ABOUT WOMEDA
WoMEDA is an independent alliance bringing together a significant 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.
WOMEDA'S SIX PILLARS
CITY BUILDING
TRANSPORT
JOBS & SKILLS
INDUSTRY
LIVEABILITY
ECONOMIC INCLUSION
Read more below about the pillars in Western Growth - Unlocking Melbourne’s Economic Engine, WoMEDA’s strategic foundation paper.
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
NEW EVENT
Coming Soon
THE WoMEDA DIALOGUE LUNCHEON WITH DAVID SOUTHWICK
You are invited to a WoMEDA Dialogue Luncheon with the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, David Southwick.
Event Details:
Title: Priorities for the future of Melbourne's West
Date: 28 October 2026
Time: 12:15 pm (for 12:30 pm start) - 2 pm
Location: Footscray Town Hall - Civic Reception Room
Cost: $100 + GST
WEBINAR
December 2 2026 - Online
LIVEABILITY & INCLUSION IN THE WEST
HOSTED BY PROF. PETER DAWKINS
WoMEDA Chair Professor Peter Dawkins will be joined by subject matter experts to dispel commonly held misconceptions about communities in the west and what our suburbs need to better support health and wellbeing.
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.