Meeting Date: 1 March 2016
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below.
View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below. ...
Meeting Date: 1 March 2016
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below.
Carers Saturday cuppa and chat is a chance for all people who are currently caring for people with disability, illness, mental health issues and/or ageing to reconnect and find support over a free cuppa.
The session will be facilitated by Dr Nakisa Malakooti. Dr Malakooti is a carer and a neuroscientist and has lived at Manningham for the last 27 years. She is a strong advocate for carers, disability, mental health and dementia patients.
By car
Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre has a large underground car park. You can also use the car park in the nearby area.
It is wheelchair accessible.
By bus
Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre is accessible via the following bus routes:
In celebration of the queer community, join us for an inclusive gym and swim night at Aquarena. ...
Join us for the first ever Pride Night at Aquarena!
Pride Night is an inclusive gym and swim night for the LGBTIQA plus community and their allies. It is about providing a safe and welcoming recreation space for the community to listen to music, have some fun and get fit.
This is a free celebration with a DJ, drag entertainment, fun activities, fitness classes and access to facilities at Aquarena.
Activities on offer include:
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
This event has a series of four sessions.
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Explore a range of mindfulness and meditation techniques at Doncare's Mind Calm series.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
Over four sessions, participants will learn:
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Let's face it. Parenting is challenging. Would you benefit from some time out to focus on yourself? Facilitated by skilled therapists and counsellors and based on evidence based positive psychology, topics explored during the four sessions will include:
Booking: For more information and booking visit Doncare's website or contact Andrea De Rauch at Doncare on 9856 1500 or email doncare@doncare.org.au
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport. There is ample parking spaces on site including free 4-hour parking underneath the building. You can access level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Footy 4 Fun inclusion is for children aged 5 to 12 that identify as having a disability.
The program will involve fun and modified AFL and sport activities delivered in a safe and inclusive environment.
All abilities are welcome, no prior experience playing AFL is needed.
Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Plenty of parking available on site.
The Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the stories of 30 First Nations people with disability. ...
The Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the stories of 30 First Nations people with disability.
Their deeply personal stories are complex and intertwined with Australia’s political and social history, which has resulted in today’s unacceptably high rates of disability in Australia’s First Nations communities. This was a collaborative project between participants and Artist and Social Documentarian, Belinda Mason Knierim OAM.
With thanks to Australian Museum for loaning Unfinished Business to Manningham.
Warning: First Nations Peoples should be aware that this exhibition contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
Image: Standing Tall, Uncle John Baxter, Latja Latja/Narungga man. Board Member Reconciliation Victoria and First Peoples Disability Network, Aboriginal Partnership Coordinator - Brotherhood of St Laurence / NDIS. Photo by Belinda Mason Knierim OAM from the series Unfinished Business. Image courtesy of the Artist.
If you require access supports to attend this exhibition, please contact our Community Strengthening team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. Auslan interpreters should be booked as early as possible.
We've been advised today that due to a nation-wide shortage, our provider is unable to provide Auslan interpreters for this event. We apologies for any inconvenience.
Are you a person with disability? Are you on the NDIS or not on the NDIS? Perhaps you're a carer, friend, family member, or just interested in disability inclusion?
Do you want to know more about local opportunities for people with disability and how to remove barriers to inclusion?
The expo includes:
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability, come along to Inclusive Connections.
We'll have many service providers for you to connect with. Discover what services and programs are available for people with disability in Manningham.
There’ll be three live talks and a panel on during the event. Topics include:
Art by world renowned artist with disability, Alan Constable, in the foyer of the Civic Centre. This exhibition will run from 17 November to 17 December.
After the event, break for some dinner and then come back at 6.30pm to watch the screening of Australian disability advocacy film Defiant Lives, at Doncaster Library!
This is a mask friendly event and includes a quiet space.
If you have any questions, or need to request a language interpreter, please contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.au.
If you need a language interpreter, please request this before 28 November 2022.
If your child identifies as LGBTQIA+, non-binary, gender diverse, or is questioning their sexuality and/or gender, this event is for you.
This event will include:
This is an inclusive and accessible event.
Light refreshments will be served. To assist us with catering and seating, please register for this event.
Join us this NAIDOC week for a special screening of the Unfinished Business Documentary at Doncaster Library.
This moving documentary tells the stories of 30 First Nations people living with disabilities. Their deeply personal stories are complex and intertwined with Australia’s political and social history, which has resulted in today’s unacceptably high rates of disability in Australia’s First Nations Communities.
Their stories are also featured in the Unfinished Business exhibition, which is showing at Manningham Art Gallery until Saturday 29 July.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Uncle John Baxter: Latja Latja/Narungga man, Board Member Reconciliation Victoria and First Peoples Disability Network, Aboriginal Partnership Coordinator - Brotherhood of St Laurence/NDIS, participant and creative collaborator of Unfinished Business.
Attendees will also have the chance to view the exhibition at their own pace.
The Unfinished Business Documentary is a creative collaboration between brothers, Liam and Dieter Knierim, Belinda Mason Knierim OAM, and participants.
This is a free and accessible event. Bookings not required. Refreshments will be provided.
