Revitalising Lilydale

Daniela is the State Member for Monbulk and has been the Chair of the Lilydale Suburban Revitalisation Board since February 2023.

Prior to entering Parliament, Daniela owned and managed an organic grocery store for over six years until March 2022. Prior to buying the business, she worked as an Industrial Officer for the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association. Her first career role was as a secondary teacher of English, History and Geography.

Daniela has a desire to help people as their local representative and effect good change. She aims to be a clear, strong voice for the constituents of Monbulk and leave it a better place than she found it. This is what prompted her to run for Parliament.

The main passions and priorities Daniela has as a member of Parliament are education, the environment, healthcare and supporting small businesses to provide good, decent jobs for their staff.

Cr Jim Child is a fifth generation resident of Yarra Ranges who is passionate about supporting and encouraging local business and tourism.

Jim’s long time dedication to the area he calls home is evidenced by the fact that he was first elected to local government as a Councillor with the Upper Yarra Shire in 1982, where he served for two consecutive Council terms.

Jim held the honour of Shire President during 1985. He also proudly served as the Yarra Ranges Mayor in 2012 and is the current 2021-22 Mayor.

As CEO of Yarra Ranges Council, Tammi Rose is an accomplished public purpose executive with more than 20 years of experience working in Local Government.  A strategic, influential, and engaging leader, with innate energy for driving innovative solutions to complex challenges, Tammi is known for putting the community at the heart of all decision-making to deliver quality services and infrastructure.

Tammi holds a degree in Commerce, is a qualified CPA and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

David Plunkett has many years of executive and senior management experience in both the Public and Private Health Sectors.

David commenced his health career as a Registered Nurse. He joined Eastern Health in 2002 and held various roles, including Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and Executive Director Acute Health, all leading to his current role of Eastern Health Chief Executive which he has held since September 2016.

Sue has been CEO at Inspiro for over three years.  She has more than 20 years of experience in executive management and significant knowledge of public and not-for-profit healthcare.

Mel Spencer is the co-founder and Executive Officer of Different Journeys which provides peer support and social connections for autistic individuals and their families. She is a passionate advocate for ensuring that the voice of hidden disabilities is given consideration.

With over 30 years’ experience in the disability, aged care and community health sectors, Hayley’s career has focussed on the creation and provision of innovative and responsive person-driven services within a high quality human rights framework.

Hayley joined Melba Support Services in early 2017 as the organisation’s first Chief Outcomes Officer, supporting the organisation through the transition to the NDIS and the successful transfer of government services. Hayley was appointed CEO in September 2020.

Michael Smith is the CEO of Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) and has been leading the organisation since 2004. In this time, the service has grown and developed to better serve the region’s communities with strategic priorities of addressing family violence, seniors’ rights, cultural diversity and young people, as well as developing partnerships in these areas.

Grant Radford is the CEO and Managing Director at Box Hill Institute (BHI).

Grant has spent more than 25 years in the public sector including executive and management roles at the Department of Defence, Department of Education and Training, and the Department of Treasury and Finance. His experience in the vocational education sector includes appointments at Chisholm Institute as Chief Operating Officer and as the CEO of TAFE Gippsland for four years.

Grant is a passionate believer in the transformative power of secondary, vocational and higher education; particularly the role organisations like BHI play in enriching the life and career prospects of learners and building closer ties with industry and the communities we serve.

Grant holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Deakin University), is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Objectives

• Encourage a civic heart and well-defined precincts focused on health, education, retail and hospitality
• Build a wayfinding system focused on each precinct’s role/function, using landmarks and creating a sense of differentiation between places
• Provide active transport links between Lilydale’s various precincts, connecting people to jobs and services

Objectives

• Provide regional-scale health and education services, to promote local living
• Provide diverse employment opportunities for all
• Work with Box Hill Institute, health and education services to create a pipeline between education and local jobs
• Expand diverse employment and vocational training opportunities

Objectives

• Support local businesses to grow, and connect into local networks and regional supply chains
• Provide access for businesses to innovation through strong partnerships with Box Hill Institute and other local agencies
• Provide access for businesses in Lilydale to a highly skilled workforce that is well connected to them via public and active transport links
• Leverage local knowledge, build partnerships between businesses and anchor institutions/major employers, strengthening local supply chains
• Work with landowners and local businesses to incentivize re-investment in buildings, connecting to incentives and funding support

Objectives

• Establish Lilydale’s identity as a ‘place to breathe on the edge of the city,’ with access to local produce in a landscape setting
• Promote connections and wayfinding throughout Lilydale’s town centre and into the Yarra Valley (e.g., via the Warburton trail) that enhances and builds on the town’s country feel
• Offer high quality public realm and open spaces throughout the town centre to attract people and promote vibrancy

The Lilydale Main Street (Maroondah Hwy) bridge does not have a footpath on the north side, creating a barrier between the two halves of the main street.  This project will introduce a footpath to connect more directly the existing footpath on the east and future footpath on the north-east bank of the Olinda Creek. The scope also includes a path, a feature stone wall and the relocation of seating benches, bin enclosures and a power pole.

