INTRODUCING
Ruth Robins
"I want to make sure the people of Narrabeen have a voice.
I love being part of my community and I want to keep it connected and caring, and a great place to live for all."
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– Clr Ruth Robins
Immediate areas of focus:​
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Working to sensibly address the housing challenge
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Community participation in decision making through improved consultation processes.
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Protecting the natural environment and natural waterways especially Narrabeen Lagoon.
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Support and advocacy for services to build a healthy, inclusive, safe and affordable community.
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Spending money wisely to get the best value on behalf of our community.
As the Narrabeen Ward Councilor, Ruth is an Elanora Heights resident who has worked really hard for her community making sure the people of the Narrabeen Ward have a voice and access to Council to resolve issues.
Ruth’s extensive experience working with local organizations makes her an effective advocate for the community.
Ruth volunteers for a number of local charities and is a member of the Warriewood Residents Association.
She has served on a number of Board and Community Committees and enjoys supporting them to better serve their community.
She is currently the Chairperson of MWP Community Care Pty Ltd and a committee member of the Manly Wheelies Wheelchair Basketball as well as volunteering for The Link (Church) Collective.
Ruth also serves on Council’s Community and Safety Committee, the PCYC Reference Group and the Property Committee.
As a mother to two and Nanny to five beautiful grandchildren, Ruth is an active local resident. Ruth regularly enjoys using the cycleways around the Wetlands and Narrabeen Lake. She loves to participate and watch sport - especially her beloved Swans AFL team as well as participating and watching local sport and is a strong advocate for children’s and women’s sport.
Ruth’s knowledge of how Council works gained from her career and Councillor experience, gives her the ability to work with Council staff to achieve the best outcomes.
Ruth wants to continue to make sure the residents of the Narrabeen Ward have a voice in relevant decisions that affect the future of the area.
A believer in grassroots democracy, Ruth feels privilege to be able to serve the Narrabeen Ward Community with a passion.