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How to find planning zones
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Use the search bar in the top left hand corner to locate a property.
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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, select Planning Zones to view all relevant planning zones.
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Select a planning zone link to view more information
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To view planning zones across Manningham, use the zoom in and zoom out icons or use the scroll on your mouse to view planning zones on each property.
How to find planning overlays
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Use the search bar in the top left hand corner to locate a property.
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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, select Planning Overlays to view all relevant planning overlays.
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Select a planning overlay link to view more information.
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To view planning overlays across Manningham, use the zoom in and zoom out icons or use the scroll on your mouse to view planning overlays on each property.
How to find planning applications
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Refer to the top left of the screen and select the What's nearby menu
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Select Planning Applications from the menu.
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Choose the type of application:
- Option one: Select Planning applications - advertising to view planning applications currently being advertised on or near the property you have searched for.
- Option two: Select Planning applications - current to view planning applications in use on or near the property you have searched for.
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Select a planning application to view more information.
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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, select View Permit Details to view the application.
How to view the MelbWater overlay
Melbourne Water has designated land under Regulation 806 for proposed works/structures that may affect Melbourne Water's waterways and/or assets.
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Refer to the top right of the screen and select the change map icon.
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Choose the MelbWater Reg154 layer. The map will change to reflect the overlay on each property.
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Use your mouse to scroll/zoom in and zoom out of the map to view in detail the overlay and which properties are affected.
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Select a property to view more detailed information about the planning zones on a property.
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Application checklist
Your application should include:
- Resume
- Cover letter (including Key Selection Criteria) or
- Key Selection Criteria
When are the closing dates?
Applications close at 5.00pm (AEDT) on the closing date, unless otherwise stated. After this time you will be unable to submit an application online. We are unable to accept late applications.
How to apply
We only accept applications online. To start the process, follow the step below:
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Select the position you wish to apply for (you will be directed to our recruitment system).
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Read the role overview.
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Select 'Apply now'.
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Complete the application form and add any supporting documentation.
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Select 'Submit'.
We only accept applications made through our online recruitment system. Unfortunately, we can't accept applications by email.
Need help using the system? Contact us
What happens after you apply?
Our recruitment process aims to give you an equal opportunity to show your suitability for a position. We have an objective and comprehensive selection process and all appointments are based on merit.
Your application follows this process after you apply:
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Application is submitted and an acknowledgement email is sent.
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After the closing date, the hiring manager reviews all applications.
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Short listed applicants are contacted, which may include a phone interview.
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Short listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel of three council officers (staff members).
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Pre-employment screening is undertaken, which includes:
- reference checking
- National Criminal History Check (Police Check)
- VEVO/Work Right Check
- psychometric testing (for selected positions)
- pre-employment medical (for selected positions)
- Working With Children Check (for selected positions)
- proof of COVID-19 vaccinations
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Qualification and/or professional Registration check (for applicable roles).
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Unsuccessful applicants are contacted (usually by email).
View current job vacancies
Kickstart your journey with us and view the available roles, here at Manningham.
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How to find Council Wards
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left of the screen and select the What's nearby menu
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Select About Manningham > Wards from the menu listing
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Select from Heide, Mullum Mullum or Koonung wards
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The map will outline the area of the ward selected and a pop-up will appear at the bottom of the screen with links to more information on the ward, its Councillors, and community demographics.
Search by property address
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Search for a property using the search bar in the top left corner
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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, which will show the ward the property is located in
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Select the ward to learn more information
How to find suburbs
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What's nearby menu
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Select About Manningham > Suburbs from the menu listing
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Select a suburb to view its location in Manningham. A pop-up will appear at the bottom of the screen with links to a brief summary and the community demographics of the suburb
How to find activity and shopping centres
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the what’s nearby menu
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Select Key Destinations and choose from Neighbourhood Shopping Centres or Local Shopping Centres from the menu listing
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Select a centre to view more information in the pop-up at the bottom of screen
How to find Capital Works
Search in Manningham
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Select Capital Works from the menu listing and choose a financial year in which the Capital Works was undertaken
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Select a project to view more information about the budget and category in the pop-up at the bottom of screen
How to find Maternal and Child Health centres
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Health and Families > Maternal Child Health Centre from the menu listing
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Select a Maternal and Child Health Centre
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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the page with links to more information on the centre. The centre’s address and phone number will appear under each centre in the listing to the left.
Search by property address
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Search for a property using the search bar in the top left corner
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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, which will show the Maternal and Child Health centre assigned to the property address
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Select the Maternal Child Health link to view more detailed information about the centre.
How to find immunisation sessions
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Health and Families > Immunisation Sessions from the menu listing
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The sessions will appear on the map. Select a session from the listing on the left to view more details about a session.
How to find childcare and kindergartens
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Health and Families > Childcare and Kindergartens from the menu listing
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The child care centres and kindergartens will appear on the map. Select a location from the listing on the left to view more details.
