COGG Connewarre Elise Wilkinson

Elise Wilkinson

Occupation: Social Worker Public Health.

Resides: Ocean Grove.

How long have you lived in your ward? 23 years.

Community involvement: I have actively campaigned for kindergarten, maintaining town boundaries and keeping our libraries open. I have volunteered in local sporting clubs in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, Barwon Heads Primary School, Festival of the Sea, Community Garden and the Arts Hub. I have been a Bellarine Ward Councillor since September 2023 and have secured funding for the Ocean Grove Bike Park, upgrades to Wallington Reserve and kept the Bellarine Pool open.

Associated with a political party or movement?

I ran as part of the Put Climate First Alliance in 2020. I am not associated with any political party.

Preferencing: Not applicable.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? $4,000. I have received some donations from friends and family.

Three most important issues in your ward? Protecting the natural environment. Building new and maintaining existing infrastructure (including roads and bike paths) to meet the needs and safety of our growing community. Affordable and accessible essential services to support our community to remain healthy and connected.