A range of information, resources and services are available for people with disabilities.
Strengthening disability inclusion in our community
Our Social Planning and Community team work across departments, with Manningham’s libraries and leisure centres to strengthen inclusion of all Manningham residents.
Contributions from those who are interested in disability services and initiatives within Manningham are welcome. Manningham community members who have a disability are also invited to share their experiences to better inform Council policy and practice.
Apply for an accessible parking permit
Find out how to apply for an accessible parking permit and how much it costs
Manningham Disability Advisory Committee
The role of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is to provide Council with direct access to a group of people who have a diverse understanding of living with a disability in Manningham. The Committee is a group of dedicated people who are advocates for increasing disability inclusion in Manningham.
Building Equitable Employment Network
Manningham holds the Building Equitable Employment Network meetings in collaboration with Knox Council.
It is a network of people and organisations who share information, opportunities, and collaborate to increase authentic employment opportunities for people with disability.
Encouraging inclusive employment
Get advice on inclusive employment, whether you are looking to employ people with disabilities or if you are a person with disability looking for work.
International Day of People with a Disability
International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year.
IDPwD is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with a disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.
Want to stay up to date with inclusive activities and opportunities?
Our bi-monthly Community Strengthening e-newsletter aims to build resilient and vibrant communities by keeping you informed about programs, services, council projects, opportunities and important news for local community groups and organisations.
Do you need to receive the e-newsletter in another format? Contact us on 9840 9333 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Are you looking for funding to help build sporting facilities infrastructure in our community? Find out if you're eligible to apply. ...
What the program hopes to achieve
The Recreation Capital Works Funding Program supports sporting facility infrastructure developments.
The aim of the program is to:
- increase participation in organised sports
- increase participation in active recreation
- provide a transparent and equitable process for the development of our sporting facilities.
Projects the program funds
The program aims to provide funding for a range of projects, including but not limited to:
- pavilion upgrades
- sports field floodlighting
- tennis court upgrades
- synthetic surfaces
- cricket nets
- coaches boxes
- spectator shelters
- bin cages
- storage buildings.
Contact us to apply for non-sport related infrastructure such as traffic bollards and car parks.
What type of applicants does the program support
We accept applications from groups that:
- have a written agreement with us to use our sporting facilities
- demonstrate the capacity to fund the required financial contribution, where applicable.
How to apply
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Before you start an application, read our Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Policy
The Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Policy has information on the type and size of infrastructure provided for each sport. The policy also has information on the required financial contributions from user groups.
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Contact us to discuss your project
Before submitting an application, contact our Recreation Liaison Officer on 9840 9333 to discuss your project. We’ll give feedback on the project proposal and will advise you on whether we’ll permit submission of the project.
We won’t assess your application if you haven’t had a discussion with our Recreation Liaison Officer.
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Prepare supporting information to include with your application
Before submitting an application, include the following information:
- how your project will increase participation
- how your project will increase participation opportunities in unstructured recreation such as walking or jogging
- the risk your project poses if it's not completed
- will your project incorporate environmental sustainable design principles such as water retention, waste reduction and energy savings
- financial information including, total project amount and any grants that you’ll obtain to help fund the project, and the contributions your organisation will make.
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Submit your application
Submit an application by completing the Recreation Capital Works Funding Program Application Form. We accept applications all year round and make an assessment two times per year.
Support is available to community groups who require more assistance with their application and advice on how to apply online.
What happens after we receive an application
We’ll assess applicants every February and August. You should also be aware that:
- we’ll contact applicants to let them know of the outcome of their submissions
- there’s no guarantee of funding for submissions
- we’ll make an assessment against a predetermined criteria.
To find out more about the program
For more information, contact us.
Related links
The Get Active Victoria voucher program aims to help eligible families and their children get active in sports and recreation by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees.
The Get Active Kids Voucher Program has delivered over 147,000 vouchers to eligible families to date!
The vouchers can help pay for sporting equipment, uniforms, and memberships in a range of activities from cricket to dance.
This initiative is part of Get Active Victoria’s efforts to inspire all Victorians – regardless of age, ability or location – to move more, every day.
Applications open October 2024. To find out more about the voucher program and how you can apply, visit Get Active Victoria.
Information for providers
Approved Activity Providers can receive vouchers from their members and then redeem the cost from the government.
Registrations to become a Get Active Kids Voucher Activity Provider are now open!
Registrations close at 12:00pm on Monday 23 September 2024.
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.
Hampshire Reserve Playground offers a variety of activities for all ages. The play unit caters for young children with a double slide and underdeck activities including squeeze bars and a shop panel. ...
Hampshire Reserve Playground offers a variety of activities for all ages.
