UDIA Victoria
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) was established in 1975 and is the peak membership body for the urban development sector.
The Victorian division of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA Victoria) is a non-profit, peak industry body. We are supported by a membership of land use and residential property development organisations, across the private sector and Victoria’s public service.
Since 1975, UDIA Victoria has given industry a voice in the policy-making process. We tackle the issues having the biggest impact on Victoria’s liveability – spanning topics such as the planning system, housing affordability, infrastructure, sustainability, employment and the economy.
Our suite of research and education initiatives ensures the urban development industry is best-placed to meet Victoria’s housing, employment, and social needs.
Our events and annual awards program connect and celebrate the people who breathe life into Victoria’s urban heartbeat.
Since 1975, UDIA Victoria has given industry a voice in the policy-making process.
Vision
To be the leading industry association for a thriving urban development industry
Purpose
To represent, educate, connect, and inform our members and the urban development industry
Values
Strong Leadership
Be a vocal leader in policy and public discourse, representing our members and the industry
Innovation
Drive positive change, recognise excellence and deliver impactful benefits to members and the industry
Collaboration
Work with all stakeholders and members to improve and advance the industry
Integrity
Stakeholders and members work with us because we are trustworthy
Goals
Deliver powerful and relevant advocacy to reposition Victoria as a premier property destination
Grow and evolve our membership to reflect changes and innovation in the development industry
Be a high achieving team-focussed organisation
Strengthen the industry’s credibility
Focus and Corporate Strategies
Powerful
Advocacy
Drive reform and lead innovation at every level of government
Advocacy backed up by solutions-based evidence
Proactively shaping policy development and providing quality policy submissons
Improving perception of industry through demonstrating excellence
Engaged Members
Deliver topical and impactful event and education programs
Communicating our value proposition across sectors
Providing platforms and opportunities for professional and personal growth
Maximise member retention and drive new membership
Successful Team
Be a place where people want to work and a team people want to work with
Maintain culture of collaboration between team
Continue to motivate staff and grow capabilities
Focus on people development and support diversity
Strengthened Credibility
Increase awareness of who we are and what we do
Constructive working relationships with government and other stakeholders
Facilitate open and active communication across the membership
Represent the breadth and diversity of industry and its contribution to the state
UDIA Victoria Constitution
UDIA Victoria’s Constitution guides and governs the business and activities of UDIA Victoria.
Click here to access the UDIA Victoria Constitution.
At the 2025 Annual General Meeting, a motion was passed at the AGM to extend board terms to three years (maximum of two three year terms), with some transitional arrangements for incumbent board members.
The constitution will also allow for UDIA members to nominate for an additional third term after completing their second term.
