ABOUT WOMEDA
WoMEDA is an independent alliance bringing together a powerful network of leaders from public and private sector organisations to drive long-term prosperity in Melbourne’s West, one of Australia’s fastest growing regions and home to a million people.
WoMEDA harnesses momentum through strategic partnerships and rigorous research to identify opportunities for investment in new industries, new jobs, new skills and healthy communities.
A flourishing West of Melbourne underpins the economic strength of Victoria and Australia. WoMEDA’s work since 2015 is helping to shape a prosperous future for all.
RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
Reports & Policy Papers
WoMEDA's researchers Professor Janine Dixon and economist Mary Clarke drive the evidence based reports and strategic papers that shape policy and advance the investment agenda for Melbourne's West.
2025 - Western Growth - Unlocking Melbourne’s Economic Engine
Strategic Foundation Paper
EVENTS
MEDIA LAUNCH
August 2026
WOMEDA'S PRIORITIES FOR THE NEXT TERM OF GOVERNMENT
After months of consultation, WoMEDA is preparing to launch its key investment priorities for the Victorian state election. WoMEDA's research builds the case for essential infrastructure to support Australia's biggest and fastest growing metropolitan area.
THE WoMEDA DIALOGUE
The WoMEDA Dialogue brings together members, diverse networks, MPs and other influential leaders to discuss and share ideas on progress and investment in the West.
WoMEDA's biannual West of Melbourne Summit is the flagship event for the region, attracting state and federal keynote speakers and policy experts to discuss major projects and future development. Planning is now underway for the 2027 Summit.
A series of roundtables, webinars, lunches and other networking events are held throughout each year to promote and progress the West's agenda.
WEBINAR
Early October 2026 - Online
LIVEABILITY & INCLUSION IN THE WEST
HOSTED BY PROF. PETER DAWKINS
WoMEDA Chair Professor Peter Dawkins will be joined by X,Y,Z to dispel commonly held misconceptions about communities in the west and what our suburbs need to better support health and wellbeing.
UPCOMING
ALLIANCE MEMBERS
OUR NETWORK
WoMEDA unites significant public and private institutions across Melbourne's West, from councils and universities to industry leaders and infrastructure operators.
WoMEDA thanks the following major member partners for their support
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
WoMEDA acknowledges the Wurundjeri, Bunurong and Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work. We offer honour and deep respect to their Ancestors, Elders, and families past, present and rising. We recognise the rich, ongoing cultural, social and spiritual connections that First Nations peoples have with the lands and waters West of Melbourne and beyond.