How to find retirement villages
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Health and Families > Retirement Village from the menu listing
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The retirement villages will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view more details.
How to find libraries
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Facilities > Libraries from the menu listing
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The libraries will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view more details.
How to find council venues for hire
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Facilities > Council Venues for Hire from the menu listing
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The council venues for hire will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view venue details.
How to find sports stadiums for hire
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Facilities > Sports Stadiums for Hire from the menu listing
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The council venues for hire will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view venue details.
How to find public toilets
Search in Manningham
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Select Facilities > Public Toilets from the menu listing
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Public toilets in Manningham will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view a location.
How to find schools
Search in Manningham
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Select Local Schools > Primary Schools from the menu listing to search for primary schools
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Select Local Schools > Secondary Schools from the menu listing to search for secondary schools
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Primary schools / secondary schools in Manningham will appear on the map. Select a location from the list to view links to more information on the school in the pop-up on the bottom of the screen.
How to find bus stops
Search in Manningham
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Select Public Transport > Bus Stops from the menu listing
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Bus stops situated in Manningham will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view more bus stop details in the pop-up on the bottom of the screen.
How to find parks, parks with dog off lead areas and reserves
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Active Manningham > Parks and Reserves from the menu listing to search for parks and reserves
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Select Active Manningham > Dog Off Lead Areas from the menu listing to search for dog off lead areas
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Select a park/reserve from the list on the left to view the location, visitor information and details about the park.
How to find sports and leisure centres
Search in Manningham
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Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
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Select Active Manningham > Sports and Leisure Centres from the menu listing
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Select a centre from the list on the left to view the location, contacts and details about the centre.
How to find playgrounds / skate parks / BMX tracks
Search in Manningham
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Select Active Manningham > Playgrounds from the menu listing to search for playgrounds
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Select Active Manningham > Skate Parks/BMX Tracks from the menu listing to search for skate parks / BMX tracks
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Select a playground / skate park / BMX track to view the location and more details on Manningham Council website.
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We’re delivering for our community with an operating budget of $155 million to deliver more than 100 valuable services for our community.
Highlights from the 2024/25 Budget
- a $55 million capital works program
- freezing the waste service charge well below the 4.80 per cent increase in the cost of waste services to Council
- financial hardship provisions including rates rebates for Low Income (LI) Health Care Card holders
- $2.25 million for community grants and contributions programs
- continued financial support to agencies that provide emergency relief to those in need in our community
- funding for the provision of food relief for those in need in the community
- subsidies for school holiday programs
- an average general rate increase in line with the State Government’s rate cap of 2.75 per cent.
Council Plan
We're delivering on our Council Plan. This includes:
- $21 million for a healthy community
- $40 million for liveable places and spaces
- $19 million for a resilient environment
- $6 million for a vibrant prosperous economy
- $33 million for a well governed Council
More information at Manningham Council Budget Delivered.
Manningham Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land and waterways now known as Manningham.
Council pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and values the ongoing contribution to enrich and appreciate the cultural heritage of Manningham.
Council acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples as Traditional Owners of lands and waterways across Country, and encourages reconciliation between all.
Manningham Council values the contribution made to Manningham over the years by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
The following information has been written in consultation with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
The role of local government in Reconciliation
Local Government plays a key role in activating Reconciliation within local communities by:
- playing a leadership role in creating meaningful relationships
- recognising and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and cultural rights
- building understanding of our shared history
- celebrating, recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritages
- providing our local community and the education sector with an opportunity to take an active part in the process of Reconciliation
- offering public programs, projects and events
- providing accessible services; and
- being a proactive employer and procurer of services.
Council articulates how this can be achieved through a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
The Manningham Innovate RAP 2023-25 has been developed in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation, local First Nations peoples, local residents, Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and Reconciliation Australia.
Council is committed to fostering respect for and understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, knowledge and rights throughout our organisation and the municipality.
The Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group will monitor the implementation of the RAP along with Reconciliation Australia.
In 2019, Council established regular Cultural Consultations with Elders and staff of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation).
As the Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation plays a key role in decision making for and protection of cultural heritage and as such are recognised as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
The regular Cultural Consultations with Elders provide Council with an opportunity to ensure our projects, services and systems work towards progressing reconciliation.
First Nations history in Manningham
The East Kulin Nation have lived in the area now known as Melbourne, for more than 65,000 years harnessing the rich resources of the Yarra River and surrounding bush lands and ranges. Part of the East Kulin Nation are the Wurundjeri people who spoke the Woi-wurrung language who are the Traditional Owners of Manningham.
