A Thriving Community
Growing Winchelsea
Growing Winchelsea Inc. is a group conversation amongst the Winchelsea community, which includes residents, businesses, investors along with shire council officers, councillors and stakeholders.
The role and purpose of Growing Winchelsea is to: engage with and advocate on behalf of the Winchelsea community. We promote where possible projects and plans to support the growth and development of Winchelsea towards 2050.
Our Vision is to enhance the liveability of the township of Winchelsea for future generations.
Our Mission is to advocate for quality conversations, quality strategies and quality projects to accommodate the inevitable growth of Winchelsea.
Five Pillars
Growing Winchelsea endeavours to engage in conversations which are founded on the following five principles.
- 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.
Latest News
Winchelsea Structure Plan 2027
Planning for the future of Winchelsea future 2027 – 2050
Winchelsea Place Plan Q&A
You are invited to a Winchelsea Place Plan Q&A session at the Winchelsea Shire Hall, Thursday 23rd July 2026.
Every Winchelsea Community Market now located at the ‘LTC’
Winchelsea Community Market is pleased to announce that every market day is now located at the Winchelsea Leisure Time Centre (LTC) at 15 Gosney Street, Winchelsea VIC. This location provides year round protection from the weather – hooray! See you there.
Current Projects

Winchelsea Arboretum Trail
beautiful ‘treed’ avenues and trails

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

Planning and Infrastructure
locals-appropriate and -guided development
Past projects
Education Facilities
lobbying for immediate school repairs and long-term upgrade

Let’s Get Together
community connection, community asset

Winchelsea Christmas Carols
community celebration

Future Events 4 Winchelsea
community connection

Restoration of the Common
reopening a valuable community natural space




