Paul Wickham is well known in Mooroopna and surrounding areas for the care and support he provides at the family pharmacy he has run for 17 years, and now Paul has decided to run for the local council in the Goulburn River Ward.
“I am excited to represent the locals of Mooroopna, Toolamba, Dhurringile, Murchison and stretching over to Arcadia and south of the Broken River,” said Paul.
“Following the 2022 floods, it is clear that there is an opportunity to revisit the Greater Shepparton and Mooroopna 2050 Regional City Growth Plan to see how we can create a more resilient community to the west of the Goulburn River.”
Paul saw first-hand the effect the floods had on the wider Mooroopna community. Not only was he personally affected, but he continued to serve the community by making deliveries via boat until the waters receded, which gave him a deep understanding of how much the community suffered.
Paul has been an active member of the community supporting local groups like the GV Rail Club, Undera Football and Netball Club and he even chipped in a pair of much-needed first aid kits to the Mooroopna Mens Shed and brought the gentlemen lunch when they reopened earlier this year.
“The GV is a vibrant agricultural and manufacturing area, and we need to continue to build on these assets and also grow our tourism around the beautiful Goulburn River. Our sporting and community groups are another important asset that makes us a great place to live. By listening to locals we can identify local issues, find local solutions and build local leadership.
“I love the Goulburn Valley and believe we can all prosper if we work together. I am keen to listen to the needs of our community and also inspire people to dream of big ideas for the GV. I believe it is important to make sure we create a great community for our young people to thrive and for our elderly to live long and healthy lives.”
