The Sydney Road Brunswick Association (SRBA) is an Incorporated Association which was established in 1992 to support the overall growth and development of the Sydney Road Brunswick precinct.
Specifically, the Association was introduced to support businesses and champion the precinct’s continued economic viability and visitation.
Celebrating over 30 years of incorporation, SRBA is led by a Committee of Management made up of stakeholders from within the Sydney Road Brunswick precinct.
Vision
The Sydney Road Brunswick precinct is the destination of choice for locals and visitors who want to explore the unique and authentic experience of multicultural Melbourne.
Mission
Our mission is to represent our Traders on areas of most value to their business, and to work with our partners in positioning the Sydney Road Brunswick precinct into a thriving shopping strip which is of benefit to the whole community.
Purpose
The purposes of the Association are:
- To represent and support all businesses in the Special Charge boundary, including Associate Member businesses within the secondary boundary.
- To engage in promotional and marketing activities for the continued success and economic viability of the Sydney Road Brunswick precinct.
- To introduce and deliver programs that foster the professional development of businesses in the Sydney Road Brunswick precinct.
Activities and Outcomes
To support all businesses and the overall precinct, the Association delivers a comprehensive annual calendar of marketing and promotions; business development and innovation opportunities; events and activations; and advocacy.
Committee of Management
The Association operates under the direction and guidance of a Committee of Management which is made up of stakeholders from within the Sydney Road Brunswick precinct, and can either be business operators or property owners.
The Committee meet on a regular basis discuss the various projects and priorities of the Association, ensuring that SRBA continues to deliver its key objectives and always operates within good governance.
Executive Committee Members
President Julie Cini OAM, Miss Bella Bridal
Vice President Vince DiGrazia, Three Hands Café
Secretary Tony Gargaro, Property Owner
Treasurer William Ewing, Brunswick Ballroom
General Committee Members
Onur Kurt, O’KAHVE
Ashley Blyth, PPM Finance
Albert Sikkens, Mokum
Kate Syme-Lamont, Shivers / Next Door Tattoos
Diana Samaydi, Royal Stacks
As a business operator within the Special Charge boundary, we encourage you to think about becoming a Committee Member, to help the Association support and sustain the Sydney Road Brunswick precinct.
If you are interested, please download and return the following forms:
Completed forms can be emailed to info@sydneyroad.com.au or dropped off to the SRBA Hub (454 Sydney Road Brunswick, Victoria, 3056)
Association Management
The delivery of the Association’s work towards the precinct and businesses is managed from the SRBA Hub (located at 454 Sydney Road, Brunswick), and is facilitated through an Association Manager – employed to manage the Association’s deliverables and operations, and oversee all other employed persons.
Association Manager Troy Stuchbree
Annual Reports of the Sydney Road Brunswick Association
The Sydney Road Brunswick Association now creates Annual Reports, that are presented at the Annual General Meetings, and provide members with a summary of the activities taken place over the course of the financial year.