Sturt Community Forum
This forum will create a safe respectful forum for the community to hear from the candidates and in turn be heard by them. We will have pre-prepared questions and allow an opportunity for community to members to ask about the issues most important to them.
Facilitated by Doctors for the Environment Australia Executive Director Dr Kate Wylie, candidates attending are:
- Claire Clutterham (Labor),
- Dr Verity Cooper (Independent)
- Katie McCusker (Greens)
- James Stevens (Liberal)
Date: Saturday 29th March
Time: Doors open at 2:00 for a 2:30 pm start
Location: Charles Campbell
Location: Charles Campbell
3 Campbell Road, Paradise
Our Facilitator
Dr Kate Wylie is a GP and DEA's executive director. Based in Adelaide (Tarndanya), Dr Wylie knows that climate change is a health issue and believes that doctors have a key role to play in shaping the communities response to the climate crisis.
Our Facilitator
Dr Kate Wylie is a GP and DEA's executive director. Based in Adelaide (Tarndanya), Dr Wylie knows that climate change is a health issue and believes that doctors have a key role to play in shaping the communities response to the climate crisis.
Our Candidates
Claire Clutterham: Claire is an elected councillor for the Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council. As a local councillor, Claire has the experience in advocating for her community on things big and small. Claire wants to ensure we have a government that continues to deliver real action for a better future both nationally and at a local level.
Verity Cooper: Verity has lived in Sturt for 30 years and has served the community as a local GP. Verity is committed to integrity in government and free from party politics believes she can focus on what really matters; practical solutions for Sturt.
Katie McCusker: Katie was born, raised, and continues to live in the suburbs of eastern Adelaide. Katie has a degree in politics and psychology and has worked mostly in the public sector in South Australia. Katie has a strong sense of social justice activism, including being a renters advocate. Katie believes change is possible.
James Stevens: is the current Federal Member for Sturt. Before entering Parliament in 2019, James was chief of staff to Steven Marshall. He is an experienced and driven South Australian leader with a strong connection to the electorate of Sturt and its many communities. Since entering Parliament, James has championed local upgrades on behalf of the community where he grew up and lives.
This event is cohosted by Doctors for the Environment Australia, Asian Australians for Climate Solutions, Australian Conservation Foundation, Conservation Council SA and Electrify Adelaide.
This event is cohosted by Doctors for the Environment Australia, Asian Australians for Climate Solutions, Australian Conservation Foundation, Conservation Council SA and Electrify Adelaide.
Tickets are no longer available for this event.