Wurundjeri people called the Yarra River "Birrarung" – 'river of mists and shadows'. The Birrarung was central to the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri willam people. Throughout Manningham, Wurundjeri people lived near the Birrarung and its tributaries, caring for the many culturally significant places in the area. The Yarra Flats in Manningham are associated with the accomplishments of creation ancestors and spiritual beings. Bolin Bolin Billabong in Bulleen was an important living and eel fishing area, a place which Wurundjeri people requested for their reserved use in 1840. It remained an important living area and visiting place for Wurundjeri people returning from lyrebird hunting in the Yarra Ranges into the 1850s.
For thousands of years the Wurundjeri nurtured and protected this land and its creation stories, and in return, enjoyed the highest standards of living, health and wellbeing. The river was plentiful with teeming wildfowl in the wetlands of Bulleen, continual harvests in the fish traps, and freshwater mussel farms along the Yarra. The Stringybark and Manna Gum forests also provided abundant game and bush tucker for a population of several hundred people.
The Wurundjeri people shared the same belief system as the East Kulin Nation. The creation period stretches back to when the creation ancestors and spirit beings travelled across the land, creating and naming as they went.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's oral tradition and religious values are based upon reverence for the land, and a belief in the creation period. The social moiety division and associated spiritual beings of the Woi-wurrung speaking people were Bunjil the wedge-tailed eagle and Waa the crow. Wurundjeri people were of the Waa moiety. During the creation period, Bunjil is their ancestor responsible for the creation of earth and men. Pallian the bat is their ancestor responsible for the creation of water and women. Waa was the protector of humankind.
Some very famous Wurundjeri people are associated with Manningham. In particular, William Barak and Simon Wonga who were both leaders of their community and have descendants still living in the region, some of whom are now Senior Elders themselves.
First Nations cultural heritage places in Manningham
First nations cultural heritage places relate to a particular place that's considered to be a sacred or historically important place for First Peoples. However, it should be noted that not all First Peoples cultural heritage places hold significance to the Wurundjeri community. Within Manningham, we have more than 90 sites of Wurundjeri significance, some of which are the most significant within regional Melbourne. These sites include burial or birthing sites, trading places, travelling pathways, campsites and ceremonial sites, gathering places, mission sites, reserves, and places where conflict took place. Archaeological evidence or artefacts verify where such sites exist within Manningham, as well as stories passed down from generations of Wurundjeri Elders.
Wurundjeri Stories Trail at Pound Bend
Pound Bend Tunnel Reserve, Warrandyte State Park, Pound Bend Road Warrandyte
Wurundjeri Stories is a fascinating and beautifully presented interpretive signage trail at Pound Bend that explores the Wurundjeri history, culture, traditional life, spirituality, events and the people linked to this sacred site.
There are seven signs, each containing in-depth historical accounts presented by a Wurundjeri working group, with stunning artwork and historical photographs, following a flat 1km riverside path, which walkers may wish to continue along the 3.5km River Walk or Loop Walk. Each sign features a section entitled ‘Bunjil’s Challenge’ which encourages walkers to explore the local surrounds in search of key features such as bush tucker, and to consider traditional lifestyle scenarios, making the trail an incredibly engaging, thought provoking and interactive experience.
Wurundjeri Stories is ideal for the casual walker, organised school and pre-school excursions, community groups and a ceremonial space for special Wurundjeri events. Groups are able to arrange for a Wurundjeri Elder or Educator to lead their organised excursion to the site.
A Wurundjeri Stories interpretive sign is also located at Wittons Reserve in Wonga Park, which shares the Wurundjeri history of this site, considered to be Sacred Women’s Country. The sign marks the beginning of the scenic Mount Lofty walk, a section of the Wurundjeri Songline route, the major Wurundjeri travelling route to the Yarra Valley.
For more information about the trail content, or to organise an Elder please contact the Wurundjeri Tribe Council at reception@wurundjeri.com.au or phone 9416 2905.
Resources to support your visit to Wurundjeri Stories at Pound Bend:
First Nations Resources
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are important ways to recognise and respect Traditional Owners.
A Welcome to Country can only be performed by an Elder from the traditional custodial tribe. The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is the nominated Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, and as such all request for Welcome to Country ceremonies held within Manningham should be directed to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation. A Welcome to Country is a paid service and can be arranged by submitting an online booking request form.
An Acknowledgement of Country is a statement a speaker makes at the beginning of an event to acknowledge the traditional owners.
You can find out more about an Acknowledgement of Country at the Reconciliation Australia Website.
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Our purpose
Through innovation and technology, our Liveability, Innovation and Technology (LIT) Committee aims to:
- improve liveability
- public value.
By connecting people, places and assets.
Our role
Our LIT Committee is represented by a councillor and community members who meet the following criteria:
- have an interest and knowledge in innovation and technology and how it applies to liveability
- live or work in Manningham
- can regularly attend and participate in meetings
- has skills that compliments the committee.
Who are our members
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.
When do we meet?
LIT meets at least four times a year, on a quarterly basis.
What is the appointment process?
- We will advertise calls for nominations in local media and on our news channels.
