Community-Led Project
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The Shoalhaven survey is open until 20 May. Link below. A few minutes of your time could shape the future of this park - for the kids who play here, the dogs who run here, and everyone in between. 🌿
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The Lions Park
Burrill Lake
Our Purpose
"Creating an inclusive space where people of all ages can gather, play, and connect. Our mission is to foster belonging, joy, and togetherness through a park that celebrates community and nature."
Our Story
This whole thing didn’t kick off with a big plan, it started with tea, cake, and chats between neighbours.
When Simi moved in a couple of doors down from Laura, they hit it off straight away. Laura has three girls, Simi has three boys, and they both cared about the same stuff, kids, the environment, recycling, and making their little corner of the world better.
Then they found out they were born on the same day (wild, right?) and the ideas just started flowing. Morning beach jogs turned into brainstorming sessions about life, family, and eventually… the park.
Lions Park was lovely, but it didn’t feel like it welcomed everyone. They started dreaming about a space that did, something inclusive, fun, and full of heart. They asked around, got excited, hit a few walls (“You’ll need to go through Council”), and let it go for a bit.
But the idea kept coming back. They’d send each other pics of amazing parks from around the country and say, Why not here? Why not us?
Then came their first meeting with a local MP. Laura and Simi were invited to stay and meet the next appointment, Emily and Jaya, who were scheduled in right after them to talk about putting in another skate park in the community. And just like that, our group of passionate people grew to four.
Now, that little spark has grown into a full-blown community project. It’s backed by the Lions and supported by locals of all ages. And it’s not just about swings and slides, it’s about connection, community and creating a space where everyone feels welcome.
Funny how a simple chat over tea can turn into something so big.
The Team!
Meet Our Team
Laura Grabia
Local business owner with management and accounting expertise, Laura brings a passion for creating inclusive, connected communities. Her experience working with children, families, and people with disabilities adds empathy, organisation, and purpose to every project she supports.
Simi Chee
Simone is a local business owner, events planner, and project manager who blends creative expertise with practical experience to deliver engaging, well-organised projects. Passionate about building thriving communities, she values every generation-from the littlest members to our elders-and believes every voice deserves to be heard.
Emily Jenkins
Finance specialist and active advocate for women’s groups, Emily brings strong financial oversight and accountability to every project. As a member of the Ulladulla Business Chamber, she combines partnership development with a commitment to building community confidence and connection.
Jaya Pimm
Student leader studying and working in law. Jaya represents the voice of young people and advocates for safe spaces that support youth wellbeing, inclusion and leadership opportunities.
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you!
For any questions, concerns, partnership opportunities, or to show your support, please reach out to us.
Let’s work together to create something amazing for the community.