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We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.
We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.
The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.
All current appointments were made by Council on 28 November 2023.
Council Committee |
Appointee(s) for 2024 |
Chairperson Appointee for 2024 |
Arts Advisory Committee |
Appointed Councillor |
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Audit and Risk Committee |
Independent Chairperson |
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CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee |
Mayor |
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Appointed Councillor |
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Flooding and Stormwater |
Cr Lange |
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Management Community Reference Panel |
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Gender Equality and LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee |
Cr Lightbody |
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Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee |
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Healthy Ageing Advisory Committee |
Cr Chen |
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Historical Societies Working Group |
Appointed Councillor |
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Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee |
Cr Lange |
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Manningham |
Mayor |
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Multicultural |
Cr Diamante |
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Municipal Emergency Management Planning |
Director City Services or Delegate |
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Municipal Fire management Planning Committee (MFMPC) |
Commander Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) |
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Reconciliation Action |
A member of the senior leadership team will serve as Chairperson |
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Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee |
Cr Conlon |
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Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) |
Nominated |
External Bodies |
Appointee(s) for 2024 |
Australian Local Government Women’s Association - Victoria (ALGWA-Vic) |
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Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance (EAHA) |
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Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG) |
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Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) |
Alt Cr Lightbody |
Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) |
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Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) |
Substitute |
Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) Executive Committee |
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Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) |
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Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation (WMRLC) |
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Through innovation and technology, our Liveability, Innovation and Technology (LIT) Committee aims to:
By connecting people, places and assets.
Our LIT Committee is represented by a councillor and community members who meet the following criteria:
If you meet the above criteria, you can nominate to be a community member on our LIT committee for a three year term.
We'll choose cross section of the community that best represents our diversity.
Unfortunately, we are currently not taking nominations. Follow our news channel and local media for when we advertise calls for nominations.
LIT meets at least four times a year, on a quarterly basis.
If you have any questions, contact us.
An Interpreter Service is available by phoning 9840 9355.
The Open Space and Streetscape Advisory Committee provides strategic advice on open space and streetscape issues.
The objectives of the committee is the promotion of our open spaces and streetscapes to ensure that they’re:
Our community members will be residents and also have:
One community member will have open space planning qualifications. While, 2 members will have proven knowledge of managing, planning and use relating to Ruffey Lake Park.
Membership will be up to 3 years and advertising for nominations will be in the Manningham Leader.
There’ll be up to 7 community members on the committee.
We meet quarterly.
Send a completed nomination form to Paul Goodison, eepadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au
Post a completed nomination form to Manningham City Council, PO Box 1 Doncaster VIC 3108.
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/15971/download
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/15966/download
We have established a Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) that includes representatives from the community, historical societies, councillors and council officers. The committee provides advice to Council on the conservation and promotion of, and education about heritage places within Manningham. This includes:
The Committee generally meets every three months.
If you have any questions, contact us.
An interpreter service is available on 9840 9355.
Manningham is a vibrant and diverse community with people of all cultures and backgrounds. We have a proud history of a multicultural community living, working and celebrating together.
Here you will find more information on what makes Manningham a multicultural community and how you can get involved.
Diversity and social inclusion is important to us. We consider the human rights, values and needs of our diverse communities.
We are proud to declare our commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants into the community. We celebrate the opportunity to enhance the cultural and religious diversity of our community.
Community learning centres encourages members of the community to participate in local activities, learning and education. They play an important part in strengthening local communities and we support such centres by providing funding and facilities.
As part of the Welcoming Cities initiative, we want to build an Australia that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone. By building benchmarks for cultural diversity and inclusion, we are taking steps to being more welcoming to everyone in the community.
Becoming an Australian citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. Applicants for Australian Citizenship Ceremonies will generally receive an invite to attend within three to six months from the date of their application approval. You will receive a written invitation to your ceremony from the Department of Home Affairs.
We have interpreter services in multiple languages. Choose the way you want to communicate with us.
Our bi-monthly Community Strengthening e-newsletter aims to build resilient and vibrant communities by keeping you informed about programs, services, council projects, opportunities and important news for local community groups and organisations.
