Expression of Interest: Templestowe Village Streetscape Upgrade Focus Group

We are inviting expressions of interest to join a focus group for the Templestowe Village Streetscape Upgrade. We are looking for a diverse mix of community members including local residents, business owners, workers, community group members and people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Purpose of the focus group

The focus group sessions will help inform the development of the draft Templestowe Village Streetscape concept plan, which will then be placed on public exhibition for all members of the community to provide feedback on. The focus group will:

Look at community feedback, research and background information relating to the Templestowe Village Streetscape Upgrade
Discuss ideas for improving the Templestowe Village streetscape
Workshop to identify and prioritise key issues and opportunities for the Templestowe Village streetscape upgrade

You do not need any specialist knowledge to be part of the focus group. You just need to be willing to contribute, agree to our Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct and share your thoughts and ideas.

Selection process

To ensure the group achieves a balanced representation, the selection will be undertaken by independent consultants, Chatterbox Projects based on the criteria below.
The final panel numbers will vary but will be no more than 30 participants chosen from across residents, business owners, landowners and community groups (it may be that not everyone who submits an EOI will be selected).
Successful and unsuccessful people will be notified as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday 10 February.

Selection criteria

In order to achieve a diverse focus group, the selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. A person with a connection to Templestowe Village

e.g., residents, business owners, landowners, community group members who are local to Templestowe Village.

2. Reflect a mix of ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities

This helps to ensure the group is balanced and inclusive.

3. Must be able to attend all three focus group sessions

Participants need to commit to attend the three focus group sessions, which will be held in a local venue in Templestowe on the following dates:

Monday 16 February, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Monday 2 March, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Monday 23 March, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Final participants will be confirmed as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday, 10 February so please keep these dates free.

4. Are interested in improving Templestowe Village

We will select people who have a genuine interest in contributing to making Templestowe Village a more vibrant, welcoming and accessible village experience for everyone.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

Have a connection to Templestowe Village and want to improve the streetscape
Be available to attend all three focus group sessions on Monday 16 February, Monday 2 March and Monday 23 March
Agree to abide by the Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct
Be contactable by phone or email
Be aged 18+
Not be a Manningham Councillor or an immediate family member of one
Not be a Manningham Council employee or an immediate family member of one

If you need help, or have questions about registering your interest, please contact Deepal Shah, Senior Urban Designer. You can email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au for assistance.

Make sure you submit your EOI by 5pm on Sunday, 18 January 2026 so that you can be considered through the selection process.

To ensure your availability for the focus group sessions, please mark the dates in your calendar. You will also need to supply us with either your phone or email address to participate.

Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct

To participate in the focus group, we require all interested individuals to agree to our Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct (outlined in section 2.8 of this document) as part of the Expression of Interest process. These documents outline the purpose of the focus group, expectations for respectful engagement, and guidelines to ensure a safe and constructive environment for all participants. By confirming your agreement, you help us maintain a collaborative and inclusive space where every voice is valued. Please review these documents carefully before submitting your expression of interest.

Submit the EOI form to get involved

Complete the EOI form here.