Bronwyn David for Mill Point Ward
Independent for our Community
Turning my passion for South Perth and the City of South Perth into action
I have been a resident of the City of South Perth since 2012 with my husband and two young adult boys. Both boys attended local schools, so I’m engaged and interested in our local community. I’m independent, with no links to major political parties. In this way I can represent you without preformed opinions or loyalties to anyone other than the best outcomes.
I’m a graduate of UWA with degrees in Law and Arts (History). A former lawyer and legal editor, I’m now self-employed and volunteer in the community. My background gives me communication and negotiating skills, with the ability to cut through complex matters.
I was active in my sons’ schools in fundraising - South Perth Primary P&C and Wesley College P&F. For 6 years until recently I was Co-Chair, Social and Fundraising, Wesley College Parents and Friends. I’m an organiser and a communicator, with budgeting and accounting experience from these roles.
In 2021 I organised the Friends of St-Martin-in-the-field group to save the heritage church of that name in Kensington. This included historic research, writing submissions, gathering support, speaking on the radio and presenting to Council. The church was preserved. This demonstrates my ability to get “hands on” with local issues.
I’m a founding member of the South Perth Tree Canopy Advocates, a group working to protect and expand our urban tree canopy through informed discussion, engagement and advocacy. In this role I’ve met with Councillors, the local member of Parliament and Council staff, and rallied the community to preserve the greenery that enhances our environment - and our property values. I’d also founded Voices of South Perth, a group interested in policy over politics and encouraging evidence decision-making. The best decisions are based on the best evidence and I want to bring this decision-making to the City of South Perth.
About me
After growing up in Perth, attending local schools, I studied at UWA, graduating with degrees in Law and Arts (History). I worked as a lawyer and legal editor until I commenced self employment after my second child was born, to give me the flexibility to support my family at work and school, and get involved in the community.
In 2012 I moved to the City of South Perth, enrolling my sons in South Perth Primary School. I joined the Parents and Citizens Association at the school at the same time, and my school volunteer roles took off. I helped collect email lists so the P&F was able to communicate with families, and helped organise events and functions for students and parents. I loved designing advertising posters and helped the P&C transition to online ticketing for events.
Once my son started at Wesley College I joined the Parents and Friends Association at Wesley College. As Co-Chair, Social and Fundraising - for 6 years - I organised events that brought people together and helped build a community and connect people.
I’m a founding member of the South Perth Tree Canopy Advocates, established in 2022 to help preserve our green cover, so important for our health and as wildlife habitat. Green suburbs also preserve their financial value and are more economical to live in.
My dog, Jasper (picture left) is the second rescue dog I’ve had since moving to Perth. Dogs get you out and about in the community and are great for meeting meeting people.
I have a passion for getting involved, for organising, for talking with people and sharing good ideas.
We need to work towards best outcomes for both existing residents and new residents in Mill Point ward. We need to ensure that there are sufficient services such as:
sensible designs for new housing that respect existing residents
transport options (do we need a CAT bus? What about insisting new unit developments have a car share scheme and /or electric charging stations)
retention (and expansion) of green space and trees; protection of the environment
recreational facilities.
Everything that's great about Mill Point - its proximity to the city and transport, great local amenities (supermarket, shops, restaurants, golf course, parks, primary school, the ferry) - make it the ideal location for State Government intentions to increase the density of housing. This means the types of homes in the area have to change, and inevitably there will be more residents.
Rather than resist the change, we need to ensure it changes for the better. Increased population densities brought about by unit development are a positive. New housing gives options to a wider range of people. Retirees can downsize and stay in an area they are familiar with. Young people starting tertiary study or new careers can live close to their workplaces or places of study. More people creates more economic activity; no more empty shopfronts; more businesses means more local employment. Denser populations can also lead to greater creativity leading to innovation and economic advancement.
An effective local council should ensure that as an area evolves, the standards of living of all residents increases. My commitment to this, my independence from any influence other than being a member of the community, and my creativity will help ensure Mill Point Ward thrives whilst it grows.
My vision for Mill Point Ward
Community Connections
As soon as my sons started school at South Perth Primary School 13 years ago I joined the P&F, and working with a fun and motivated committee, started my volunteering fundraising activities. As well as reproducing traditional fundraising activities (cake stalls, election day sausage sizzles, student discos), I pioneered outdoor movie nights, raffles, participation in the Angelo Street fairs, and reproducing student art to sell as cards and calendars. I introduced the use of online ticket booking for student and parent functions.
When my oldest son started at Wesley College in 2017 I joined the P&F, and in my second year was elected as Social and Fundraising Chair. Again, I commenced by replicating traditional fundraising activities, before creating some original events or simply adding original twists to functions, such as a memorable fashion parade of 80’s ball gowns borrowed from Wesley Mums at a Mother’s Day event.
In 2021, I organised an informal group of concerned citizens to rally to save the Church of St-Martin-in-the-Field in Kensington. It was on the City’s Heritage List but was about to be demolished, regardless.
I’ve established two more formal groups in our community -
Voices of South Perth; and
South Perth Tree Canopy Advocates
To bring people together to deliver positive outcomes for our community.
Volunteering has made me great friends and contacts throughout the community, and I hope that my activities have helped others build connections.
Contact
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Email
bd4council@gmail.com
Phone
041 6151 8000
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