The play unit caters for young children with a double slide and underdeck activities including squeeze bars and a shop panel. There is a junior monkey bar, spring rocker, swings and a basketball ring. This “L” shaped reserve links Hampshire Road with Colston Close and the Koonung Creek Linear Park.
Suitable age group: 2 - 12 years.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Join us for Pride Night at Aquarena!
Pride Night is an inclusive gym and swim night for the LGBTIQA plus community and their allies. It is about providing a safe and welcoming recreation space for the community to listen to music, have some fun and participate in some physical activity.
This is a free celebration with a DJ, drag artists, fun activities, fitness classes and access to pool facilities at Aquarena.
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:
- improving social and emotional wellbeing
- increasing healthy eating
- increasing active living
- increasing adaptation to the health impacts from climate change
- reducing injury and harm
- preventing family violence
- increasing connection and engagement of community life.
Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.
Find a community
Bulleen Park is a significant area next to the Yarra River providing a combination of sport and recreation opportunities and high quality bushland reserve. Active sport activities include football, soccer, cricket, archery and aeromodellers.
Other recreation opportunities include a range of challenging play opportunities for all ages, walking trails, picnic and barbecue facilities and the Bolin Bolin Cultural Heritage Precinct.
Places and spaces
- Yarra River recreation trail and Bolin Bolin Cultural Heritage Precinct
- Sports ovals for football, cricket and soccer
- Yarraleen Cricket Club
- Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club
- Yarra Junior Football League
- Yarra Bowmen Archery Club
- Doncaster Aeromodellers Club
- Playground
- Toilets (near archery and aeromodellers field)
- Barbecue
- Picnic tables
- Off street carpark
- Bolin Bolin Billabong Walk
Bulleen park playground
Located by the Yarra River at the back of Bulleen Park, this playground provides excellent play opportunities for all ages with interesting and engaging climbing equipment, slides, spinners, rockers, a see-saw and an ever-popular basket swing. There are also picnic tables and barbecues, making this is an ideal place for social gatherings. Bring your bikes and explore the surrounds along the shared path.
Public toilets are located 300 metres away at the archery field.
Facilities for hire
Bulleen park has a range of soccer and cricket pitches as well as aeromodeller and archery fields available for hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Templestowe Reserve supports a range of sporting activities for tennis, AFL, cricket and a radio control racing cars. The reserve is also popular with local residents for the playspace, dog walking, scouting activities, exercise and jogging. ...
Templestowe Reserve supports a range of sporting activities for tennis, AFL, cricket and a radio control racing cars. The reserve is also popular with local residents for the playspace, dog walking, scouting activities, exercise and jogging.
Places and spaces
- Playground
- Basketball and netball half court
- Barbecue (shade sail)
- Two sportsgrounds
- Five tennis courts
- Radio control racing car circuit
Templestowe Reserve Playground
The playground (upgraded in 2012) includes a swing set, hammock swing, spinner, rocker and a combination unit with two slides and lots of fun climbing opportunities. The basketball and netball half court is located on top of underground rainwater tanks that collect storm water to irrigate the sports oval.
Suitable age group: All ages
Sport and Recreation Clubs
- 1st Templestowe Scout group
- Templestowe Sports Club
- Templestowe Football Club
- Templestowe Cricket Club
- Templestowe Junior Football Club
- Templestowe Park Auskick
- Templestowe Park Tennis Club
- Templestowe Flat Track Racers
Getting to the Reserve
The shared path on the northern side of Porter Street is perfect for cycling and walking.
Car Parking
Off street car parking is available in the main carpark (enter from Porter Street).
Bus Services
Route 905 SMARTBUS service stops at Porter Street and Williamsons Road
Bring your dog
Off lead reserve, except within 15 metres of the playground, BBQ area or where a sporting event is in progress.
Facilities for hire
Templestowe Reserve offers football ground and cricket pitch hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Bring the kids down to the Warrandyte Library these school holidays for free face painting.
Activities will include traditional face painting and temporary glitter tattoos.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
Next to The Pines shopping centre, this reserve accommodates a range of recreation and play opportunities for local residents and visitors to the shopping centre. The Pines Community and Activity Centre is in the reserve and houses Manningham U3A and The Pines Learning and Activity Centre.
The Reserve's highlight is its playspace, which includes fitness equipment designed by a physiotherapist specifically to improve the strength, mobility and agility of older adults or those recovering from injury or illness. Watch the video to learn more about the exercise equipment. There are also clear instructions on site to assist people through the exercises.
Places and spaces
- Playground
- Exercise equipment for older adults and those rehabilitating from injury or illness
- Shared pedestrian and bicycle pathway
- The Pines Learning and Activity Centre
- Manningham U3A
- Deep Creek Childcare and Kindergarten.
