Alyssa Miller-McWha is a long-term resident and business owner within the Shire, with strong involvement in local agriculture, food systems, and community-driven initiatives. Through The Natural Circle farm and her role as President of the Serpentine Jarrahdale Food & Farm Alliance, she works closely with local producers, community groups, and the Shire to support resilience, inclusion, and sustainable growth across the region.
She has direct experience in agribusiness, including pasture-raised livestock, local markets, event management, and regenerative land use practices. Alyssa also collaborates with both local and state stakeholders on matters relating to food security, peri-urban agriculture, and community wellbeing. In addition, her professional background in branding and communications provides valuable skills in strategy, advocacy, and community engagement.
Alyssa brings lived experience as a farmer, business operator, and community leader who is passionate about building a resilient, connected, and inclusive future for the Shire. She takes a collaborative approach and is skilled at connecting a diverse range of stakeholders, including producers, small business owners, policymakers, and service providers.
She has a proven track record of delivering projects that combine practical, on-the-ground knowledge with broader strategic outcomes, including the SJ Farmers initiatives and other community-focused programs. Alyssa’s experience in leadership, advocacy, communications, and sustainable development supports informed decision-making and positive contributions to the work of the committee.
Jennifer Maynard
Jeni Maynard is a passionate advocate for disability rights, health equity, legislative reform, and inclusive community development. She is continuing her role on the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Group, bringing both lived experience and extensive advocacy work to support the group’s mission.
Jeni’s personal journey navigating disability herself, while also supporting her child through their own challenges, has shaped her strong commitment to creating accessible and inclusive communities. She actively contributes to advisory and advocacy groups across Western Australia and nationally, addressing complex issues that require collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches to deliver fit-for-purpose services, infrastructure, and supports. Her experience provides her with a broad understanding of the barriers people with disability, and their families continue to face within the community.
Jeni believes the rapid growth of Byford and surrounding areas presents an important opportunity to ensure accessibility and inclusion are embedded into planning and infrastructure from the beginning. She strongly advocates for future residential developments, public spaces, and community infrastructure to exceed minimum building standards, ensuring they are practical, accessible, and usable for all members of the community.
She brings a strong understanding of the importance of engaging designers, contractors, and builders early in the planning process and ensuring accountability to higher accessibility standards. Jeni’s advocacy experience, lived experience, and commitment to inclusive design would allow her to make a valuable contribution to the committee and support the Shire in building a more inclusive future for all residents.
Clair Parsons
Clair Parsons represents APM Communities, a partner in the community delivering Local Area Coordination services on behalf of the NDIS. Through this role, APM Communities supports people with disability to understand and navigate the NDIS, build individual capacity, and connect with appropriate community supports and services.
APM Communities also delivers community capacity-building projects that promote access and inclusion across the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, Armadale, and surrounding areas. These initiatives are co-designed with people with disability and focus on strengthening inclusive practices within local communities. Participation in the Access and Inclusion Advisory Group allows APM Communities to contribute valuable insights gained through both direct service delivery and broader community engagement, supporting inclusive planning and decision-making within the Shire.
Through its extensive work across the community, APM Communities can provide valuable insight into the experiences, challenges, and emerging needs of people with disability, their families, and carers within the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. The organisation works closely with individuals, service providers, and community stakeholders to support inclusive practices and strengthen community connections.
Clair Parsons and the APM Communities team contribute updates and information relating to the NDIS, identify opportunities for improved collaboration between local services and the Shire, and support initiatives that enhance accessibility and inclusion across the community. As a previous organisational member of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Group, APM Communities has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to supporting inclusive outcomes and collaborative community engagement within the region.