Come and talk to us about your priorities and ideas for Council's 2027–28 budget.
We've added a drop-in session on Friday 9 October, 12–2 pm, outside Century City Walk, 86 Kingsway, Glen Waverley.
A Mandarin interpreter will be available.
Can't make it? You can still share your ideas and priorities on Shape Monash until Sunday 11 October.
Community ideas in action
Do you have an idea that could benefit the Monash community? Submit an idea on behalf of yourself, a community group, sports or hobby club or organisation.
Looking for inspiration? Here are 2 examples of community ideas that have received funding in recent Council budgets.
Providing financial support for Monash's most vulnerable
In 2025, South East Community Links (SECL) shared an idea for activities and support services at Monash Oakleigh Community Information and Support (MOCSIS) and Monash Waverley Community Information and Support.
Now managed by SECL, these 2 trusted, long-standing community organisations have been a lifeline for thousands of Monash residents.
Council action
As a result, Council's 2026-27 Budget includes $150,000 for SECL to support people in Monash experiencing unemployment and financial hardship.
Community benefit
This support means more residents will be able to access financial wellbeing and community support programs, including a SECL Bring Your Bills event in Monash.
At Bring Your Bills, residents get free, confidential help with their bills by talking one-on-one with experienced financial counsellors, lawyers, tenancy workers and other support professionals.
The event will come to Monash in the first half of 2027.
Serving up much-needed tennis improvements
During the 2023–24 Budget engagement, Glenburn Tennis Club sought Council support to fund the redevelopment of its ageing tennis courts at Glen Waverley North Reserve.
Tree roots had come up through one of the courts making it unplayable. The prospect of losing a court would also affect the club's ability to attract and retain members.
Council action
In 2025–26, after planning, design and consultation with the club, Council funded the full reconstruction of the club's 6 synthetic courts and a new online booking system for members and non-members use the new courts.
The project also included new court lighting, accessible paths, seating and tree root barriers to permanently address the issue and help prevent future damage.
The club's advocacy and presentation to Council was a key aspect to the project receiving support.
Community benefit
Earlier this year, Glenburn Tennis Club president Andy Quah said: "We have the members; we have the community – young and old, men and women. We have the people and, now that we have the courts, we have the facilities."
Other examples
In recent years, community ideas funded through Council budgets have included:
- Installation of lights at Caloola Reserve for sporting grounds
- Full redevelopment of facilities at Brandon Park Reserve
- Wetland greening, sediment and water management works at Damper Creek.
We welcome ideas that would benefit the Monash community and help deliver the priorities in our Council Plan.
