Businesses
Business and community partnerships
Business can play a crucial role in tackling disadvantage in local communities and make a real difference in the lives of disadvantaged Victorians by partnering with Government and community groups to work in the areas of most need. The Department is conducting business and roundtable discussions to better understand business needs and to inform businesses about social policy issues. Learn more about business and community partnerships.
Community enterprises
Community enterprises support the development of local approaches and initiatives to meet local needs and help to establish links between communities, business and government. DPCD encourages the creation of local employment, work experience and training opportunities that can be achieved through enterprise development. Find out more about community enterprise.
Grants and funding
The Department of Planning and Community Development administers grants based on three features of strong communities: planning, strengthening communities and building community infrastructure. Visit Grants@DPCD to find out more.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role in community strengthening. Business can provide active support to the almost two million Victorians who freely donate their skills, time, energy and experience to the community every year. Follow the lead of the Department of Planning and Community Development and establish an employee volunteering program, or develop a partnership with a local volunteer organisation. Find out more about volunteering.
Heritage
The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has two agencies responsible for managing Victoria’s rich cultural heritage, including Aboriginal cultural heritage and post-contact (non-Indigenous) heritage. Learn more about the vital role Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and Heritage Victoria play in managing and protecting Victoria’s heritage.