Independent: Jake Cassar

I am a local resident and grew up around the Peninsula,

I am standing for election to further my community work to the next level and provide real representation for all the constituents of Roberstson.

When the politicians stop listening, the community needs to step up and fight for better services that bind our community together.

As society is made up of many and varied aspects and services, four of the most important factors for this community are health, education, sustainable development and job creation.

If the correct social policy is adopted, all four benefit and flow from each other.

If elected as your community representative to Canberra, I will push for a re-invigoration of Woy Woy Hospital which includes 24 hour accident and emergency department, better mental and allied health facilities and reinstatement of the rehabilitation unit.

I would implement the national male health policy recommendations and provide funding for MARs (Men Accessing Resources).

I would assist programs such as the Peninsula men's group MATES (Men Acting To Evolve Spirit) whose mission is to positively impact lives by helping males strengthen themselves.

I would increase funding and enhance the emergency housing protocols for single men, women and children on the Peninsula and throughout Robertson.

I would push for funding for a homeless outreach centre on the Peninsula.

I would advocate funding for programs of self-empowerment of homeless and disadvantaged members of society.

I would promote more funding for early intervention and disability services in all schools.

Sustainable transport solutions are required to reduce the traffic gridlock of the Peninsula.

A solution could include a light rail connection between Woy Woy and Umina with a closed Loop Bus service accessing Ettalong and beyond.

I would advocate for a Bull's Hill Bypass rather than the environmentally damaging F3-Peninsula Link.

I would promote sustainable tourism business in and around the Peninsula

I would push for funding for a headland walkway connecting Umina and Pearl Beach.

I would advocate for sustainable management of water within urban areas through intelligent and integrated design - looking at the urban water cycle as a whole, taking into account all three urban water sources: potable water, wastewater, and stormwater.

The Peninsula is an excellent location for a pilot project for stormwater harvesting

I ask for your support to take these and the many other issues that help bind the community together to provide a better lifestyle for us all.

Jake Cassar Independent