Working together since 2003
We’re inviting Rosanna’s commercial property owners and trader community to share their views on re-establishing a Special Rate Scheme and a Traders Association for the precinct.
Project Background
Rosanna Village has always been a valued part of Banyule’s local economy, with a proud history of businesses working together to create a vibrant precinct. For 21 years, the Rosanna Traders Association championed local businesses, delivering events, promoting the precinct, and raising the profile of Rosanna as a destination.
Today, 10 other major shopping precincts across Banyule continue to benefit from having a Traders Association and Special Rate and Charge Schemes. These partnerships fund collective marketing, precinct promotion, and community events that attract visitors and support local business growth. Without one, Rosanna currently misses out on the same opportunities and coordinated support that neighbouring centres enjoy.
By re-activating the Rosanna Traders Association and a Special Charge Scheme, the precinct can once again unlock:
- Ongoing promotion through digital channels, signage and campaigns
- Local events and activations that attract visitors and strengthen community connection
- A unified voice for businesses when engaging with Council and other stakeholders
- Increased visibility and profile for Rosanna as a shopping, dining and service destination
We want to hear from business owners, commercial property owners and traders in Rosanna about whether you’d like to see this positive step forward for the precinct.
Tell us what you think
Click the button below to complete our business survey and let us know how you feel about the reactivation of a trader association and special rate scheme.
Business Survey
General Feedback
Area Map
Project Timeline
Speak to us face-to-face and grab a coffee on us!
Council Officers will be in the Rosanna shopping precinct across our engagement period for you to speak to directly
Cafe Conversation Session #1 – Tuesday 28 October, 10:30 am – 12 noon at Aus Vi Cafe
Cafe Conversation Session #2 – Wednesday 5 November, 12 noon – 1:30 pm at Miss Marie Cafe
Want to know more about how the Traders Association Committee and Special Rate Schemes work?
The Economic Development team will be available to talk to about helping to shape the future of Rosanna’s vibrant and growing shopping precinct, Council Officers will be on hand to provide more detailed information on how traders associations and special rate scheme operate and the role business owners play within this structure.
Information Session – Friday 14 November, 4 pm at Stefenie’s Cafe and Bar
Contact us
Have questions or want to learn more about the Rosanna Village Traders Association Re-activation, please contact:
Name: Megan Haberle
Phone: 9242 3428
Email: [email protected]
Name: Paul Thia
Phone: 8582 9507
Email: [email protected]
FAQs
Are all businesses included in the Special Rate Scheme and Trader Association if it goes ahead?
All businesses will be included in the process of establishing a Special Rate Levy, however if business owners have any concerns or queries about the process or being part of the levy, this can be raised with Council officers who can talk you through the statutory process.
Can I nominate to be on the Traders Association Committee?
As a trader within the precinct, you are welcome to nominate yourself to an office holding role on the committee as well as an ordinary member. There are several different roles that are required to be filled for the association to function properly and these positions are voted on annually at the association’s annual general meeting (AGM).
Will Council manage the Traders Association?
No, Council does not manage the Traders Association but we do support the association and centre manager with various initiatives where appropriate. Council distributes funds that are collected by the Special Rate quarterly and have a close partnership with the association that allows open communication between the precinct and Council to address specific concerns that are raised by traders.
Document Library – in development, to be provided week before engagement commences
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