RUDO Makombe wants to give back to the community she has fallen in love with, which is why she will run in the upcoming council election, for the Balaclava Ward.
“I want to give back to the community and be part of a team that makes informed decisions. As the government closest to the community, I believe council should be a bridge between the community and local government,” said Rudo.
Rudo has a passion for community work that has given her vast experience through roles and organisations like, Forward in Faith Ministries International, serving as an elder and youth advisor. Vice chairperson of the FIFMI Women’s Ministry in Victoria. Missions’ director for FIFMI Australia Youth. Chairman of Australian Christian Business Fellowship Victoria. She is a member of the Zimbabwe GV Association. A member of The Door Bells: Migrant Women.
“I’ve done philanthropic work through an outreach program supporting families and women who experience pregnancy and infant loss, inspired by my personal experience and book, Miraculous Restoration. I’m excited to continue learning about and getting involved with more local organisations as l learn more about our community.”
Through her work in primary and secondary health, Rudo has seen the shortfalls in the local healthcare sector, and she would like to see more investment in that area.
“I see the unreliable and inadequate health services, including healthcare worker and specialist shortages, which fail to meet the diverse needs of a growing city.”
She believes the outdated stormwater drainage systems and solutions fast-tracked from the 2022 flood inquiry feedback, along with the slow economic development and limited retail expansion in Shepparton North, need to be addressed to build a strong local economy and establish relationships with state and international markets.
“I aim to connect the community to the council by creating diverse platforms for engagement, ensuring the council is creative in informing the community about its services and projects. I bring communication, collaboration, compassion, commitment, creativity, consistency and excellence in everything I do.”
