Jen Cowley OAM

Jen Cowley has a demonstrated commitment to the Dubbo Region and its communities through her involvement across a range of organisations including board positions with Taronga Conservation Society, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Westhaven, and NALAG (National Association for Loss and Grief). She is a founding director of the Western Cancer Centre Foundation.

Jen has been a small business owner in both the retail and communications sectors, a Rotarian of 15 years’ standing, and a tireless volunteer across many causes and charities and with a cross-section of our community.

Also an author, journalist, and editor, Jen is a committed listener and teller of regional people’s stories. Hear more about Jen here and why you should Vote 1 for her this coming Dubbo Regional Council Election.

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2024 Dubbo Citizen of the Year, Molly Croft shares why she’s Voting 1 for Jen Cowley.

Proud Wiradjuri man, Roy Ah-See is Voting 1, Jen Cowley.

Respected Wiradjuri Elder, Riverbank Frank Doolan on why you should Vote 1 for Jen Cowley.

Women’s health and breast cancer awareness advocate, Donna Falconer shares why Jen Cowley has her vote this Dubbo Regional Council election.

Young professional, Britt Willetts talks about growing up with the Cowleys and the role Jen has played in encouraging young people to volunteer and develop their careers in the region.

I’ve known Jen for ten years, and I know she has real empathy. She has a passion for Dubbo and for the community. But more than that, she’s got a passion for the people – her heart is for the whole community not just one section. She’s got common sense, and that’s not that common! And she just has her heart in the right place. I’ve seen her do some great things – for me as well, personally, she’s helped me on my journey. I can’t applaud her more.

We’ve learned a lot from each other in many ways. It’s been a really good cultural connection and also a human connection. She brings the good out in everyone. The community can only benefit from her being there (in Council). We need her leadership.
– Warren Towney

Jen engages with a broad range of people and organisations and has been involved with many community-based organisations in Dubbo over many years, always working hard and prepared to put her hand up for executive positions.

She acts with honesty and diplomacy, she’s not afraid of hard work. In all aspects of the community, Jen has committed herself to the task at hand making her an ideal Council candidate. She is sensitive and respectful.

Coming from a rural background, Jen understands agriculture and its vagaries, appreciating the need for rural communities to be well supported. She has strong family values and treats everyone with kindness and respect.
– Liz and Scott Tourle