Listening to you & actioning together in Officer Ward, Cardinia Shire Council, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Boonwurrung Country ,
the land of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation,
where we work , share, dream, and pledge to look after the land, water and children. Paying respects to Elders past and present and emerging. I acknowledge the resi
lience of the Bunurong people, their right and aspiration for self-determination, recognizing their continued connection to the land, rivers and seas,
where Bundjil travels as a wedge tailed eagle
from Werribee River through to Wilsons Promontory. Dear fellow residents,
I am deeply committed to serving and uplifting our wonderful community, with strong, compassionate leadership. It has been my life's work to support vulnerable community members with aged care, disability, mental health programs and youth services and local fair access sport and recreation. It is in my heart to always Celebrate the cultural diversity and inclusive spirit of Officer Ward, with support for community events, local organisations and volunteers. My professional background is in community events, aged care and disability support. With a postgraduate education in community engagement and cultural development, and a fellowship in Community Leadership and governance, as well as many years of professional experience in aged care, and as a previous Centre Manager in the South East Region for home, nursing and community care, including meals on wheels, and now Coordinating a team supporting children living with disabilities in the South East. As a devoted mother and wife, I am passionate about making a positive future for our community. I believe in celebrating and nurturing an inclusive culturally-diverse community in Officer Ward, Cardinia. I Invite you to share with me, what is important to you? It is also my personal policy to respect and represent all constituents of Cardinia Shire regardless of age, gender, religion, or ability. I would like Officer Ward, Cardinia to be an inclusive and welcoming place, where our diversity can shine! (Therefore, I will not tolerate any comments pertaining to racism, discrimination, sexism, bullying, harassment, or hate. Any such comments will be removed and the account holder will be blocked. Also please note: Advertising links, comments or posts will also be deleted, and the account holder blocked. Thank you for your understanding)
I welcome respectful discussion and I am happy to chat with any constituents of Officer Ward and Cardinia Shire. I am listening and I invite you to tell me what is important to you? Thank you for your respect and support. Sincerely,
Cr Samantha-Jane Potter -Officer Ward, Cardinia."
