Development
Specialties

Land ownership has played a significant role in shaping Australia’s economy, social structure, and national identity. The desire to own land is deeply ingrained in Australian culture, and for many Australians, it is seen as a symbol of security, independence, and success.

Land development in Australia is a complex process encompassing a myriad of external influences and risks. Its high cost and long timelines are significant barriers to entry. About 15 years ago, when OYOB first investigated englobo land, we realised that there was a potential growth band to the west of Melbourne that could supply residential lots for Melbourne for the next 30 years. We backed ourselves and invested in our first three land purchases. From then onwards, it has been a steep learning curve working with engineers, Council, a myriad of statutory authorities, adjacent land owners, contractors and financiers to convert raw land into zoned land, permitted land, serviced land, statutory compliant land and finally, titled lot land.

Today, OYOB is invested in land throughout the growth zones of Melbourne and is delivering fully serviced, titled lots on three residential estates in Melbourne.

Our foray into the sectors of child care and disability housing came as much from our commitment to ‘doing good’ as it was from our ability to design and deliver exceptional outcomes.

Prior to our commitment to our first early learning centre, we researched studies of existing centres and sought the services of an expert, a PhD in early learning. Through this experience, we realized that designing and building the facility alone is not enough to deliver a fully considered early learning facility. We must also integrate the provision of care and nurture into the built form. The true success of a childcare development is when the developer has a personal investment and deep understanding of the needs of all the stakeholders. 

First and foremost, we prioritize creating vibrant, stimulating, healthy, and dynamic environments for the children in our care. From playtime to mealtime and everything in between, we strive to provide a space where children can thrive. Just as important however, is the welfare and work conditions of our educators whose typical work environment is often charged with tension and challenges. 

Though it can be rewarding for committed educators, there are not many pathways for growth. At our centres, we overstaff to ensure that there is always relief, we provide and encourage ongoing professional training and learning and provide formal pathways for advancement to managerial positions.

At OYOB our approach to childcare development priortises the following:

• Ample indoor and outdoor play space, including transitional spaces and covered outdoor areas
• Designs which take into account visual connections between indoor and outdoor areas, interactive play areas that encourage collaboration, location of key nodal points i.e meal areas and entrances in areas of high visibility.
• Creating an interactive, colourful and creative space for children
• Adequate separation of spaces to cater for different age groups or for educators to work quietly
• Use materials that have low or no volatile organic compounds, furniture and toys that are made from sustainable materials and source fresh nutritious food for the children.

We are committed to creating childcare centres that offer a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the children in our communities. Our aim at OYOB is to use our design and development experience to improve the quality of care for children and better support the vital work of early-childhood educators.