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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.

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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 during the pandemic.

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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VIDEO: The Traditional Owners of Buchan Caves Reserve were severely affected by the 2019/20 bushfires but have used the opportunity in rebuilding to embed cultural practices and knowledge.

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