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Creative West Project - Maribyrnong City Council

Maribyrnong City Council is inviting you to take part in a Focus Group to help inform the design of our exciting Creative West project.

Creative West is a landmark project that will revitalise the Footscray CBD.

The project includes:

a world-class library for learning, creativity and innovation
a performing arts venue for local creatives and audiences
a shaded, green town park for wellbeing, gatherings and events, and
car parking to improve visitor experience to the area.

It will provide a welcoming place for everyone in the community to gather, learn new skills, attend events, and experience culture in the heart of Footscray.

Community voices – from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences – are a vital part of making sure that Creative West really is a place for everyone, and truly reflects our local area.

Each focus group will be a relaxed, facilitated conversation, with a small group of participants and plenty of opportunity to share your thoughts. Light refreshments will be provided, and all sessions are free to attend.

There are a range of sessions, designed to cater for different groups in our community.

These sessions aren’t about technical details or having all the answers. They’re about everyday experiences, how you use the area, what matters to you, what works well, and what could work better in the future.

Location: Footscray Library, 56 Paisley Street, Footscray

Duration: Sessions are between 1-2 hours

Find out more and book into a session that is relevant to you via the link below:

Monday, 16 February 1pm-2:30pm - Focus group for multicultural communities 1

Saturday, 21 February 10am-11:30am - Focus group for multicultural communities 2

Sunday, 22 February 3pm-4:30pm - Focus group for people with Disability

Tuesday, 24 February 4pm-5:30pm - Focus group for Women

Tuesday, 24 February 6pm-7:30pm - Focus group for LGBTIQA+ communities

Wednesday, 25 February 12pm-1pm - Focus group for parents

Thursday, 26 February 11am-12:30pm - Focus group for older adults

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register soon (and please only register once). If you have any questions or accessibility requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

All focus groups will be fully inclusive.

We’d love to have you involved in shaping the future of Creative West.

For more information on the project, see the website:

Creative West - Maribyrnong