Latest News
2024 AGM – Annual Report
See the Growing Winchelsea Annual Report for 2024 as presented at the Annual General Meeting.
Let’s Get Together
In March 2025 the Mud Hut will be the centre of fun and entertainment when Mud Fun comes to
town to help the community install a cob wall around Mud Hut.
Interpretive Signage one step closer
Growing Winchelsea has applied for funding for signage design, supply, construction and installation of signage along the trails in the town.
About Us
Winchelsea Towards 10,000
Who We Are
The role and purpose of Growing Winchelsea is to;
- engage with and advocate on behalf the Winchelsea community
- be a representative for engagement with various bodies, groups and government organisations on issues affecting Winchelsea.
- to promote particular projects and plans to support the growth and development of Winchelsea Towards 10,000.
Growing Winchelsea Inc. is an advocacy and leadership group which facilitates and promotes community, business and tourism development throughout the Winchelsea Ward of the Surf Coast Shire.
Growing Winchelsea Inc. is a group of volunteer leaders who help provide the Winchelsea community with a united voice.
Mission & Vision
Our Vision
We exist to advocate for, to listen to, and to support our community achieve a thriving Winchelsea.
Our Mission
We will be advocates for quality growth, projects and strategies for Winchelsea. We will represent the community by earning their trust, being welcoming and inclusive and having good relationships with other organisations like Council.
Five Pillars
People, Place, Planet, Prosperity, Participation
- People – We value inclusiveness and belonging and endeavor to create a culture which values all people in our community
- Place – We value quality in planning for future growth
- Planet – We value the environment
- Prosperity – We value a thriving and innovative economic and business community
- Participation – We value strong relationships and will endeavor to be broad in our partnerships
Growing Winchelsea will support projects which fall within the framework of one or all of these pillars. Projects which cover more pillars will be more likely to be supported.
Projects Currently Under Way
Can you help?
Winchelsea Arboretum / Tree Trail Project
beautiful ‘treed’ avenues and trails
The Winchelsea Train Station Precinct Project
reinvigorating our heritage train station
Movie Club
bringing the community together for socialisation, fun & entertainment
Community Market
connection, local economy and sustainability
Winchelsea Town Planning
locals-appropriate and -guided development
Education Facilities
lobbying for immediate school repairs and long-term upgrade
Let’s Get Together
community connection, community asset
Winchelsea Christmas Carols
community celebration