… How to guides and support for businesses Get advice on … important to think about the big picture and how you would like to grow into the future. Below you'll find … know Manningham Manningham demographics Manningham tourism Council Plan Business essentials Australian Tax Office (ATO) …
Setting up a new business is an exciting and challenging time with many things to consider such as budgets, staffing, branding, operations and marketing. It's important to think about the big picture and how you would like to grow into the future.
Below you'll find a range of resources, tools and information available to support all types of local businesses.
Why start a business in Manningham?
With more than 30 local centres, nine neighbourhood activity centres, one major activity centre and one principal activity centre – the retail sector employs over 5,500 people and generates over $680 million to the local economy each year in Manningham;
Tourism employs 1,700 people and generates over $315 million to the local economy each year.
Home based business account for around 80 per cent of all businesses in Manningham contributing to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the municipality.
We have a Gross Region Product of $4.89 Billion, this is the total value of final goods and services produced in the region over the period of one year (2020).
We are here to help!
The Manningham Business Team are here to assist you with resources, networking events and various training programs throughout the year.
Local business associations, networks and mentoring
There are a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as annual events and training.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network. They provide members with support, shared experiences, resources and new idea.
Connecting Manningham is a community initiative by local residents and helps connect local business and residents. This initiative is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Templestowe and Rotaract Manningham.
… How to support your dog with separation anxiety Programs and … on when to talk to your vet. Aranga Reserve Whats On … How to support your dog with separation anxiety …
Does your dog:
bark when you're not home?
destroy the house or car when you are absent?
have toilet accidents when you aren't at home, even if they are toilet trained?
If you said yes to any of the above, your dog may be feeling distressed about being left alone.
Join certified separation anxiety trainer David, as he talks through the basics of alone time training, debunks some common myths, and shares some guidance on when to talk to your vet.
… How to transition from gas to an all-electric home As gas … unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the … . This event is for Manningham residents only. Whats On … How to transition from gas to an all-electric home …
As gas prices increase and more people are looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint, the transition to an all-electric home is both financially appealing and a sure way to take action against climate change.
This information session will help you understand:
economic and environmental benefits of reducing your household gas (and fuel) consumption
steps to creating an efficient, all-electric home that can accommodate electric vehicles in the future
ways to power your home with renewables, if your household is not able to have solar
your eligibility for the wide range of rebates
All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!
This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.
To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.
This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.
… Learn how to do online forms on your phone Programs and workshops … Come and join this free and useful session to learn how to navigate common online forms on your phone. We cover common Council forms, how to update your Medicare details and …
Come and join this free and useful session to learn how to navigate common online forms on your phone.
We cover common Council forms, how to update your Medicare details and Centrelink forms.
… How to talk to young people about vaping: an online seminar … carers Parenting Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping? Join a panel … settings. For parents, guardians and families Whats On … How to talk to young people about vaping: an online seminar …
Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping?
Join a panel of experts as they unpack the known health implications of vaping and what the recent legal reforms will mean for young people.
This online seminar will also cover ways to facilitate conversations, strengthen communication and minimise harm when talking about vaping with the young people in your life.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be given information about where to go for further help.
This event is a collaboration with Manningham, Monash, Kingston, Boroondara and Yarra Ranges Councils.
Meet the panel members
Sharon Torpey from Drug Education Australia
Sharon Torpey is the Founder and Director of Drug Education Australia, a leading provider of high quality, factual drug education. Sharon is a qualified Physical Education and Health Teacher, with 25 years’ experience connecting with young people and their parents.
Amanda Low from Healthy Communities Coordinator, Prevention Division at Quit
With a background in Public Health and as the Healthy Communities Coordinator at Quit, Amanda Low leads prevention strategies to reduce harm caused by smoking and vaping within communities and settings.
… Learn about how we calculate your general rates and what other charges … on your valuation and rates notice. Rates and valuations … How rates are calculated …
How we calculate your rates
Rates are our primary means of raising revenue to pay for all the services and infrastructure we provide to the Manningham community.
Each year:
We work out how much rate revenue will be required to fund these services and infrastructure.
This amount changes every year.
We then divide this amount by the total value of all the properties within our municipality.
This gives us the rate in the dollar amount – currently $0.00151560.
The Capital Improved Value of each property is multiplied by the rate in the dollar amount.
This is used to calculate the amount each property owner will pay.
For more information about what your rates help pay for, see our Rates Notice brochure.
If you own property in another local government area and wonder why some rates are more or less than others, this is because each council has different budgetary requirements for:
capital works
proposed works
ongoing costs to maintain services in the local government area.
What is rate capping?
The State Government has capped rate increases at 2.75 per cent for 2024/2025. We have elected to apply this 2.75 per cent increase rather than seek an exemption from the cap.
It is important to remember that the cap of 2.75 per cent applies to the overall rate revenue raised by the council and not each individual property.
