Sam Spinks #004
In this episode, we speak with Sam Spinks. Apart from working full-time as a health promotion officer at Primary Care Connect, Sam is currently running for a seat on the Greater Shepparton City Council. She is passionate about finding solutions to combat climate change and support the local environment, as well as a strong supporter and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, First Nations community, and multicultural groups.
Listen in as Sam discusses why she decided to run for council and her journey thus far, how she balances work and her campaign with being a single mom to two young boys, what it means to be a public figure who inspires the community around her to grow alongside her, and the edge that she intends to bring as a leader that is both authentic and forward-thinking beyond the confines of government bureaucracy.
Key Highlights
● [00:42] An introduction to Sam Spinks
● [05:26] Raising kids as a single mother
● [12:10] The current state of the youth amid uncertain times and what Sam is doing to pay it forward
● [15:30] Optimizing school readiness
● [19:34] Sam on her transition into public life and current volunteer work
● [25:47] How to get started volunteering for a cause
● [26:47] Why being elected is important to Sam
● [28:50] The importance of having vision as a leader
● [33:27] Sam’s passion and platform for inclusivity
● [37:23] Addressing the government’s notoriously slow decision-making process
● [38:33] Other groups that Sam stands with
● [43:05] Who inspires Sam and is someone she would like to see on the show?
Powerful Quotes by Sam
● The youth voice and the youth needs need to be right at the front; because there’s an awful lot happening in the world that’s affecting them in a way where they have few means to bounce back.
● It’s so rewarding to be a part of things. There are other people that need us. They need everybody to be a part of things and to do more things. It’s an absolute benefit for yourself, but it’s such a benefit for everyone around you as well.
● It’s not what they’re promising right now or what they stand for what's important; it’s what they intend to do in five years.
● I’m really inspired by being open and transparent and encouraging others to be the same.
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