West Gippsland Progress Association.

Developing a network for businesses within the West Gippsland region to increase prosperity and build a stronger local economy after the devastating Bunyip complex bushfires.

Building prosperity for the local West Gippsland region.

 

 West Gippsland Progress Association Current Projects

  • West Gippsland Progress Association WGPA Food & Tourism

    West Gippsland Food & Tourism

    In partnership with the Cardinia Shire Council, WGPA engaged a Tourism consultant (TRC Tourism) who developed a 2022 - 2024 Food & Tourism Strategy for the West Gippsland region.

    Together with key partners, WGPA is implementing and delivering on the actions within the strategy.

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  • WGPA Regenerative Agriculture

    Regenerative Agriculture

    WGPA supports regenerative farming and land management practices in the Cardinia Shire Council and adjacent Councils.

    WGPA supports the increase of awareness of regenerative farming through Education, Demonstration, Verification and promotion of these practices to all interested parties.

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  • West Gippsland Progress Association WPGA Business Networking

    Business Networking

    We have a number of upcoming small business networking opportunities for local businesses to connect. Stay tuned for more details in 2023.

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  • West Gippsland Progress Association WGPA Maryknoll bushwalking

    Have an idea for a new initiative?

    Do you have a concept or idea that will prosper your West Gippsland region? We want to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch with WGPA today.

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2022 - 2024 Food & Tourism Strategy

West Gippsland is within proximity to a significant domestic market in Victoria looking for day trips and experiences and possesses both existing and emerging food tourism assets (such as farm gates, local produce, cellar doors, regenerative agriculture practices, and other food-related businesses).

As a result, West Gippsland and the railway towns of Nar Nar Goon, Garfield, Tynong and Bunyip, are well-positioned to develop an attractive visitor experience focused on the food tourism theme.

West Gippsland Progress Association are a representative voice for lobbying and developing initiatives that support local farmers and small businesses. There is a significant opportunity to capitalise on current bushfire recovery support as well as utilising this ‘West Gippsland Quick Wins Mini Destination Marketing Plan & Food Tourism Strategy.’

This Strategy will help WGPA to positively improve businesses and growing food tourism opportunities in the peri-urban farming area of West Gippsland, and provide a strong foundation for future long-term tourism planning and development.

To develop a network and partnerships for businesses within our local community in the West Gippsland region, specially focussing on the railway townships between Nar Nar Goon and Bunyip. Engage local businesses and key community organisations to develop and execute plans which enhance the local economy. Provide a forum that enhances small business development and mentoring opportunities.

— WGPA Mission

West Gippsland Progress Association is building a prosperous region for the Railway townships between Nar Nar Goon to Bunyip and surrounding areas.

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Discover West Gippsland

Come visit & explore West Gippsland

There are so many hidden gems that are waiting to be discovered in West Gippsland.

From picturesque views atop of Mt. Cannibal, bushwalking in Bunyip State Park, wine tasting at one of the local wineries, grabbing a bite to eat with friends at many of the trendy cafes or relaxing with a drink in a beer garden at one of the pubs. West Gippsland is somewhere new to explore and less than an hours’ drive from Melbourne.

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West Gippsland Progress Association Values

HONEST OPTIMISTIC WELCOMING

GIPPSLAND REGION ALIGNED

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