Long Gully

Housing Profile
Number of residents 933
Number of private properties 145
Number of public housing 224
Percentage of public housing 60.7%

Setting the scene

Long Gully Neighbourhood Renewal began in 2002 and will continue until 2010.



Neighbourhood Renewal is encouraging participation

A local resident works with other volunteers to construct a BBQ at the Neighbourhood Centre, which provides a much needed community facility in the Neighbourhood Renewal area.

A local resident works with other volunteers to construct a BBQ at the Neighbourhood Centre, which provides a much needed community facility in the Neighbourhood Renewal area.

A local resident works with other volunteers to construct a BBQ at the Neighbourhood Centre, which provides a much needed community facility in the Neighbourhood Renewal area.Enhancing service delivery and improving Government responsiveness is a key objective of Neighbourhood Renewal. Local residents have access to their Housing Services Officer on a weekly basis at the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre.The 'Stepping Out' walking group meets twice weekly for fitness, fun and social interaction. Every month it attends the 'Meet the Nurse' health information session run by Bendigo Community Health Services and invites speakers to offer input on health topics.The 'Work for the Dole Scheme' has enabled one resident to participate as an administration assistant in the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre. Other opportunities are provided by the Community Jobs Program and a variety of pathway courses from the Neighbourhood Centre.Regular community newsletters are produced by residents and local service providers to share information, communicate opportunities and showcase individual, community and Neighbourhood Renewal achievements.The Housing and Urban Design Working Group has been instrumental in identifying aging community infrastructure and lobbying the responsible parties for improvements. Once inadequate for disabled and pram access, the Eaglehawk Road bus stop has been rebuilt as a result of community intervention.

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 Long Gully, please contact:

Shirley Metcalf
Neighbourhood Renewal Place Manager
p. 03 5434-6480
e. Shirley.Metcalf@dhs.vic.gov.au