Do you need to receive the e-newsletter in another format? Contact us on 9840 9333 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
We have several English language classes locally where you can learn and practice your English skills. You can get classes at:
Adult Multicultural Education Service (AMES) in Box Hill
Blackburn English Language School in Blackburn
Doncaster Library at MC Square in Doncaster
Manningham U3A in Doncaster East
Manningham Uniting Church in Doncaster East
Pines Learning Centre in Doncaster East
Living and Learning at Ajani in Templestowe Lower
Are you passionate about the Manningham community and interested in joining one of our Advisory Committees?
Come along to our helpful online information session to learn what's involved when you join an Advisory Committee.
We're currently seeking people to join our Arts, Healthy Ageing, Disability and Youth advisory committees. These committees provide a formal way for Council to seek input and guidance from the community on a variety of topics.
Expressions of interest to join our Arts, Healthy Ageing, Disability and Youth advisory committees are open until Wednesday 18 October.
Meeting Date: 30 May 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timecode | Item |
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4.25 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
4:33 | 6. PETITIONS |
4:38 | 6.1 Parking restrictions in Rose Street Doncaster |
5:28 | 6.2 Footpath construction in Carlton Court, Templestowe |
6:07 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
13:07 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
13:17 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
13:20 | 9.1 Planning application PLA22/0031 for an amendment to Planning Permit PL 14/024793 at 1026-1030 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East |
22:58 | 10. CITY PLANNING |
23:05 | 10.1 Shopping Centre Upgrade Plan |
33:35 | 10.2 Community Local Law 2023 |
47:23 | 10.3 New Committees - Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee (LPSAC) and Historical Societies Working Group (HSWG) - Endorse Terms of Reference |
52:11 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
52:17 | 12. CITY SERVICES |
52.20 | 12.1 March 2023 Capital Works Status Report |
57:10 | 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY |
57:15 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3 (January-March), 202/23 |
1:01:35 | 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
1:01:40 | 14.1 Proposed 10 year Financial Plan 2023/24 to 2032/33 |
1:07:46 | 14.2 Proposed 2023/24 Budget |
1:22:50 | 14.3 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
1:23:25 | 14.4 Documents for Sealing |
1:23:50 | 15. NOTICES OF MOTION |
1:23:55 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Tomas Lightbody (NOM No. 2/2023) |
1:25:46 | 16. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:23:53 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
1:39:55 | 18. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
The Manningham Civic Awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Manningham's Citizen of the Year award goes to a resident whose outstanding contributions have improved the lives of our local community. Their contributions demonstrate a long-term commitment to community service, community innovation, philanthropy or volunteer work.
Dennis is a pillar within our community through his work with Doncaster RSL as the Senior Vice President, Secretary of RAEME Vietnam Southern Chapter (previously Inaugural President), Anzac and Poppy Appeals, active participant of commitees such as VVAA Box Hill Committee, ALPGA, VACC, RACV and more.
2023 | Dennis Clarke |
2022 | Margaret Kelly |
2021 | Ian Goldsmith |
2019 | Hardy Shum |
2018 | Geoff Roberts |
This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve the lives of our local community. This can be demonstrated through leadership qualities, inspiring others through action or being a positive role model.
Berry is committed to making a difference and is determined to bridge the gap between local and international students within her school and also wider community. She is an incredible role model to her peers and is an advocate for student voice.
2023 | Shin Thant (Berry) Eain |
2022 | Stephanie Martinez |
2021 | Sulaymaan Hafeez |
2019 | Zoe Petropoulos |
2018 | Jade Chan |
The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a contribution made by a volunteer in the local community. This award honors Doreen Stoves for her inspirational work. Doreen worked for many years at Doncare and dedicated her life to helping others.
This award highlights the contributions made by the quiet achievers, who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring society. It recognises contributions made in the areas of community service, civic engagement, environment, sport, the arts, education, business or advocacy.
Frank has been volunteering for Manningham organisations for over 30 years. He has dedicated his time and purpose to our community with organisations including, Manningham Uniting Church, LinC Manningham Inc., MannaCare nursing home, Outback Links, Blaze Aid and planting trees for the Tree Project.
2023 | Frank Johnston |
2022 | Varvara Ioannou |
2021 | Patricia Wheeler |
2019 | Kathy Monley |
2018 | Teresa Clarke |
This award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. Nominees must be not for profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to diversity, acceptance and tolerance, community spirit and social connectedness in the Manningham community.
Community groups may be nominated for a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates a positive impact made to the Manningham community.