Most properties will experience rate increases that are slightly lower or higher than 2.75 per cent. If your Valuation has either decreased or increased more than the average, it is likely you will see a rate increase lower or higher than 2.75 per cent.
Breakdown of 2024/25 rate changes
The tables below outline the number of properties with an increase or decrease to their rates and show the changes according to suburb.
Properties with a decrease in rates
The number of properties which had a decrease in rates for the current period.
Change in Annual Rates
More than -10 per cent
From -5 per cent to -10 per cent
From 0 per cent to -5 per cent
Number of properties
1,783
3,415
11,342
Properties with an increase in rates
The number of properties which had an increase in rates for the current period.
Change in Annual Rates
From 0 to +2 per cent
From +2 per cent to +5 per cent
From +5 per cent to +10 per cent
From +10 per cent to +20 per cent
Number of properties
13,974
17,048
5,199
629
Rate changes by suburb
Rate changes by suburb for the current period compared to the previous year.
… our changing environment. Responding to climate change … How to be more energy efficient …
Our key policies
Our key climate and energy policies are the Climate 2020 Action Plan and Securing the Future Adaptation Plan, which seek to reduce emissions and encourage people to adapt to our changing environment.
Through action 5.1 of the Securing the Future Adaptation Plan, we have also developed the Manningham City Council Food Security Plan 2016-2021. The plan aims to assist in creating a sustainable food system that allows economic and physical access to locally sourced food for individuals and businesses. It also provides the capacity for readily obtaining information for decision making that leads to healthy food choices.
You can also read about how we are leading sustainability action in our Annual Environment Report for 2020.
Find all these documents in the Related downloads section.
Learn about local efforts to reduce energy use and emissions
We encourage the local community to be active participants in reducing energy use and emissions.
Save energy at home and reduce your impact on climate change with these tips:
Solar Savers is a local government initiative helping households and businesses to install quality and affordable rooftop solar and batteries. This initiative is supported by Manningham Council in partnership with Solar Savers.
We provide subsidies to pensioners for roof top solar and to all residents who install batteries purchased through Solar Savers. This is an opportunity for residents, particularly pensioners, to learn how to reduce their energy cost by installing roof top solar. And for those who want to ensure their power stays on, even during blackouts, energy security for the home is now made more affordable.
Benefits of rooftop solar
By installing rooftop solar through Solar Savers, you can:
reduce energy bills
future-proof against increasing energy costs
support the transition to clean, renewable energy.
Receive a free quote
Eligible residents and businesses with suitable rooftops for solar will receive a free quote. The quote will include:
indictive costs
rebates
expected energy and cost savings.
You will have the opportunity to discuss the quote with the installer and Solar Savers to ensure solar power is suitable for you.
Manningham Council subsidies up to $2,000 per household for battery installation
Manningham Council subsidies for pension card holders up to $2,000 for solar systems
Further State Government rebates and loans available for the installation of solar or batteries.
Electrify Everything
The Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) set a target of ‘zero emissions Manningham by 2035’.
Electrification of our homes, cars and workplaces is the fastest, most effective path to stop the planet heating. And the good news is we already have the technology to remove fossil fuels from households. What does this mean? In simple terms, over the next ten years for each household to make plans for replacing gas appliances with electric ones and petrol cars with electric vehicles.
The momentum for electrification is rising in communities all around Australia. Recent actions include:
over 100 local governments have signed up to the 'electrify everything' campaign for the month of May 2023
a world first pilot to 'Electrify 2515' led by the community with the 2515 postcode and inspired by Dr Saul Griffith
Federal Labour energy minister Chris Bowen has promised ‘meaningful and substantial’ electrification measures in the budget announcement on 9 May 2023.
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.
… and rates notice to learn what each section means. About Council Rates and valuations Property and Development … How to read your valuation and rates notice …
To help you understand your rates notice, we've put together a sample rates notice.
This example has been prepared as a guide only, the information and figures may not be a true reflection of a current rates notice.
1. Rating year
The period relating to this notice, effective from 1 July to 30 June each year.
2. Date of issue
This is the date that the notice was printed and issued.
3. Property ID
Council’s identification of your property. Please have this handy when making enquiries regarding your rates notice.
4. Amount due and due date
Provides the first instalment amount with the due date. If you are on Direct Debit, or have an arrangement with Council, this will be noted in this section. If you are on Direct Debit, Council will debit your payment.
5. Notices by email
If you would like to receive your notices via email, register online.
6. Property location details
This section has your property address, title particulars, the Australian Valuation Property Classification Code (AVPCC) and the owner's details. The AVPCC is assigned to your property according to the use of your land.
7. Property valuation details
Capital Improved Value (CIV) – The total market value of the property including land, buildings and other improvements. This is used in Manningham to calculate rates.
