What We’re Working On

🌿 Streetscapes & Nature Strips – streetscapes@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Planning for Floriade 2026 plantings.
  • Exploring installation of new water points to support garden beds.
  • Encouraging residents to report issues via FixMyStreet.
  • Identifying priority areas for 2026 improvements.

🚗 Traffic Speed & Safety – secretary@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Mapping resident‑reported speeding hotspots.
  • Working with ACT Transport & City Services on school‑zone behaviour, pedestrian safety, and traffic‑calming options.

🏛️ Heritage & Local History – vicepresident@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Preparing a heritage funding application.
  • Seeking residents willing to share stories, photos or historical material.
  • Coordinating involvement from Canberra Girls Grammar School students.

🚴 Active Travel & Bikeways – active.travel@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Engaging with the ACT Government on safe cycling and walking routes.
  • Consulting Pedal Power ACT on Woden–Civic connections and safe school routes.
  • Identifying areas needing signage, crossings or shared paths.

🏗️ Development & Planning – vicepresident@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Tracking current and proposed developments in Deakin.
  • Monitoring compliance and engaging early with planning authorities.
  • Developing principles for future DRA submissions.

🤝 Community Engagement & Partnerships – president@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Continuing collaboration with CGGS on community service and digital support.
  • Re‑establishing links with Alfred Deakin High School.
  • Exploring partnerships with local businesses (Hive, IGA, Double Shot, others).

🏞️ Parks & Local Green Spaces – parks@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Improving La Trobe Park amenity and appearance.
  • Clarifying the future of the Scout Hall.
  • Supporting nature‑strip improvements and local greening initiatives.
  • Following up on irrigation/tap installation for Floriade garden beds.

🚉 Light Rail & Infrastructure – vicepresident@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Scoping community understanding of future light‑rail options.
  • Reviewing implications for Deakin and surrounding suburbs.

💰 Rates & Governance – rates@deakinresidents.asn.au

  • Continuing analysis of rates equity for Deakin residents.
  • Preparing to brief local MLAs and the ISCCC once analysis is complete.
  • Advocating for residents to pay their fair share—no more, no less.

How to Get Involved

The DRA is volunteer‑run, and community involvement makes a real difference.

  • Join a project team
  • Share local knowledge or photos
  • Help with events, letterbox drops or digital support
  • Volunteer for a streetscape or greening activity
  • Assist with heritage, planning or advocacy work

If you’d like to participate, email secretary@deakinresidents.asn.au

Last Updated: March 2026