Cr McKay grew up in a family business at Nyah, forging connections with many sectors including: natural resources management, small business, community services, with family involved in agriculture of all types. Nicole was elected in April 2019 after a by-election was held.
She studied nursing and worked in Jacaranda Lodge at Nyah before relocating to Melbourne to complete Midwifery at Monash Medical Centre. She worked there for five years and has worked in Midwifery and Community Health in Swan Hill for the past 12 years. She sees excellent health services as essential for the region.
Nicole believes that multiculturalism is the building block of our vibrant community and economy. She sees Aboriginal culture and communities as important and central to the region, and hopes we can grow stronger together.