A small group activity, facilitated by our speech therapist, during the Kevin Heinze GROW's spring celebration day.
Attendees will get a brief introduction to therapeutic horticulture at Kevin Heinze Grow while undertaking a hands on, seated, garden activity, which you can take home.
Registration is essential. Email or call to register.
The Grand Family Funday is an event for all age groups.
It will include fun bowls activities for all the family to enjoy together. Other activities will include a free sausage sizzle, fairy floss, popcorn and tea and coffee.
It is a being held on National Grandparents' Day and is a free event, open to everyone.
This event is supported by Manningham Council.
Join us at the Wonga Park Community Cottage for our upcoming Makers Market.
Start your Mother's Day shopping and discover local small businesses and their handcrafted wares. Connect with local makers and creatives and like-minded community members.
Enjoy a coffee and live music while you browse our range of local stallholders.
Come along to this information session with Neville Owen.
This presentation is part of the normal monthly full day (9:00am to 3:00pm) meeting of Apple Users’ Society of Melbourne (AUSOM) where special interest groups discuss the use of Apple devices including iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple Macs.
A free, fun and inclusive day connecting children with disabilities to local sport and active recreation opportunities.
Disability Sports Australia and Manningham Council invite children living with disabilities to our free Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids event.
Proudly supported by Variety Victoria - The Children's Charity and Matchworks, this multi-sport come and try day marks the initial steps in the active journey of children living with disabilities.
Each event enables and empowers participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
Participants will be split into smaller groups upon registration. After a welcome at 10.00am, they will rotate across 4 to 6 stations. These activities will consist of modified sport and active recreation with the use of adaptive equipment to suit the participants. The stations will be facilitated by specialised coaches with the support of students and community organisations.
Registrations are required - places are expected to fill quickly, so register today!
For children and youth aged 5 to 18 years.
Join this local community festival for a fun family day out with activities, food and entertainment, concerts, waterslides and whacky races.
Other events include a billy cart derby, kids' market, battle of the bands, a film feast, Rotary Art Show and so much more.
For more information, go to the Warrandyte Festival website.
Note: this year's festival will not run on Sunday.
Ever wanted to experience the catharsis of writing your personal story?
Jacqui Swallow (author of ‘The Bipolar Runner’) will share her experiences and insights in a one-hour workshop.
Learn the importance of vulnerability, individuality and authenticity in creating connections between author and reader.
This special session is held in recognition of World Mental Health Day, promoting the power of storytelling for healing and awareness.
Seniors of Manningham are invited on a delightful day trip to the Waverley Antique Bazaar, where they might discover hidden treasures, followed by a mini high tea lunch at Mary Eats Cake in Montrose, with morning tea provided along the way.
This op shop and high tea outing costs $60, which includes transport, morning tea, and lunch.
Bookings are essential, and close on 14 November.
The annual Lions Club Car Rally is a fun-filled day for the whole community.
The Car Rally will be departing from Domeney Reserve in Park Orchards. Cars will be released in 1-minute intervals from 9.00am. We request participants to be at the Domeney Car park by that time.
This is a pre-booked event, so it is important to book your spot before ticket sales end.
Celebrate Plastic Free July with an interactive online workshop led by sustainability advocate and author Anita Vandyke.
Anita is the author of the new book ‘A Zero Waste Family: a thirty day guide’.
She will be joining us to discuss her personal journey to reduce waste. During the workshop she will show us how to make low waste items including a facial cleansing oil, body scrub and cleaning products.
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Help prevent violence against women, girls and non-binary people by getting involved in the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign.
We have grants of up to $1,000 available to support eligible community-led events or projects that run during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign
The global campaign is held from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
Women, girls and non-binary people from multicultural communities, First Nations communities, the LGBTQIA+ community or people living with mental health issues or disability may be more at risk of experiencing family violence.
This year, we’re partnering with Respect Victoria and Safe & Equal on the 16 Days of Activism Campaign.
