Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
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Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
International Women's Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and raises awareness for women’s equality.
Award-winning sports journalist and former Chief Football Writer for The Age, Caroline Wilson, will headline our International Women’s Day (IWD) event this year, sharing her captivating stories at this inspiring breakfast session.
Sports journalist and former Chief Football Writer for The Age, Caroline appears on 3AW's pre-match AFL discussion and as a panelist on Channel Nine's ‘Footy Classified’. Caroline brings us her expertise as Australia’s first woman to cover Australian Rules Football.
A well-respected leader, Shane is the Chief Executive Officer of Aligned Leisure and the General Manager of Aligned Leisure and Education at Richmond Football Club. Shane has more than 20 years of experience in successfully heading up diverse groups and is a strong advocate for women in leadership.
Courtney Jones is a player for the AFLW Richmond Tigers and she will join the panel to discuss the challenges she has faced and overcoming obstacles in the sporting industry.
Find out more about this year's International Women's Day on the UN Women's website.
Women’s economic empowerment is central to a gender equal world, and this year’s theme Count Her In will ‘examine the pathways to greater economic inclusion for women and girls everywhere’
– UN Women Australia.
Tickets are $20 per person and will be on sale from 15 January 2024. For groups of 10 (discount applied) please contact civicevents@manningham.vic.gov.au to arrange an invoice.
If you have any questions about this event, contact us.
This is an accessible event. Access supports, including Auslan or language interpreters can be requested at the time of booking.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week; we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
These workshops are led by experienced instructors to create a fun environment that involves games with a social focus.
During an All Aboard session, children and young people build confidence by learning about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette and equipment maintenance.
Each session generally runs for an hour and can accommodate up to 25 people at a time, from beginners to intermediates.
All genders and all abilities are welcome to participate.
Skateboards, helmets and padding provided.
However, If you have your own equipment, you are welcomed to bring this along to use.
These workshops are made possible thanks to YMCA Action Sports and Victorian Skateboard Association.
和我们一起来探索家庭厨余堆肥的乐趣吧!在这次分享会中,你可以了解到三种常见的家庭堆肥系统——有氧热堆肥、蚯蚓堆肥和波卡西堆肥。
现场示范、手把手教学将打破你对堆肥会有异味、不卫生、麻烦等等刻板印象。不论你住在哪里,有多少时间和空间,总有一种堆肥方式适合你。堆肥不仅可以让你把厨余和庭院垃圾变成上好的有机肥,更能减少垃圾,让我们自己以及生活的环境更加健康!
Come and join us to learn about the magic and fun of composting!
In this interactive session, Mandarin speakers will be introduced to multiple ways of home organic recycling including:
Live demonstrations and hands-on training will break your stereotypes of composting being smelly, unhygienic and troublesome.
No matter where you live, how much space and time you have, there’s always something you can do right from your kitchen and backyard to recycle your organic waste and turn it into garden gold. In doing so, you will be helping our environment to become better.
Please note: this workshop will be presented in Mandarin.
MyTime is a free support group for parents and carers who have children under 18 years of age with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay.
MyTime is a place to:
In some MyTime sessions, members just relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information. In other sessions, a facilitator might lead a discussion on a topic of interest. Sometimes we may hold an activity aimed at helping members relax and take care of their well-being.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week; we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
Ready to embark on a day of fun, movement, and new experiences?
Disability Sports Australia and Manningham Council invite adults living with disability to our free Abilities Unleashed event.
Proudly supported by our official healthcare partners, Bupa Australia, MatchWorks, and the Australian Sports Commission, these days mark the initial steps in the active journey of an adult living with disability.
This event aims to motivate and enable participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sport and active recreation activities on the day.
Manningham Council has partnered with FOCUS Consultants to deliver governance training to women in sport within Manningham.
This workshop will provide an opportunity for women to gain skills and insights to support their journey to become influential leaders, board or committee members. It will also provide the opportunity to network with other like minded administrators in a safe and supported environment.
This training is suitable for women who have either recently joined a board or a committee, or women who are looking to take on a board or committee position within the sport and recreation sector.
This workshop has been made possible by the 2021-22 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
This event has a series of four sessions.
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Support is available at every stage of your child’s life and development.
The Health and Wellbeing Strategy outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure our residents are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and included. Seven priority areas have been identified to promote a Healthy Community:
Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.
The Manningham Youth Employment Expo is fast approaching and registration is now open.
The expo is an opportunity for young people aged 14 to 24 to embark on a journey of exploring different pathways to employment.
Navigate different pathways through stalls rich in information on a diverse range of jobs, careers, and industries. Hear first-hand which attributes local employers are looking for. Talk to key industry bodies and training and employment services about current employment pathway opportunities.
Join us in the break-out rooms to hear from a range of presenters who will deliver engaging workshops on:
There will also be panel discussions with speakers who have lived experiences of unique employment journeys.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be. A suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week, we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
For more information go to the Aussie Bird Count website.
