Dr McEntyre, who lives in Tea Gardens, says she has been connected to the area from birth.

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As a founding Elder of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Aboriginal Reference Group, she has led and collaborated on numerous community projects with MidCoast Council, Tea Gardens Public School, Myall River Art Walk Group, Myall Koala and Environment Group, and the Department of Primary Industries Fisheries.

A doctor of social work and criminology, Aunty Liz also volunteers her expertise to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park.

“It’s now time for me to serve the MidCoast area as a councillor, and to utilise my collective knowledge, experience, skills and qualities to share with the community I belong to and respect genuinely.

“Communities connecting and belonging can improve the wellbeing of all.”

Dr McEntyre said that as an elected councillor she would “ensure the vision of the community is realised”.

“I think that councils and communities need to be having that yarn.

“Two-way learning, respect, collaboration and adapting with the community are critical for shaping the future of our area.”

Dr McEntyre currently represents boards including Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council/Murrook Culture Centre, NSW Reconstruction Authority, NSW Coastal Council, Hunter Local Land Services, and Life Without Barriers.

She is an advisor to governments, national peak bodies, and professional associations, including the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, and Greening Australia.