WHO IS
NATHAN CONROY
Name: Nathan Conroy
Live: City of Frankston
Work: Business Development Manager/ General Manager
AFL Team: Hawthorn
Favourite Sport: Rugby Union
Heros: Mom and Grandmother
Who do I represent: North-East Ward: Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Sandhurst and Skye. Even though I represent the North East Ward, I have to balance the needs of the entire community.
Top Priorities: Strategic plan for the City , local infrastructure projects in Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Sandhurst and Skye and to help businesses thrive in a future ready Frankston.
Born in Cork, Ireland. I decided to come to Australia like many of our ancestors over the years, partially due the global financial crisis that crippled the world in 2008.
After travelling this beautiful country, I flew to Mildura to do my mandatory work on a farm. This was 12 hour days in 40 degree temperatures, my farming experience allowed me to continue my travels in Australia. I settled in Melbourne where I met Steffie who is born and raised in Carrum Downs.
It's wasn't hard to fall in love with the treasures of Frankston; the amazing beaches, parks, local businesses, and what I liked the most was it's potential to be better.
My career has allowed me to utilise my skills in business and transform under performing businesses/non for profits into thriving, self sustainable organisations. I pride myself on creating a foundation that will allow these organisations to thrive for years to come.
I started a business called Little Fox Early Learning Group ( Approval No: PR-40023251). My mission is to acquire and manage under performing early learning centres and create an affordable centre of excellence that will allow every child the chance to a good early education.
Coming from Ireland I have witnessed one of the worse recessions in recent history, tough economic measures were put in place which meant funding became more stringent, however this created job losses along with housing shortages and infrastructure issues.
This is why I'm delighted to see more funding since covid from State and Federal governments to develop more infrastructure that will benefit all ratepayers.
Australia has rebounded from the first recession in over 30 years exceptionally well and this is because of each and every small business owner who worked tirelessly to overcome a pandemic along with the job keeper program that saved millions of jobs throughout the country.
I will continue to champion the City of Frankston at a Local, State and Federal level while shining a light on it's potential.
I will advocate for infrastructure projects within Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Sandhurst and Skye. These projects will benefit all residents and in particular families and sporting organisations.
I'm pushing hard for Frankston City Council to support local businesses, help these businesses adapt to an ever changing environment and to make Frankston a destination.
I believe we need more people living and working in the city centre to be able to create the foot traffic for our local businesses to grow. This will only be achieve if Council works with State and Federal governments, developers and local entrepreneurs to create a vibrant city centre.