Birak is Noongar for first summer, the season of the young, and dry, hot days. Over the Christmas period we felt Birak in full swing with the sweltering temperatures, it was a good time to be indoors, and enjoying brief stints at the beach! After a busy November, I looked…

We have experienced Kambarang this month with the return of the hot weather, and epic sun sets. November was a huge month, both for meetings and kicking off the end of year school assemblies and graduations. This month, chairs were elected for various committee meetings, I was elected chair of…

Kambarang is Nyoongar for second-spring, with longer dry periods. October has been a month full of anticipation, good-byes, hello’s and everything in between. This month we said good-bye to the longest serving Mayor in WA, Mayor Barry Sammels, Barry has given over two decades of service to the City of…

This is a speech I prepared to vie for the position of Deputy Mayor of Rockingham. My aim was to set a tone of professionalism and inclusive leadership. I was successful and won the vote 7/5. …

Personal power, positional power and influence are vital components to be a successful, influential and effective leader in the 21st Century. Having the skillset to be able influence others indicates that personal attributes, and positional characteristics have a direct impact on your ability to be an effective leader. Personal power…

4 October 2021|September 2021 September has been an interesting month with the Mayoral Election ramping up in Rockingham. This year is the first time the Mayor in Rockingham will be elected by the our community. After months collaboration and deliberation, Cr Davies and I decided to raise a Notice of…

Thank you for taking the time to read the new format of my experiences and learnings as a Councillor for Baldivis Ward at the City of Rockingham. These publications will inform you of my meetings, learnings and attendances at Council related functions. If you are wondering what the word Djilba…