In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Seniors of Manningham to join a day outing to the AFL when the Melbourne Demons play the Hawthorn Hawks.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. Included is bus transport to and from the football (MCG), lunch and afternoon tea.

For more information and to book, call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au.

Are you tired of skyrocketing energy bills and worried about sweltering in the summer heat? It's time to control the heat and create a cool comfort haven at home this summer.

Join this webinar to discover how to:

• Repel the urban heat island effect by harnessing nature's incredible cooling potential! Explore natural cooling methods like passive solar design, landscaping, and ventilation to keep your home cool.
• Examine your home's performance. We'll discuss the impact of air leaks, insulation needs and window treatments which can greatly enhance your home's performance through the heat.
• Learn about best practice 'Active Cooling' using fans and air conditioners. There are smart ways to keep you comfortable, reduce wear and tear, consume less electricity and deliver lower energy bills.
• Consider smart technologies and upgrading appliances for an even more energy efficient future.
• Find out about rebates and get answers to your specific cooling challenges and concerns.

Whether you live in a small apartment or a spacious family home, this presentation offers solutions for every type of living space.

Join us for this essential presentation and take the first step toward creating a cool, comfortable, and energy-efficient home.

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. 

Registration is essential. 

We will be hosting a free ‘Waste Drop Off Day’ where residents can responsibly dispose of a range of materials that cannot be placed into household bins. All items collected on the day will be recycled. 

Registrations are essential and can be made on Eventbrite.

What you need to do

When you register, select the time slot you wish to drop off your waste and we’ll take care of the rest.

Only the following items will be accepted:

• Small household electrical items (like toasters, hairdryers and tools)
• IT and TV equipment (like TV sets, computers, printers and cables)
• Computer accessories (like keyboards, mice and storage devices)
• Game consoles and electronic toys (remove batteries)
• VCR, DVD and CD players
• Microwaves
• DVD and CDs (no VHS tapes)
• X-rays
• Clean polystyrene - blocks only (no pellets or balls)
• Smoke alarms 
• Fluorescent tubes and CFL globes
• Paint tins and spray cans (10 litres max)
• Gas bottles
• Household and car batteries
• Cardboard (must be flattened - limited to one car boot load per person)

We do not accept:

• vacuum cleaners
• electric blankets

We reserve the right to reject any unsuitable items.

Registrations are only open to Manningham residents and are essential to avoid lengthy delays.

Manningham residents are invited to a free two-hour workshop on equality, inclusion and respect presented by Intertwine. 

Whether you're supporting young people who are queer, trans, neurodivergent, disabled, racialised or any combination of the above, we would love to see you.

Suitable for parents or guardians, educators, school wellbeing staff, service providers and interested community members.

The workshop will feature interactive activities, colourful slides and lots of time for Q and A. 

In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Seniors of Manningham to enjoy a day outing to Puffing Billy in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over.

Included is bus transport to and from the Dandenong Ranges for a trip on Puffing Billy as well as morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Please note: date may be subject to change, dependent on weather and train bookings.

For more information and to book, please call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au

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.

If you have rooftop solar and are starting to consider a battery and/or electric vehicle (EV), you need to 'future-proof' your existing solar to ensure that you have capacity for these new technologies as they become more common and attainable.

This free information session will help you:

• understand how solar and batteries work
• find out whether your existing solar has capacity to add a battery and charge an EV
• understand how to 'future-proof' your household by upsizing your solar and/or adding a battery
• calculate expected savings and payback
• understand how to claim government 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.

Is solar worth it? There are many reasons why solar is something worth considering now, more than ever!

Come along to this free, independent webinar to find out whether solar and batteries are right for your home.

This information session will help you:

• understand how solar and batteries work
• find out how to get the right system for your home
• understand how to claim government rebates
• learn how to confidently navigate the solar market yourself

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.

We will be hosting a free ‘E-waste Drop Off Day’ where residents can responsibly dispose of a range of materials that cannot be placed into household bins. All items collected on the day will be recycled.

What you need to do

When you register, select the time slot you wish to drop off your waste and we’ll take care of the rest.

How to register

Complete the registration by selecting a suitable time slot below to attend and drop off your unwanted items - we'll take care of the rest.

Registrations are only open to Manningham residents and are essential to avoid lengthy delays.

Please note: location will be provided upon registration.

