Ashburton, Ashwood & Chadstone

Housing Profile
Number of residents 7,778
Number of private properties 3,228
Number of public housing 802
Percentage of public housing 19.9%

Setting the scene

The Neighbourhood Renewal project in Ashburton Ashwood Chadstone (AAC) began in 2003 and will continue until 2011.



Neighbourhood Renewal is providing education and learning opportunities

Working in partnership with local schools: Neighbourhood Renewal recognises the importance of early childhood learning for strengthening the community.

Working in partnership with local schools: Neighbourhood Renewal recognises the importance of early childhood learning for strengthening the community.

Working in partnership with local schools: Neighbourhood Renewal recognises the importance of early childhood learning for strengthening the community.Working in partnership with local schools and recognising the importance of the role schools play in community life and wellbeing.The health and wellbeing of all residents contributes to the potential of the community.Residents taking pride in their gardens contribute to the overall physical appearance of the neighbourhood, and helps increase peoples' sense of wellbeing and pride in belonging to the community.Increasing learning opportunities is an important Neighbourhood Renewal objective. Local students are learning how to create a variety of artistic displays for the community.A range of programs are in place to ensure that all residents have access to appropriate healthcare services and supports.Residents care about their neighbourhood: helping clean up graffiti outside their local shops.Residents help distribute the AAC Neighbourhood Renewal newsletter, helping to keep the community informed about the positive changes taking place in their neighbourhood.

Progress against the six objectives

The six key objectives of Neighbourhood Renewal are:

  • increased pride and participation
  • improved employment, learning and local economic activity
  • enhanced housing and environment
  • reduced crime and greater safety
  • better health and wellbeing
  • increased access to services and improved government responsiveness

Read more about local action plans and activities addressing the six key Neighbourhood Renewal objectives.

Contact Details

For more information regarding Neighbourhood Renewal at Ashburton, Ashwood & Chadstone, please contact:

Linda Keyser
Neighbourhood Renewal Manager
p. 03 9807-5841
e. Linda.Keyser@dhs.vic.gov.au