Beyond Heatherbrae being occupied as a private residence, Julie Fodera has created Heatherbrae1854 Pty Ltd, a company that will actively seek opportunities to raise funds for local, not for profit organisations aligned with historical preservation, with funds raised through affiliate marketing partnerships and other initiatives.

Heatherbrae’s striking residence will provide a living gallery for artists, designers and makers. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, populated with a majestic Moreton Bay Fig (on the protected tree register and thought to be the largest of its kind in Victoria), feature gardens, enchanting pathways and ambient lighting.

​At the centre of it all, the Heatherbrae1854 team and the Fodera family hope to inspire and encourage the broader community to make better choices around preserving heritage homes and sharing stories of our history.