SCS Winchelsea Aleisja Henry

Winchelsea

AFFILIATION: GREENS

Aleisja Henry

Occupation: Senior Policy Officer, Circular Economy, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Resides: Torquay (Winchelsea Ward area)

How long have you lived in your ward?

I have lived in the Winchelsea Ward for five years.

Community involvement: I volunteer for two local environment and sustainability groups, as well as having been an Estuary Watch volunteer for the CCMA, and a hooded plover volunteer for BirdLife Australia. I run regular free community yoga classes and charity drive yoga classes.

Associated with a political party or movement?

I am a Greens-endorsed candidate.

Preferencing: [1] Aleisja Henry [2] Rose Hodge [3] Tony Phelps.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? Funded through community fundraising events and individual donations.

Three most important issues in your council or ward? [1] supporting genuinely affordable and sustainable housing; [2] expanding essential services that alleviate cost-of-living pressures, such as maternal health, community childcare, libraries and recreation facilities; [3] protecting our unique natural areas, like the Karaaf

Wetlands, Barwon River, Deep Creek and Spring Creek Valley.