Judith Arkley

14 May 2024

I have the pleasure of sharing with the House the important contribution of a long time resident of Cartwright, Judith Arkley. Judy Arkley has been an active member of our community for many years. She was previously the Secretary of the Community 2168 Action Group, which advocated for ongoing action on local issues in the 2168 catchment area throughout the course of the Community 2168 project. I note her personal commitment and care for local residents, having worked for years to uplift quality of life and service availability for residents through her advocacy with Liverpool City Council and other stakeholders. After hearing her speak at a public forum, I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Judy. We discussed the lack of youth activities and support for young people with Autism in the 2168 area, and how to better engage with local services in order to ensure young people are engaged in meaningful and constructive activities. As a result of our discussion, I am pleased that Judy will be part of an upcoming initiative to engage local stakeholders to make a positive difference in the 2168. I look forward to working with Judy further.