Join sustainable craft teacher and artist Emma Grace for a free hands-on workshop to learn how to make seed bombs.
Participants will get an introduction to germination, learn the benefits of flowers and see a demonstration on how to make seed paper.
Each child will go home with their own seed bombs to add colour and life to their garden – right in time for spring!
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12.
The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
navigating the My Aged Care system
finding local clubs and community groups
or finding events for older people
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
navigating the My Aged Care system
finding local clubs and community groups
or finding events for older people
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series panel to learn about the exciting future of electrification and energy efficiency – both at home and beyond!
Heidi Lee
Heidi is the CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, an independent think thank that shows how Australia can prosper in a zero emissions economy through ambitious research, influential engagement and compelling communications. Heidi has two decades' experience in sustainable design and architecture, and in 2024, was named one of The Australian's 'Top 100 Green Energy Power Players' for the third year running.
Tim Forcey
Tim is one of Australia's leading voices in home energy efficiency and electrification. He is an avid researcher and author of 'My Efficient Electric Home Handbook', which captures a decades worth of advice and insight. Tim founded and contributes to the thriving My Efficient Electric Home online community. As a qualified home energy advisor who has advised in more than 1,000 homes, Tim will share his main insights on how to transform and retrofit any home to be efficient, comfortable and sustainable.
Brendan Lang
Brendan is an electrician with more than 10 years' experience operating his electrical contracting business. He's also the founder of Get Off Gas. The core motivation for his work is to help accelerate the transition to renewable all-electric buildings and transport, which will reduce running costs and improve liveability. Brendan and his Get Off Gas team offer solutions to electrify homes, with a strong focus on educating homeowners to ensure they make great choices for the environment and their wallets.
Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events
Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.
Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and foster community for a stronger, more resilient future.
Registration for this event is required.
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, supporting residents to go all-electric at home and power up a brighter future for Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life. By switching to electric appliances, you can create a safer and healthier home for your family.
This is a Partner Event hosted independently as part of Renew’s Sustainable House Day 2025 program. Visit Sustainable House Day for the full program.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
This exhibition is no longer showing in the Manningham Art Gallery.
Deborah White is a Melbourne-based artist who works across performance-based photography, video and mixed-media installations.
Everlasting Happiness entertains the utopian idea of love as a political concept. The underlying philosophy of this aspiration is to love the most distant. This is not a sentimental notion of love. It is a robust kind of love with a revolutionary power. Viewing the actions of love as a deployment of force, this work intertwines supernatural wonder with the spectacle of war.
The playful and vibrant performance-based video depicts an anarcho-mystic quest battling against the pathology of the post-truth world. Featuring fictitious characters that defy the rational world, the video is infused with flower power, music and animal warriors that open the heart to hope and joy. All the characters are performed by the artist—serving as a self-reflection on the internal struggle to love unconditionally. This work strives for the idealistic desire of a utopian non-place of the imagination. (Sound design is by Jamie Coghill.)
Video still from Everlasting Happiness (2023).
HD digital video, 11:15 mins, 1 or 3 channel, looped, variable dimensions.
Image courtesy of the Artist.
Meeting Date: 26 April 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 4:33 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 5:02 | 6.1 Installations of Rubber Guards or Bollards at Tunstall Square |
| 6:20 | 6.2 Request to Continue Meals on Wheels Delivery Service |
| 7:40 | 6.3 Support for the In-Home and Aged Care Program Funded by the Commonwealth Government |
| 8:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 16:40 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 17:24 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| CITY PLANNING | |
| 17:33 | 10.1 Macedon Square Project Update |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 31:57 | 11.1 Community Infrastructure Plan for Public Exhibition |
| 42:00 | 11.2 Manningham Disability Advisory Committee Membership |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 45:00 | 12.1 Street Tree Planting Guide |
| 58:37 | 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 58:44 | 14.1 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report |
| 1:02:20 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 1:02:59 | 15.1 Public Transport in Manningham |
| 1:12:58 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 1:22:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Park Orchards Primary School, corner Bowmore Avenue and Park Road, Park Orchards.
Pick up fresh produce direct from the Yarra Valley, exquisite crafts and quality urban wares.
