Holy Trinity Kew
Restoration Fund
A Heritage Landmark in the heart of Kew: Help restore and conserve our church site and its buildings!
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Holy Trinity Anglican Church has been a prominent building on High Street, serving the Kew community since 1863. For over 160 years it has been a sacred place of traditional Anglican worship, as well as a centre for community gathering, ceremony, music, and education.

Throughout the generations many have worshipped here, hearing the Word of God preached and receiving the sacraments, with an outstanding choir enhancing services each Sunday.

The Church is recognised by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as a site of significant cultural, historical, and architectural importance. It houses notable items including the Church Organ, the Reredos, the Prince Albert Memorial Window, Trinity Window and the main Ascension Window, and is of State and National significance.

Holy Trinity is an active, caring congregation, home to the Sovereign Order of St John, the Early Learning Centre, the Kew Philharmonic Choir, the Star Chorale and other groups. The parish also includes the Vicarage, Old Parish Hall, and Jubilee Hall.

Despite ongoing maintenance, these historic buildings face deterioration from age and Melbourne’s weather, with major works required to the tower, stonework, and slate roof.
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Holy Trinity seeks to raise over $1,100,000 for long-term preservation and invites community support through the National Trust, with further details via the Parish Office.


Reverend Robert Newton KSJ
Vicar of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Kew
[email protected] 

Oscar Liu KSJ
Churchwarden
[email protected]
​(03) 9853 7158
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In Progress – Bell Tower  

The Bell Tower has withstood inclement weather and the vibrations of bell ringing since 1880. The stone is breaking away from the mortar, rendering the surrounding area unsafe. Significant termite damage has made the wooden structures within the tower precarious.
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The Slate Church Roof  

Built in 1863, the original slate on the church roof came from the Welsh slate mines. Today the roof shows irretrievable deterioration due to age and weather. It is covered with lichens, cracked, or broken tiles. This major work has yet to be commenced.  

Conservation of the Reredos

The Reredos was dedicated by the ladies of the parish in 1892. Placed on the High Altar, backing onto the stained-glass windows, which are north facing, has accelerated the deterioration of the Reredos with heat and light over time. 

A protective screen has been installed behind the Reredos to protect it from the elements. Conservation work is now complete , and will be maintained.
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The restored Reredos was dedicated on Christmas Eve 2025

Nearing Completion – Plastering & Painting

The restoration of the plaster and paint work is nearly complete with the Holy Spirit chapel to the right of the High Altar now commenced. This overall work was due to significant water damage over time.

Completed Projects

Church Internal and External Lighting Project

In 2022, the Memorial Lanterns were rededicated. They were relocated to the church from the Old Parish Hall. At the same time, all the lighting in the church was upgraded. 

In addition, an upgrade and restoration of all external lighting around the parish site and Church Green was undertaken and completed in September 2024.

1918 Gas Lights 

The 1918 gas lights have been restored.
They now light up the parish forecourt from 6pm to 6am.
“Those who walk in darkness will see the light”
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News & Project Timeline Updates

  • Friday November 21st, 2025 - temporary fencing around the front and the back of the Bell Tower was installed in preparation for works to begin in due course.

  • ​Sunday November 30th, 2025 - Restoration & Conservation Appeal Officially launched at the 8am Eucharist, 10am Sung Eucharist, and Star Chorale Advent Concert.

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