More Funding to Support North Richmond Precinct Projects

The Victorian Government is continuing to invest in the North Richmond Precinct, with new funding in the 2025–26 State Budget supporting community-led projects shaped by local voices. 

In 2024–25, $1.1 million in grants will go towards initiatives identified collaboratively with the North Richmond Precinct Community Committee. This group brings together public housing residents, local neighbours, traders and community organisations to guide planning and decision-making across the precinct.  

The Belgium Avenue Neighborhood House (BAHN) has been awarded a grant to coordinate the delivery of a large-scale mural on the Richmond Housing Estate, celebrating the Aboriginal history and cultural diversity of the precinct.

BAHN Manager, Lydia Dobbin says “the idea for this project came from Aboriginal elders living on the estate and has grown through conversations with those that make North Richmond home.

We are thrilled to be working with our community to bring to life a shared vision”. Key partner Yarra City Council has also been awarded funding to deliver a targeted small grants program for North Richmond and placemaking initiatives in the precinct.

All projects have been designed to support community voice and engagement throughout delivery. 

This latest grant funding builds on recent support to expand services that are making a real difference.

In 2025-26 the Richmond Youth Hub is receiving funding to grow its work with young people in the area, while the Victoria Street Learning Bank will continue to deliver adult education and training in a safe, inclusive space. 

These investments mark a positive step forward for the North Richmond community and highlight the importance of place-based planning and local leadership.

They will also strengthen connection to community and services while some residents of the North Richmond Estate are relocated as part of the high-rise redevelopment project.

The North Richmond Precinct Initiative continues to be shaped by the people who live and work in the area – a true example of community-led change in action.