About Us

OLLY RENEWAL ASSOCIATION

Olly Renewal Association is a community service organisation operating as a Private Members Association (PMA). We support farmers, landholders and rural communities to maintain and restore functional farm buildings such as sheds, dairies and other structures that are essential to daily work and heritage.

Our Purpose

Preserve rural heritage by helping maintain and restore working buildings.

Provide practical support – inspections, maintenance guidance and structural remediation services.

Offer hands-on education and workshops that promote safer farming practices.

Connect farmers in hardship with trusted tradespeople and practical assistance.

How We Operate

The Association is non-profit. Surplus proceeds are reinvested into tools, materials, education and support for members and the wider rural community.

Founding Members:
• Treasurer – Gary Olsson
• Secretary – Matisse Olsson
• Chairperson (Trustee) – Ondine Olsson

What We Do

  • Condition assessments of rural buildings and farm structures.
  • Guidance on roofing, wall repair, stabilisation and structural remediation.
  • Planning and support for restoration and maintenance projects.
  • Workshops and practical education in safe, sustainable farming practices.
  • Connecting members with suitable trades and local support.
  • Facilitating community projects to restore and protect rural assets.
  • Providing a private association framework for free trade and mutual support.

Membership & Social Compact

Membership of the Olly Renewal Association is open to individuals and entities who align with our values, agree to our Articles, bylaws and code of conduct, and wish to participate in our private community.

  • Annual membership contribution: $100 AUD (subject to review by the Assembly).
  • Members agree to a non-disclosure and privacy commitment regarding Association business.
  • Members engage in good faith, “do no harm” and support peaceful resolution of disputes.
  • All activities are conducted within a private contractual framework between members.
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Note: The Association operates in a private capacity and is not a public charity, government body or financial advisor. All information is provided for members within our private membership framework.

Governance & Structure

The Association is established by Articles of Association and managed by a private Assembly of founding members. Internal processes are guided by our Articles, bylaws and Robert’s Rules of Order for meetings and decision-making.

  • Private Members Association governed by Articles of Association.
  • Assembly-led management with roles of Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.
  • Non-profit, community-service focus with surplus funds reinvested into projects.
  • Internal dispute resolution processes and, where needed, private mediation and arbitration.

For enquiries about membership, projects, workshops or collaboration, please contact the Association using the details below.

Postal / Office:

Suite 501, 68 Smith Street
Warragul VIC 3820
Australia

Email:

info@ollyrenewalassociation.org

Please note: All engagement with the Olly Renewal Association is by private agreement between members. Nothing on this site constitutes public legal, tax, financial or professional advice.