Warrandyte Community Church, in conjunction with the local churches of Warrandyte, presents the Warrandyte Community Carols.

Come and enjoy the festive atmosphere at Stiggants Reserve. Celebrate Christmas by singing carols, mingling with friends and enjoying the positive ambience.

Local singers and musicians will perform for the wellbeing of local residents.

Bring a picnic or buy food and drinks from the food trucks on site.

Santa will visit with a lolly toss for children, supported by the local CFA.

kose karu kin is a special project led by Manningham resident, Grace Dlabik. Connecting indigenous women and non-binary folk through clay making using memory, embodiment, nurture, nourishment, and connection. kose karu kin invites you to view the cyclical nature of the materials used in this project, from raw clay, and traditional practices, to shared experiences within community.

kose karu kin (detail view). Photo by Dan Elborne. Image courtesy of Grace Dlabik.

Barbara Hepworth was one of the leading British artists of her generation and the first woman sculptor to achieve international recognition.

Barbara Hepworth: In Equilibrium brings her remarkable achievements to Australian audiences for the first time.

Forty works from prestigious international and national collections, including sculptures in stone, wood, bronze and other metals and a select group of paintings will be on display.

Developed in consultation with the Hepworth Estate, the exhibition has been designed by award-winning architecture firm Studio Bright.

Entry to Heide is free for Manningham residents.

Image by Clytie Meredith.

Are you intrigued by electric vehicles (EVs) but not yet clear about whether owning one will be a practical choice, of benefit to your household and help you to take action against climate change?

This information session will cover all aspects of EV ownership and help you understand:

• how an EV compares to a petrol-based car, in terms of price, running costs, travel range and longevity
• how and where to charge an EV - and how much electricity it will take
• the emissions and resource-use of EVs, compared to other modes of transport
• how you might future-proof your home for an EV, by installing or increasing rooftop solar
• what changes we might anticipate in the EV market over the coming years
• your eligibility for 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.

In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Seniors of Manningham to enjoy a day outing to pick some summer berries and cherries at Blue Hill, Silvan.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. Included is bus transport to and from the berry farm, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Attendees can choose to purchase some of the berries at farm prices.

Please BYO hat, sunscreen and water bottle for this outing.

Please note: date may be subject to change, dependent on weather.

For more information and to book, please call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au

• Are you keen to meet new people in a friendly and welcoming environment?
• Perhaps you want to practice your English speaking skills?
• Need an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy a good coffee?
• Love a chat?

Come along to our coffee and friendship sessions, which are perfect for both long-time and new residents. No matter how long you have been living in the area, our friendly volunteer will greet you and make you feel welcome.

Bookings are essential and everyone is welcome,

Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop,
 

Let's Crochet Together offers senior residents of Manningham an enjoyable and practical crochet session, with a special focus on those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Participants will not only acquire basic crochet skills, but also have the opportunity to build new community connections. 

Refreshments will be provided, and each participant will receive a complimentary crochet kit. 

Please note: this event will be conducted in Cantonese.

This event is free of charge for older adults aged 65 and above from Manningham. Spots are limited and fill up quickly, registrations essential.

Let's Crochet Together is organised by CASS Care and supported by Manningham Council’s Community Grants Program. 

Join Volleyball Victoria and volunteers from Maroondah Volleyball in these school holiday clinics. These clinics are for beginners or those with some volleyball experience.

Program information

• this clinic is for primary school aged children
• suitable for all genders.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $15. All other participants will be charged $60.
• To be eligible for the discounted ticket you must show a current ID with an address that has a Manningham postcode.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest via the Maroondah Volleyball website.

Join Volleyball Victoria and volunteers from Maroondah Volleyball in these school holiday clinics. These clinics are for beginners or those with some volleyball experience.

Program information

• this clinic is for secondary school aged children
• suitable for all genders.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $15. All other participants will be charged $60.
• To be eligible for the discounted ticket you must show a current ID with an address that has a Manningham postcode.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest via the Maroondah Volleyball website.

Shuttle Smash is an introductory program for children to experience badminton in a fun, inclusive environment. 

The program teaches children badminton through the development of fundamental movement skills, including co-ordination, flexibility, strength, balance and fine motor skills.

Program information

• all equipment provided
• suitable for all genders
• this activity is for primary school children aged 5 - 12.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children 
• Participants can apply for multiple sessions. 

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:

• Register your interest now via Fit For Kids Co.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.