… Bolin Bolin Billabong Community Care Event Environment and waste The local community is invited to a guided walk to learn about the … funded by the Victorian Government through the North East Community Fund. Bulleen Park Environment and Sustainability …
The local community is invited to a guided walk to learn about the billabong's extraordinary significance and to help in a working bee to collect old tree guards.
… Doncaster Hill Community Garden Shed Launch Environment and waste Help celebrate the opening of the Doncaster Hill Community Garden’s new shed, art mural and food cubes. The … For more information about getting involved in the Community Garden, contact Garden Coordinator Nigel Philpot at …
Help celebrate the opening of the Doncaster Hill Community Garden’s new shed, art mural and food cubes.
The day will include an official opening of the shed by special guests Jane Edmanton (ABC Gardening Australia) and Mayor Cr Deidre Diamante at 11.00am. This will be followed by free children's gardening activities with Tiffany from Chooktopia.
… Doncaster Hill Community Garden working bee Environment and waste Come and join the fun at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden! Every 2 weeks community members gather to lend a hand with planting, sowing …
Come and join the fun at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden!
Every 2 weeks community members gather to lend a hand with planting, sowing seeds, weeding, watering and harvesting fresh produce.
Comprising of 24 garden beds, fruit trees and herb patches, the produce is grown and harvested communally. There are no fences, locked gates or private plots. While most of the produce gets donated to local food banks, volunteers are able to get involved in fun and interesting activities, learn about gardening and connect with others.
The garden is open to all and welcomes anyone with an interest in growing food, meeting others and learning new things.
All gardening tools are provided. Please bring a water bottle, hat and closed toe shoes.
… planning we encourage you to promote your event with a community event sign. Tags Event organisation … Book a community event sign …
Community organisations wanting to erect a community event sign on land we own or manage, must complete an application form and pay a fee.
The requirements for putting up a sign
After receiving approval from us, the following rules apply:
no more than 1 sign can be up at any time on a designated site
a sign can be up for a maximum period of 6 weeks
you can’t display a sign for longer than 14 days after the end of the event.
For sponsorship advertising, the following rules apply:
the sign can’t exceed 20 percent of the area of the sign
sponsorship advertising can’t exceed 1 square metre for a sign 5 square metres in size.
Advertising on signs should clearly identify:
the sponsor’s name
address
logo, if appropriate, across the bottom of the sign.
Sites where you can erect a sign
There are 10 sites available for the display of community event signage. Unless an applicant is a tenant on a reserve and is requesting a community event sign for that reserve. The sites are:
North corner of Manningham Road and Thompsons Road
North west corner of High Street and Doncaster Road (adjacent to Scout Hall, south of path)
Swilks Reserve – Swilk Street (to the east of the Templestowe Bowling Club)
Leeds Reserve – Doncaster Road
Zerbes Reserve – Blackburn Road
Park Orchards Community Centre – Park Road
North west corner of Yarra Road and Launders Avenue, Wonga Park
North of Springvale Road, entrance Mullum Mullum Reserve
… and biodiversity. Find out how you, your local school or community group, can participate. Tags Protecting our environment … Community stewardship …
We encourage and support residents and local environmental groups become actively involved in protecting and caring for our natural environment and biodiversity.
Find out how you, your local school or community group, can participate.
How can I get involved?
Residents can sign up for the following programs and events.
Spring Outdoors Program
Come along to one of the many Spring Outdoors events. In collaboration with Nillumbik and Banyule Councils, we offer over 50 programs each year, including sessions on local frog and bird species.
Join the Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden. Help local volunteers grow fresh produce, most of which is donated to local charities and community food banks.
Join a guided walk through Manningham bushland and learn more about our unique biodiversity. Check our What's on event calendar to find upcoming walks.
Inspired Living Series
Come along to the Inspired Living Series. A range of sustainable activities and events for all ages, including keynote speaker events featuring a diverse line-up of local and international subject matter experts.
Get free advice about energy saving and solar installation services via the Solar Savers Program. You can register for a free solar and/or battery quote and get access to state and local government rebates and subsidies. We also run regular Solar Savers information sessions.
Observe and document Manningham's natural environment as part of the iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge. During a four day observation period, residents are invited to find, photograph and document the native wildlife that lives and grows in our neighbourhoods.
Sign up for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, run each October by Birdlife Australia. You can join in on the fun and contribute with any birds you spot in Manningham by visiting Birdlife Australia.
Melbourne Water Frog Census
Get involved in local citizen science by recording frog species in Manningham with the Melbourne Water Frog Census App. An easy to use app to record audio and identify frog species by their call in local waterways, parks, and on your own property.
Join Waterwatch and get involved in exploring and protecting our local waterways. Volunteers collect water quality data that contributes to scientific research, management planning and on ground actions that improve the health of our waterways.
Schools can sign up for the following programs and events.
Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning
Manningham Council is a member of the Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL). EASL provides professional development, learning and networking opportunities for early years, primary and secondary schools. Events run throughout the year, including the Learning for Sustainability Conference held in March.
