Welcome to Mainstreet Australia! Mainstreet Australia is a non-profit, member-based organisation committed to supporting the traditional village shopping strips and town centres of Victoria. We were formed in 1996 to provide knowledge, information and support to people working in, and with, these traditional community shopping and business centres, and since that time Mainstreet Australia has adapted to respond to the different issues facing our centres. What was once simply 'the local shops' has grown into a significant industry that makes a major contribution to our economy in terms of trade and employment. In addition, our traditional shopping villages are playing an increasingly important role as community centres, forming a vital link in our community infrastructure. Mainstreet Australia represents local business groups, centre coordinators, economic development practitioners and individuals, who share a commitment to promoting and developing traditional community shopping and business centres across Victoria. Mainstreet Australia is member-based and relies on the support of our members to exist. For more information on how to become a member go to Becoming a Member section of this website. A number of professional networking and development opportunities are being planned for 2008. The first event will be a guided bus trip of the retail centres of the West. Stay tuned for more information. |
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Mainstreet Conference Papers Mainstreet Conference Papers The papers presented at the Mainstreet Conference 2010 in Werribee are now ready for download. Please go to the "Public resources" area to find the list of papers....
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Membership Application and Renewal for /2010-2011 Membership Application / Renewal Mainstreets are intrinsic to our way of life because they allow for communities to come together, connect and participate in a variety of activities – live, work, play. Benefits of Mainstreets include: Strong local economics Social and community connections Cultural exchanges and celebrations Environmentally sustainable Strong spirit of place Mainstreet Australia is a not-for-profit membership based organisation that represents and promotes the positive benefits of traditional retail centres/mainstreets. If you are currently a member or would like to join us, please download the form below or subscribe directly from our website in the "Becoming a Member" section. Membership Applicaton Form ...
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