Councillor Role

In 2008 Fiona ran for re-election on her own ticket- Team H. She was successful in being re-elected and only 100 votes short of her second candidate Gerald Power being elected also. If she had of been successful with the second candidate Orange Council would have had its first Aboriginal Councillor.

Items of particular interest to Fiona at this time would be the water issue in Orange. She has been active in working towards a way for future water sustainability. Evidence of the work done to date can be viewed on the Council web site- Water Project

Fiona also enjoys the role she plays in the numerous areas relating to the major portfolio in which she holds- Community Services. Given her background as a Registered Nurse, previous Councillor, Justice of the Peace, involvement in local community projects and various fundraising activities Fiona believes she is well suited to this role. In particular she is approachable, empathic, professional, understanding and seeks out the various needs of her community. Projects Fiona has been involved in through Council are:

* Water strategy for the future 2050
* Storm Water Harvesting scheme
* Planning and development of the New PCYC centre in Orange
* Spring Street Bridge
* Children's Memorial Garden
* Expansion of the Skate park
* Advocate for Icely and Ophir road users linking to Northern Distributor
* Youth Conference Orange
* Australian Rural Leadership Course- Vision Task needs assessment for families.
* Crime Prevention CCTV cameras
* Christmas Festival
* Chamber of Commerce representative for Council
* Disability services
* Mount Canobolas as a Tourist area
* Dragon Boats Orange

In 2004 Fiona was first elected as a Councillor with Orange City Council. After a busy time with election and campaigning against 77 other possible candidates. Fiona became the third female Councillor at Orange. Fiona is an extremely active Council member and some of the projects that she has driven or been involved in are:

  • Designing and building two BMX Tracks in Orange after establishing a partnership with organisations to provide funding in support (competitive and recreational)
  • Lobbying and building a recreational play area for children at Glenroi
  • Working with the community and other Councillors to have an Aboriginal Flag flown at the Council Chambers
  • Working with a committee and Youth to establish "Not just another CafĂ©" (NJAC)
  • Set up a Pilot Project with Police, Public School and Council to provide bikes and helmets so that bike riding could become part of the sport curriculum at no cost to students.
  • Lobbied for changes in phone directory, reduced speed on distributor road, better meeting times, shared space, and much more.
  • Been an active member in the Community Plan 2020 for Orange
  • Amongst many other things... Visit this site monthly to stay updated on what Fiona has been involved in with Council.

Fiona's objectives on council

Council Objectives (PDF File)

Orange Councillor and Candidate 2008 Election
Please find in this document the completed profile with full policy information and many other extras added in.

You Tube- Orange Electorate Fiona Rossiter Team H

Visit this new website Australian Family Matters


Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Sir Roden Cutler Charities Wheel Chair Roll


It was my great pleasure to welcome everyone to the Sir Roden Cutler Charities Wheelchair Roll on Wednesday. I was invited to officially open this event. I spoke about and recognised the work that goes unnoticed. Work that is done each and every day by ordinary people. This work involves assistance to allow people with a disability to remain living at home. Parents, children, friends and neighbours do this work and these people are carers.

We had also gathered to witness the presentation of a donation to a local organisation that provides a valuable service to people with a disability. The recipient organisation strives to provide children with a disability the chance to get out in the world and enjoy the vast benefits of the outdoors. To encourage ideas and life skills, stimulate the body and brain and enhance social skills by learning and enjoying sailing. The organisation that received the donation was the Anson Street School's sailing program.

Sir Roden Cutler Charities is based in the eastern suburbs of Sydney and is known as the charity that helps out when no-one else can, or does. Its aim is "to relieve persons in Australia in necessitous circumstances". It does this in three areas:


  • provides transport assistance to and from medical or hospital appointments on a day to day basis (Pick-Me-Up program)

  • supports carers with personal assistance as needed through the Caring for Carers program

  • provides material and financial assistance as required (after assessment) through a Special Circumstances Grants scheme.

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