A fresh start for SA with d4d – Anna Tree in Adelaide
29/01/2014
Anna Tree, 37, of Adelaide, is currently a political researcher. A former elite athlete and international rowing coach, Anna sees disability as a social justice and human rights issue.
She wants to see greater support for neighbourhood communities and sees the city of Adelaide as the ideal environment in which to establish the links that bring people together.
With 20 years experience as a community activist, Anna is concerned about accessible and environmentally sustainable urban planning and considers incentives to small business to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act are overdue. She has been a campaigner for improved public transport, better facilities for cyclists, refugees and GLBTIQ rights.
“Living and working in Adelaide is fantastic, this is a lifestyle choice that is increasing in popularity because it allows residents to take advantage of the true liveability of the city centre. There is so much potential to create one of the great cycling cities of the world here, not just during the Tour Down Under when the cycling bug is contagious, but year round,” said Anna Tree.
“My own interest in disability began when, as a child, I regularly assisted a young neighbour who was born with an intellectual disability. This experience, along with having family members with a disability, gave me an insight into the additional needs that individuals and family carers have.
“I believe that the way we embrace all people, of all abilities and backgrounds can be judged as a marker of our society and I want to live in a community that gives equality to all, in all aspects of life,” said Ms Tree.
