Concerns with plans to redevelop Mercy Health nursing home buildings.
For the first time, the full plans and application for permits to demolish and redevelop the low-rise Mercy Health nursing home buildings have been made available to public.
The plans submitted to Heritage Victoria outline a new four-story (plus basement) private residential premises on the front west corner of our Heritage Listed Abbotsford Convent precinct.
A pulsing celebration of ritual, reflection and renewal.
Guided by the Wurundjeri seasonal calendar, these energetic gatherings span story, light, movement and sound.
At Abbotsford Convent, we believe in the quiet power of place and communities that nurture with care and creativity.
Places like the Convent don’t thrive by chance. They endure through thoughtful stewardship, shared purpose, and a willingness to evolve.
Introducing our new Artists in Residence.
We are delighted to announce the three recipients of our Studio Residency Program. Please join us in welcoming Carmen Lih, Kate Davis and Helen Svoboda.
Starting 2 October 2024, Justine takes the helm of our National Heritage listed multi-arts precinct. She brings to the Convent her extensive experience in the Cultural, Government and Commercial sectors, with a dynamic track record of setting an ambitious vision, identifying new opportunities, challenging the status quo and driving change. Welcome to the Convent Justine.
Our large studio offers a unique creative space at Abbotsford Convent.
Be part of the Convent’s creative community in this bright, open studio with all the architectural and design elements to support a vibrant workspace. Open to all proposals that fall within Arts, Culture and Learning.
From its days as a Kulin Nation meeting point, to a closed monastic site, to an inspiring community campaign resulting in today’s arts and cultural precinct —discover the Convent your way through our self-guided tours:
Ngulu-nganjin (Our Voice)
Hear the Traditional Owner history and heritage through Indigenous voices and storytelling.
Social History Tour
Uncover memories collected from former residents and caretakers of the land, from monastic site to community campaign.
Makers Map
Find out who’s here, explore the Heritage listed studios and find gifts and artworks all created on-site by the tenant community.
