Advocacy Priorities

Every year, Council selects advocacy priorities where support from the State and Federal governments is needed to help deliver important projects and services for our community.

These priorities focus the Town's advocacy efforts over the next 12 months. They guide our discussions with government, funding bodies and key stakeholders to build support for projects that will improve the lives of people who live, work and visit Victoria Park.

Our advocacy focuses on:

securing external funding for major projects

building partnerships with government and industry

influencing policy and planning decisions

ensuring Victoria Park's priorities are considered as governments make investment decisions.

The Town takes a coordinated approach to advocacy by:

Building community support

Working with residents, businesses and community organisations to build understanding and support for key projects.

Working with State Government

Engaging with Ministers, Members of Parliament, government agencies and funding bodies to progress local priorities.

Working with the Australian Government

Advocating for funding and policy support where Federal investment can help deliver local outcomes.

2026–27 Advocacy Priorities

The Town collaborates with local Ministers, bureaucracy, grant providers and business.

Our Elected Members act as advocates on behalf of these projects and act as partners with administration to achieve our advocacy and grant goals.

Working together

Advocacy is about building relationships, presenting a strong case and working with other levels of government to deliver better outcomes for the community.

While the six priorities outlined below are our main focus for 2026–27, the Town will continue to advocate on other important issues and opportunities as they arise, ensuring Victoria Park has a strong and consistent voice on matters that affect our community.

Project	What we are advocating for
Rough Sleeping and Homelessness	The Town is advocating for a stronger, more coordinated response to rough sleeping and homelessness across the Perth metropolitan area. Our focus is on expanding wrap-around support services, strengthening partnerships with State agencies and community organisations, and improving pathways to housing and support for people experiencing homelessness.
Burswood Station Precinct	The Town is advocating for long-term State and Federal investment in the redevelopment of the Burswood Station Precinct. Improving the station and surrounding precinct will support future housing, improve transport connections, encourage investment and create a more connected and vibrant destination.
Higgins Park and Playfield Reserve	The Town is seeking external funding to continue delivering the Higgins Park and Playfield Reserve Masterplan. The project will modernise one of the Town's most important sporting and recreation precincts, providing improved facilities for local clubs, families and the wider community.
Carlisle and Oats Street Station Precincts	We are advocating for coordinated State Government planning and investment to support the future growth of the Carlisle and Oats Street Station Precincts. A key part of this work is building the case for the redevelopment of Aqualife as essential community infrastructure that will meet the needs of a growing population and support future medium and high-density neighbourhoods.
Kent Street Sand Pit	We are advocating for support to restore the Kent Street Sandpit as part of the Jirdarup Bushland Precinct. The project will restore valuable Banksia Woodland, improve biodiversity, celebrate Aboriginal cultural heritage and create an important community space for future generations.
Rutland Avenue Shared Path	The Town is working with the State Government to complete the final section of the Rutland Avenue Shared Path. Completing the missing link will provide a continuous, safer walking and cycling connection between the Armadale rail corridor and Great Eastern Highway, encouraging active transport and improving local access.