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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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.
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.
Help celebrate the opening of the Doncaster Hill Community Garden’s new shed, art mural and food cubes.
The day will include an official opening of the shed by special guests Jane Edmanton (ABC Gardening Australia) and Mayor Cr Deidre Diamante at 11.00am. This will be followed by free children's gardening activities with Tiffany from Chooktopia.
For more information about getting involved in the Community Garden, contact Garden Coordinator Nigel Philpot at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.
Celebrate the Moon Festival 2024 in Manningham through a diverse array of cultural foods and activities.
Come and enjoy games, riddles, face painting, balloon modelling, lantern workshops and mooncake DIY workshops. There will also be an evening performance and lantern show.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Hong Kong by carrying a lantern and savoring a bite of delicious mooncake.
This full day community-led festival is presented by Victoria HongKongers Association and supported by Manningham Council's Community Grant Program.
Join us for a relaxing start to the day, with seated stretching, breathing, and relaxing, to loosen off tight muscles.
If you often get out of bed feeling stiff and sore, then this is the class for you! Just bring along a chair and be wearing something comfortable.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their flexibility and feel good about themselves. It includes time to chat with Carol before and after class if you want to talk about your personal fitness goals and how Third Age Fitness can help you.
We’re proud to support the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign – helping prevent violence against women, girls and non-binary people....
We’re proud to support the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign – helping prevent violence against women, girls and non-binary people.
The global campaign starts on 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day). It's a time when communities around the world unite to raise awareness and take action to end gender-based violence.
This year, we’re supporting the Respect Victoria and Safe & Equal campaigns, which encourage everyone to call out sexism, sexual harassment and disrespect towards women – because change starts with everyday actions.
How you can make a difference
Calling out disrespectful attitudes and behaviours helps prevent violence before it starts. You can speak up when someone:
Visit Respect Victoria for resources and tips on how to safely call out disrespect.
Why focus on women, girls and non-binary people?
While violence can affect anyone, the effects on women are often more severe and more frequent.
There is no excuse for any form of violence – everyone deserves to feel safe.
Support services
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, help is available.
Other key organisations
Learn about 16 Days of activism in other languages:
For more information or application support, please contact 9840 9398 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Kelly Sports has summer entertainment covered with a jam-packed holiday program filled with sport and recreation activities. From soccer and cricket, to tag games, kids will have a blast staying active and learning new skills.
The Kelly Sports team are supportive and encouraging. Their aim is to help kids get active, develop skills, build confidence and gain a lifelong love for sports and recreation.
Manningham Council are partnering with Kelly Sports to offer a limited number of low-cost, full and half day places in their holiday program.
Participants can select from a range of activities, times and days. Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
Program information
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest now via the online form. Once you have submitted the form, a Council officer will contact you to confirm registration into your nominated Kelly Sports program.
Please note: applications are an expression of interest only and submission does not confirm a place the program.
View the full program
Come down and try lawn bowls with experienced coaches at Doncaster Bowls Club.
Lawn Bowls is a sport that can be played all year round.
This event is suitable for women and girls of all ages. No previous experience required.
What to wear: casual clothing and flat sole shoes.
What to bring: nothing, everything you need to participate will be provided by the club.
Where to park: parking is available at the club. Free parking is also available on J.J. Tully Drive.
No registration necessary, just turn up on the day.
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Dracula comes to Manningham!
Playhouse Players' “Dracula the Play” opens on World Dracula Day on Friday 26 May at the Doncaster Playhouse.
Local Director, Peter T Nathan is bringing to the stage Bram Stoker’s iconic work adapted by Steven Dietz.
Dietz’s 1996 version remains faithful to Bram Stoker’s original story. It evokes the same chilling tone created by Stoker and emulates the style of language common at the end of the 19th Century.
There will be special prizes on opening night for best dressed and themed food and drink.
Join Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder, Uncle Bill Nicholson, for a walk along Jumping Creek Reserve.
You'll learn about traditional First Nations practices and can ask Uncle Bill questions about connecting with Country.
Please note:
Manningham Volunteer Resource Service (Eastern Volunteers) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Manningham Volunteer Expo.
The Expo will feature organisations from various sectors, including: aged care, disability, new migrant services, gardening and conservation, animal welfare, hospitality, emergency and other community services.
Register online or walk in on the day.
Manningham Youth Services is working with Lifeblood to encourage eligible young people (18 to 25) to donate blood and save lives!...
Every 18 seconds, someone in Australia needs blood. Be the reason they live - donate with us this January.
Manningham Youth Services have reserved a number of donation slots during January. To help you get there, we’ll be offering free transport to Lifeblood Ringwood via our Manningham Youth Services van on those days.
We’ll leave from MY Hub at MC Square and where possible drop people directly home afterwards.
Register online now!
Manningham Youth Services (delivered by EACH) will be on-site to provide support.
Join wildlife ecologist John Harris as we undertake a biodiversity survey of 100 Acres Reserve. This community biodiversity survey is part of the global City Nature Challenge (CNC).
How to participate
It is free, easy, and fun to get involved.
Bring your mobile phone or digital camera to take pictures of the wild plants, animals and fungi you see, or make sound recordings of frog or bird calls.
Any observations taken over the four days, need to be uploaded to iNaturalist and included in the City Nature Challenge 2023.
To prepare for the guided walks and talks:
About the City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge runs from Friday 28 April to Monday 1 May 2023.
In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to make the most observations of the most species by the most people.
Manningham is collaborating with over 25 local governments to form the Greater Melbourne project.
Last year Greater Melbourne came 33rd from 445 cities for the number of observations made. Hume City came fourth amongst the other local government areas.
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
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
Come and join others from all around the community in our Unity Walk for Mental Health.
Show your solidarity and support of mental health and help raise awareness about the importance to talk about it, and NOT stay silent.
Raising mental health awareness is an important initiative to improve understanding and increase access to services for those who need it.
This is a free inclusive event, open to all ages.
Participants who register before 4 November will receive a free T-shirt.
Lucky lap prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Pet friendly event.
Come join in the fun at the ever-popular Manningham Family Festival at Finns Reserve - presented by Rotary Manningham City.
This annual community event features kids' attractions like pony rides, a jumping castle, a merry-go-round, and a baby animal farm.
On stage, we celebrate our community’s talent with performances from over 100 local adult and children's entertainers.
There are also 50 community and craft stalls, and a wide selection of food stalls to enjoy.
This day is always fun for all the family, from babies and toddlers to bigger children, teenagers, parents, grandparents and even the dog!