We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for a special occasion – the 50th Anniversary Celebration BBQ of the Doncaster Aeromodellers Club!
Come and join us for a day filled with nostalgia, camaraderie, and delicious BBQ treats!
As we commemorate 50 years of soaring through the skies, let's gather to reminisce about cherished memories, celebrate milestones, and look forward to the exciting future of our beloved club.
Whether you're a current member, a past enthusiast, or someone interested in aeromodelling, this event promises to be an enjoyable gathering for all.
Bring along your aircraft including vintage models for display!
For catering purposes, please register your attendance by Thursday 23 May via email at events@dac.org.au.
The Australian Air League Doncaster Squadron warmly welcomes Manningham families to our free open night.
Come and discover this outstanding community program for girls and boys aged 8 to 18, where we nurture skills and offer unique opportunities in:
Experience the squadron in action as you join our weekly parade night and hear from some of the cadets about why they enjoy being in the Air League.
Doncaster Squadron meets weekly on Monday nights from 7.00pm to 9.00pm for drill and education. Our yearly calendar offers exciting events such as flying days, competitive events, educational events and social occasions.
Free entry - registration essential.
To register please email oc.doncaster@airleague.com.au.
Come and join the fun at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden!
Every 2 weeks community members gather to lend a hand with planting, sowing seeds, weeding, watering and harvesting fresh produce.
Comprising of 24 garden beds, fruit trees and herb patches, the produce is grown and harvested communally. There are no fences, locked gates or private plots. While most of the produce gets donated to local food banks, volunteers are able to get involved in fun and interesting activities, learn about gardening and connect with others.
The garden is open to all and welcomes anyone with an interest in growing food, meeting others and learning new things.
All gardening tools are provided. Please bring a water bottle, hat and closed toe shoes.
No registration required.
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.
We’re committed to being a dementia friendly city. We recognise that a person with dementia can still be an active member and can still live their best lives.
You can learn more about our commitment to being a dementia friendly city in our action plan.
After a dementia diagnoses, it’s easy for you or your loved ones to feel overwhelmed. Support is available to help maintain a person’s independence and help them live well.
Dementia Australia can help individuals, couples and families by helping you:
Become a dementia friend and make a positive difference to people living with dementia.
Register today and help increase awareness and support for people living with dementia.
Misusing words with negative connotations when discussing dementia can have negative impacts. It can also lead to stigma or discrimination. To ensure that the words we’re using are sensitive to those affected by dementia, Dementia Australia’s language guidelines is a great resource.
You can get common sense advice and practical strategies on issues related to dementia from Dementia Australia’s help sheets.
To learn more, contact the National Dementia Helpline toll free 1800 100 500 or visit the Dementia Australia website.
We've been advised today that due to a nation-wide shortage, our provider is unable to provide Auslan interpreters for this event. We apologies for any inconvenience.
Are you a person with disability? Are you on the NDIS or not on the NDIS? Perhaps you're a carer, friend, family member, or just interested in disability inclusion?
Do you want to know more about local opportunities for people with disability and how to remove barriers to inclusion?
The expo includes:
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability, come along to Inclusive Connections.
We'll have many service providers for you to connect with. Discover what services and programs are available for people with disability in Manningham.
There’ll be three live talks and a panel on during the event. Topics include:
Art by world renowned artist with disability, Alan Constable, in the foyer of the Civic Centre. This exhibition will run from 17 November to 17 December.
After the event, break for some dinner and then come back at 6.30pm to watch the screening of Australian disability advocacy film Defiant Lives, at Doncaster Library!
This is a mask friendly event and includes a quiet space.
If you have any questions, or need to request a language interpreter, please contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.au.
If you need a language interpreter, please request this before 28 November 2022.
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
With two billion active social media users in the world, including more that half of Australia's population, social media is undeniable one of the largest and most effective word-of-mouth marketing tools available... if you know what you're doing!
This workshop will set the foundations for best practice social media management for your business. It will focus on how to successfully leverage key social platforms to grow grow your business through strategic understanding and approach. It will cover:
Full of tips and tricks you can implement in your business straight away to see results. If you can only attend one Digital Accelerator Program session then make sure this is it!! But be quick - places are limited to the first 50 registrations!
About the facilitator
The Digital Picnic is a digital marketing agency with a difference; they are social media training specialists. The team at The Digital Picnic exist to equip businesses with the tools, techniques and marketing tactics to help your business become the best possible version of its online self.
Jacqui, The Digital Picnic's Content Director, is a communications and content professional with 15 plus years experience. She is passionate about decoding what works.
With a slew of content awards and viral creations under her belt, Jacqui has a knack for knowing the kind of content that'll translate. Experienced in corporate, government, e-commerce and creative settings, she'll help you cut through, no matter your message.
An overview of what's happening in the social media landscape in 2023 and the tricks to make it work for your business!