‘From birth to retirement’
HindmarshShire Council candidate Melanie Albrecht wants to build a strong future for her shire.
She said she was an enthusiastic and approachable firsttime nominee for the council and was driven to build a strong future for the community she loved.
“I am passionate about ensuring Hindmarsh is a vibrant place where families want to raise their children and people dream of retiring,” she said.
Mrs Albrecht was born in Nhill and educated at Nhill College before spending six years away at university.
She returned to the shire to make a home with her husband at Gerang Gerung.
The couple has a young family with four children aged 10, eight, six and two.
“I have worked for 14 years in the executive team at West Wimmera Health Service, currently as executive director of
Mrs business and strategy,” Albrecht said.
“I understand the needs of our community and the challenges that living in rural Victoria can present.
“I am a strong advocate for equality between rural and metropolitan Victorians in government policy.”
Mrs Albrecht said she was actively involved in her community.
“I have served on Nhill early years parent advisory, Nhill College parent advisory, Nhill town and Hindmarsh Shire early years fundraising committees and Women’s Health Grampians board,” she said.
“My most rewarding community engagement is being a Uniting Wimmera respite foster carer, providing respite for families caring for children in long term foster care.
“My youth, professional expertise and qualifications in law, international studies, business, health and company directorship through the Australian Institute of Company Directors, gives me a solid foundation for a role as a councillor.
“I have nominated for local government because I believe a strong council is diverse and representative of its residents.
“My vision for Hindmarsh is communities that thrive in their rural setting – from economic opportunities to recreation and lifestyle options, liveability of Hindmarsh is essential to the future of our municipality.
“With future-focused leadership, Hindmarsh will offer the opportunities, lifestyle, services and facilities to support its residents from birth to retirement.
“I am ready to listen, advocate for our community and provide a fresh voice on council focused on the greater good of our community into the future.”