Get involved in the Resource Smart Schools Program run by EASL. The program can help your school embed sustainability into everything you do, including ways to promote biodiversity, minimise waste, save energy and water, and take action on climate change.
Environmental Leadership Program for Schools
Bring your students along for a day of discovery and education at Currawong Bush Park. In term two of each school year, we invite all Manningham schools to participate in our Sustainability and Environmental Education Program. The program is run by staff from the Manningham Environment team and is free of charge, including bus transport to and from your school.
The Lead to Sustain Conference offers young people in our community the opportunity to learn how to lead the implementation of sustainable actions for the benefit of our local community. The conference includes activities dedicated to supporting biodiversity and ecology, saving water, reducing waste, recycling and reducing energy consumption.
… Bushfire community meeting - Gatters Road Wonga Park Emergency aware We encourage community members to join the Wonga Park CFA for this Bushfire community meeting. This session covers fire safety essentials …
We encourage community members to join the Wonga Park CFA for this Bushfire community meeting.
This session covers fire safety essentials information including:
… opportunities to the residents of Donvale and the wider community. The main facility is the indoor stadium which is …
Manningham DISC is a stadium located in a large area of open space which provides a range of sporting and recreational opportunities to the residents of Donvale and the wider community. The main facility is the indoor stadium which is managed by Aligned Leisure.
… Doncaster Hill Community Garden - Tomato Seed Giveaway Environment and waste Come and join the fun at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden! Spend a morning in the garden, helping our community gardeners plant, weed, water, sow seeds and harvest …
Come and join the fun at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden! Spend a morning in the garden, helping our community gardeners plant, weed, water, sow seeds and harvest fresh produce.
Followed by a hugetomato seed giveaway to help your garden growing this Spring.
All are welcome, no gardening experience necessary! Please reserve a free ticket, as numbers are limited.
… Victoria St Playspace Upgrade - onsite community consultation Kids and family Victoria Street … Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan and the playspace community reference group, we’ve developed a preliminary … Whats On … Victoria St Playspace Upgrade - onsite community consultation …
Victoria Street Playground in Ruffey Lake Park is being refreshed!
Guided by the Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan and the playspace community reference group, we’ve developed a preliminary concept design and would like your thoughts.
Join us at the playground for a conversation with the designers while your kids build their big ideas for the playground at our Lego table.
… Bushfire community meeting - Packham Place Reserve Wonga Park Emergency aware We encourage community members to join the Wonga Park CFA for this Bushfire community meeting. This session covers fire safety essentials …
We encourage community members to join the Wonga Park CFA for this Bushfire community meeting.
This session covers fire safety essentials information including:
… Serpell Community Reserve provides tennis, cricket and football … Burleigh Drive Templestowe VIC 3106 Australia … Serpell Community Reserve …
Serpell Community Reserve provides tennis, cricket and football facilities with a large oval, tennis courts and pavilion in an attractive treed setting.
The Reserve is well linked to three local streets, with an established path network, and has an open feel where a stand of pine trees marks the boundary from one of two adjacent primary schools.
Serpell Primary School has exclusive access to the car park (to the north of Burleigh Drive) and the ovals, including the walking track, at Serpell Community Reserve between 8:30am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday. This excludes public holidays and school holidays.
You are welcome to use the facilities at Serpell Community Reserve when it is not allocated to the school or a sporting club.
… wellbeing, and the support that is available in your local community. Our next Strength Through Connection event is a …
Calling all people from multicultural backgrounds in Manningham and surrounds!
Come and learn more about the importance of looking after your mental health and wellbeing, and the support that is available in your local community.
Our next Strength Through Connection event is a forum on Mental Health and Multicultural Communities as part of national Mental Health Week.
This event will feature:
specialists in multicultural mental health
a panel of experts
local mental health and wellbeing service providers
plus the launch of Manningham Council's mental health services webpage by Mayor Michelle Kleinert
Mental health is a key component of overall health and well-being. 1 in 5 (21.4 per cent) Australians aged 16 to 85 have experienced a mental disorder in the past 12 months.
Many people may not be aware of what poor mental health means, how to support someone or how they can get help. The individual needs, backgrounds and identities of people can impact how, or even whether, they will seek support.
We will have a broad range of speakers who will provide information about:
… Volunteering in the community is the perfect way to meet interesting people and … will even learn new skills. … How to volunteer for your community …
There are two ways you can find local volunteering opportunities in our community:
Help a learner driver today by assisting with their mandatory 120 hours of driving practice. This will help them get their licence. The program will provide vehicles. Learn more about the L2P Volunteer Mentoring program and support a young driver today.
Aged services
There are volunteer opportunities to help older adults, such as food services. To learn how you can help, contact us.
Arts and cultural volunteering opportunities
Festivals and events
Community and club involvement in local festivals and events is also a fun volunteering opportunity. Contact us today for more information.
Environmental and sustainability volunteering opportunities
Tree planting and vegetation maintenance
We can connect you with organisations that conduct local land conservation activities. This is also a great opportunity for schools to get involved with their own student tree planting days.
Youth sustainability volunteers
Get involved in a sustainable goods exchange market.