- From the nominations received, we will select community members who best meet the selection criteria to join our committee for three years. Members can renominate to join the committee after their term ends.
How to contact us
If you have any questions, contact us.
An Interpreter Service is available by phoning 9840 9355.
The valuation process
All properties in Victoria are valued on 1 January each year.
Valuations are not done by councils. Valuations are completed by certified practising valuers on behalf of the Valuer-General Victoria (VGV).
Valuations are then provided to councils to use for the calculation of rates.
How valuers calculate property valuations
Valuers must return three valuations of each property which are:
- Capital Improved Value (CIV).
- Site Value, which relates to the market value of land only.
- Net Annual Value, which is the current value of the property’s net annual rent. This is set at five per cent for residential properties, but could be higher for commercial assessments.
For more information about property valuations, please go to the Victorian Government's website.
How to lodge a valuation objection
If you believe that the valuation does not reflect market value of your property at 1 January of the relevant year, you may lodge an objection.
For more information about lodging an objection, please go to the Victorian Government's Rating valuation objections portal.
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Prepare your documentation
Prior to lodging an objection, you will need to have a current annual valuation and rates notice or a supplementary valuation and rates notice.
- The annual valuation and rates notice is issued in August each year.
- Supplementary valuation notices are issued during the year if there is a change to your valuation.
Your objection must be submitted within two months of the issue date of the valuation and rates notice.
The issue date is located in the top right hand corner of your Rate Notice above the property ID
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Lodge an objection
To make an objection:
Please contact us if you require a hardcopy form.
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Continue to pay your instalment
You will still need to pay your rate instalment.
You are still required to pay the rate instalment/s by the due date/s, even if you have lodged a formal valuation objection.
If payment is not made by the due date/s, you will incur penalty interest charges.
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Amendments to the rate amount
If there is an adjustment to the valuation, there will be an amendment to the rate amount and you will receive a refund if there is a credit.
You can find out the statutory requirements and obligations within the Valuation of Land Act 1960 and the Valuation of Land Regulations 2014.
Need help? Contact us
Our purpose
The Open Space and Streetscape Advisory Committee provides strategic advice on open space and streetscape issues.
Our role
The objectives of the committee is the promotion of our open spaces and streetscapes to ensure that they’re:
- accessible
- well designed
- properly managed.
Who are our members
Our community members will be residents and also have:
- demonstrated interest in open space or streetscape issues
- personal, professional and community networks
- an understanding in strategic decision making
- prior experience working on committees.
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.
When do we meet
We meet quarterly.
How you apply
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
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (‘FOI Act’) provides a general right of access to documents held by Manningham Council.
You can request access to:
- documents about your personal affairs, regardless of the age of the documents
- any other documents which were created on or after 1 January 1989.
Before submitting a Freedom Of Information (FOI) application
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Check if the documents are publicly available
Check if you can get the documents or information you need through Council or other agencies.
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Search our website
Search our website to see if the information you seek is available. Contact us if you can't find what you are looking for.
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Read our Freedom of Information (FOI) Part II statement
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Part II statement provides you with:
- a summary of Council’s powers and functions
- the types of documents and information we hold
- the ways you can access this information.
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Contact the Freedom of Information Officer
If you still cannot locate the information you seek, contact the Freedom of Information Officer at FOI@manningham.vic.gov.au.
In some instances, we may be able to provide you with the information you seek without going through the formal process.
Please note: If you need documents for a court hearing or litigation, speak to your legal adviser about other methods available to gain access in those circumstances.
How to make a FOI request
All FOI requests must be in writing.
You can submit a FOI request yourself, or you can authorise someone (e.g. a solicitor) to make the request on your behalf.
It is important that you provide an accurate description of the documents you are seeking to access. Requests must be for specific documents or groups of documents, not 'all documents' in a broad category. Try to identify a relevant timeframe and the type/s of documents you seek access to.
Your application must include:
- a clear description of the documents you seek access to
- a non-refundable application fee of $31.80 (from 1 July 2023), or
- proof that you qualify to have the application fee waived, such as a current pension card or health care card in your name
- we can provide an invoice for electronic and online payments
- proof of your identity, such as drivers’ licence, if the documents are about your personal affairs
- your written authorisation if a legal firm is submitting the request on your behalf
- your contact details, including telephone number and email address. We may need to contact you if we have any queries about your application.
While not mandatory, you can use our FOI application form as a guide.
How to submit a FOI request
You can submit your FOI request in any of the following ways:
By email
You can submit a written FOI request via email to: manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
We will send you an invoice for the application fee.
By post
You can send a written FOI request by post to:
The Freedom of Information Officer
Manningham Council
PO Box 1
Doncaster VIC 3108
You can pay the application fee by including a cheque payable to ‘Manningham City Council' with your request. If you don't include a cheque, we will send you an invoice for the application fee.