Site Value (SV) – The Site Value is the value of the land only, assuming any improvements had never existed. This is used by the State Revenue Office to calculate Land Tax.
Net Annual Value – For residential properties this is 5% of the CIV, and for non-residential properties it is the greater of the annual rental value or 5% of the CIV.
Level of Value Date – This is the date that the property was assessed and valued at.
Valuation Effective Date – This is the date that the Valuation has been used to calculate the rates.
8. Details of rates and charges
General Rate – Rate in the dollar is 0.00155331 cents, this is then multiplied by the CIV to get the Rates amount.
Fire Services Levy – State Government charges collected by Council. This levy is made up of a fixed charge and a variable charge which is calculated on the CIV.
Pension Rebate/Low Income Health Care Card Reduction – If you are receiving a rebate, it will appear in this section of the notice. If you are eligible for a rebate and it is not showing on the notice, you will need to apply for the rebate.
If you have made any changes or payments that were received by Council after this date, they may not be shown on this rates notice.
10. Total amount due
This is the total amount due on your account (including any arrears). If you have any arrears, please pay the arrears amount immediately.
11. Instalment payments
Your rates and charges amount due in instalments by the respective dates.
Four instalments – Payment of the 1st instalment must be received by 30 September. Council does not provide the option to pay in full in February. Late payments will incur interest charges.
… work on your property. Property and Development … How to build on or renovate your heritage listed property …
A heritage overlay may affect any building, renovation or maintenance work on your property. The heritage overlay details when you’ll need a planning permit. It also shows the location and the level of heritage controls over a particular heritage place.
You can find out more about the provisions in our planning scheme.
Assess the significance of a property
A statement of significance will accompany a heritage assessment and indicate why the site is important and what to conserve. Documenting what’s significant of a place helps to protect and manage the place appropriately.
Proposals for a planning permit for a heritage place needs to consider the policies and provisions of our planning scheme.
Check to see if a heritage overlay affects your property
When your property has a heritage overlay you’ll need a permit to:
subdivide or consolidate land
demolish or remove a building (including part of a building)
construct a building (including part of a building, or a fence)
externally alter a building
construct or carry out works
construct or display a sign
externally paint an unpainted surface (refer to note below)
externally paint a building if the painting constitutes an advertisement.
When do additional controls apply for the heritage overlay
There’ll be some instances where additional controls will apply, such as:
external paint controls
internal alteration controls
control over trees.
Our schedule to the heritage overlay will identify any additional controls.
Making repairs or maintenance on a heritage place
You won’t need a planning permit to carry out routine maintenance and repairs if they don’t change the appearance of the place.
When doing maintenance or repair work, you’ll need to follow the same standards for any:
details
specifications
materials.
If unsure, check with us before doing any repair or maintenance work.
The heritage overlay may not apply to the whole site. Refer to the planning scheme maps online or in our offices.
Demolishing a heritage place
We discourage demolition of a heritage place if it’s individually significant or it contributes to the significance of an area. Demolition will only occur if we find the building structurally unsound.
The statement of significance will say why the place is important.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can review planning permit decisions.
… Hold An Event On Council Land form Current Confirm eligibility Application … This form is to request approval to hold an event on Council land. Please note: Processing approvals for short … this form, you will need to: have read Does my event need council approval? allow at least 15 minutes to complete the …
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Thanks for your interest in working with us! We want to help you create a great application.
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:
Select the position you wish to apply for (you will be directed to our recruitment system).
Read the role overview.
Select 'Apply now'.
Complete the application form and add any supporting documentation.
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:
Application is submitted and an acknowledgement email is sent.
After the closing date, the hiring manager reviews all applications.
Short listed applicants are contacted, which may include a phone interview.
Short listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel of three council officers (staff members).
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
Qualification and/or professional Registration check (for applicable roles).
Unsuccessful applicants are contacted (usually by email).
View current job vacancies
Kickstart your journey with us and view the available roles, here at Manningham.
… A how-to guide on how to submit a petition to Manningham Council so we can take action on an issue. Tags About CouncilCouncil Meetings … How to submit a petition to …
What is a petition?
Petitions are a way that lets you bring an issue of concern to us, so we may take action. It’s important to note that for us to consider a petition, it must relate to the powers of Manningham.
How to get Council to consider my petition?
You can find out what you need include in a petition via Manningham Council’s Governance Rules 2021.
For us to consider a petition, make sure it’s:
clear and in a permanent form of writing, typing or printing
not defamatory, indecent, abusive or objectionable in language or substance
about a matter within our powers.
To ensure that we’re able to consider your petition, a Manningham officer has to print the petition, unless it’s an online petition. The petition should also include everything we should consider and the following details of petitioners on every page:
name
address
signature.
How to submit my petition?
For us to consider your petition, we must receive the petition by close of business on the Monday before a meeting. We can’t guarantee that we’ll hear any late petitions. We may consider late petitions in the following meeting.
