Council is undertaking a new Thematic Environmental History (TEH) project to recognise and document the stories, places and experiences that shaped the City of Melton after the Second World War.

The project will explore the Satellite City era, industrial growth, cultural diversity and mid-century rapid suburban expansion.

This project will provide an historical framework that reflects the City of Melton’s 20th century identity to support identification and protection of significant sites that represent this era of history.

We want to hear from individuals, community groups and stakeholders to help capture the stories, memories and experiences that shaped the City of Melton post-World War II (1945 through to the 1980s).

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• lived, worked, went to school or spent time in the City of Melton during this period
• have memories, photographs or stories about places that were important to you, your family or the wider community
• can share experiences about daily life in the City of Melton, and how the community changed and grew over time
• remember local events, industries, sporting clubs, community groups or cultural traditions that helped shape the City of Melton’s identity.

The feedback we gather from the community will help guide our research and shape the draft Post-war Thematic Environmental History.

Later in the year, we’ll share the draft and invite the community to take part in a second round of consultation. This will be an opportunity to see how your input has influenced the work and to provide further feedback.

• Prepare a written submission and email to conversations@melton.vic.gov.au
• Contact us to arrange a 1-on-1 meeting with Council officers (available Thursday afternoons 2.30 – 4.30pm).
• Join our mailing list to stay updated and informed.
• Share your story to this page using the form below.
• Join us for a Community Workshop to find out more about Melton’s Post-war Heritage and share your stories, images and places.

Kurunjang Community Centre
Thursday 4 June 2026
3:30pm-6:30pm

Register your interest below

By making a submission as part of Council’s Post-war Thematic Environment History Project, you acknowledge and confirm that:

1. You have the full authority and right to use and share the information which you are submitting;
2. You are not infringing on the legal, intellectual property, privacy, copyright or other rights of any person;
3. You have obtained the consent of any other person who is identified as part of your submissions;
4. The information is correct, accurate, up to date at the time of your submission;
5. Council accepts no responsibility for errors, omissions, or changes in circumstances that may occur after publication.
6. Council reserves the right to edit submitted material for clarity, length, or format while preserving the original meaning;
7. Council may, in its absolute discretion, choose to use or choose not to use any submission, for any reason.

By making a submission, you grant to Council an irrevocable, nonexclusive, worldwide right to use the material as part of its promotional, informational or other publications, including on Council’s website, social media, or other publications.

Privacy Collection Statement

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by the Melton City Council for the purpose of accepting your submission for Council’s Post-war Thematic Environmental History Project. You may apply to the Melton City Council for access and/or amendment to the information. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law, including the use of community engagement platforms by Council connected with the purpose of collection. You are able to engage anonymously for this project. For more information, please contact Council at conversations@melton.vic.gov.au.

Photo Credits and Acknowledgement of Sources

Where known and appropriate, photo credits and sources of information will be acknowledged alongside published material. If you wish to be credited in a specific way, please advise at the time of submission. While every effort is made to ensure correct attribution, if a credit or source is missing or incorrect, please contact Council to update this information.