These could include but are not limited to:
We especially welcome applications that:
Applications close 11.59pm, Wednesday 17 September.
Let’s work together to make Manningham safer and more inclusive for everyone.
For more information or application support, please contact 9840 9398 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Everyone has the right to live their lives free from abuse.
There’s a number of things we can all do to prevent elder abuse from getting out of hand such as:
Elder abuse is hard to picture, but happens every day. What starts out small doesn't always stay that way.
Actions causing harm to an older person from someone they know or trust is elder abuse. It can include:
Anyone experiencing elder abuse may:
Elder abuse often occurs within close relationships and is a form of family violence. It’s unacceptable and we need to call it out.
There’s several actions we can take to stop elder abuse and includes:
If you or anyone you know is experiencing elder abuse, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Learn more about how we’re tackling ageism in Manningham.
Compass is a national website created to help older Australians navigate the complex issue of elder abuse and to guide action to end the problem. Compass make resources and information available both for older Australians and for the people who care for and support them.
As a voice for action, Compass acts against elder abuse by raising nationwide awareness of this growing social issue and simplifying the process of connecting people to services and information that can help.
Learn more by visiting compass.info or by calling 1800 ELDERhelp.
The OPERA project is a partnership between Eastern Community Legal Centre and Swinburne University. The project engages with older people about their experiences of ageing and age discrimination in the community.
The aim of the project is to ensure that older people feel valued and respected. It’s also about challenging some of the harmful beliefs and attitudes that can lead to age discrimination.
Every individual has the right to feel safe, respected and valued.
Learn more about the OPERA Project.
Celebrating International Women's Day, Manningham presents No Lights No Lycra. The original dance in the dark movement proven to make you feel better!
Come along and dance without limits or judgement, as we turn out the lights and crank up the tunes during this casual free-form dance class.
All you need to bring is a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes to dance in.
Release all your inhibitions and work up a sweat, all while completely sober!
For more information go to No Lights No Lycra.
This is a free guided nature walk that will explore a variety of local bushland in Manningham. ...
This is a free guided nature walk, exploring a variety of bushland settings in Manningham. It is paced to allow participants to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
This nature walk is rated moderate and incorporates moderately steep and slippery sections.
The walk will cover approximately 3km and go for around 2.5 hours.
The meeting point for the nature walk will be provided at the time of registration.
Please note: nature walks will be cancelled on days of total fire ban or extreme weather warning.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home....
Looking to celebrate the end of another great Seniors Festival?
Carol is going to get you moving and grooving in her online dance party exercise class. This event will have you laughing as you step back in time to the days of disco and boot scootin'!
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home. A good internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
Seniors living with Dementia and their family/carers are invited to join this day trip to visit the National Gallery of Victoria.
We will be visiting the NGV to attend an open-studio style event as part of Dementia Action Week, followed by a modified high tea at the NGV tea rooms.
Cost includes transport, morning tea and lunch.
Bookings can be made by email or phone, and close on Friday 12 September.
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View all our services to help you dispose your unwanted items, learn how to recycle and more. ...
View all our services to help you dispose your unwanted items, learn how to recycle and more.
Looking to get rid of large unwanted household items. Find out what we can collect.
Victoria’s first Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is now operating across Victoria, including sites in Manningham.
We've installed mini recycling stations so you can recycle common household items that cannot go into your bins.
View a list of our closest transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres.
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items using the Alphabetical listing
We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (Manningham City Square) with an anniversary event in December.
There’ll be fun for the whole family, including:
This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Together with Boroondara and Whitehorse City Council, we are welcoming international students!
We invite you to come and join us for a day of fun activities, while you make new friends and get to know the place you live in.
This is a FREE event. Registrations are essential.
Download the flyer to see all the events!
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Come join Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung educator Thane Garvey-Gannaway at Bolin Bolin Billabong and learn about the significance of this amazing part of the Birrarung.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day, including closed-toed footwear.
Bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.
This event is part of Manningham's 2024 Spring Outdoors Series.
