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Shaping Robertson’s future with smart ideas, local action, and community collaboration🌿 Education is one of our primary roles.

About Robertson Futures Group

Robertson Futures Group is a committee of local residents dedicated to shaping a thriving, welcoming future for our village. Formed in 2018, we lead discussions, planning, and action on the issues that matter most: housing, transport, sustainability, local business vitality, and protecting our unique natural environment. For us, sustainability is more than lowering emissions or caring for the environment. It’s about building a resilient community where daily needs can be met locally. A stronger retail base, especially access to affordable groceries, is central to keeping household costs down, reducing travel, and strengthening the social and cultural fabric of Robertson. We’ve hosted expert-led seminars and forums on topics ranging from healthy ageing and diverse housing to transport and tiny homes. Our focus now is to continue sparking discussion, sharing knowledge, and guiding practical solutions that support both young and old. Our committee is made up of passionate locals:

Neville Fredericks (President)
Mark Turner
Lani Fouché
Amanda Webb
Susan Everdell
Susan McGregor
Fiona King

Together, we invite you to share ideas, get involved, and help us secure a vibrant, sustainable future for Robertson.🌿

07/09/2026

Unfortunately, we'll have to take a rain check on the Robertson Youth Talk Fest, which was planned for the 19th of September. We're so grateful for everyone's enthusiasm and support for this event. We've run into some unforeseen regulatory requirements that would have been hard to overcome in time. Our Future's team will now regroup so we can open the stage for our youth early in 2027! We believe it's important for our young voices to be heard in every discussion about Robertson's future. Watch this space!

16/07/2026

IT'S HAPPENING!💪🏽 Don't let winter keep you indoors, or aging keep you still. Seniors across the Southern Highlands, join us at the Robertson School of Arts each Thursday starting the 23rd, from 8:45am for a fun and challenging movement session! All movements are scalable and aimed at keeping your joints mobile, muscles strong, balance top-notch and fun-cup filled!
$25 per class, payable via cash or card on the day. No booking required.
Bring a water bottle, a friend, and heaps of enthusiasm.
See you there!
Coach Lani

09/06/2026

We'd love to invite you all to our upcoming meeting, where we'll discuss matters impacting our future in Robertson. These matters include proposed future development on the eastern side of town, footpaths, and management of the Californian Redwood forest.
If you'd like to add your voice and have questions answered, please join the Robertson Futures Group committee on the 23rd of June at the CTC Robertson from 5pm. If you're local, you're welcome!

01/04/2026

A great turnout at yesterday's Robertson Futures Group meeting. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

It was fantastic to see so many locals around the table, sharing ideas and taking part in conversations about Robertson’s future.

So what happened at the meeting?
We introduced our committee (again - so everyone could see we're real people :-) and reflected on why the group was formed - to help shape a village that works for everyone.

Some of the key topics we spoke about included:
🏡The need for more diverse housing options in Robbo, so young families, singles and downsizers can all find a place here.
🚶‍♀️The importance of footpaths, public transport and connectivity for a safer, more walkable town.
🌲The Redwood Forest, with a volunteer group taking shape nicely, with potential funding from Crown Lands to help care for this space
🏊‍♂️The future plans for the swimming pool, and new ideas that are slowly taking shape, like a multi-purpose sporting and community facility.
🏘️ Future development around town, and how we can work with Council to ensure the best outcomes for Robertson.

We discussed how Council has adopted the Robertson Place Plan, but that we're - frustratingly - not seeing any mention of it in current DA's, no plans of its implementation. We're brainstorming ways to remain a thorn in council's side so they can put the plan into action and give Robbo what we've been promised. (For those who want to read more about it - here's a link to the Place Plan https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Policies-Strategies-and-Reports/Strategies-and-Plans/Robertson-Village-Place-Plan

We’d love to see even more faces at the next meeting. We'll put up another post announcing the time and place for it.

20/03/2026

We’d love to invite all Robertson residents to join us at our next Robertson Futures Group meeting.

This is an opportunity to see firsthand what we do, meet our dedicated committee members, and be part of the conversation about our village’s future.

🗓Tuesday 31 March
⏰5:00pm
📍CTC Robertson

This is a regular working meeting (not a formal forum or AGM), and everyone is welcome - no RSVP needed. Just come along, listen in, and share your thoughts if you’d like.

