Ascot Guest Speaker for it's Club Meeting on 25 February was Cassie Rowe M.L.A. for Belmont
Cassie was elected member for Belmont in 2017. Born in Victoria, Cassie moved to the West, lives in Carlisle and is married with two daughters. She admitted to still barracking for the Essendon Bombers and is often disappointed when they are usually beaten over here by the Eagles or Dockers.
Cassie previously worked as a financial planner and has been involved in Industry Superannuation Funds. From an early age, Cassie developed an interest in politics. Her father was a member of parliament in Victoria and Cassie, and her sister Samantha created a record of being the first two sisters to have been in parliament at the same time.
Cassie from an early age wanted to make a difference and help others and admires the work of Rotary. Her first attempt to enter parliament was unsuccessful, leaving her devastated. However, she gained a valuable life lesson and reviewed her goals as to why she wanted to be in parliament.
Her success in 2017 led to new challenges, and Cassie saw an opportunity to change things for the better, especially in her local community.
For example, the schools in her electorate required upgrades, and the contrast with schools in the Western Districts showed there was an alarming disparity of resourcing.
Cassie listed some of the improvements she helped initiate after working with the Minister for Education. A total of $960,000 now has been spent on maintenance work on schools in the Belmont area.
• The provision of 200 extra education assistants to support teachers in the classroom. (This is essential to help cater for students with special needs.)
• Two schools had a much-needed roof replacement.
• Air conditioners that were not working fixed.
• State of the art, Performing Arts Centre, costing $5million provided to Belmont City College.
• The provision of new technology in t classrooms provided to ensure students learn to code.
• Existing classrooms converted into Science Laboratories in the primary schools of Rivervale, Belmont, Carlisle and Kewdale.
• Fees at TAFE Centres reduced to help provide young people with training for future jobs
Cassie answered the question on the issue of gridlocks on our highways.
The answer lies in upgrading our neglected public transport system. For example, the Metronet Project aimed at developing a network of rail and bus links throughout the metro area is a good start.
New stations at the Perth Airport and Redcliff will also help reduce congestion in the area.
In the area of health, Cassie reported on the building of a new Maternity Hospital and three new Urgent Care Clinics for after-hours treatment. She supported the Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation for the terminally ill, and is also proud of reforms to the environment, such as reducing plastic bags and the introduction of container refund legislation.
Host chair Michael Metcalf thanked Cassie.
The people of Belmont are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic member working on their behalf.
Cassie previously worked as a financial planner and has been involved in Industry Superannuation Funds. From an early age, Cassie developed an interest in politics. Her father was a member of parliament in Victoria and Cassie, and her sister Samantha created a record of being the first two sisters to have been in parliament at the same time.
Cassie from an early age wanted to make a difference and help others and admires the work of Rotary. Her first attempt to enter parliament was unsuccessful, leaving her devastated. However, she gained a valuable life lesson and reviewed her goals as to why she wanted to be in parliament.
Her success in 2017 led to new challenges, and Cassie saw an opportunity to change things for the better, especially in her local community.
For example, the schools in her electorate required upgrades, and the contrast with schools in the Western Districts showed there was an alarming disparity of resourcing.
Cassie listed some of the improvements she helped initiate after working with the Minister for Education. A total of $960,000 now has been spent on maintenance work on schools in the Belmont area.
• The provision of 200 extra education assistants to support teachers in the classroom. (This is essential to help cater for students with special needs.)
• Two schools had a much-needed roof replacement.
• Air conditioners that were not working fixed.
• State of the art, Performing Arts Centre, costing $5million provided to Belmont City College.
• The provision of new technology in t classrooms provided to ensure students learn to code.
• Existing classrooms converted into Science Laboratories in the primary schools of Rivervale, Belmont, Carlisle and Kewdale.
• Fees at TAFE Centres reduced to help provide young people with training for future jobs
Cassie answered the question on the issue of gridlocks on our highways.
The answer lies in upgrading our neglected public transport system. For example, the Metronet Project aimed at developing a network of rail and bus links throughout the metro area is a good start.
New stations at the Perth Airport and Redcliff will also help reduce congestion in the area.
In the area of health, Cassie reported on the building of a new Maternity Hospital and three new Urgent Care Clinics for after-hours treatment. She supported the Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation for the terminally ill, and is also proud of reforms to the environment, such as reducing plastic bags and the introduction of container refund legislation.
Host chair Michael Metcalf thanked Cassie.
The people of Belmont are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic member working on their behalf.