The Pines Reserve playground and exercise equipment
The playground caters for all ages, including older adults, with specialised exercise equipment designed to increase strength, flexibility, balance and fitness. The exercise equipment doubles as play equipment for young children and is ideal for parents and grandparents who want to exercise while their children enjoy the playground.
Suitable age group: All ages
Pedestrian links
- Deloraine Close
- Ashton Rise
- Johns Grove
- Monomeath Close.
Public transport
Public transport is readily available at The Pines shopping centre at the Reynolds Road entrance.
Car parking
Parking is available at The Pines Learning and Activity Centre from Blackburn Road. This includes four disabled parking spaces.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Get involved in free putt putt these school holidays. ...
Come and join in the fun with free activities at The Pines these school holidays.
Test your skills at our mini golf course.
Kids are encouraged to dress in their footy gear for the activity.
Located near Specsavers. No bookings required, just turn up.
Get involved in free cupcake decorating these school holidays. ...
Come and join in the fun with free activities at The Pines these school holidays.
Decorate a Ferguson Plarre cupcake with your footy team colours.
Kids are encouraged to dress in their footy gear for the activity.
Located near Specsavers. No bookings required, just turn up.
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.
Finding support for anyone recently diagnosed with dementia
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:
- learn how to live well at home
- understand more about dementia
- access local support services.
Make a difference and register to become a dementia friend
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.
Helpful resources
Dementia Australia language guidelines
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.
Dementia Australia – help sheets
You can get common sense advice and practical strategies on issues related to dementia from Dementia Australia’s help sheets.
Contact Dementia Australia
To learn more, contact the National Dementia Helpline toll free 1800 100 500 or visit the Dementia Australia website.
Actively working to protect our environment, support biodiversity and reduce the threats in the community. ...
The health and resilience of nature is essential for the long term health of our environment and community. Threats such as habitat loss, weeds, pest animals, vegetation removal, climate change and the need for fire prevention, pose significant challenges for safeguarding our environment and biodiversity.
However nature has an astonishing capacity to rebound, so by actively working to protect our environment, support biodiversity and reduce the threats, we have the ability to give nature the chance it needs to recover and thrive.
Our achievements so far
- Undertook bushfire mitigation works, weed and pest animal control across our bushland reserves.
- Planted over 10,000 plants and embarked upon extensive ecological restoration across our parks and reserves annually.
- Provided over 50 Local Environment Assistance Fund grants to residents for revegetation, weed and pest animal control, annually.
- Supported over 5,000 volunteer work hours annually across Landcare and environmental friends groups to protect biodiversity.
- Successfully advocated for state funding for pest deer control.
- Supported private properties in biologically significant areas with bushfire mitigation and the reduction of woody weeds.
Turning our environment protection goals into action.
What we are doing:
- Maintaining bushland, reserves, parks and open spaces with weed and pest animal control and ecological restoration and revegetation.
- Growing indigenous plants, trees and grasses in the council Nursery as part of the city’s revegetation program.
- Supporting private landowners with advice and grants — Local Environment Assistance Fund (LEAF) — to remove threats and revegetate.
- Supporting private landowners with woody weed removal — to assist with bushfire mitigation.
- Continuing to deliver on the Green Wedge Action Plan and Bushland Management strategy to control and monitor pest deer, protect biodiversity of bushland reserves and map vegetation loss.
- Consulting with the Country Fire Association and other emergency management agencies to improve the balance between bushfire prevention and protection of our biodiversity.
- Providing guidance and advice through the — The Biodiversity Impact Assessment Committee (BIAC) — to protect trees, vegetation and biodiversity across capital works, urban planning and government agency projects including North East Link.
- Assisting with permit applications and managing statutory compliance with vegetation removal to reduce illegal activity and preserve Manningham’s Green Wedge.
- Raising awareness and educating our community on environmental sustainability and biodiversity protection through a range of activities, events and programs.
Subscribe to our Environment Newsletter
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
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.
Footy 4 Fun inclusion is for children aged 5 to 12 that identify as having a disability.
The program will involve fun and modified AFL and sport activities delivered in a safe and inclusive environment.
All abilities are welcome, no prior experience playing AFL is needed.
Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Plenty of parking available on site.
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
- classes are for children aged 4 to 12 years
- participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate
- only one application can be submitted per child
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
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs understand marketing, promotion and social media.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
- Effective marketing strategies for community sport.
- Understand how to tailor your marketing and promotion to reach diverse audiences.
- Learn how to maximise your club’s social media impact.
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs with membership retention and acquisition.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
- Unpacking the latest participation data and trends impacting membership in community sport
- Understanding barriers and motivating factors for sports participation to increase retention
- Learning how to grow and diversify your membership base.