Interview 2MCE- Women on Council
2MCE Radio Station Bathurst phoned me to speak about Women on Council.
This is a topic that I believe needs a lot more time spent on it and a concerted effort in lifting the profile of women so that they can take up this role.
I am one of 12 Councillors with Orange City Council. The break down is 1 female and 11 male and I wouldn't be lying when saying that there is a huge in balance in gender. In the previous term we had 3 female Councillors, one of which had been standing for 43 years. Quite a significant feet seeing as it can be quite a rugged terrain at times.
I know only to well after being set up by a fellow Councillor with a media story how damaging peoples intent can be. But lets not dwell on the misfortune of people who have no insight. Yes you need to be tough! and yes there are hurtful people, there are also people who have absolutely no emotional intelligence so I find it easier to put that aside and not to take on the faults of others.
On an extremely positive note I have to say that there is progress in encouraging more women into local government. The Australian Local Government Women's Association which I am the County Vice President to have been detrimental in this task. Our organisation ran several presentations prior to the last election educating women about their worth and what the role as Councillor involves. We were pleased with the attendance and the engagement was positive. I understand that there have been new faces brought to Council and with that some Mayors and Deputy Mayors.
I myself gain a lot of satisfaction when undertaking the role as Councillor. I enjoy working with people and know how even the most minor matter can be significant to people and their environment. I welcome the contact and try very hard to keep the communication open between the community and our Council. I believe I am a fair advocate and because of my nursing background have a true empathy to the needs of people, business, environment and special need groups.
My objectives are available on the Orange City Council web-site http://council.saucedesign.com.au/go/our-council/councillors/councillor-rossiter
If you would like to contact me please feel free to do so Ph 0409 662525.
I also enjoy public speaking and have the joy of newly becoming a business owner with my husband Paul. Family is a key to our success in life and we have founded Australian Family Matters http://www.australianfamilymatters.com.au/ which is a networking and support organisation and our Business is called Back 2 Family Basics http://www.back2familybasics.com.au/index.php We believe that family which has support can achieve so much but most importantly have a real connection and balance in life. Learn more by visiting our sites.
Our Children, Our Families, Our Future
This is a topic that I believe needs a lot more time spent on it and a concerted effort in lifting the profile of women so that they can take up this role.
I am one of 12 Councillors with Orange City Council. The break down is 1 female and 11 male and I wouldn't be lying when saying that there is a huge in balance in gender. In the previous term we had 3 female Councillors, one of which had been standing for 43 years. Quite a significant feet seeing as it can be quite a rugged terrain at times.
I know only to well after being set up by a fellow Councillor with a media story how damaging peoples intent can be. But lets not dwell on the misfortune of people who have no insight. Yes you need to be tough! and yes there are hurtful people, there are also people who have absolutely no emotional intelligence so I find it easier to put that aside and not to take on the faults of others.
On an extremely positive note I have to say that there is progress in encouraging more women into local government. The Australian Local Government Women's Association which I am the County Vice President to have been detrimental in this task. Our organisation ran several presentations prior to the last election educating women about their worth and what the role as Councillor involves. We were pleased with the attendance and the engagement was positive. I understand that there have been new faces brought to Council and with that some Mayors and Deputy Mayors.
I myself gain a lot of satisfaction when undertaking the role as Councillor. I enjoy working with people and know how even the most minor matter can be significant to people and their environment. I welcome the contact and try very hard to keep the communication open between the community and our Council. I believe I am a fair advocate and because of my nursing background have a true empathy to the needs of people, business, environment and special need groups.
My objectives are available on the Orange City Council web-site http://council.saucedesign.com.au/go/our-council/councillors/councillor-rossiter
If you would like to contact me please feel free to do so Ph 0409 662525.
I also enjoy public speaking and have the joy of newly becoming a business owner with my husband Paul. Family is a key to our success in life and we have founded Australian Family Matters http://www.australianfamilymatters.com.au/ which is a networking and support organisation and our Business is called Back 2 Family Basics http://www.back2familybasics.com.au/index.php We believe that family which has support can achieve so much but most importantly have a real connection and balance in life. Learn more by visiting our sites.
Our Children, Our Families, Our Future
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