Whitlam Resident Testimonials

With parks, reserves, playgrounds and future amenities to explore, discover the convenience and warmth of Whitlam through our resident's voices.

Discover how Whitlam residents are building community
For the art lovers

SLA Display Village Artists in Residence

We work with various artists across our programs.

Explore our Artist in Residence

Whitlam’s streets named after artists

Did you know that some of the streets in Whitlam are named after artists?

Explore the stories behind Whitlam’s street names

A Place-led approach for Belconnen Renewal

We’re proud to have delivered a comprehensive Place Design Brief for the Belconnen Town Centre. By putting people at the centre of ‘place’, the Brief will play a central role in revitalising the town centre’s future redevelopment precincts.

See how we’re shaping the future of Belconnen

Coombs Playspace - Ruth Park Playground

Welcome to the Ruth Park Playground! A vibrant and exciting space that has captured the Coombs community's imagination. Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, Yvette Berry, officially opened the new playground on 27 October 2022.

Explore the Coombs Playspace

Whitlam water quality project

We're leading the charge to find new ways to protect Molonglo Valley waterways from erosion and sediment runoff during construction

Find out how we’re protecting Canberra’s waterways

Taylor verge makeover

Mingle lead a stunning makeover of a local verge in Taylor. It demonstrates the principles outlined in the booklet and provided a beautiful example for residents to draw inspiration from when thinking about their own verge transformations.

See how residents are greening their streets
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What's On at our Display Village

At SLA Display Village, we host various events and workshops for Canberra community.

Explore various events here

How community support through the Mingle program helped change a mother's life

Sonu Sharma was so anxious to speak English that her children had to order her morning coffee. Today, she serves it herself.

Read Sonu’s story

Residents celebrate history and people through art

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