Cr Philipa Veitch

Ward

WEST

Party

The Greens

Year first elected to council

2017

Address

c/- 30 Frances Street RANDWICK NSW 2031

Mobile

0408 916 420

Email

philipa.veitch@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Key Objectives

Council Committees

Committees

Board Positions

Qualifications

Key Objectives

• I believe we need caring and effective representatives on local government to stand up for what matters in our local communities.
• I have been a passionate advocate for the residents of Randwick, with a strong focus on social justice, the environment, and ethical and transparent governance. I am a practicing visual artist and qualified teacher, and in addition to Council delivers art programs to inmates at NSW Correctional Centres and at the Museum of Contemporary Art. I have also developed programs for women impacted by the criminal justice system and domestic violence.

Committees

• Delegate on the Arts & Culture Portfolio Advisory Committee
• Delegate on the Economic Development Portfolio Advisory Committee
• Chairperson of the Environment Portfolio Advisory Committee
• Delegate on the Inclusive Randwick Portfolio Advisory Committee
• Delegate on the Housing Portfolio Advisory Committee
• Chairperson of the Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee
• Delegate on the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee
• Delegate on the Coastal Advisory Committee
• Delegate on the Cycleway & Bike Facilities Committee
• Delegate on the GM Performance Review Committee
• Delegate on the La Perouse Museum & Headland Trust
• Delegate on the Memorial for Fallen Lifesavers Trust
• Delegate on the Kensington & Centennial Park Floodplain Management Committee
• Delegate on the Eastern Region LG Aboriginal & TSI Forum Committee
• Delegate on the SSROC Committee Delegate

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Visual Arts (SCA / University of Sydney)
• Bachelor of Teaching in Secondary Education (UTS)
• Graduate Diploma in Communication (UTS)
• Master of Visual Arts (SCA / University of Sydney)
• Director on the board of Local Government NSW

Work History

• Boom Gate Gallery - NSW Dept. of Communities and Justice
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• Deputy Mayor (2019-21)

Community Groups

• Friends of Malabar Headland
• South Maroubra SLSC

Memberships

• National Association of the Visual Arts (NAVA)
• Public Service Association of NSW (PSA)