Peninsula project manager starts work

Minister for the Central Coast, Mr John Della Bosca, has announced the appointment of a new project manager "to help strengthen community links on the Peninsula".

Ms Julie Parsons has started work this week under the NSW Government's Community Solutions and Crime Prevention Strategy.

"Julie's role will be to work on effective solutions for the Peninsula, in particular working with young people and older people to establish a collaborative approach," Mr Della Bosca said.

"The program is aimed at providing immediate and innovative responses to crime prevention issues in communities across NSW.

"Julie will work with an advisory group involving Gosford Council, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and other government and community organisations representing the interests of young people and older people."

Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, said the Peninsula Project would be an important resource for the local community.

"Julie will be based in Umina, behind the Umina library, and will work on improving outcomes for young people and older people on the Peninsula, as well as addressing the relationship between these groups," Ms Andrews said.

"Her role will also include working with the business community to consider the impact of economic development on young people and older people."

Julie's background includes 20 years community development work, most recently setting up the RoadWise Community Road Safety Program in Western Australia.

This program involved working closely with communities across Western Australia to address local road safety issues as determined by the local community.

The program focused on encouraging government and non-government agencies to work together to reduce death and injury on Western Australian roads.

Julie has also worked for local government in NSW and in the community sector.

Press release, July 10