What I’ve learned about how to bring people together as a local government mayor

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Women’s Agenda, December 2024

In this article for Women’s Agenda, Mayor of Onkaparinga. Cr. Moira Were AM reflects on her journey in local government and provides her advice for countering polarisation by fostering inclusivity, connection, and joy. She highlights the importance of finding common ground and the power of embracing complexity to build stronger, more united communities in an increasingly divided world.

In an increasingly polarised world, we must focus on community—not merely building coalitions, but fostering true connections that transcend differences. 

– Cr. Moira Were AM


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