Sarah's Story
I’m committed to listening to our community, and taking action together on the climate crisis, affordable housing, and creating a more equal society for all.
I’m a local GP and have served as councillor for the City of Greater Geelong since 2017.
When I was studying medicine, it didn’t take long for me to realise that a lot of what impacted people’s health can’t be fixed by a doctor. Access to care is often determined by postcode and income, not need. People are getting sick from preventable causes, more often due to social and environmental factors.
After becoming a GP, I spent time working at a service for people experiencing homelessness. This experience highlighted the failure of our social and political systems, being lived by people struggling every day. It really motivated me to take the next step and become politically active.
Like many women, I had to be tapped on the shoulder (more like given a good shove!) before even considering running for any kind of elected office. It was a huge team effort to get elected as the first Greens councillor at the City of Greater Geelong, and such a privilege to serve the community for 5 years.
I feel incredibly fortunate to now be the Greens State Member for Western Victoria in the Victorian Legislative Council. I’m also very lucky to have two fantastic young kids and a supportive partner who I live with here in Geelong.
Western Victoria is one of the most desirable places to live in Australia, but we must act urgently to address critical threats to our livability. I am committed to tackling the climate crisis by replacing coal and gas with 100% renewable energy by 2030, and protecting our precious 12 Apostles from Labor’s drilling project.
Our region has been left behind, and we need major improvements in public transport, affordable housing, rental affordability, healthcare and investment in renewables.
I love Western Victoria and our shared commitment to diversity and fairness. As a local, I want to keep Western Victoria liveable.
- Sarah Mansfield
Watch my maiden speech to Parliament
Western Victoria is one of the most desirable places to live in Australia.
We must act urgently to address critical threats to our health and wellbeing in Western Victoria.
I am committed to tackling the climate crisis by replacing coal and gas with 100% renewable energy by 2030, and protecting our precious waterways and oceans for future generations to enjoy.
Since being elected, I’ve been able to stand with the community in Lara fighting a massive, polluting incenerator. I’ve paddled out with coast dwellers to oppose seismic blasting. I’ve met dozens of Traditional Owners and dozens more exceptional people who are campaigning to protect earth and her inhabitants.
Our region has been left behind, and we need major improvements in affordable housing, public transport, access to reproductive healthcare and dental care and investment in renewables. The Greens will always stand with community for equality, justice and for the planet we all share.