Third Saturday of the month, 10.00am to 2.00pm (except January).
For more information, visit Park Orchards Market.
Markets run throughout the year in different locations across Manningham. Find one near you.
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.
If your child identifies as LGBTQIA+, non-binary, gender diverse, or is questioning their sexuality and/or gender, this event is for you.
This event will include:
This is an inclusive and accessible event.
Light refreshments will be served. To assist us with catering and seating, please register for this event.
Each winter, the Heritage Fruits Society (HFS) runs a grafting and tree sale day at Pettys Orchard.
Come along to this free public event and discuss your fruit tree growing needs with us. You will also be able to:
For more information about the day, visit Heritage Fruit Society.
Pack a picnic rug and enjoy an afternoon of jazz with friends at Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte.
Featuring performances from Shirazz, Bob Sedergreen and friends, Pippa Wilson, Stuart Cardell, Jazz Notes, Simple Syncopation (Donvale Christian College) and, opening the show, the DR Big Band. This free community event will come alive with bands, performers, delicious food, coffee and more.
Presented by Community Music and Performances Inc, this event is supported by Manningham Council's Community Grant Program.
Pride Night returned for its second year on Sunday 2 February, bringing together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies for an evening of fun at Aquarena.
The event welcomed people of all ages and backgrounds to connect in a safe and inclusive space.
Now in it’s second year, Pride Night was bigger and better in 2025, featuring an great line-up of activities, including dazzling performances, fitness classes, smoothie-making bikes, and a DJ.
Manningham Youth Services also joined the fun, inviting everyone to get involved with some arts and craft!
Aquarena staff member Kirra, who has worked at both Pride Night events, reflected on the celebration.
“Seeing the joy on people’s faces and hearing from parents who were excited to attend for the first time made the night incredibly special,” Kirra said.
“There was something for everyone – from zumba and aqua classes to live music and delicious food. It was a privilege to be part of an event that champions inclusivity and celebrates our beautiful community.”
Events like Pride Night not only celebrate diversity but also create lasting connections and a stronger, more connected community.
Join us this National Recycling Week at our 2025 Inspired Living Series to discover how we can live low waste for a happier life and a healthier world.
Lindsay Miles
Lindsay is an educator, speaker, author and passionate zero waste/plastic-free living advocate who helps others live more meaningful lives with less waste and stuff.
She has been sharing ideas, tips, tricks and strategies on her website Treading My Own Path since 2013. She has published two books ‘Less Stuff’ and ‘The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen’, detailing simple and practical methods for how to live simply yet richly. Lindsay also presented at the acclimated TEDx Conference, with her empowering talk 'The Non-disposable Life'.
Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events
The 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to and embrace sustainability.
Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles, and each speaker will talk about their journey, and inspire our audience to embrace simple, positive lifestyle choices, connect to nature and foster community for a stronger, more resilient and brighter future.
Registration for this event is required.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
The 2025 Manningham Asian Cultural Festival will feature a fantastic lineup of cultural performances, delicious street food and family friendly activities as well as fireworks.
A celebration of culture and community, the festival will be held on Sunday 9 March 2025 at Doncaster Reserve, next to the Jackson Court activity centre.
We’re proud to be a major sponsor of the event, an initiative of the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse (ABAW), organisers of the hugely popular Lunar New Year Festival in Box Hill.
Our Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, attended the official launch of the festival at Jackson Court last week, welcoming the opportunity to support the association in bringing such an exciting opportunity to Manningham.
“Manningham is a proud multicultural community. Forty-four per cent of our population is born overseas, coming from an incredible 99 different countries including China, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Vietnam,” Cr Diamante said.
“It’s events such as these that really bring us together to celebrate what makes our diverse community so special," Cr Diamante said.
"We thank the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse for bringing the festival to Manningham.
“This will also highlight our fantastic local traders at Jackson Court and is just one of the many ways Council is working to support businesses and build a strong local economy.”
It is anticipated the new Manningham festival will be a drawcard for up to 10,000 people.
ABAW President Bihong Wang said, “The ABAW is thrilled to present the inaugural Manningham Asian Cultural Festival, a vibrant celebration of our shared multicultural values.
