Local History Projects want your vote

[Patients from Block 10, 16 A.G.H. (Mont Park). Possibly a member of staff standing behind chair, circa 1918] Alice Broadhurst Collection Yarra Plenty Regional Library

Pick My Project is a Victorian-first community grants initiative, with at least $1 million in funding available in each metro and regional area. Now it’s time to vote! Pick your three favourite project ideas in your local community and help make them a reality. The following projects with a local history theme are worthy of your consideration:

Walking Tour and History about Mont Park and Larundel - Implement a history trail with downloadable maps and interpretative signage

Banyule

Improvement of Greensborough memorial part for future generations - pathway between wood statues, lighting and learning

Nillumbik

Diamond Hills Lookout - Multipurpose viewing pavilion for the local community.

Garden at the Blacksmith's Tree - a place of peace and reflection to remember Black Saturday

A New laughing Waters - Bring the Laughing Waters Artist-in-Residence Program back to life!

Whittlesea

Establishment of Farm Vigano Cultural and Community Office - Renovate Caretaker's house to become a Cultural and Community Centre

(Kinglake) Heritage Centre  - Creating a Heritage Centre to showcase the areas history

There are other terrific community projects that deserve your vote.  If you know of any other local history related projects not mentioned here, please leave a comment.

Please vote by 17 September.