On the agenda, we’ll be discussing a range of important topics that might involve you directly, including:

👉🏽Updates on council's Robertson Place Plan and what it means for the village

👉🏽What’s happening with future development on the edge of town

👉🏽The latest on our beautifully rare Redwood Forest and plans for community involvement

👉🏽Updates on the swimming pool and other ideas being explored

👉🏽How we can better involve the voices and needs of our younger Robbo residents

Robertson’s future is something we can all be part of.
We’d love to see you there!💚

23/01/2026

A rare treasure in the heart of Robertson - and we need your help caring for it🌳

Did you know that right in the centre of Robertson we have a California Redwood forest - around six acres of some of the world’s most iconic trees? It sits just across the rail line on Meryla Street, only a short walk from Moonacres, and directly opposite the entrance to the Robertson Brush rainforest.

We're truly spoilt with its rarity: a majestic redwood forest facing a complex natural rainforest... both right in town. Many locals already enjoy this space. You've seen them around - kids riding their bikes, people taking a quiet walk, or simply pausing to take in its beauty.

Our dilemma: The forest is on Crown land and is currently not maintained. There is now a real opportunity to change that. Crown Lands may be open to establishing a local committee to help manage and care for the forest, with funding available to support maintenance and improvements.

The Robertson Futures Group is keen to help foster this, and we’re now looking for a small group of passionate locals who would be willing to lead this effort on behalf of the community. This is a rare chance to protect and enhance something truly special for current and future generations.

💚If this speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you:
📞 Mark Turner – 0418 657 456
📞 Neville Fredericks – 0409 717 919

22/01/2026

The Robertson Futures Group is a volunteer committee made up of local residents who care deeply about this village and its future.

President: Neville Fredericks
Vice President: Lani Fouché
Secretary: Mark Turner
Treasurer: Susan McGregor
Plus general committee members.

We are not part of Council, we don’t represent developers, and we don’t make money from the work we do. We are simply locals who give our time to help start informed, constructive conversations about the issues facing Robertson and to help preserve its future.

Our role is to ask questions, share information, and help the community understand the choices ahead - whether that’s about housing, local services, infrastructure, or caring for our natural environment. We engage with Council, government agencies, and other community groups when needed, because that’s how change happens, but we remain independent and community-focused.

Most of the topics we raise come directly from existing plans, studies, or community concerns - including the adopted Robertson Place Plan - and many of the ideas discussed have been shaped through public forums and local consultation over several years.

What’s “in it for us”? Nothing personal. We do this because we want Robertson to remain a thriving, welcoming village where people of all ages can live, work, and enjoy life - now and into the future.

You don’t have to agree with everything we post. In fact, healthy debate is encouraged. All we ask is that conversations remain respectful and open, because one of the strongest ingredients of a thriving village is connected, informed community discussion.

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21/01/2026

Let's chat about something that's not regularly talked about, but very important: rear lanes in Robertson’s town centre.

Did you know that Robertson was originally designed with rear lanes behind many of our main street shops? These laneways were intended to support access, parking and servicing. And yes, they contribute to our village's unique character. But today, sadly... many are either unbuilt, only partially formed, or lack proper drainage.

When rear lanes are well designed and fully constructed, they can bring some big benefits to a town centre. Parking and vehicle access from the back of shops helps keep main street footpaths safer and more pedestrian-friendly, reduces traffic conflicts, and allows shopfronts to fully face the street, improving the look and feel of the town centre.

There’s also an opportunity to think longer-term: upgrading rear lanes progressively, as funding becomes available, could support local businesses, improve safety, and enhance the overall experience of spending time in town.

This is one of several practical ideas the Robertson Futures Group is planning to discuss further with Council - and just as importantly, with you.

💬What do you think? Have you noticed the rear lanes, or had experiences (good or bad) using them?

We've pictured some of the rear lanes here: The lane behind the Robertson Public House, behind Moonacres, Burrawang Lane east of Meryla St, and the lane behind the Motel.

20/01/2026

🏡Let’s talk about housing choice in Robertson.

Did you know that 99% of homes in Robertson are detached houses? While that suits many people, it also means we currently have very few smaller or more affordable housing options for singles, essential workers, young people starting out, or older residents looking to downsize.

Across NSW, almost a third of homes are 1-2 bedroom dwellings. In Robertson, that figure is just 11%. At the same time, more than one in five homes is occupied by just one person, showing there’s a bit of a mismatch between the homes we have and the homes many people actually need.

Looking ahead, Council has identified land on the north-east edge of Robertson for future development. This creates an opportunity to think carefully about what kind of housing is built, and whether a mix of smaller homes, alongside family homes, could help create a more balanced and resilient village.

We agree that we wouldn't want to change anything that makes Robertson special. What we DO want is to give people more choice, help locals stay in the community they love, and make the village more viable for the future.

What are your thoughts? We’d love to hear your ideas and experiences.

19/01/2026

Robbo - mark your calendars for 21 Feb to contribute to preserving Robertson's precious rainforest!

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