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 Cr Fran Teirney

Phone	0437 393 657
Public Email	Fteirney@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Interests	Spending time with family & friends while we talk, walk, engage in social justice activities, garden, bush-walk, swim, eat & drink, go to the theatre & galleries, go driving, camping and generally have fun, try to stay healthy and look after each other. Just ordinary life really.
Background	My family have lived & sometimes worked in Lane Cove for 29 years. My children went to St Michael's & Lane Cove West primary schools; & local State & Catholic High schools. I have extensive life experience with 8 children & 13 grandchildren. I hold qualifications in Community Management, Vocational Training, Early Childhood Development, Bush Regeneration, Counselling, Psychology and Chemistry. I am employed by The Australian Services Union NSW & ACT (Services) where I am NSW Deputy President & President /Organiser of the Social & Community Services Sector, for community workers and safe, sustainable community organisations that work with disadvantaged people & local communities. I've worked in management and advocacy in small not for profit community organisations such as family support, family day care, youth, environment, for women and children escaping domestic violence, for cultually & linguistically diverse people , as well as for State Peak bodies and a national GST project. Also in Local Government and managed service stations and as a Laboratory Technician
Why I Stood for Council	Investing in our people Lane Cove Council accountable, transparent and financially viable, saying no to amalgamation with other larger councils. Our Library extension, Austin St Car Park and other capital works, such as an Arts and Cultural precinct built with resident consultation, not to a developer budget or to meet Woolworths investors needs. Support local child and family services, skills development for young people at risk & explore family friendly work solutions. Building a stronger community No cheap sell off of community assets to Woolworths. Support local groups, renew community infrastructure, promote community inclusion with a strong events program . Maintain rates concessions, promote significant sites ie Veterans Memorial, honor our many noteworthy residents and pioneers, and acknowledge and work with traditional Koori land owners. Making Lane Cove better for all ages Increase older peoples opportunities to live independently, with safe footpaths and attractive streetscapes. Adapt future housing to suit our aging community, support the work of carers, promote a culture of life long learning, improve public transport and raffic strategies. Improve age relevant recreational opportunities in our parks and sporting facilities, listen to young residents, keep CW School & residential streets safe from Industrial Area traffic & parking, implement the Lane Cove Social Plan. A dynamic heart- Our Plaza and neighbourhood shopping strips Creating a vibrant hub of activity, as a focal point for all Lane Cove, with a wide range of housing in & near the centres. With sane traffic management and convenient parking, for a commercial & cultural heart, developing the Plaza as a source of resident pride, creativity and energy. With a taskforce to lead revitalisation, a 3 year action plan to focus on future opportunities, a program of events and entertainment and celebrating our cultural and linguistic diversity. Developing the potential of Lane Cove West and other shopping strips. All underpinned with improved transport links. Our environment, our bushland and waterways Protect & enhance our natural environment, bush & foreshores, and respect our unique landscape heritage. Be emergency ready ie bushfire/oil spills,. Ensure no residential development in the industrial area, encourage clean industries. Demand world class Lane Cove “In-tunnel filtration”. Ensure building setbacks and soft landscaping, Improve waste reduction & recycling, become more water smart, work on sustainable transport, and Improved public transport. Plan a sustainable, compact & efficient
Organisations	LANE COVE: LCW Residents & NHW, Bushland Soc, WAIG, BROADER COMMUNITY: Australian Labor Party, Emily's List, Aust Republic Movement, Justice for Refugees, Soc Growing Aust Plants, Nat Conservation Council, Austs for Reconciliation & Native Title, Medicare Alliance. BOARDS: Exec NSW Community & Health Industry Training Advisory Board, Nat Alcohol Drug Asn, ASU Finance & Nat Women's Consult Com.
Previous Afflications	LCC: Mayor 1998-9, Councillor 1995-9, on Planning & Building, Social Policy, Environment, Citizens Award, Access, Inner Metro Region of Councils, Sydney Airport Forum; BOARDS- LNS Community Housing, Delvena Women & Child's Shelter, NSW Family Support Services, LNS Child at Risk; Lady Gowrie Children's Service. NSW ALP POLICY COMMITTEES: Social Justice & Community Services, Culture Arts & Community Development