FEATURE: Flemington Neighbourhood Renewal Project

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  • Soccer

    Soccer

    One of the local soccer teams during a friendly. Since the formation of these teams there has been a noticeable decrease in crime and police calls to the area.

  • Berhan Jaber

    Berhan Jaber

    Mr Jaber, the organiser of numerous community and charity programs including the local sports team on the pitch.

  • Actors

    Actors

    Local actors performing in the 'Black Face, White Mask' play, written to address issues young people face with integration, relationships and other problems.

  • Coach

    Coach

    The coach of the local sports team on the pitch for training.

  • Surveys

    Surveys

    Community surveys being performed to gauge the needs of the various groups on the estate.

  • Director

    Director

    The director of 'Black Face White Mask' giving feedback during rehearsal.

  • In the workplace

    In the workplace

    A receptionist at work, part of the Doutta Galla Community Health Project's 'Seed Project'.

  • Health

    Health

    DGCHS worker posing in front of the local fast food place which since it's construction has had a measurable effect on the obesity levels in the area.

  • In the Workplace

    In the Workplace

    A transfer station worker, part of the Doutta Galla Community Health Project's 'Seed Project'.

  • Health

    Health

    DGCHS worker Hassina posing in front of a walking track on the estate. She hopes more like it will be built as for many of the local women in the area it's one of the few avenues of exercise available to them and their children during the day.

Flemington Neighbourhood Renewal Project

Recently, the state government initiated programs designed to 'narrow the gap' under the umbrella program of the 'Neighbourhood Renewal Project'. It's a $17.18 Million dollar project, designed to revitalise low income areas of the state, most notably areas with large concentrations of public housing. More specifically, Moonee Valley City Council has Identified six key objectives of the Flemington Neighbourhood Renewal Project:

  • Increasing employment and learning opportunities and building local economies
  • Improving housing and the physical environment
  • Improving personal safety and reducing crime.
  • Promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Increasing access to services and improving government response to community requirements.
  • Increasing pride and participation in the community. 
The aim of  this project was to capture the faces of those working in the community that are making these outcomes a reality. 
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