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


Friday, July 18, 2008

Premi-Babes Trivia Night


My husband, daughter and friends enjoyed an interesting and playful night at the recent Premi-Babes Trivia Night. Orange Premi-Babes' Association, provides critical care equipment for the nursery at Orange Base Hospital. The Premi-Babes Association of Orange is a non-profit organisation of volunteers committed to raising funds to provide specialised equipment throughout the Greater Western Area Health Service for premature and/or sick babies, and sometimes young children. This little baby was able to make use of some of that equipement in his time of need.

Particular attention is given to the Special Care Nursery at Orange Base Hospital.

The association was formed in 1973 by a group of five friends with babies of their own, who discovered the necessity for vital equipment to save country babies in need.

Since the association began it has raised over one hundred thousand to carry out the five friends commitment. All funds raised remain within the Greater Western Area Health Service of NSW District.

The association can assist you by providing premi-babe clothing, a friendly ear for a chat, and assistance in special circumstances. Some of the equipment Premi-babes have purchased include humidicribs, neonatal cardiac monitors, blood pressure monitors, oxygen blenders, resuscitation trolley, breast pumps, ultrasound unit, neonatal stethoscopes, pulse oximiters, humidifiers, foetal Doppler's, bilirubin beds, syringe pumps and transport cribs. Quite a big effort when you list it all.

Congratulations to a group of people who do amazing work in fundraising, to help in a time which can be quite difficult to manage when unexpected turns take place.

Posted by Fiona at 6:44 PM

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