We will deliver
Adelaide Park Lands.
We will learn from the wisdom of the Aboriginal elders to care for, connect and protect our country. We will fund a Youth Ranger Program through the Adelaide Park Lands Foundation, ensure no net loss, work to renew and create greater accessibility and more beautiful places. We will upgrade and complete walking, cycling and running trails and deliver more places for families to enjoy.
Safe, thriving neighbourhoods.
We will be a Vanguard city for homelessness and be a city that champions wellness and welcomes all. We will deliver affordable housing, upgrade residential amenity, underground powerlines, progress bikeways and end-to-end cycling facilities, implement city-wide lighting and safety using the latest smart technology.
Become a global leader in wellness - a 1.5 trillion dollar global industry.
Establish the Park Lands Foundation to fund a Kaurna youth ranger program for the Adelaide Park Lands and greater bio diversity.
Create at least one additional community space for our residents.
Work with state and federal government to eradicate homelessness and provide better services through a centrally located hub.
Create all ability play spaces, picnic areas and mini-dog parks in our city parks and squares.
Be a welcoming and accessible city for all including those with disability and the LBTIQ+ community.
We have delivered
A community driven grassroots approach to meaningful change.
Inclusion is integral to my vision for a thriving and united city.
My council held the first Kaurna Cultural Burn in more than 200 years. Kaurna Kardla Parrinthi saw the community gathered in the Adelaide Park Lands for this occasion.
I am the proud co-chair of the Reconciliation Committee with Aunty Yvonne Agius and community Elders. Together, we delivered our third stretch Reconciliation Action Plan.
Another momentous and incredibly special event was the ‘Keys to your City’ event, which commemorated and forever acknowledges Uncle Lewis Yerloburka O’Brien AO for his significant contribution to recapturing the Kaurna language and re-engaging Karuna youth.
The City of Adelaide is an inaugural and ongoing partner of the Adelaide Zero project, working to assist, support and eradicate homelessness.
In partnership with the state government, the Quentin Kenihan inclusive playspace was designed and unveiled - a truly accessible space for children of all abilities.
The City of Adelaide is a proud partner of the Adelaide Zero project, a by-name list to assist, support and eradicate homelessness.
I am a proud signatory to being the second city in the world to be a Global Vanguard City setting ambitious but achievable goals to solve the problem of homelessness.
Our 2019-22 Disability and Inclusion Action Plan includes initiatives such as a ‘Changing Places' facility, accessible parking and community programs aimed at greater connection to people’s lived experiences.
Saved the Free City Connector Bus providing daily free city transport jointly funded by Adelaide Metro.
Community Centres, gardens and libraries – continuing to deliver on essential community service needs.