In person
You can submit your FOI application form and pay the application fee in person at our customer service centre.
We are located at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
You can pay by cash, cheque, money order, credit or debit card.
FOI fees and charges
As well as an application fee of $32.70, there are costs to access documents. The charges are made under the Freedom of Information (Access Charges) Regulations 2014.
Search charges
$24.495 per hour or part thereof.
Inspection supervision charges
$24.495 per hour, calculated per quarter hour or part thereof.
Miscellaneous charges
- photocopying - 20 cents per black and white A4 page
- access in a form other than photocopying - the reasonable costs incurred by the agency in providing the copy
- providing written document - the reasonable costs incurred by the agency in providing the written document
- written transcript of a tape - the reasonable costs incurred by the agency in providing the written transcript.
What happens after you make a request?
Once we have received a request, we will review the request to ensure it meets the validity requirements of the FOI Act.
If there are any issues with the request, we will contact you to attempt to resolve those issues.
Some reasons we may contact you include:
- to seek payment of the application fee
- to seek clarification of the terms of your request.
Once the request is valid, we will process your request in accordance with the FOI Act.
How long does it take to process a FOI request?
Council has 30 days from the date of receiving a valid request to decide on whether to release the documents.
Please note: the decision timeframe outlined above may change or be extended as we process your request. This may occur for the following reasons:
- under section 21 of the FOI Act, the time period may be extended
- an additional 15 days if it is determined that mandatory third-party consultation is required when considering certain exemptions under the FOI Act
- up to an additional 30 days with your agreement
- if it is determined under section 22 of the FOI Act, that you are required to pay an access charges deposit, on account of the access charges estimate being $50 or more
- payment of this deposit will reset the initial 30-day timeframe, restarting it from the day on which the deposit payment is received by us.
We will notify you if there is a change to the decision timeframe and the reasons for it.
Are there documents that can’t be requested?
The FOI Act outlines certain exceptions and exemptions where Council may refuse access to certain information contained in documents. These documents are often referred to as 'exempt documents'.
We will review any requested documents and decide if the information contained in the documents can be released. In some cases, we may refuse access to an entire document or give you access to a document with the exempt information deleted.
Examples of exemptions include:
- internal working documents, where it would be against public interest to disclose
- law enforcement documents
- documents covered by legal privilege (e.g., legal advice)
- documents containing personal information of other people
- documents containing information provided to Council in confidence
- documents containing information from a business
- documents covered by secrecy provisions in other legislation.
If we decide to refuse access to some or all documents, we will tell you about that decision and the reasons why. We will also tell you of your review rights.
Ask for a review
You must request a review within 28 days of receiving the decision letter.
If you are not satisfied with our decision on access, you can ask for a review. You can do this by contacting the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner.
You can ask for a review in any of the following ways:
By post
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner
PO Box 24274
Melbourne Victoria 3001
By phone
1300 006 842
By email
Online
Manningham Demographics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census data from 2021 is now available for use by our community, local service providers, community groups and anyone else interested in effectively planning for the future.
For a snapshot of the latest statistics and demographic population data, use the .id toolkit, including:
- Community Profile: Population facts and characteristics with comparisons over time and with other areas.
- Population Forecast: Outlines the factors driving population change in the community and how the population, age structure and household types will change each year.
- Social Atlas: Maps that show how particular population groups are distributed across the municipality.
The Manningham Community Profile provides demographic analysis for Manningham and its suburbs based on results from the 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing.
The Manningham population and household forecasts highlight the factors driving population change in the community and how the population, age structure, and household types will change each year between 2021 and 2036.
These forecasts were updated in December 2022 by .id, the population experts, on behalf of Manningham Council.
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For economy, jobs and business data, use REMPLAN. REMPLAN provides information on local employment, workers, industries and tourism in Manningham.
Download the demographic fact sheets below to find out more information about the Manningham population, including:
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State of the City and Health Needs Analysis 2020 report
The State of the City and Health Needs Analysis 2020 is a research report that provides an overview of Manningham’s health, wellbeing, environment and economy.
Based on data from more than 60 sources, the report presents a picture of Manningham before the COVID-19 pandemic. The report provides an eight to 10 year view of how Manningham has changed since the last State of the City report was published in 2013 and is a baseline from which to measure the impact of the pandemic on our community.
The data sets analysed in the State of the City and Health Needs Analysis 2020 were used to assess Manningham against the health priority areas contained in the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (VPHWP) 2019-2023. This health needs analysis has been undertaken to help inform the development of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2025, which is Council’s Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan. The following data fact sheets were produced on the six VPHWP health priority areas that are most relevant to Manningham.
Manningham Council uses social media to engage and keep the community up to date with the latest news and upcoming events in Manningham. We welcome and encourage your feedback and look forward to your comments, stories and experiences.
