In summary

A December 2025 update from Swinburne University of Technology on the property at 131–133 Union Street, Windsor.

Swinburne University of Technology has offered the Windsor Community Children’s Centre (WCCC) the opportunity to remain at the Union Street site until 31 December 2026, providing comfort for parents and carers.

Swinburne proposes to engage with Stonnington over the coming months to negotiate a sale proposal on terms acceptable to both parties.  As part of this process, Swinburne will seek an exemption from the Assistant Treasurer to the State government policy requirements which prevent the site being sold directly to Stonnington at less than the current market value. 

Swinburne has outlined a pathway to WCCC and Stonnington which addresses the immediate uncertainty faced by WCCC and offers Stonnington a process to explore a potential purchase of the property.

Swinburne is committed to proactive, consistent and transparent engagement with all stakeholders under a comprehensive stakeholder engagement and communications plan.

This process has included providing opportunities for the State Government and the City of Stonnington to exercise first right of refusal to purchase the property.

On 18 November 2025, Stonnington submitted a proposal to Swinburne to purchase the property for below the current market value and subject to several preconditions.  These proposed terms do not provide the certainty required by Swinburne or WCCC.

Swinburne proposes to engage with Stonnington over the coming months to develop a proposal which is capable of being considered by Swinburne, including Swinburne seeking an exemption from the State to sell the land directly to Stonnington for a price that is less than the current market value

The Windsor site is the last remaining legacy of the University’s historic presence in the area and its sale will ensure Swinburne can focus on providing facilities, infrastructure and services for our students, staff and the communities in which we operate.

The University intends to use the proceeds of the sale to invest in projects such as establishing the Swinburne Health and Wellbeing Clinic at the University’s Hawthorn campus, providing accessible and affordable mental and physical care to the local community, with a focus on ageing and at-risk patients.

These initiatives will deliver real, lasting impact for thousands of Victorians and in the community in which we operate. We are proud and unapologetic about putting our students and our local community first.

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