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Welcome to my website
I have lived in West Swan with my wife and two children since 1991 and prior to that in Beechboro. In 1995 I stood for the Swan Council elections and was elected to the Swan Valley Ward. This gave me an opportunity to work for the community, to understand and work with bureaucracy but most importantly to get things done.
I continue to be an active member of the community working hard to ensure that community concerns are heard.
In 2008 I stood for election to the State government for the Liberal Party in the new seat of West Swan and made significant inroads into Labor’s once safe margin.
In Malaga I have actively promoted business development and work with the Ballajura Community College to assist with Vocational Education Training (VET) for school leavers.
In 2008 I was appointed to the Ballajura Community College School Council Board. BCC was one of the first Independent Public Schools with award winning Dr Steffan Silcox as Headmaster. It is an honour to work with the College councillors to drive initiatives that will not only support local students but also the wider region. www.bcc.wa.edu.au
As president of the Malaga and Districts Business Association (MDBA) I actively lobbied the government to build an overpass bridge on Reid Highway and Alexander Road. Now that this is completed we need to see the Reid Highway/Malaga Drive bridge built.
Dual lanes on Reid Highway from Beechboro Road to West Swan Road and traffic lights at Lord St are some of the priorities for which I have fought. A recent announcement by Minister Troy Buswell that traffic lights will be installed at Lord/Reid has been welcomed by the community.
As MDBA president I supported Native Animal Rescue and the Ballajura Youth Dungeon with part proceeds from our functions. Following the last State election there were serious concerns that the Ballajura Youth Dungeon would be closed. I actively worked with our State parliamentarians to secure annual funding for this valuable community organisation. Thanks must go to Hon Donna Faragher, then Minister for the Environment and Youth, for recognising the need for this facility.
Before the Labor government disbanded it, I also worked on the Ballajura Safer WA local policing committee.
In 2007 I represented small business on the Perth Region Natural Resource Management (PRNRM) Board. In that roll I actively worked to secure Federal funds for a pilot project to assess light industry impacts on the environment and I am currently one of three directors on the PRNRM Board.
I am a Board member at Jobs Australia Midland - Jobs Australia provides services and employment to help people overcome disadvantage. Click to see the website
Below is a selection of community issues in which I have been actively involved. Should there be any community matters that you feel need attention please send me an email: rod @ rodhenderson.com.au Note, this is split to stop spammers collecting my address, please remove the gaps. |
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Community Newspaper Articles Protestors: Mosque not welcome - story Search for a bigger Swan Valley visitor center - story Swan lifts limits for trucks on property - story Traffic headaches, West Swan Road - story Goodwill Engineering going the extra mile - story Green light to end red-light frustration - story Senator at Malaga forum - story |
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West Swan Road/Great Northern Highway Dangerous Intersection Needs Traffic Lights Too many deaths have occurred at this busy intersection. Frank Alban MLA pushed for this and lights have now been installed. There are still safety concerns with trucks running red lights. Residents are urged to use caution! Click picture to read the newspaper story |
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Best viewed using Internet Explorer 9 or later. Formatting issues can be expected using other browsers. Last updated Jan 2012 This website is authorised by Rod Henderson © 2012 |
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Call for Traffic Lights - Reid Hwy and Lord St A tragic death at the corner of Reid Highway and Lord St has residents calling for traffic lights to be installed. Click pictures to read the newspaper story |
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2007 - Labor Government Plans to Urbanise Nearly 1/3 Whiteman Park Liberals support local families and stop Labor’s plans to urbanisation Whiteman Park. Click picture to find out more |
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2010 - Rod Henderson elected Chairman, Perth to Darwin Highway Stage 1 Advocacy Group There is an urgent need to start work on the new Perth to Darwin alignment along Lord St which has been actively pursued by me for many years. Now we are seeing key leaders accepting that this is a high priority for the State. More here www.pdh1.com.au |
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2011 - Rod Henderson elected Chairman, Swan Valley Progress Assn Inc. Rod was one of the community members that started the SVPA because of his concern that community representation required wider input. As inaugural chairman Rod works tirelessly to ensure the community is given a fair hearing. More here www.svpa.com.au |
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Reid Highway and Alexander Drive Intersection Following years of lobbying the overpass has now been completed. Rod as president of the MDBA actively pushed for this project to be completed. Click picture to read the newspaper story |
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Support for The Dungeon Youth Centre Ballajura The Ballajura Dungeon has been a safe place for our youth for many years. Often struggling to stay open the MDBA has been an active supporter. Click pictures to read the newspaper story’s |
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Rod Nunn, Dr Steffan Silcox - WA Secondary Principal of the Year 2011 |