An important part of our work is to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in state elections.
To support Aboriginal people to have a bigger voice in the 2022 State Election, we appointed Leann as our Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator.
Leann works in partnership with Aboriginal communities to deliver electoral information and voting services in a way that is tailored to meet cultural and regional needs. This includes establishing remote voting services in regional towns, recruiting Aboriginal Information Officers to help people vote, and developing resources in language to promote enrolment and voting. By delivering culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal people, we hope to increase enrolment and voter turnout.
Leann’s knowledge and experience has also been instrumental in our staff becoming more aware and informed about Aboriginal culture, an area that we will continue to learn about.
In her free time, Leann plays Division 1 Women’s Doubles in tennis and a devoted and busy mum to four children, grandmother to two and another on the way!
