We are in the process of creating a unified Economy and Place Strategy. This strategy will serve as a framework for Council for the next 5-10 years, working collaboratively with businesses, industry, residents and community partners to drive investment, create jobs and meaningful places for people.

The Economy and Place Strategy will aim to:

• Foster sustainable economic growth
• Enhance community connection and wellbeing
• Strengthen the vibrancy of Greater Dandenong
• Nurture the foundation of a future-ready economy and globally competitive economy.

We are seeking business and community feedback and we want to hear from you.

There are a number of ways you can get involved, including:

• Face to face and online workshops
• Online via the survey on this page
• Written submissions.

Written submissions from business associations, peak bodies, community organisations and groups are welcome. Please email submissions to business@cgd.vic.gov.au by 11.59pm Sunday 14 September 2025.

Translation services are available for people attending workshops. Please advise what support you require when registering to attend.

The online survey is open and closes on Sunday 14 September. Each completed survey can go in the draw to win a $50 gift voucher. Terms and conditions apply.

We will review all feedback received between October 2025 and January 2026 to ensure community voices shape the direction forward. From March to May 2026, we will finalise the review and draft the strategy, guided by what we’ve heard and learned.