Monitoring
Content posted on Manningham City Council’s social media accounts are monitored during business hours of 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). We aim to respond to general posts within 24 hours and within two days for more complex issues. If posts relate to personal or complex issues, we will request to continue communicating offline with the person making the post. If you have an urgent enquiry, please call Council on 9840 9333.
Moderation and Etiquette
To ensure that Manningham Council’s social media accounts are useful and engaging tools for residents, please respect these guidelines:
Do
- Give us your feedback, stories, opinions and experiences
- Stay on topic
- Remember that social media is a public forum, and comments are searchable
- Treat others with respect whether they are an individual or an organisation
- Read relevant material before posting
- Send a personal message to Manningham Council if you wish to advise us of yours or others personal information.
Don’t
By using this page you agree to not post any of the following:
- Comments that are vulgar, obscene, hurtful, abusive, threatening or contain indecent language or images
- Comments that promotes or fosters discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, nationality, sexuality or disability
- Comments that violate another individual’s privacy, or breaches copyright laws
- Comments that are considered spam with repeated posts. Please allow equal opportunity for the community to engage on the Council Facebook page
- Comments that are overtly political
- Comments that are defamatory. It is acceptable to voice legitimate concerns or grievances, but unacceptable to badmouth or engage in abuse of a person or service
- Material that advocates or discusses illegal activity, with the intent to commit them
- Comments that are a direct advertisement for a business or commercial operation
- Post your or others personal details as a public post.
Posts which ignore these guidelines will be removed and continual breaches will be reported. Please note that the comments expressed by the public on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of Manningham Council or its staff and Councillors. If you are unhappy about anything which you see anywhere on our site, contact us.
Manningham Council’s Gambling Policy is due for an update with the latest evidence, data and community input. We are inviting community members to participate in one of two workshops to discuss gambling harm in Manningham.
During these workshops, we want to hear about your understanding of gambling harm in the community and where you think Council should prioritise its response. Your feedback will help us to develop evidence-based strategies to address gambling harm in Manningham.
Topics covered will include:
- gambling harm in Manningham in relation to key community groups and settings
- where the community believes Council should prioritise its effort in responding to gambling harm
We are interested in hearing from people who have been impacted by gambling harm, either directly or indirectly.
For more information, please visit Manningham Gambling Policy on Your Say.
Please note: this session will be held in-person and catering will be provided.
Join Victoria Devine, ‘She’s on the money’ podcaster, well-known author and former financial advisor to learn strategies to help you take charge
of your financial future.
Victoria is passionate about sharing her ideas on gaining financial freedom whether you’re stuck in debt, managing a mortgage or juggling family and lifestyle.
Those who attend the presentation in person will also have the opportunity to talk to representatives from relevant support organisations at the mini exhibition.
This event is part of the 2024 Health and Wellbeing series and brought to you by Maroondah City Council in partnership with EACH, Your Libraries, City of Boroondara, City of Kingston, City of Monash, Whitehorse City Council and Manningham Council.
Do you share a home with your adult children? Whether your kids have moved back into your home, or you are sharing a space, this presentation will provide tips to maintain harmony in your household and control of your lifestyle. Followed by a morning tea and service provider stalls.
Bookings are essential for this free event.
Register online or call the Manningham Healthy Ageing Team on 9840 9230 to book your spot.
Transport and parking
If you require assistance with transport, please contact Eastern Volunteers (EV) directly for transport bookings on 9870 7822.
Parking is available in the Civic Centre car park.
As an environmentally forward thinking Council, we believe the decisions we make today have the potential to change the future for generations to come.
We recognise that climate change is a defining issue of our time and requires a collaborative and urgent response. By actively working together — Council, our community, schools, businesses and partners — we have the opportunity to create a more sustainable future for us all.
Read our Climate Emergency Response Plan.
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Creating a clean and renewable future
As part of our response to climate change, we are continuing to focus efforts on building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future. We are doing this by reducing emissions from Council operations, managing our energy/water/waste in smart, responsible ways and by building awareness, educating and empowering our community to do the same.
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Tackling climate change
Climate change is already impacting our environment, liveability, our health and local economy and it requires an immediate and urgent response. We all need to work together — Council, the community, schools and businesses — to take action to address the impacts of climate change and work towards a more sustainable future.
Timeline for climate action
What we are doing
Motion to declare climate emergency approved by Council
On January 28 2020, Manningham Council unanimously approved a motion to declare a climate emergency. This resolution acknowledged that we are in a state of serious climate and environmental change and that urgent climate actions were required.
Climate mitigation targets adopted by Council
On October 2021, Manningham Council unanimously adopted climate mitigation targets. These targets are:
- net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2028 for Council operations
- net zero emissions by 2035 for the Manningham community
The climate emergency resolution and the net zero targets empower us to enhance climate action. Community feedback acknowledged a shared commitment with Council to increase action on climate change.
Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan developed
A Climate Emergency Action Plan was developed, outlining actions to address climate change.
