hi, i'm kate.

I'm a mum, a paediatric emergency doctor, current Councillor and climate activist. I care deeply about the environment, the health of our children, and the future that they will inherit.

I live in Jan Juc with my husband and toddler and am so inspired by this beautiful landscape that we call home. I’m proud of all that we’ve achieved on Council in the last four years but I know we have huge opportunities to keep making Surf Coast a liveable and sustainable place. I will work hard for increased environmental protection, stopping new fossil fuel projects, particularly offshore drilling and seismic blasting and future proofing our region against the effects of the climate crisis. 

I will also keep working with the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar peoples towards First Nations justice. I know that many in our community are struggling right now with the cost of living and housing crises. I will fight to build genuinely affordable housing, active transport and for renters’ rights so everyone has a safe place to call home. 

Let’s work to build safe, active and healthy communities where people, wildlife and the environment thrive.