The Hume Mobile Library has a new home at Merrifield!

We are excited to announce that the Hume Mobile Library will be making a new stop at Merrifield! Come by the Merrifield Neighbourhood Park every Saturday from the 1st September and discover new books to borrow for the whole family. The fun doesn’t stop there, the mobile library also offers an array of DVDs, magazines and e-books for all to enjoy.

Location: Merrifield Neighbourhood Park

Date: Every Saturday commencing 1st September

Time: 9am to 12pm

For more information, please click here phone 03 9356 6980

MERRIFIELD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

Do you live or work in Merrifield and want to help shape an even stronger community? Are you part of a local organisation or business with an idea, project or initiative that will enhance and enrich the lives of your neighbours? Then Merrifield wants to hear from you!

The Merrifield Community Partnerships Program (MCPP) is a unique, financial support initiative for individuals, groups and businesses looking to partner with Merrifield to meet the cultural, recreational, social, and entrepreneurial needs of this fast-growing and vibrant community.

With funding up to $20,000 available across multiple categories, MCPP is just one of the ways we’re working together to make Merrifield the place to be!

Get Inspired

Discover the kinds of projects we can make happen together with the Merrifield Community Partnerships Program 2018 with these thought-starters!

Community and Culture: Get creative with ideas for local music programs, community festivals, community public arts projects and cultural events, book clubs, youth activities, playgroups and meet-ups for mums and bubs, or a neighbourhood watch group.

Healthy & Well being: Kick some goals with your ideas for sporting activities, walking groups and health & fitness initiatives and Men’s / Women’s support and activity groups.

Smart & Sustainable: Plant the seed for future growth and prosperity with your ideas for a community garden, workshops, waste and recycling programs, or unlock Merrifield’s entrepreneurial spirit with training & educational programs and business networking groups.

Information night

We invite those interested to an information session held on Wednesday 12th September at the Merrifield Sales Centre. On the night feel free to pop in and chat to our Community Development Manager about your project idea, anytime between 6-8pm.

Applications

Applications will open from the 1st September and close 28 September 2018 – so get your thinking caps on and think about what exciting project idea you can come up with for your community.

Get started by downloading the following documents

Information Pack

Terms and Conditions 

For more information click here

It’s Time to Shoot Some Hoops!

Craigieburn Eagles Basketball Association is partnering with Merrifield to offer the community a skills clinic designed for kids wanting to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun, team orientated environment.

Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm

Date: Every Saturday

Location: Merrifield Neighbourhood Park basketball court

Cost: $10 per session (Bookings available on the day)

Available for children aged 5 – 12 years.

For more information please contact comeandplay@craigieburneagles.com.au or 0405 803 767

Or visit the Craigieburn Eagles website craigieburneagles.com.au

Expression of Interest: The Corner Store

Merrifield is seeking expressions of interest for operators of The Corner Store for the purpose of an onsite pop-up container cafe. In addition to the provision of quality food and drink items, the business will be required to work alongside and compliment Merrifield’s Community Development approach in regards to being a focal point for the development of community connections.

The Corner Store is located within Merrifield on Cecil Walk, Mickleham in a pop-up container, and is currently located in a designated residential area – adjacent to the busiest public open space within Merrifield.

Commencing operations in 2016, The Corner Store has built up a strong reputation as a quality food and hot beverage provider and is frequented by both locals and by the trade/building industry workers onsite.

For more information and to receive a copy of the Expression of Interest Documentation, please contact Merrifield’s Community Development Manager, Tennille Bradley-Ow on 8681 2222 or community@merrifieldmelbourne.com.au

Submissions will close at 4pm Friday, 31^st August 2018.

Vote for Merrifield to have an indoor recreational space!

Merrifield has wonderful open outdoor spaces. But living in a city that’s famous for having four seasons in one day means that sometimes the weather stops us doing the activities we love.

Things like dance classes, school holiday programs and martial arts (to name a few) aren’t much fun outdoors on wet winter days and roasting summer afternoons!

So local Merrifield resident Carolyn Rodger applied to ‘Pick My Project’ for a grant to build an indoor recreational space at Merrifield.

Watch our video to learn more!

What is ‘Pick My Project’?

Pick My Project is a Victorian first community grants initiative, with $30 million available to fund local projects that will make our community an even better place to live. If successful, we can build an indoor space at Merrifield that will meet all our community’s recreational needs, whatever the weather.

We need your support!

Grants will be decided by popular vote and competition will be fierce. To get our recreational space, we need the greatest number of votes possible, so follow the steps below and show your support for your community.

1. Register for a Pick My Project account. If you already have an account, simply sign in here www.pickmyproject.vic.gov.au

2. Vote for the Merrifield Indoor Recreational Space here

If you have any issues voting, please contact community@merrifieldmelbourne.com.au

Be part of ‘Pick My Project’ and decide what happens in your community today!

It’s the Start of Something Big!

Widely celebrated by government and business leaders for its vision, Merrifield offers an immaculately designed and balanced lifestyle for all.

We’re committed to realising the most liveable and prosperous new city yet imagined for Melbourne’s north – here’s how it all comes together!

Click here to download Merrifield’s timeline and discover what we have planned for our flourishing community.

Have you met Tennille Bradley-Ow, Merrifield’s dedicated Community Manager?

To help foster a truly engaging community life, Merrifield is fortunate to have the services of a dedicated Community Development Manager. Tennille Bradley-Ow shares with us some of the secrets of true community building.

Tell us a little about your background.

I’ve been working in community development for almost 20 years, starting in Local Government working with sporting clubs to increase their capacity to be more inclusive of children with a disability. I’ve also worked in Social Planning and Economic Development with Local Government on key infrastructure and advocacy projects.

What drew you to your role here at Merrifield?

Having the opportunity to influence and shape new communities for generations is a privilege. Merrifield is such a standout development, a truly masterplanned community that will provide opportunities for work, learning and play – it’s what’s always attracted me most to this particular project and it’s become so apparent how dedicated our team are in regards to creating vibrant and sustainable communities for the future.

Describe your role as Community Development Manager.

In summary, I help develop partnerships, broker relationships, and build the capacity of residents in the development of programs and initiatives to activate the public realm, and create long-lasting community connections.

What are the essential conditions for community to prosper?

People being proud of where they live. If people have this, then they naturally want to connect with others, care and maintain their immediate and surrounding environment and contribute to their local community. You can have the best infrastructure and services in the world, but if people are not excited and passionate about the community in which they live, it just remains brick and mortar. That true sense of community spirit unfortunately will not exist.

How do you feel Merrifield differs from other new community centres?

The one thing that I have noticed so far is how engaged and passionate the Merrifield community is. People genuinely believe in the dream and vision of Merrifield.

Click here to learn about some of our Community initiatives.

Welcome to My Merrifield

Our new, easy-to-use and fun website lets you follow the progress of your land as we prepare for your Merrifield dream home!

Your step-by-step guide

Before you build your Merrifield home, we have to build the surrounding infrastructure.
From initial Authority Approval through to final Titles and Plan Registration, every step is explained in an easy-to-follow visual timeline on your new My Merrifield website.
Each step is ticked-off as it’s completed. The overall progress is highlighted and we also provide an estimated completion date. Oh, and did we mention that it’s fun to use?

Plus more…

As well as the timeline, on My Merrifield you’ll find helpful tools and essential information that you’ll need along the way.
You can download our design guidelines, submit plans and even learn how to apply for your landscape rebate, all in the one place!

Click here to check it out now and see how far we’ve come!