STATE ELECTION 2021

Introducing Ellen Joubert Lead Senate Candidate AC

Ellen Joubert is a wife, mother, speaker, coach, mentor, and author. As a business woman she believes in building people’s skills in leadership and confidence.

Ellen owned her own business for several years, and also had a successful career in media advertising for twelve years with numerous accolades. Five years’ experience as a Senior Advertising Executive and Trainer.

In addition to her work experience she completed a diploma in management and diploma in human resources. She is currently a coach and mentor for women and children in building their self-confidence. As a certified John Maxwell Team Trainer and Coach, she assists people and businesses in growing their team’s leadership and sales skills.

As an author Ellen published two books: Style Yourself with Confidence and How to Look and Feel Younger for Longer. Her third book Clothed for the King will be published later this year.
Ellen previously ran as a candidate in the by-election in 2017 and she has chosen to represent Australian Christians again because she believes in preserving our Australian way of life, and our Judeo-Christian heritage.

She contends all Australians rights to freedom of expression should be upheld, as we practice the faith of our choosing peacefully and respectfully.

Introducing Warner Spyker for the Electorate of Burt.

Warnar Spyker is a lawyer who lives in Southern River and is married with six children. Warnar has lived in the Federal Electorate of Burt for the past 37 years, worked locally in Canning Vale for more than 12 years so he has a sound understanding of the social and legal challenges facing our community. He would want to develop and provide positive solutions to these issues.

Practicing law for many years has given Warnar a thorough understanding of the need to retain the Judeo-Christian values on which our western democracy was founded. He will strive to uphold this, as recognised within the preamble to the Australian Constitution, that we are a nation “humbly relying on the blessing of Almighty God”. Warnar is an articulate, knowledgeable and well-connected candidate who will promote policies that support and strengthen these values.

Warnar has a passion for his personal faith, the law and taking care of his neighbours, and will seek to be an effective and compassionate representative for the people of Burt.

Introducing Brady Williams for the Electorate of Hasluck.

Brady is the Vice President and Membership Registrar for the Australian Association for Religious Education WA. This provides an opportunity to advocate for chaplaincy and religious education in schools. Brady is endorsed by the Board of CREW Ministers Inc, which was set-up to encourage the recruitment and training of volunteers to teach Christian Values Education in government schools. CREW also provides training events to equip those involved in children’s care and ministry at schools, churches or in the community.

Brady’s involvement in the Professional Teaching Council of WA provides a leadership and development role for the enhancement of all teaching departments in primary, secondary and tertiary education environments.

Brady is passionate about Christian values, nurturing school communities, community service and families. He is married and has four children, who are all working and studying adults.

Maryka was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She immigrated to Perth, with her family when she was 13 years old. For the past 15 years, she has worked with a range of communities across Australia.

Maryka started as an advocacy worker for children in care, lobbying the Government for better service provision and support for children leaving State care. This led Maryka to community development. She was the National Project Manager for a program she helped to develop, called the School Passport Program. The program was a huge success, and an effective engagement tool that increased volunteerism, attendance, and social cohesion in schools. Maryka worked with over 3000 families across Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. She fostered invaluable networks with local businesses, organisations, and governments.

Maryka remarked “Those were the best times – travelling the Nation and effecting change – real tangible change. We helped thousands of families through this Program, and my eyes were opened to the gaps in policy at a political level and what happened at a community level. Bureaucracy was a real hindrance”.

Whilst many see their faith as a liability, Maryka has always viewed hers as an asset. “We all have a particular worldview, mine has always encouraged me to think about others first. My faith has played a huge role in shaping my commitment to serve others. I aspire to see our communities transformed through good policy that keeps families healthy, and businesses thriving”.

Maryka believes strong communities stem from healthy families and good employment opportunities. “Familial stresses have a large impact on a person’s mental health. I would like to see mental health services extended to support not only the individual – but couples and families. Most people cannot afford the counselling or psychology fees per session”. Australian Christians is the only party committed to putting your family’s interests first.

In addition, Maryka has also volunteered for various Youth Groups, The National Council of Women, Detention Centres, and various Prisons.

Maryka’s passion for Community Development and Politics has enabled her to appreciate both sides of the spectrum and she is now a committed voice for East Metro. Committed to serving its people, its interests and developing more opportunities for young people.