Of all the subjects, women’s empowerment is the closest to my heart. Not the least because I am a woman myself. Growing up in a typical middle class family in Delhi, India, I realised very early in life that there was a clear distinction between girls and boys in the society which had really deep […]

Having been a teacher myself, I have always been a keen observer of the events and changes in the education industry. The pandemic has greatly affected many professions all over the world, but I think teachers have probably had to adjust and improvise more than most others. During my years at Westfields Sport High School, […]

Let me say it at the outset, I am a big supporter of local small businesses, and there are many reasons for it. Their local presence generates local employment and drives economic growth in smaller geographic areas. Small businesses are more innovative and often produce creative solutions to customers’ needs. Small businesses contribute to local […]

Many of us have lived in The Hills Shire all our lives and know almost every corner of it. I am going to share with you some information that may catch most of us by surprise. Did you know that home to 183,791 people, The Hills Shire supports 67,189 jobs and has an annual economic […]

When we discuss the need to generate employment, we just cannot forget the fact that regular and sustainable employment generation within any economy is the foundation of a country’s economic output and allows people to support themselves, their families, and their communities. Moreover, the overall labor market resilience and adaptability are critical for absorbing and […]

As a councillor as well a member of the community, I am a firm believer in creating and preserving open spaces in every suburb. The variety of public open space can be formal or informal, created naturally or artificially, used for active or passive recreation, but they all support the social, sporting, and recreational needs […]

Ministers’ Award for Women in Local Government Congratulations are in order for Councillor Reena Jethi for yet another achievement in her illustrious career. Reena Jethi has won the Ministers’ Award for Women in Local Government 2019 as an Elected Representative. The Ministers’ Award for Women in Local Government celebrates the contribution of women to local […]

As your local councilor, I interact with many dedicated business owners and their teams, and I take the time to hear about their success stories and aspirations. And we make every effort to support them as best we can so they can continue to contribute to the local economy and communities. I can say that […]

“Community wellbeing is the combination of social, economic, environmental, cultural, and political conditions identified by individuals and their communities as essential for them to flourish and fulfill their potential.” This is an extremely interesting definition by Wiseman and Brasher, public health researchers reflecting on community wellbeing. While it is true that groups of dedicated individuals […]

I absolutely love to speak about the subject of ‘Resilience, and the human spirit’s unwavering ability to survive’ as it is something that is very close to my heart. I have been fortunate to have met many resilient people in my life who have humbled, surprised, and inspired me. Before we get into the crux […]