Mayor Canterbury City Council, Elected to Council in
September 1999, Elected to the ALGWA Executives March 2001.
I represent a very diverse multicultural City, and I'm a board and
Chairperson of many Committees, there's over 130 different languages spoken
in Canterbury City.
It has been a big challenge since I was elected to Local Government, being a
woman and of non English speaking background had even made prouder
representing who ever in need to be heard with anything they want to
address.
Contact details
Mobile: 0419 294537
Email : crkebbe@tpg.com.au |
| Fiona Rossiter. Country Vice President |
 Organisation Orange City Council
Fiona was elected to Orange City Council in 2004. Even when questioned about having five children and running for election with all the commitments, Fiona and husband went on to have another child and are Foster Care parents.
Fiona believes having children and staying in touch with your community proves beneficial in keeping you finger on the pulse and being aware of what is happening.
Fiona moved to Orange in 1991 and enjoys her career as a Registered Theatre Nurse and In Charge of shift at Orange Base Hospital. Fiona has a love for the environment and actively seeks out better pathways to save the environment. Fiona is know for the Fairy Sparkle Garden she initiated building with other community members for the children's ward garden at Orange Base Hospital.
Fiona has also been active in Founding Orange Star Search a fundraiser over the past 3 years show casing local singers.
In Council Fiona chairs the Youth and Local Interagency, and particularly enjoys the outcome of chairing the Christmas Street Party. She was also Chair of the working party for the BMX track which brought about two tracks (1 competitive & 1 recreational) and a recreational play area for everyone to enjoy. Fiona has a particular interest in community services and enjoys the direct contact with people. She has been a member of ALGWA since 2004 and now as an executive member would like to see the representation of women in Local Government increased.
Contact details
Mobile: 0409662525
Email : frossiter@bigpond.com |
| Jennifer Lecky. Treasurer |
 Organisation Muswellbrook Shire Council
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 |
| Karen McKeown. Secretary |
 Organisation Penrith City Council
I was elected to Penrith City Council in March 2004. 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
Phone: (02) 4732 8102
Mobile: 0401995945
Fax : (02) 47357951
Email : karen.mckeown@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
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| Susan Page. Immediate Past President |
 Organisation Penrith City Council
I was elected to Penrith City Council in March 2004. I successfully ran for the Algwa executive in June 2004, Vice President in 2005 and then elected President in 2006 and again in 2007.
I currently hold the position of Immediate Past President.
My focus is on advocacy for women and the gay and lesbian community.
Contact details
Phone: (02) 4732 8101
Fax: (02) 4737 9801
Email : susepage@hotmail.com |
| Julie Griffiths. Executive Member |
 Organisation Blacktown City Council
Director of Women's Issues, Child Care, Youth & Aged
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 7 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 two major campaigns for women in local government being "Paid Maternity Leave" & "Pay Equity".
I have represented local government employees on a number of bodies including:
- NSW Ombudsman Legislation
- NSW Children's Commission
- National Women's Consultative Committee
- Children Services ITAB
- Delegate to ALP Conference
- Delegate to ACTU Congress
- Bullying & Harrassment Task Force
My interests are playing and coaching women's soccer at an elite level.
Contact details
Mobile: 0419128497
Email : jgriffiths@usu.org.au |
| Darriea Turley. Executive Member |
 Organisation Broken Hill Council
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
Phone: 0880877106
Mobile: 0429848486
Email : dturley@gwahshealth.nsw.gov.au |
| Norma Thomas. Executive Member |
 Organisation Richmond Valley Council
Norma Thomas lives at Coraki NSW and has been a Councillor for the past 12 years, 9 at Richmond River Shire Council and the past 3 at Richmond Valley following amalgamation with Casino Council. Norma has been on the Executive of NSW Branch of ALGWA for 8 years. Norma serves on many committees within Local Government and is an executive member of Northern Rivers Region of Councils.
Norma is a Justice of the Peace and her sporting interests are hockey and tennis.
Contact details
Phone: (02) 6683 2028
Mobile: 0412728172
Email : norma.thomas@bigpond.com |
| Joyce Wheatley. Executive Member |
 Organisation Kiama Council
Councillor Joyce Wheatley has been a Councillor at Kiama Council from 1980 - to present.
Joyce was also Mayor from 1992 - 2000
In 2002 Joyce was awarded the honour of Emeritus Mayor.
Contact details
Mobile: 0418460473
Email: joycew@tpg.com.au
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| Denise Wilton. Executive Member |
 Organisation Mosman Council
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
Phone: 699608921
Mobile: 0411526626
Email : deewill@zip.com.au |
| Gwen Griffen. Executive Member |
 Organisation Gunnedah Shire Council
Elected to Gunnedah Shire Council as Councillor in 1995.
Elected Executive Member of the Australian Local Government Women's Association in 2002 to 2006.
One of seven Aboriginal women in NSW chosen to take part in Australian Local Government Women's Leadership Program with the Office of Indigenous Policy Co-Ordination and the Minister for Multiculturalism and Indigenous Affairs.
Member of Council's Standing Committees:
- Community Services Committee
- Environment and Development
- Crime Prevention
- Sesquicentenary Committee
Executive Member of the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
Contact details
Phone: (02) 6740 2119
Fax: (02) 6742 3093
Email : council@infogunnedah.com.au
Email : minminaboriginalcorporation.yahoo.com.au |
| Jackie Greenow. Executive Member |
 Organisation Penrith City Council
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
Email : jackie.greenow@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au |
| Bev Spearpoint. Executive Member |
 Organisation Penrith City Council
I am an employee for Penrith City Council in the Local Planning Department as the 149 Certificate Officer in the Information Services Unit.
I have been employed for approximately 15 years as a council officer. Currently I hold the position of Convenor of the Joint Consultative Committee at Penrith City Council.
I am an Executive Member of the United Services Union and hold a position on the USU Women's Committee.
I am a mother of 2 and a grandmother of 4.
My aim is to grow the membership of ALGWA (NSW) and to encourage women who have an interest in Local Government to become active.
Contact details
Mobile: 0415093267
Email : bspearpoint@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au |
| Cr Barbara Newton. Executive Member |
 Organisation Parkes Shire Council
No Profile details available
Contact details
Phone: 02 6892 5302
Email : ricknbarb@bigpond.com |
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