Welcome
The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has been established to closely link planning with community development to build active, confident, and inclusive communities.
We are in the process of updating all of the websites that relate to the new Department.
Help shape Victoria's next multicultural policy
Public submissions are now being accepted on a discussion paper focussing on the key issues for multicultural affairs in Victoria.
Please visit the Victorian Multicultural Commission to see how you can be involved in shaping Victoria's next multicultural policy.
Victorian Desalination Project
The Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for the Desalination Project has been released for public comment from 20 August until 30 September 2008. Find out more about the Desalination Project and how to make a written submission on the EES.
Sugarloaf Interconnector Pipeline corridor approved
The Minister for Planning has approved a pipeline corridor for the construction of the Sugarloaf Pipeline. The conditions of approval, pipeline corridor maps and Advisory Committee Report can be downloaded from the Sugarloaf Interconnector Pipeline page.
Scholarship for Community Sector Employees
The Victorian Government is offering a small number of fully paid places in the Executive Master of Public Administration with the Australia and New Zealand School of Government for employees in the community sector. Applications for the Community Sector Scholarship scheme are now open until Friday 8 August.
New Evaluation Guide
A new resource has been created by DPCD to assist community groups and staff to carry out successful evaluations. Whether you are establishing a new project or measuring the impact of an existing program, the Evaluation Step-by-Step Guide helps you to develop an effective and informative plan for your evaluation.
2008 Sport and Recreation Awards - Nominations now open
The Awards aim to encourage, recognise and reward innovation and exceptional achievements across all areas of the sport and recreation sector in Victoria. A total of $50,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs, so get your nomination in today! Read more about the Sport and Recreation Awards.
Shared Facilities Partnerships
The Shared Facilities Partnerships guide is a new tool to help encourage better sharing of infrastructure between schools and community organisations. Read the
Shared Facilities Partnership guide.Melbourne 2030 Audit – Planning for all of Melbourne
Following the Audit of Melbourne 2030, the Government has released its response to the Audit findings – Planning for all of Melbourne. The Planning for all of Melbourne report, fact sheets and the Audit Expert Group’s independent report can be downloaded from the Planning for all of Melbourne page.
Partnerships for Social Inclusion
DPCD is sponsoring the Partnerships for Social Inclusion conference, which will be held in Melbourne on 15-16 October 2008. Learn more about the Partnerships for Social Inclusion conference.
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We are interested to hear your views about the site, its design and the information on it. Please email us your feedback.
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.
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