“Join us as we come together to embrace diversity, culture and community. We can’t wait to see everyone there,” she said.
President of the Jackson Court Traders Association, Con Valsamis, said the festival would be the biggest event held in the activity centre.
“Our association, along with all Jackson Court traders, are excited to be part of such a major event and have an incredible opportunity to showcase the offerings of our unique businesses.”
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.
Starting at the sacred Wurundjeri Bukkertilibul dreaming site on Brushy Creek, we follow the river upstream, then head up to one of the highest points in Manningham. Enjoy the 360 degree view with the Great Dividing Range to the north and the rapids that mark the start of the Warrandyte Gorge below.
Please bring a water bottle and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and clothing appropriate for the weather.
Registration is essential. The meeting point will be advised on booking.
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Learn new and proven concepts to help you understand local search engine optimisation (SEO) and use Google Business Profiles to grow your business. This session will cover:
Local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and why your business needs local SEO
Google Business Profile
Website local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
About the speaker
Alison Evans - Pinpoint Local Business (Owner)
Pinpoint Local Business is a digital marketing agency providing SEO services for local business and is a specialist for Google Business Profile optimisation strategies (formerly Google My Business GMB).
Google Business Profile (GBP) allows your business to easily connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. If you run a local business that serves customers at a particular location, or you serve customers within a designated service area, then Google Business Profile is your gold nugget. GBP helps local consumers find your business.
Besides providing full GBP management and Local SEO services for local business, Alison also provides presentations, workshops, and one to one mentoring sessions.
Meeting Date: 28 November 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 06:00 | 6.1 Petition - Aquarena Aquatic Centre, Lower Templestowe |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 07.45 | 11.1 Neighbourhood House Grants 2024 and 2025 |
| 18.00 | 11.2 Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Annual Report 2022 - 2023 (Page 9) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 25.45 | 12.1 Procurement of Major Road and Civic Contract (Page 100) |
| 30.25 | 12.2 September 2023 Capital Works Status Report (Page 107) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 38.35 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 1 (July - September) 2023/24 (Page 147) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 50.30 | 14.1 Councillor Committees and Chairperson Appointments for 2024 (Page 169) |
| 59.10 | 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 178) |
| 01.00.20 | 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 183) |
| 01.00.54 | 14.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 194) |
| 01.01.40 | Councillor Reports and Question Time (Page 195) |
Meeting Date: 25 October 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 03:30 | 5.1 Yarra Strategic Plan |
| 5.2 Staff Service Awards | |
| 5.3 Councillor Service Awards | |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 9:00 | 6.1 Macedon Square Traders |
| 10:50 | 6.2 Women's Friendship Group Inc |
| 12:00 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
| 22:50 | 10.1 Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-25 |
| 29:50 | 10.2 Kevin Heinze Grow Community Gardens 39-41 Wetherby Road, Doncaster - Seeking Council approval of Development Plan (Page 34) |
| 11. CITY SERVICES | |
| 33:18 | 11.1 Asset Management Annual Report (Page 80) |
| 12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 41:15 | 12.1 Annual Report 2021/22 (Page 110) |
| 50:20 | 12.2 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 4 (April - June), 2022 (Page 403) |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 57:20 | 13.1 Council Meeting Schedule for 2023 (Page 427) |
| 57:50 | 13.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors (Page 429) |
| 58:20 | 13.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 440) |
| 59:00 | 15. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 443) |
Meeting Date: 26 September 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
During the meeting, Mayor Cr Diamante read out a statement attributed to the Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. The Statement was taken from a social media page administered by the Corporation.
After the Council meeting, we were advised that the Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation may update this statement. The Statement is therefore not included on Council’s website as stated by the Mayor.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:26 | 5.1 Acknowledgement of Ryan Smith |
| 14:51 | 5.2 Staff Service Awards |
| 17:54 | PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 30:40 | 11.1 Advisory Committees Membership Recruitment for 2024 |
| 35:28 | 11.2 Manningham Economic Development Strategy for 2023-2028 (Final) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 43:20 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 4 (April - June), 2022/23 |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 52:19 | 14.1 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report |
| 57:00 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 58:00 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
| 58:52 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 01:15:53 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