LinC Manningham Inc. is a community organisation made up of volunteers from various Christian churches within Manningham. It provides house cleaning, social support to new migrants and women affected by domestic violence, home cooked meals, decluttering homes, gardening, goods from Eastern Emergency Relief, or even the little things like taking clients out for a coffee or to do their shopping.
2023 | LinC Manningham Inc |
2022 | CareNet Program |
2021 | Manningham State Emergency Service |
2019 | Doncaster All Abilities Basketball |
2018 | Women’s Friendship Group |
This award recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the sporting arena and/or displays exemplary leadership in the Manningham sporting community. This award is for people who inspire others, encourage participation and embody the principles of sportsmanship and fair play.
This award recognises those who play sport and anyone who contributes to Manningham’s sporting community off the field. This includes coaches, referees, umpires, organisers, volunteers and officials.
Caroline has devoted her energy to the Committee of Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming club in various roles such as, club Registrar, Recorder, Secretary and President.
2023 | Caroline Clarkson |
2022 | Vince Montuoro |
2021 | Roland Frasca |
2019 | Alan Duffus |
2018 | Alf Molinaro and Fiona Huber |
We are proud to deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. Discover our community, heritage and surrounds. Learn what drives our strategic vision - and how we do it.
Learn more about your property's rates and valuations.
Find information on our policies.
Find information on our strategies and action plans.
There’s something for everyone in Manningham. From sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements, the local area has a bit of everything for you to appreciate and enjoy.
We are committed to developing and fostering partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations whose work enriches the municipality and is consistent with our vision.
We are committed to managing our city’s infrastructure efficiently and sustainably to better meet the needs and expectations of our growing community.
Our capital works program brings this commitment to life by managing the maintenance and improvement of council assets, facilities and community spaces through a number of key projects.
We’re seeking expressions of interest from community members to join our advisory committees. Advisory committees provide a formal way for Council to seek input and guidance from the community on a variety of topics, including arts, healthy ageing, disability and youth.
If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.
As an advisory committee member, you will:
As a Manningham Youth Advisory Committee member, Berry Eain says, “As an international student, leadership is something I was unfamiliar with. Sitting in a meeting with people who have the power to make decisions makes me feel very important. This definitely would not have been possible back home; as a student, and especially as a female, speaking up for yourself was culturally disrespectful. I was very surprised to be having this unique experience where they hear you speak and they listen! I am very grateful to have people advocating for the student voice”.
Applications close Wednesday, 18 October 2023 at 10.00pm.
This is available online and a hard copy form is available upon request.
An Easy English application form is available to help people who find it hard to read and understand English. Download the form below.
Learn what's involved when you join an Advisory Committee at our online information session.
If you need help to complete this form or need it in another format, please contact Melanie Malcolm on 9840 9333 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au
Find support with our online resource directory
For Emergencies | call 000
IMMEDIATE HELP
SuicideLine Victoria | 1300 651 251
Suicide Victoria offers free professional online counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.
Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14
Lifeline provides mental health support and emotional assistance on the phone and online.
Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is a free phone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5-25 years.
Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue provides support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illness.
Nurse on Call | 1300 60 60 24
Nurse-on-call helpline provides health advice from registered nurse, 24 hours a day.
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) | 1300 721 927
The Outer East Crisis Assessment Treatment team provide mobile assessments to people in psychiatric and short-term home treatment as an alternative to hospital.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) | 1800 806 292
SACL is a state-wide after hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
Safe Steps | 1800 015 188
Safe Steps is a specialist support service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing family violence specialist support to anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence.
General Information
Mental Health Foundation Australia provides a range of networks, services, advocacy, events, and support groups for the community to seek support on mental health illness.
Translating and Interpreting Service provides access to services for people with limited or no English language ability. Phone 131 450
Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby.
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.
MensLine Australia is a national 24 hour, 7 days a week men’s helpline offering support, information and referrals for men with emotional health, family and relationship concerns. Phone 1300 78 99 78
Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. Confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues is provided. Phone 13 22 89
NEAMI is a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health, homelessness and suicide prevention services.
SANE provides mental health support, information, resources and online forums for family and friends. Phone 1800 187 263
Find support with our range of online resources for wellbeing and mental health support.
Community legal centres work with residents to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities. Community legal support providers for Manningham include:
This content was correct as of February 2023 and will be reviewed frequently.
If amendments are identified or you know of another mental health service to be considered, contact us.