Published Climate Emergency Response Plan
In July 2023 after further consultation, Manningham Council published the renamed Climate Emergency Response Plan. The Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP) outlines the approach to addressing climate change and its impact on Manningham.
Key actions include:
- improved public transport and car share services
- increased electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- conversion to energy efficient LED streetlights
- expanding rooftop solar and batteries program
- household energy saving measures
- diverting food and garden organics (FOGO) waste from landfill
- incentives to recycle and repurpose materials
- preserving and strengthening local biodiversity and bushland reserves
- strengthening community education and awareness raising through workshops, events and activities.
100 per cent renewable energy at Council buildings and sports facilities
Manningham Council has signed the VECO electricity contract. VECO is an initiative involving 46 Victorian councils, known as the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO).
Thanks to the signing of this monumental contract, we will be able to make the following changes:
- End of 2022 - 100 per cent green electricity will be running:
- the Pines Shopping Centre
- Manningham Civic Centre
- MC Square
- Manningham Depot
- End of 2023 - Manningham netball stadiums and Aquarena will transfer to the contract as well.
- 1 January 2025 - all our electricity requirements will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. This includes:
- buildings
- street lights
- EV charging points
All this new renewable energy comes from two wind farms, located in Horsham and Dundonnell.
Join us for a free, inclusive and informative community information forum on river safety.
The forum will be presented by a panel of subject matter experts from SES, Victoria Police and Life Saving Victoria. There will be an opportunity for Q and A following the presentations.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.
There will be professional assistance available on the night for anyone distressed by the subject matter.
This event is run as a collaboration between Warrandyte Neighbourhood House, Manningham SES, Victoria Police, Life Saving Victoria, Nillumbik Shire Council and Manningham Council.
Privacy Statement
Manningham City Council is fully committed to protecting any personal and health information you provide to us as per our obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic).
We will only collect personal information that is necessary to perform Council functions. We will only use personal information provided for the purposes for which it was collected.
We will ensure that your personal information will not be disclosed to other authorities or businesses except if required by law or other regulation.
We have implemented technology and security policies, rules and measures to protect the personal information that we have under our control from unauthorised access, improper use, alteration, unlawful or accidental destruction and accidental loss.
We will remove personal information where it is no longer required (except where information is required to be retained in compliance with the Public Records Act 1973 and associated standards and authorities issued by Public Records Office Victoria). We will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete and up to date whenever Council collects, discloses or uses it.
Council has an Information Privacy and Security Policy, based on the ten information privacy principles outlined in schedule 1 of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
This and the Health Records Policy, provide clear guidelines as to how council manages your personal information.
Links
This website privacy statement does not apply to other websites we may link to. We recommend you read the privacy statement when you access another site.
Anonymous access to our site
You can access the Manningham City Council home page and browse our web site anonymously, without disclosing your personal information.
Access and correction
Requests for access to documents containing personal information and held by the Manningham City Council are handled under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. All requests must be in writing, and should be addressed to the:
Freedom of Information Officer
Manningham City Council
PO Box 1
Doncaster, Victoria 3108
Complaints
Individuals who feel aggrieved by Council’s handling of their personal information are encouraged to contact Council’s Information Privacy Officer.
All complaints must be in writing and addressed to:
Information Privacy Officer
Manningham City Council
PO Box 1
Doncaster, Victoria 3108
Resolution of the complaint, in the form of a written response, will be made within 45 days of lodgment of the complaint.
Collection and use of site visit data
Cookies are used on our site, but they do not collect any personal information. For the most part they are sessional and just contain system-generated values to identify the user's session for statistical and system administration purposes only.
This site’s web-server automatically collects the following non-personal information (i.e. google analytics) for statistical and system administration purposes only:
- the day and time you visited the site
- the pages you visited on our site
- the address of the last page you visited
- the operating system you are using
- rough geographic location (down to the city)
- language (eg American English)
- internet service provider (eg Telstra)
- the type of browser and version you are using.
To the extent that this data could make you identifiable, Manningham City Council will not attempt to identify individuals from the records the server automatically generates unless necessary to investigate a breach of law or regulation.
Security of your personal data
This web site uses secure transmission facilities when appropriate (e.g. financial transactions). You should be aware that there are risks in transmitting information across the Internet. If you are concerned about conveying sensitive material to Manningham City Council over the Internet, you might prefer to contact us by telephone or mail.
Manningham City Council is committed to full compliance with its obligations under the Victorian Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic). Manningham City Council website is hosted in a data centre located in Sydney, New South Wales which is external to Council’s computer systems. Any information you submit to council through our website is subject to not only Victorian legislation governing Privacy, but also the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW).
Security Cameras
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems are located in and surrounding Council facilities. Manningham Council does not own or operate standalone CCTV systems in public open spaces.
CCTV systems are primarily for the protection of assets, risk management and public or staff safety. They form part of a suite of crime prevention strategies used to address specific local issues.
