HAYLEY EDWARDS

Community safety is my top priority, and I am dedicated to ensuring that every Rockingham resident feels secure at home, work, or within their community. A vital step in achieving this is securing a fully resourced 24/7 police station to provide consistent, immediate responses to crime and deliver around-the-clock protection for our residents. Family violence in Rockingham has reached critical levels, with family assaults increasing by 26% since 2017, breaches of Violence Restraining Orders rising by 33% statewide, and family-related violence surging by 39%. A Mettam Liberal Government has a $510M plan to crack down on crime and support our police.

The Rockingham Foreshore is a vibrant community hub that draws large crowds each year but lacks dedicated spaces for young people.
To address this, we’re committing $500,000 to create a purpose-built youth activity space featuring a skate park, play zones, exercise equipment, and shaded picnic areas. These upgrades will enrich community well-being, provide safe spaces for youth, and attract more visitors to our region. The overwhelming support for the Marina petition highlights its importance to our community. Despite Labor’s lack of backing, we are determined to ensure this transformative project drives economic growth and creates jobs for Rockingham.

 Rockingham’s rapidly growing population is putting immense pressure on our local mental health services, homelessness support, and early intervention programs for young people.
Families in crisis are struggling to access the help they need. With mental health service wait times tripling over the past two years, urgent action is required. The WA Liberals are committed to securing the resources our community needs. This includes a $300 million investment to support our vital not-for-profit sector and $80 million dedicated to improving mental health services and strategies. These investments will increase program funding and ensure timely assistance for those in crisis 

Rockingham stands at the forefront of Australia’s AUKUS partnership.
We are poised to play a vital role in this historic initiative. However, decades of neglected infrastructure and insufficient housing have created significant challenges. Inadequate road networks frustrate residents and constrain businesses, while poor access to key areas like Garden Island limits our ability to support defence operations and the community’s growing needs. We must prioritise modern, efficient infrastructure and affordable housing solutions that that not only meet the demands of AUKUS but also respect and enhance the quality of life for our residents.

Every family in Rockingham deserves access to high-quality recreational spaces, regardless of where they live or their income.
We’re committed to revitalising older playgrounds in established suburbs, investing $300,000 to upgrade Fantasy Park, Wilson Park, Alf Powell Reserve, and Bayview Reserve. These modern, safe play spaces will promote health, well-being, and social connections across our community. The WA Liberals will also support local sports and community groups with $500,000 to transform the Rockingham BMX Track into a premier facility for riders, $200,000 to enhance the Westerly Family Centre,  $300,000 for upgrades at the Safety Bay Bowling Club and $150,000 to the Rockingham Bowling Club.

Rockingham has a thriving senior community, with 24.5% of residents aged 65 and over—well above the WA and national averages.

However, the Autumn Centre, our city’s only dedicated activity hub for older adults, no longer meets the needs of our growing population. The WA Liberals are committed to investing

 $1 million in its redevelopment. This upgrade will enhance wellness spaces, improve café and dining areas, improve heating and cooling systems, and provide better accessibility. The revitalised Centre will foster stronger social connections, accommodate more members, and provide a welcoming space where our seniors can thrive.