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Office for Suburban Development

The Office for Suburban Development is about coordinating development activities in metropolitan Melbourne across all relevant departments and agencies, to add value and complement work already underway, remove duplication, address gaps and achieve positive outcomes for local communities.

Our vision is that all of Melbourne’s residents will have affordable and reliable access to jobs, services and infrastructure, no matter where they live.

Side of house covered in a mural with a blue background, the moon and stars and large realistic painted flowers  

Colour of connection: murals bringing people together

by Office for Suburban Development | 26 Jun 2023

VIDEO: Reservoir’s Colour My Neighbourhood project has connected neighbours and created a sense of community pride through 6 beautiful murals.

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Find some winter magic across Victoria

by Office for Suburban Development | 22 Jun 2023

Embrace winter and find some hidden gems across our suburbs and regions with art, light and music taking centre stage to deliver good times.

Colourful mural on a house  

Picture perfect: murals beautifying Reservoir

by Office for Suburban Development | 5 Jun 2023

Emma Bamblett is one of several artists who are creating beautiful, culturally important murals to help revitalise Reservoir.

Yorta Yorta woman CEO Kalina Morgan-Whyman  

Updated hub to empower Aboriginal women and children

by Office for Suburban Development | 1 Jun 2023

A renovated hub for Aboriginal women and children impacted by family violence will empower the community and continue the work of Aunty Liz Morgan.

A group of people enjoying the Nesian Rise Festival  

The Pasifika community: firmly planted in Melbourne’s west

by Office for Suburban Development | 18 May 2023

A strong Pasifika presence in Tarneit is bringing together community through a vibrant community garden and cultural festivals.

A blue and yellow mural on the road representing Ukraine  

Honouring the strong Ukrainian community in Noble Park

by Office for Suburban Development | 13 Apr 2023

A ‘Peace and Harmony’ road mural in Noble Park is giving the local Ukrainian community a renewed sense of national identity and unity.

Artists Chris Hume and Simone Thomson standing in front of their Dancing with Creation mural  

Ringwood East mural pays respect to Aboriginal culture

by Office for Suburban Development | 19 Jul 2022

Traditional art and storytelling have always been a part of life for Wurundjeri/Yorta Yorta artist, Simone Thomson.

Two women standing side by side in a shoe shop  

Improving digital capability helps retail businesses grow

by Office for Suburban Development | 10 May 2022

Businesses across Melbourne’s South-East have been upskilling and modernising their operations with the Digital Pathways Program.

Esme Bamblett  

Keeping conversation flowing among Aboriginal Elders

by Office for Suburban Development | 24 Jan 2022

Aboriginal Elders across Melbourne are staying connected with their culture during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Members of the Papua New Guinea Women’s Association of Victoria, Sister’s Connection  

Connecting through cooking and craft

by Office for Suburban Development | 3 Aug 2021

A group of Papua New Guinean women are building a better support network, thanks to a program of events funded through the Let’s Stay Connected Fund.

Family of four reading books. Parents wearing masks.  

One year on - reflections on COVID-19 in a Museums Victoria showcase

by Office for Suburban Development | 28 Jul 2021

A digital snapshot of stories collected across the suburbs of Melbourne in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

participant riding horse with black and white prints  

New opportunities on track for people with a disability

by Office for Suburban Development | 15 Jun 2021

VIDEO: A new horse-riding centre has opened as part of a program that gives people with a disability the opportunity to ride horses.

2 primary school aged students planting herbs in the garden.Teacher on the left providing advice on how to remove seedlings from container.  

Growing connection in the next generation of gardeners

by Office for Suburban Development | 24 May 2021

Young green thumbs will grow their gardening knowledge as part of a new program, Connecting Junior Gardeners.

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