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Port Phillip Councillors WARD ALBERT PARK CARLISLE CATANI Contact details Occupation or employment description Previous community involvement What inspired you to be a councillor? What is your favourite part of your ward and why What are your interests outside council or politics? Amanda Stevens mayor@portphillip.vic.gov.au 9209 6431 0481 034 029 Lawyer and management consultant specialising in corporate governance. I initially practiced in corporate litigation and then spent 10 years at aSIC were I held national management roles. Two years ago I set up my own business consulting in corporate governance, leadership and gender diversity. at University, I volunteered in a number of community legal services. More recently, I have served on committees with Victorian Women Lawyers, Environment Victoria and Clarendon Childcare Centre. Currently I am in my second year on the School Council at Middle Park Primary School. as a volunteer, parent and resident, I recognise the need to build our community. We need more childcare, aged care, affordable housing and new schools. I want to make sure that these services are provided. Most of all, I want to ensure that Council listens and responds to residents and local business owners. The people; a remarkably diverse, friendly and open community thrives in albert Park. The beach, lake, beautiful tree-lined heritage streets, the village shopping strips with great restaurants and shops come a close second. I enjoy running and completed my first marathon in October. I also enjoy reading, cooking and eating great food. and most of all the company of my family and friends. Vanessa Huxley vhuxley@portphillip.vic.gov.au 9209 6705 0406 890 739 I am currently employed as a relationship manager with a leading data centre and cloud computing consultancy. My role focuses on building effective networks, as well as managing and growing a portfolio of new and existing business. I have a broad knowledge of business & IT and am degree qualified in Communications. Previous involvement in Dress for Success, a Not for Profit Organisation that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women. also I’m currently a member of unChain. Inspired by our progressive and diverse community, I strongly believe younger residents need a voice on Council and I will work to ensure Port Philip continues to grow in creativity, liveability and service delivery. I credit my parents for my sense of social awareness and my desire to make a difference. I love spending my weekends on Carlisle Street – there’s a great mix of cafes, retail stores and boutique food stores. Over the past few months I’ve met some great people there; business owners, residents and shoppers. Oh and I love the new self-serve frozen yogurt place! Live music, fashion, fitness, friends and family. Serge Thomann sthomann@portphillip.vic.gov.au 9209 6705 0432 299 372 after coming to australia to work as a marketing executive for L'Oréal, I stayed here to be a selfemployed photographer working with prestigious names in the entertainment industry. also active as an event organizer and PR consultant. Became more or less a full-time Councillor in my previous term. Founded unChain St Kilda, which became unChain. Espy campaign, aIDS Trust, SIDS / Red Nose Day and more. I stood in 2008 because I was angry that the previous Council did not listen to its community on the Triangle. Since then I have been inspired by the diverse community around us. Being able to make a difference in people’s lives inspires me… I meet amazing people every day and this gets me going! Too many to mention, but I like to watch the sunset from behind Kerby’s sitting on the rocks… watching the little penguins coming home… I like some of the grand homes in St Kilda and the foreshore… and the Palais of course! Music, travel, reading, dinner with friends, walking, sleep! 6 The Official NewsleTTer Of The ciTy Of POrT PhilliP www.portphillip.vic.gov.au
Anita Horvath Andrew Bond EMERALD HILL JUNCTION POINT ORMOND SANDRIDGE ahorvath@portphillip.vic.gov.au 9209 6705 0438 906 161 Solicitor part-time in intellectual property licensing. after becoming a mother, I worked part-time as corporate Counsel of a natural and cultural heritage consultancy of which I was a director and co-owner. I have been a guest lecturer in aspects of intellectual property law; a banking and finance lawyer; and a litigator. I volunteer at St Kilda Legal Service and have volunteered at legal services since being a student. I have served on the committees for the albert Park College Childcare Centre, Liardet Street Children’s Centre Steering Committee and Council’s Community grants assessment Committee. Since making my first speech to Moorabbin Council as a 13 year old, I have advocated for people and community. Community spirit and caring for others, was kindled by my parents. I am keen to help people preserve and enhance our wonderful community and be a voice for the residents. My favourites span my love of culture, people and landscape; the South Melbourne Town Hall and Library precinct for its grandeur, imposing aspect, home to aNaM and possibilities; the South Melbourne Market for its vibrancy, diversity, bargains and authenticity; albert Park Lake, for its poplars, big sky, reflective waters and recreational possibilities. Family and friends. Cooking and eating. Reading and creative writing. Cycling, swimming, walking – around the lake, or by the bay, but preferably in the bush. Some light gym workouts, Yoga and Tai Chi. The arts: film, theatre, galleries, music. abond@portphillip.vic.gov.au 9209 6705 0481 034 028 National sales manager for an fast moving consumer goods company. I have a degree in International Trade and have worked in sales roles for a number of different sized companies both here and overseas in the past 20 years. Over the years I have held various committee positions with a suburban football club and have been a church youth group leader. as I got older I have progressed into local politics, chairing the albert Park Electoral Conference for the Liberal Party for the past two years. an interest in people, local business and community, and the desire to see each have the opportunity to thrive in Port Phillip. The Junction Oval. I remember catching the train from altona to St Kilda as a teenager to watch Williamstown play Coburg at the Junction Oval in the 1986 VFa grand Final. great atmosphere with some of the true legends of the VFa playing, Phil Cleary sent off for whacking Terry Wheeler, and a 13 point Williamstown victory. The North Melbourne Football Club. I’m a passionate, loud and proudly one-eyed North Melbourne tragic. I might have to trade my 10 year old sleeveless football jumper for some different attire this coming season… The Official NewsleTTer Of The ciTy Of POrT PhilliP Jane Touzeau jtouzeau@portphillip.vic.gov.au 9209 6705 0432 287 634 I have worked in adult education teaching community development, adult literacy and English as a second language in neighbourhood houses, TaFE colleges and Victoria University. I have been involved over many years in groups including Parents for Music, Save albert Park, various community singing groups, Parents against Cuts in Education, Elwood Primary School Council, Elwood College Parents association, Port Phillip Community Forum, and australia East Timor association. I stood for Council four years ago out of concern for the then proposed commercial development on the Triangle site beside the Palais. I felt my background in community development and adult education could contribute to Council, and I have found this to be the case. My favourite part of Elwood is the people. There are so many happy faces and happy children enjoying the relaxed environment, it is a special part of the world. I enjoy Tai Chi, my singing group, art and community arts, riding my bike and walking. I like to get into the country to absorb nature, and I love taking little Ruby to pre-school music group – I have become a grandparent for Music! Bernadene Voss bvoss@portphillip.vic.gov.au 9209 6705 0413 246 704 Previously founder and director of a loyalty technology and marketing services organisation. Currently a marketing and virtual communications consultant and working as a business manager in a small firm. For the last six years I have also been the director of the Port Melbourne Family & Children’s Hub. Director and active participant in the Port Melbourne Family & Children’s Hub, kindergarten and childcare committees, School PFa and council steering committees. Being actively involved in the community has instilled a sense of responsibility for ensuring inclusive and open participation in local activities and for all residents within the Port Melbourne community to have a sense of belonging. I want to represent and advocate for the community which I belong. I enjoy walking in the many parks and open reserves in Port Melbourne. My children and my dog enjoy the fresh air and open spaces. My family, my friends, my dog, food and wine and the school community. I love sports and the arts. www.portphillip.vic.gov.au 7
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