Ingrid Smith
“I would like the government to keep the focus on the usual issues that face SA,” said Ingrid Smith, who works as a farming mother of three living near Mintaro and is the junior vice president of the Clare Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society.
“This includes hospitals, education and employment opportunities.
They always seem like a stale issue but the government hasn’t got it right yet and at times they seem appalling.
Water is another focus and I think it is a frustrating issue that people want to see resolved, we all know what needs to be done, instead it’s thrown around the table over and over again.
Other focus I believe, should be put on Apprenticeship packages; not only for school leavers but for adults who want to get back into trade’s that we have shortages in.
Everyone knows that people with a family to feed or those without parental support can’t stretch an apprentice wage in today’s world.
I think that the State, Local and Federal governments still lag in vision on what the future holds, and they need to put a team in place to kick start things and look ahead for them.
Mental Health, Disability services, Aged Care, Public Housing, Road Toll are all issues that are going to take hold of this state in the future.
We need a strong team who have the tenacity to ‘not hold back’ worrying about the minority; but to forge ahead and make changes to help the majority.
Other countries and States are often seen to do this better than SA.
This State has an immense amount to offer, and we can all look forward to the good times when everyone feels worthy. There are many other issues that I would like the government to work on,” Ingrid said.
Michael Weckert
Hillriver farmer Michael Weckert has several different topics he would bring up with local and State Government, if he had the chance, here are just some of the main points he has.
“(My views and questions are mainly based on) the health system and our roads,” he said.
A visit to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (last week) led Michael’s wife with their son, to wait 24 hours for a doctor to turn up and treat their son – Michael was appalled at this and thinks the health system needs overlooking.
He is particularly concerned with the rural roads and would like the government to pay more attention and upgrade them. “The other thing (I would bring up) is the debt the state has at the moment, it’s just getting out of control,” he said.
Julie Matthews
Julie is the co-owner of Jule’s Internet Café in Riverton.
“I would like to see an emphasis on hospital services and allied health (including physiotherapy, podiatry) we are lacking that up here, water would be the next issue,” she said.
Julie would commend her local government for their efforts surrounding the Tour Down Under and how it has assisted with bringing the communities together.
“They are a lot more relaxed, and very open to listening, it (TDU) was an opportunity to bring the community together. They (local government) have a real heart for country towns and bringing them to their best,” she said.
“Riverton is a lovely old town and they have modernised the services for the future. I would also like to see local government assist in modernising old towns without modernising them, giving them good services, but keeping the old world charm,” she said.
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