We actively and transparently advocate for the projects, funding and policy changes that matter to the Glen Eira community, helping deliver better outcomes for residents now and into the future.
Advocacy
We want Glen Eira to be a great place to live, work, learn and connect — now and into the future. While we deliver many local services and projects, some community priorities require support from the Australian and Victorian Governments.
We work with governments, partners and peak bodies to secure funding, influence decisions and advocate for the projects and reforms that matter most to our community. Our priorities are shaped by community feedback, local knowledge and evidence.
Our priorities
We've worked with our community to identify the priorities that will help Glen Eira continue to be a great place to live, work, learn and connect. These priorities guide our advocacy with the Australian and Victorian Governments and focus on the projects, funding and policy changes needed to support our growing community.
Click here to read our Advocacy Priorities 2026–27 (PDF, 5.9KB).
Safe, supported and inclusive communities
We're advocating for safer, more connected and inclusive communities. This includes safer public spaces, stronger community connections and better access to the services and support people need.
Future-ready places built for everyone
Our community is growing, and we need parks, facilities and infrastructure that keep pace.
We’re seeking investment in:
-
Parks and open space
-
Community facilities
-
Sporting infrastructure
-
Walking and cycling connections
-
Safer streets and neighbourhoods
These investments help create places that are welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Resilient communities powered by clean energy
We're advocating for action to help our community respond to climate change and build a more sustainable future. This includes support for climate action, biodiversity, renewable energy and projects that reduce environmental impacts and improve resilience.
Fair and sustainable funding
Many of the services and facilities our community relies on are supported by funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments. We're advocating for fair funding, strong partnerships and reforms that help councils continue delivering the services and infrastructure communities need.
Why we advocate
We want Glen Eira to continue to be a great place to live, work, learn and connect.
As the level of government closest to our community, we understand the local challenges, opportunities and services that matter most to people every day.
Many decisions that affect our community, including funding for local infrastructure, services and public spaces, are made by the Australian and Victorian Governments. That's why we work with other levels of government to secure funding, build partnerships and advocate for the projects and policy changes our community needs.
In 2024–25, our advocacy helped secure more than $6 million in funding for local projects, including sporting facility upgrades, climate action initiatives and walking and cycling improvements.
Our advocacy priorities are guided by:
-
Community feedback and priorities
-
Evidence and local data
-
Council's long-term plans and priorities
-
Emerging opportunities and challenges facing Glen Eira
We also advocate for reforms that strengthen local government and help councils continue delivering the services and infrastructure communities rely on.
Working with partners
Some issues extend beyond Glen Eira and are best addressed by working with neighbouring councils and other organisations. We work with partners across the region to advocate for solutions that benefit our community and help create better outcomes for residents.
Areas where we work with partners include:
-
Flood mitigation and resilience
-
Open space planning
-
Climate action
-
Transport and connectivity
-
Planning and housing reform
Find out more on our regional advocacy webpage.
Submissions on key issues
Governments and other organisations regularly seek feedback on issues that affect our community.
We make submissions on behalf of our community to share local perspectives, advocate for our priorities and help shape decisions that affect Glen Eira.
Recent submissions are available below.
Submission title |
To |
Date |
| Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion | June 2026 |
Our approach to advocacy and grants
Our Advocacy and External Grants Policy guides how we advocate for community priorities and apply for funding from other levels of government.
The policy helps ensure our advocacy and grant applications are informed by community needs, local evidence and Council's long-term plans. It also helps us focus on the projects, services and outcomes that matter most to our community.
Advocacy and the grants we apply for work hand in hand. Both help us secure funding, build partnerships and support projects that benefit our community.
By bringing these areas together, we can take a more coordinated approach to seeking funding and delivering projects, services and programs across Glen Eira.
This work helps us secure funding and support for projects and services that may not otherwise be possible through Council funding alone.
Community voices shape our advocacy
What we hear from our community helps shape our advocacy priorities and strengthen our case for the projects, funding and policy changes that matter most to Glen Eira.
Through engagement on plans, projects and other important issues, we learn more about local priorities and the challenges facing our community. These insights help guide our advocacy and ensure it reflects what matters most to residents.
To learn more about current engagement opportunities and share your feedback, visit Have Your Say Glen Eira.
Follow our progress
Advocacy is about achieving real outcomes for our community. We regularly share updates on funding announcements, submissions and advocacy achievements.
To follow our progress:
-
Read the latest edition of Glen Eira News