Warning: First Nations peoples should be aware that this exhibition contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
If you require an Auslan interpreter to attend this event, please let us know by Friday 30 June, at 9840 9367 or gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Join staff from Aquarena for a fitness session using the body weight fitness station at Ruffey Lake Park. ...
Join staff from Aquarena for a fitness session using the body weight equipment at the Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station at Ruffey Lake Park.
Sessions run for 45 minutes and are suitable for people of all genders aged 18 years and over.
No experience needed and all fitness levels welcome.
The Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station can be accessed through the Victoria Street or Church Road South entrance. More information, including a map link to the exact location, can be found on Ruffey Lake Park.
This expo aims to provide our community with vital resources and networking opportunities in the health and disability sectors. ...
Connect and Grow Health and Disability Expo aims to provide our community with vital resources and networking opportunities in the health and disability sectors.
Sponsored by Activate Allied Health, the expo offers a unique platform for individuals living with disabilities and those seeking health-related services to connect with local providers.
The expo will feature a diverse range of exhibitors, workshops, and networking opportunities, all geared toward enhancing accessibility and promoting overall well-being.
Attendees will have the chance to engage with experts in various related fields, learn about available resources, and discover new ways to navigate the challenges associated with disability and health-related concerns.
Wear a shade of green and walk for youth mental health. ...
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
Come and join others from all around the community in our Unity Walk for Mental Health.
Show your solidarity and support of mental health and help raise awareness about the importance to talk about it, and NOT stay silent.
Raising mental health awareness is an important initiative to improve understanding and increase access to services for those who need it.
This is a free inclusive event, open to all ages.
Participants who register before 4 November will receive a free T-shirt.
Lucky lap prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Pet friendly event.
Join us for our special Easter Market!
Park Orchards Market is a lovely boutique market with over 55 carefully curated, quality stalls for you to explore. You won't see multiple of the same stalls, selling the same things here!
There's fresh produce, farm fresh pork, small goods, artisan cheese, bread, cakes, pastries, great coffee, delicious hot food, plants, jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, unique gifts, exquisite art and craft items and so much more!
Easy free parking in nearby streets.
Accessible parking is available on Bowmore Avenue, near the market entrance.
Wheelchair friendly.
Gold coin donation at entry gate is greatly appreciated.
We are funding in person energy advice consultations to help residents make the switch to an all-electric home. The sessions are one-on-one with a qualified energy adviser, and will run for 20 minutes. ...
We are funding in person energy advice consultations to help residents make the switch to an all-electric home. The sessions are one-on-one with a qualified energy adviser, and will run for 20 minutes.
On behalf of Manningham Council, Caroline Burgess from Be Comfy will be delivering the consultations. These sessions are available at no cost to Manningham residents.
A 20 minute one-on-one advice session can help you:
MyTime is a free support group for parents and carers. ...
MyTime is a free support group for parents and carers who have children under 18 years of age with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay.
MyTime is a place to:
In some MyTime sessions, members just relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information. In other sessions, a facilitator might lead a discussion on a topic of interest. Sometimes we may hold an activity aimed at helping members relax and take care of their well-being.
Join Psychologist and author Steve Biddulph for his pre-recorded talk exploring the new concept of ‘supersense’. ...
Watch this brand-new webinar by Psychologist and author Steve Biddulph.
Recorded in his home in Tasmania, Steve Biddulph presents a whole new way to understand your own mind and listen to its’ deep-down signals.
Described as therapy meeting neuroscience, this talk explores the new concept of ‘supersense’ – the feelings beneath our feelings. This concept helps guide parents to a more awake and free way of living every minute of their lives.
The webinar will cover the following:
This pre-recorded online event does not allow for questions at the end.
We'll provide Instructions on how to access the webinar within the booking confirmation.
Become a scientist this spring and help our scientific community record valuable information about Platypi in Manningham.
PlatypusSPOT is a citizen science platform that gathers information from the community on platypus occurrence. Locals know their area and we want to tap into your knowledge. PlatypusSPOT brings together all that valuable information in one publicly accessible website.
Platypus are difficult to study in the wild and we know very little about how platypus populations are faring. Platypus and their habitat are vulnerable to a variety of natural and man-made threats that are increasing with climate change and population growth. Understanding the distribution and occurrence of platypus is essential to develop effective conservation strategies with waterway managers.
To participate in this event, download the PlatypusSPOT app on your device.
Charity luncheon with keynote speaker Jelena Dokic to celebrate International Womens Day. ...
Join tennis champion and Australian Open broadcaster, Jelena Dokic as the keynote speaker at Doncare's International Women's Day charity luncheon.
Enjoy sparkling and canapes on arrival plus a two-course meal and wine at the stunning Bramleigh Estate.
All funds raised support Doncare Community Services. Doncare has been serving the Manningham community since 1969. By attending this event, you will be supporting woman and children recovering from family violence, and helping families to access financial and material aid and counselling services in Manningham.
The event is proudly supported by our sponsors - Bramleigh Estate, Bendigo Banks, Doncaster East and Templestowe Village Community Bank Branches, CoreDNA, LogIn Systems, Luxury Escapes and the Australian Wine Tour Company.