You can submit your petition in the following ways:
In person: Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 3108
Who will present my petition in the meeting?
A Councillor will present your petition to the Council meeting.
If it’s a ward matter, your ward Councillor will usually be the presenter.
The relevant Council officer will investigate the petition. The lead petitioner will receive advice on the progress of the petition and any action taken.
What if I need help?
We have a petition template you can download that meets the requirements of the Governance Rules.
… services to help you dispose your unwanted items, learn how to recycle and more. View all our services to help you … (FOGO) Find out what the FOGO service is and how it works. Manage your waste Swap your bin size Find out how to … between Christmas and New Year. 18 Dec 2023 Well Governed Council Media release: Container Deposit Scheme rever... …
View all our services to help you dispose your unwanted items, learn how to recycle and more.
If your household has two or more children under four years of age in daytime nappies, you can apply to upgrade the size of your red lid garbage bin at a discounted rate.
… Council subsidies for Solar Savers Environment and waste This in person session includes how solar power and battery systems work, buying good quality … solar and battery products, quoting, installation and Council subsidies, rebates and much more. Its free to attend …
This in person session includes how solar power and battery systems work, buying good quality solar and battery products, quoting, installation and Council subsidies, rebates and much more.
Its free to attend but bookings are essential.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
… and stems ✖ Palm trees or branches ✖ Fence palings How much can you drop off? You can drop off either one car … + $50 Tandem trailer high sides (up to 3.65m 3 ) + $90 How to pay You can only pay by EFT on the day. How to book Due to high demand of this service, you can only …
To help you remove garden waste to prepare for bushfire season, you can drop off either one car boot, station wagon, ute or a 6‘x4’ level trailer load of garden waste on certain dates throughout the year.
Who can use this service?
You need to live in a Bushfire Prone Area to use this service. We will ask you to show proof of residency (either a driver's licence or rates notice) at the check-in point on the day. If someone else drops off the garden waste for you, make sure you provide them with your proof.
Not sure if you live in a Bushfire Prone Area?
View our Bushfire Prone Area map to check or contact us.
✔ Branches
✔ Tree prunings
✔ Logs (maximum 250mm diameter)
✔ Large garden cuttings
No, we don't accept:
✖ Soil
✖ Grass clippings
✖ Building material, bricks, steel or concrete
✖ Plastic bags
✖ Ivy, rose bushes or thorny material
✖ Bamboo leaves and stems
✖ Palm trees or branches
✖ Fence palings
How much can you drop off?
You can drop off either one car boot, station wagon, ute or a 6’x4’ level trailer load of garden waste for free. There is a charge for any extra garden waste – see costs below.
Garden waste load type
Example
Cost
Car boot
FREE
Station wagon or ute
FREE
Single trailer level – 6’x4’
FREE
Single trailer heaped – 6’x4’ (up to 1.1m3)
+ $30
Single trailer high sides – 6’x4’ (up to 2m3)
+ $50
Tandem trailer level (up to 1.25m3)
+ $30
Tandem trailer heaped (up to 2m3)
+ $50
Tandem trailer high sides (up to 3.65m3)
+ $90
How to pay
You can only pay by EFT on the day.
How to book
Due to high demand of this service, you can only book one timeslot per household each month. Bookings are essential.
Choose a date from the list below, select your preferred 30 minute timeslot and click ‘Register’ to finalise your booking. We will continue adding timeslots for future months throughout the year - so keep checking back for more options.
Disposal days will not proceed on a Total Fire Ban day or a day of Extreme or above Fire Danger Rating.
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View the available options below to learn more about your property's rates and valuations.
… You can read our action plan to find out more about how we’re making Manningham an age friendly city. Inclusive … An Age-Friendly City Action Plan 3.7 MB Download download How to identify and overcome ageism The World Health … have become socially acceptable and common. To learn how to identify and overcome ageism, you can take this quiz . …
Our goal is to create a liveable and harmonious city that people want to grow older in.
Making Manningham a welcoming place for older residents
By raising awareness about ageism and challenging stereotypes, we’re creating a city that supports and connects residents with one another.
You can read our action plan to find out more about how we’re making Manningham an age friendly city.
Inclusive Manningham - An Age-Friendly City Action Plan
Inclusive Manningham - An Age-Friendly City Action Plan
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ageism as stereotyping and discriminating against individuals or groups, on the basis of their age. Ageism can take many forms, including:
prejudicial attitudes
discriminatory practices
institutional policies and practices perpetuating stereotypes.
At some point, most of us have formed subconscious and negative judgements based on a person’s age. Unfortunately, these attitudes have become socially acceptable and common. To learn how to identify and overcome ageism, you can take this quiz.
Additional resources
We also recommend the following links to resources, videos and podcasts to learn more about ageism and its effects.