… celebrating together. 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 … religious diversity of our community. Community Learning CentresCommunity learning centres encourages members of the …
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
Diversity and social inclusion is important to us. We consider the human rights, values and needs of our diverse communities.
Migrant and Refugee Welcome Zone
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
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.
Welcoming Cities
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.
Want to stay up to date with inclusive activities and opportunities?
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.
The Whitehorse Manningham local history database is a useful resource for people searching for information about the history of the region. You can now search through four local history databases from the catalogue page of the library website.
(Whitehorse Manningham) heritage network
cemetery database
diggers database
petition database
Historical attractions are classified under the following themes:
Shaping Manningham’s Environment
Peopling Manningham’s Places and Landscapes
Transforming and Managing the Land
Building Community Life
Cultural and Creative Life.
Use the Manningham Heritage Map to find local historical attractions separated by theme.
Residents and visitors can explore and experience the rich history and environment of the area by taking our guided walking trails. These are self-guided walks where you can access information on distance, time, degree of difficulty and accessibility.
… disabilities. Strengthening disability inclusion in our community Our Social Planning and Community team work across departments, with Manningham’s libraries and leisure centres to strengthen inclusion of all Manningham residents. …
A range of information, resources and services are available for people with disabilities.
Strengthening disability inclusion in our community
Our Social Planning and Community team work across departments, with Manningham’s libraries and leisure centres to strengthen inclusion of all Manningham residents.
Contributions from those who are interested in disability services and initiatives within Manningham are welcome. Manningham community members who have a disability are also invited to share their experiences to better inform Council policy and practice.
Apply for an accessible parking permit
Find out how to apply for an accessible parking permit and how much it costs
The role of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is to provide Council with direct access to a group of people who have a diverse understanding of living with a disability in Manningham. The Committee is a group of dedicated people who are advocates for increasing disability inclusion in Manningham.
Manningham holds the Building Equitable Employment Network meetings in collaboration with Knox Council.
It is a network of people and organisations who share information, opportunities, and collaborate to increase authentic employment opportunities for people with disability.
Get advice on inclusive employment, whether you are looking to employ people with disabilities or if you are a person with disability looking for work.
International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year.
IDPwD is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with a disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.
Want to stay up to date with inclusive activities and opportunities?
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.
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The role of Council policies is to clearly state our position on a range of matters affecting the community. These policies assist us in our decision making and provide guidance to Council officers.
Our commitment to building a culture of child safety recognises that Manningham Council will prioritise the safety of children in our care and will build child safety into everyday practice.
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Meeting Date: 15 September 2020 Meeting Time: 7.00pm Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Council Meetings
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber to read your question, you can elect to dial in and ask your question or have your question read out by our CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
Council meeting livestream
Getting There
By car
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
By bus
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
… support services, programs and resources to support our community. There are a range of health and support services, programs and resources to support our community. Emergency food relief These community-based agencies and organisations provide emergency …
There are a range of health and support services, programs and resources to support our community.
Emergency food relief
These community-based agencies and organisations provide emergency relief and material aid such as food hampers, vouchers and pantries to people in financial crisis living in Manningham as part of the Food Relief Network.
Suite 4, Level 1, Manningham City Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108 9856 1500
Provision of financial assistance through food vouchers and non-perishable food items, utility bill support, school cost as well as vet fees for the four-legged members of Manningham. Please call to organise an appointment prior to arrival.
Food Hampers can be arranged by referral and collected on Tuesday by appointment between 10.00am to 2.00pm. For help outside these hours please call or email.
Foodbank operates fortnightly on Tuesdays. Meet for coffee and refreshments from 6.00pm to 7.00pm followed by drive thru foodbank from 7.00pm to 7.30pm.
A pre-packed grocery box is provided together with fresh food and frozen meals.
Call the Foodbank office or complete the online form to register.
Food parcels, food vouchers, other assistance when available. Office hours are Monday and Thursday 9.00am to 12pm. You will be assessed over the phone and food/vouchers are distributed contactless to your home.
Welfare Assistance Line, call 1800 305 330.
Monday to Friday, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, except public holidays.
Assistance with food hampers and material aid. Requests are relayed to volunteers in the local area.
This service is free and confidential.
Referral services (ring for an appointment) for food parcels and vouchers. Drop-in lounge open 10.00am to 4.00pm with tea, coffee and light snacks. Soup and bread serviced at 12.00pm.
Free midday meal every day including Christmas Day from 12.00pm to 1.30pm. Also serves free breakfast 7 days a week from 9.00am, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Multilingual and multicultural support services
Our community is diverse with residents from more than 140 countries.
Providing support services to our Chinese community. Services include but are not limited to: settling into Australia, carer support services, home and community care, senior activities.
A not-for-profit, non-political and non-religious organisation who works with government and non-government organisations, advocating on public policies and more.
Additional community support services
Gambling support services
Access free counselling support for gambling, drugs and alcohol.
If you or someone you know is struggling with drugs and alcohol, counselling and information are available.
Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service: 1800 888 236
Wellbeing support services
Mental health is a state of emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also impacts how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.