The Suburban Revitalisation program is providing $60,000 in funding for the project, which is anticipated to be completed in mid-to-late 2024. The project is being delivered in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council.

To boost the recreational tourist experience along the Warburton and Yarra Valley shared trails a range of crossing safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists are proposed at the Beresford Road section.  This includes traffic calming pavement treatments, lighting, signage and landscaping to better signify the crossing point.

The Suburban Revitalisation program is providing $250,000 in funding for the project and it is anticipated to be completed in early 2023. The project is being delivered in partnership with the Yarra Ranges Council.

Improvements to the streetscape in Castella Street will attract more customers to Lilydale's cafes and restaurants to enjoy the pleasures of alfresco dining. This project will improve the experience of the street, support recovery of local businesses and bring people back to the heart of Lilydale. All planning will be complementary to the Lilydale Precinct Structure Plan.

The Suburban Revitalisation program provided $165,000 in funding for the project which was completed in late 2022. This project was delivered in partnership by Yarra Ranges Council.

This pilot program will deliver convenient cycling infrastructure on major tourist trails to get more visitors on their bikes and on their way. The creation of a recognisable cycle centre branding icon for activity centres in the Yarra Ranges supports cycling through the provision of infrastructure such as cycle repair and maintenance stations, drinking fountains, shelter, toilets, bike parking, charging points for electric bikes and mobile devices.

The Suburban Revitalisation program is providing $390,000 in funding for the project and it is anticipated to be completed in early 2023.  The project is being delivered in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council.

This project will undertake a social planning assessment of future community needs to shape a clear program of uses in the proposed integrated community facility in Lilydale. The study will inform the architectural design brief and costings for the new community facility.

The Suburban Revitalisation program is provided $230,000 in funding for the project which was completed in late 2022. This project was delivered in partnership by Yarra Ranges Council.

Stage 2 of Lions Park improvements will deliver additional landscape, public realm and infrastructure improvements to the northern section of the Olinda Creek corridor.

The Suburban Revitalisation program is providing $260,000 in funding for the project and it is anticipated to be completed early-mid 2023. The project is being delivered in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council.

This project focuses on rejuvenating Lions Park to improve both the safety and appeal of its use.  Stage 1 includes a visible pedestrian thoroughfare connecting both sides of Maroondah Highway and the creation of a peaceful, revegetated resting place to enjoy nature on the southern section of Olinda Creek.

The Suburban Revitalisation program is providing $325,000 in funding for the project and it is anticipated to be completed early-mid 2023. The project is being delivered in partnership with  Yarra Ranges Council.

The project will undertake an audit of existing signage within Lilydale and develop a consolidated wayfinding strategy.

The Suburban Revitalisation program provided over $230,000 in funding for the project and it is anticipated to be completed in early 2023. The project is being delivered in partnership with  Yarra Ranges Council.

This project will establish baseline requirements and test ideas to help facilitate a successful community focused service from the building.

The Suburban Revitalisation program is providing $170,000 in funding for the project that is currently underway. The project is being delivered in partnership with the Yarra Ranges Council.

A steering committee of Aboriginal and young people will identify and collate both historical and contemporary stories of the Lilydale area, communicating principles of self-determination.

The Suburban Revitalisation program is providing $110,000 in funding for the project that is currently underway. The project is being delivered in partnership with the Yarra Ranges Council.

The Club's boat storage shed will be extended to accommodate growing participant numbers.  Upgrades will also be made to create a safe path of travel for members to move their boats from the shed to the launching ramp.

The Suburban Revitalisation program provided $150,000 in funding for the project and it is anticipated to be completed in early 2023.

Diverse community members will share their stories in their own voices through a series of events designed to foster conversations that challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. Participants will receive training and support as part of the project.

The Suburban Revitalisation program provided $55,000 in funding for the project which was completed in September 2022. The project was delivered in partnership with Eastern Community Legal Centre.

A Lilydale Community Garden and gathering space is located on Main Street, adjacent Bunnings. This project establishes a new community garden and gathering space, including a vegetable garden, fruit trees, seating, work bench, storage areas, water supply and public art. It has been delivered in partnership with Bunnings and the council is exploring options to include ECOSS to support environmental education.

The Suburban Revitalisation program provided $55,000 in funding for the project which was opened 1 July 2021. The project was delivered in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council.