about pye
Meet your Councillor
Meet your community champion!
After immigrating to Australia in 1980 from the apartheid regime of South Africa, Pye settled with her family of 7 in Queensland.
Pye is a mother with three adult children and has over 30 years' experience in leadership in sporting organisations. Recently working as the Operations Manager of Western Pride Football Club a National Premier League Club, located at Briggs Road, Raceview.
As the President of Springfield United Football Club, Pye created the fastest growing sporting club in Southeast Queensland.
Pye has worked in the financial sector for over 10 years, working for Anz Bank and Suncorp Bank. Pye actively engages with the community, by listening and actioning community concerns or requests by assisting then following up with constituents.
Pye likes to keep fit by taking part in Park Runs around Ipswich on a Saturday morning, as well as during the week. Pye also is a football commentator for Football Queensland.
As your community champion Pye will advocate for a community that is vibrant, connected and one that cares.
Platforms
Community Vibrancy
Community Connectivity
Community Connectivity
Community vibrancy is a shared vision with a clear identity and brand that can activate a place and create a strong sense of belonging. Pye will advocate for community events, programs and activities the enhance community engagement.
Platforms
1. Community Safety
2. Major sports & recreational hub Redbank Plains
3. Western Grandstand - North Ipswich Reserve
4. Tourist destination in readiness for Olympic Games 2032
Community Connectivity
Community Connectivity
Community Connectivity
Community connectivity with a diverse and inclusive culture, identifies a wide range of needs to connect community through a seamless transport system which includes roads. Whilst feeling secure as we move about our community.
Platforms
.1. Safer Streets: smiley Sam
2. Cunningham Highway
3. Increase bus services -Ipswich
4. Better suburban roads
Community Care
Community Connectivity
Community Care
Community that cares sets to increase readiness by understanding the local needs by setting priorities that identifies and implements strategies. By doing so it shows community that someone cares in times of need.
Platforms
1. Clean Up Australia Day
2. Inclusive events
3. Recycling centre
4. Member of the Enviromental and Sustainability Committee
mobile offices
Where shall I meet you!
Pye will be accessible to answer any of your concerns and challenges you might be facing in Division 1. Pye has monthly Community Matters pop up stalls throughout the Division.
Community engagement to date
Community concerns
pye augustine division 1!
Councillor Pye Augustine represents Division 1 for Ipswich City Council and is the Chair of the Economic and Cultural Development committee.
