Pye Augustine immigrated to Australia in 1980 from South Africa, escaping the apartheid regime. She settled in Queensland with her family of seven.

Pye is a working mother with three adult children and has over 30 years of leadership experience in sporting organizations.

Professional Experience:

Pye currently works in the banking sector, with over 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She has also held significant roles in sports management, including serving as the Operations Manager of Western Pride Football Club, a National Premier League Club, and as the President of Springfield United Football Club, which she developed into the fastest-growing sporting club in Southeast Queensland.

Community Engagement:

Pye is known for her active community engagement, preferring meaningful interactions over symbolic gestures. She listens to community concerns and follows up with constituents to ensure their needs are met.

She also participates in Park Runs around Ipswich and serves as a football commentator for Football Queensland.

Advocacy and Vision:

Pye aims to be a community champion, advocating for a vibrant, connected, and caring community. She believes in promoting community vibrancy through events, programs, and activities that enhance engagement.

Community Safety:

Pye Augustine plans to enhance community safety through the establishment of a Community Safety Committee. She aims to develop a major sports and recreational hub in Redbank Plains and advocate for the construction of a new stadium at North Ipswich Reserve.

Additionally, Pye seeks to promote Ipswich as a tourist destination to increase business opportunities in the region.

Community Connectivity:

To improve community connectivity, Pye proposes installing more CCTV cameras in public spaces to ensure safer streets. She advocates for the improvement of the Cunningham Highway to enhance regional connectivity.

Pye also aims to increase bus services in Ipswich and improve the quality of suburban roads, making it easier and safer for residents to move around the community.

Community Care:

Pye Augustine is dedicated to creating a caring community by understanding and addressing local needs. She plans to promote environmental sustainability through the establishment of an eco hub and address homelessness by creating dedicated support centers.

Additionally, Pye aims to establish a recycling center and implement strategies to reduce activities that cause unpleasant smells, thereby improving the overall quality of life for Ipswich residents. Pye is committed to advocating for the needs of her community, ensuring that Ipswich is a place where residents feel supported, connected, and proud to live.