My cultural background is from Sri Lanka. I spent my first 29 years between Malaysia and Singapore and I can now speak five languages. I have learnt through my 50+ years of life that people won’t remember what you said or did but they will always remember how you made them feel. Once people feel empowered, safe and valued, they are more willing to engage with their community, which then removes them from the trap of isolation and loneliness. My vision is that people in the City of Canning will feel empowered, safe and valued by my interaction with them.