A Great Future for Greater Dandenong - Advocacy - Priorities 2026–27
The City of Greater Dandenong is proud to be home to one of Australia’s most vibrant and diverse communities. Our Advocacy Priorities 2026–27 set out Council’s key priorities for securing the investment, partnerships and support needed to deliver positive outcomes for our residents, businesses and visitors.
Developed through ongoing engagement with our community and stakeholders, these priorities reflect the issues that matter most to Greater Dandenong. They focus on addressing cost-of-living pressures, increasing housing affordability, improving transport and connectivity, investing in community infrastructure, supporting local jobs and businesses, and building a more sustainable and climate-resilient city.
As Greater Dandenong continues to grow, we are committed to advocating for the infrastructure, services and opportunities our community needs to thrive. By working collaboratively with the Australian and Victorian Governments, industry and community partners, we are championing initiatives that will help create a more connected, inclusive and prosperous future for everyone in Greater Dandenong.
Read Council's advocacy priorities for 2026-27.
How to get involved
There's a role for everyone to play in advocating for funding, policy commitments and support. Look at the tiles below to see how you can speak up for Greater Dandenong.
Transforming Greater Dandenong
Major Projects
- Council is delivering major projects to support a growing community, improve connectivity and create vibrant, accessible public spaces across Greater Dandenong. These projects will strengthen the city centre and improve access to services, transport and community facilities.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for investment to deliver key projects including a $42 million Community Hub, $28 million Market Precinct upgrades and further investment to deliver a Noble Park Library Lounge, upgrade Multicultural Place, and improve Dandenong Station and surrounding infrastructure.
For more information download Major Projects - 1.7MB
Transport
- Council is improving transport to make it safer, more accessible and better connected for the community.
These upgrades will improve access to jobs, services and support a growing population.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for investment of over $11 million in road upgrades, $8 million to extend the Djerring Trail, and additional funding to improve bus services and public transport connections across Greater Dandenong.
For more information download Transport -1.8MB
Business Development and Economic Growth
- Council is supporting local businesses and industry to drive jobs, investment and long-term economic growth across Greater Dandenong.
This work will strengthen our major industrial precinct and support future-ready industries.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for investment of $250,000 to deliver a future readiness and investment roadmap for the Southern State Significant Industrial Precinct (SSIP).
For more information download Business Development and Economic Growth - 1.4MB
Building Vibrant and Connected Communities
Arts and Cultural Spaces
- Council is investing in arts and cultural spaces to celebrate our diverse community, support local creatives and activate vibrant public places.
Upgrades to facilities like Dandenong New Art will improve access, participation and cultural expression across the city.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for investment of up to $1.57 million to upgrade Dandenong New Art facilities and up to $1 million to deliver a new creative space (DNA Lab).
For more information download Arts and Cultural Spaces - 139.3KB
Tackling Key Social Challenges
Back Your Neighbour
- Council is supporting people seeking asylum to live safely and participate fully in the community. This includes improving access to work, services and long-term stability for local families.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for policy reform to provide a clear pathway to permanent protection, work rights, and access to essential services for people seeking asylum.
For more information download Back Your Neighbour - 757.9KB
Poverty Is Everyone’s Business
- Council is working with community partners to reduce poverty and support people facing financial hardship across Greater Dandenong. This includes improving access to essential services, early support and community-led solutions.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for investment and coordinated action to address homelessness, financial hardship and social exclusion through place-based community initiatives.
For more information download Poverty Is Everyone’s Business - 515.3KB
Housing
- Council is working to increase access to safe, affordable and diverse housing options across Greater Dandenong.
This includes supporting social housing, preventing homelessness and improving housing outcomes for the community.
How you can get involved
Advocate for investment and policy reform to increase social and affordable housing supply, improve planning settings, and strengthen homelessness prevention and support services.
Safer and Healthier Living
Community Safety
- Council is working with the community to improve safety, prevent crime and strengthen social connection across Greater Dandenong.
This includes supporting local initiatives that address the root causes of crime and build safer neighbourhoods.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for investment of $600,000 for community‑led crime prevention programs and $800,000 to improve safety in key activity centre.
For more information download Community Safety - 860KB
Community Public Health
- Council is working to reduce gambling harm and improve financial wellbeing across Greater Dandenong. This includes supporting stronger protections and reducing the impact of gambling on individuals and families.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for policy reform to reduce gambling harm, including a national ban on gambling advertising, mandatory pre‑commitment systems, and reduced access to gaming machines in high‑risk communities.
For more information download Public Health - 515.3KB
Sports and Recreation
- Council is upgrading sport and recreation facilities to support active, healthy lifestyles and ensure safe and accessible spaces for the community.
These projects will improve participation and meet growing demand across Greater Dandenong.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for investment of over $20 million to deliver a package of priority sport and recreation upgrades across the municipality.
For more information download Sports and Recreation - 768.2KB
Sustainability and Environment
Sustainability
- Council is taking action on climate change by investing in energy-efficient infrastructure and supporting the community to reduce emissions.
These initiatives will improve resilience and support a more sustainable future for Greater Dandenong.
How you can get involved
- Advocate for investment to deliver energy upgrades to key community facilities, climate‑resilient infrastructure, and programs that support the community and local businesses to reduce emissions.
Read about the issues Council is currently campaigning on.
Read about Council's past successful advocacy campaigns to the state and federal governments.