 Why
I am running
I believe very much in the philosophy of the Party, and the need
for Australians to maintain a self determined conscience vote
within government.
I have a varied background and have been convinced that it’s
important that people like me get involved in the process rather
than watch and despair from the sidelines.
Electoral issues for which I have a passion include activity,
exercise, obesity and the need to get our population moving. We
need to go “back for the future” and remember that walking and
cycling are not only good for the individual but also for the
environment and the entire transport system.
Thirty years ago families only had one car and children walked or
cycled to school. Now we despair at a generation of unfit children
but the bike racks are empty and the bags overburdened with
textbooks in the age of technology and USB sticks. Everyone takes
the escalators rather than the stairs and we all try to park
close. Time for 1 day per month or week when we leave the cars
behind. The cost of junior sport is also economically out of the
price of many low income (especially indigenous) families and we
wonder why bored kids turn to crime.
I have a husband who’s a GP. We are very concerned with the state
of medicare and also saw the implications of not looking after
country families when we lived in Balaklava. As a teacher, I am
amazed at some of the federal education issues and the knee jerk
reactions to these issues. (eg Paying teachers on performance..
who judges). I am currently a SA Premiers reading ambassador in SA
and very concerned with literacy and reading especially in junior
levels.
We also live near the airport which has many issues in our
electorate.
Why
people should vote for me?
I believe Hindmarsh needs a person who is committed to making a
difference in our electorate and has the experience, vision and
passion to challenge the major parties on a wide variety of
issues. The only way your vote is going to make a real difference
is to offer a genuine alternative. I challenge you to take a risk
and make a stand for a fairer Australia.
About Me
I am the only daughter of Von and Fos Williams and the eldest
sibling of a family long connected with the Port Adelaide Football
Club. (Should also mention several of my best friends and their
children follow the red, blue and yellow but we love a good debate
on the best team in town.) I am married to the wonderful Dr Mark
Ralfe, have a gem of a daughter in 14 year old Ellen, two dogs and
a flagpole.
I am currently an Ambassador for the Premiers Reading challenge
and am a member of the SA Boxing and Martial Arts Committee and am
a former Women’s advisor to the Minister of Recreation and Sport.
I teach part time at Sacred Heart College, have had a long
association with Immanuel College, and coach junior basketball for
West Adelaide whilst studying for my Masters in Organizational
Psychology at Uni SA, after gaining a first class honours in
Behavioural Science at Flinders University.
I have Captained and coached Australia in lacrosse winning a gold,
silver, and bronze medal at World Championship level. I have also
represented the State in Cricket, Soccer, Touch (Capt.) and
Australian Rules(Capt) and won the Australian Football woman of
the year award in 2003.I still play B grade lacrosse with my
daughter and my friends each week.
I have lived in Hindmarsh for 43 years and have a passion for a
wide variety of interests in life ranging from academic debates,
to writing children’s books through to the enjoyment of science
fiction movies and musicals.
I truly believe that life should be both purposeful and fun.
Key areas of Concern:
1.
Challenging Australians to be more active for both their health and the environment.
2.
Examining the issues associated with medicare.
3.
Enthusing children to read as a way to personal empowerment.
4.
Making junior sport free.
5.
Addressing areas of inequity.
6.
Making life more fun by encouraging people to think about reducing the “stuff” in our life.
7.
Empowering young people especially young women to consider the importance of their right to vote.
8.
Addressing the issue of youth deaths on the roads.
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