To make sure we hear from a wide range of people and communities, we ran a series of small focus groups for specific groups in February 2026. The focus groups explored lived experience, needs and ideas in more detail to help shape the next stages of the project.

You can see a list of the focus groups below.

If you have any questions on the focus groups, please contact Creative.West@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au


Focus Group times and dates

Monday 16 February, 1-2.30pm

Multicultural Communities Focus Group 1

Friday 20 February, 12-2pm

Creatives Focus Group

Saturday 21 February, 10-11.30am

Multicultural Communities Focus Group 2

Tuesday 24 February, 1-2.30pm

People with Disability Focus Group

Tuesday 24 February, 10-11.30am

Traders Focus Group 1

Tuesday 24 February, 4-5.30pm

Womens Focus Group

Tuesday 24 February, 6-7.30pm

LGBTIQA+ Focus Group

Wednesday 25 February, 12-1pm

Parents Focus Group

Thursday 26 February, 11am-12.30pm

Seniors Focus Group

Thursday 26 February, 2-3.30pm

First Nations Focus Group

Thursday 26 February, 5.30-7pm

Traders Focus Group 2

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