Cr Tamasyn Ramsay-Grounds moved to the Shire with her father in 2019 where they care for Billawin, a conservation property on the edge of the Gariwerd (Grampians) National Park that also hosts Wildwood Wildlife Shelter. Living close to the land continues a lifelong connection to nature that began in her childhood, growing up on a mountain in the Bega Valley in the 1970s as the daughter of two actors.
Her formative years in regional Australia shaped a deep appreciation for community and Country, later complemented by time living and working in major cities including New York and Rome, as well as extended periods in village communities and ashrams in India. These experiences have informed her perspective on community wellbeing, cultural understanding, the depth of human connection and the value of place.
Tamasyn is a medical anthropologist with a particular interest in the social, cultural and environmental factors that contribute to human wellbeing, including our relationship with other species. She brings a background in health, policy and research, having worked as a paramedic, a Senior Policy Adviser in the Victorian Parliament, and in international settings including representing civil society at the United Nations.
She is active with local community associations that focus on human-nature connection such as the Hamilton Field Naturalists, Gariwerd Animal Biodiversity Alliance (GABA), and Friends of the Forgotten Woodlands.
Tamasyn values open and respectful dialogue, collaboration and evidence-informed decision-making. She is committed to supporting a healthy, connected and resilient community and finding practical solutions that reflect the needs of residents, businesses and the environment.
Tamasyn lives in Victoria Valley with frequent travel to Melbourne, where she supports and cares for her elderly mother. She remains deeply connected to the Southern Grampians and is dedicated to representing the community with care, integrity and authenticity.