We’re putting City of Melton and nearby areas, including Plumpton, Hillside, Diggers Rest, Fraser Rise and Sydenham at the centre of our plans for community and economic benefit sharing. Equis, together with project partner SEC, will provide a community benefit fund worth $2.5 million in total, or $100,000 a year for the operational life of the project (25 years). The fund will look to support the delivery of programs identified by the community.

During November and December 2025, SEC and Equis heard your ideas out in the community at local events and pop-ups.  A Community Benefit Fund survey, to inform how and where the fund should be invested to deliver lasting value for the community, was also open during this time.

Community engagement so far has identified that the Fund could help support the following needs:

• Youth skills and pathways
• Community safety and active participation
• Family wellbeing and social support
• Sustainability and climate change action

The survey closed on Wednesday 17 December 2025 and we are now reviewing the feedback received.  Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey. Your input will help inform the next stage of developing the Community Benefit Fund. To learn more about the project or get in touch, you can:

• Read our factsheet to learn more about the fund and how it works
• Fill out the registration form below to register your interest.