We are responsible for providing, installing and maintain the CCTV systems.
Privacy and Data Protection
CCTV footage collected will be treated in full compliance with the Privacy & Data Protection Act 2014.
Access to CCTV systems and data is restricted. Recorded data will be recorded over unless extracted and stored in an authorise alternate location. The length of time recorded data will be stored for will depend on the use of a camera or group of cameras. Typically recorded data will be stored for approximately 30 days.
Accessing CCTV footage
Manningham Council does not generally publish or disclose the footage obtained through the use of CCTV systems without the consent of the individuals shown in the footage.
Requests to view CCTV footage must be made under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. For more information visit Request Freedom of Information.
We cannot provide footage for traffic offences, unless made via a law enforcement agency.
Requesting a CCTV System
Visible CCTV cameras may enhance the perception of safety within the community. CCTV systems may form part of a suite of crime prevention strategies used to address specific local issues. They should only be applied where other Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles have been considered or implemented.
To initiate the planning process for the implementation or modification of a CCTV system, a written request is to be made outlining the issue(s) trying to be addressed.
Written requests can be sent to manningham@manningham@vic.gov.au or PO Box 1, Doncaster Victoria 3108.
Livestreaming of Council meetings
As part of our commitment to improving accessibility, transparency and opportunities for the community to participate in Council Meetings, we will livestream Ordinary and Special Council Meetings to allow Manningham residents to view Council Meetings in real time.
Livestreaming will occur in real time via Council's Facebook page and the livestream recordings will be uploaded and available via this website within 48 hours of each Council meeting. While Council will take all reasonable steps to only collect personal information necessary to perform its functions and activities, Council recognises some personal information may be collected as a result of recording and livestreaming Council meetings - For example, individuals visible behind Councillors while in attendance of Council meetings.
The livestreaming, recording and publishing of Ordinary and Special Council Meetings will be managed in compliance with all applicable legislation and Council policies.
Social media collection statement
We use various tools to manage our Social Network Services (SNS). This includes viewing public social media commentary in which Manningham Council’s accounts may not necessarily be tagged and listening to social trends and issues that relate to Manningham Council services and events.
We also use these tools to engage directly with you to provide information or a better level of customer service. In doing so, we may temporarily collect and store your personal information.
To protect your own privacy and the privacy of others we suggest that personal information (such as phone numbers and email addresses) are not shared publicly when engaging with us on social media.
Each social networking service will also handle your personal information for its own purposes. We encourage you to read the privacy policies and other statements of the SNSs you use.
Comments posted on our social media channels may be publicly available and these comments may also be used in Council’s publications (eg. Reports) that are publicly available. If you do not wish for your comments to be included in any reporting, please include a note in your comment or contact us to let us know.
Eventbrite (for events)
We use Eventbrite to manage most ticketing and registration events. As event organisers, we will collect personal information (such as first name, last name, mobile number, email address) in order to communicate with you.
Manningham Council staff may use personal information collected from Eventbrite to communicate to you about the Event you are attending. This may include a follow-up evaluation email to help us improve customer experience. We will not use your email to send you electronic communications and marketing communications unless you opt-in to receive them.
Eventbrite may collect personal information which can include financial information (e.g., your credit card number and expiration date, billing address, etc.) some of which may constitute Personal Data. Eventbrite may also send you electronic communications and marketing communications where it is in accordance with your marketing preferences.
For further information about the types of Personal Information Eventbrite collects and to find out how to opt-out of Eventbrite marketing communication, please read the Eventbrite Privacy Policy.
Copyright
The entire content and components of this website are the property of Manningham Council. All written content and images are not to be copied or reproduced without our (Council’s) written permission, or unless used in accordance with copyright legislation.
When you access information on this website, you agree it is for personal use only.
Disclaimer
The content of this website is for information purposes only.
While every effort is made to keep information on this website up-to-date and accurate, we cannot absolutely guarantee its accuracy.
You should not rely on this website’s information in circumstances where loss, damage or injury is possible. In such circumstances, please contact Council or the relevant authority/organisation for this information or advice.
We reserve the right to make changes to the website and its information without notice.
We and our employees, agents, consultants and representatives are not liable for any loss, damage or injury resulting from any person relying on information obtained by or through this website.
This website includes links to other websites which are not controlled by Council. Therefore, we are not responsible for any information or service which may appear on any third party sites which you might access through this website.
The Local Government Act 2020 is what we use in developing a procurement policy that benefits the community.
From our suppliers, we seek:
- open and fair competition that provides value for money
- clear guidelines to allow consistency and control
- demonstrated accountability to our community
- ethical behaviour
- the best outcomes for our community.
We’re always looking for suppliers who practice fairness and are also technologically innovative.
For further information, or to speak to someone in our Procurement team, please contact us via email at procurement@manningham.vic.gov.au.