Wilkinson Reserve is a flat area interspersed with small groups of Eucalypt trees, making it an attractive green space for passive or active recreation. There are a couple of seats and a path connecting Wilkinson Way to Joseph Court which is a useful link for many local residents.
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Read the instructions below before you express your interest
Are you an artist looking to show your work in our beautiful exhibition space? Expressions of interest are now open to be part of Manningham Art Gallery’s 2025 exhibition program. Manningham Art Gallery supports exhibitions by emerging and established artists through our annual exhibition program.
The gallery space is well-suited to ambitious solo presentations.
Who can apply?
Arts Manningham celebrates all sections of our community. We aim to be a safe and inclusive space and service.
We welcome and proactively support:
- First Nations Peoples
- multicultural and multi-faith communities
- people with disability
- all genders and sexualities
- people living in Manningham but also from regional and remote locations
- adults of all ages
Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate consideration and connection to our gallery space and/or the local Manningham area and/or community through their application.
Artists from across Victoria are eligible to apply. Manningham Councillors, council staff and volunteers are ineligible.
We are currently offering only solo exhibitions.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend a 15-minute interview before final decisions are made.
How much does it cost?
There is no charge to apply or exhibit at Manningham Art Gallery.
What happens next?
Selected applicants will receive the following:
- six-week exhibition duration with an accompanying $1,500 plus GST artist fee to exhibit
- a curated exhibition and professional installation support
- a set of professional photographs documenting the exhibition
- promotional support through our social media, newsletters and listings in the Art Guide, Art Collector and Arts Hub
- exhibition signage.
Important dates
Applications open Tuesday 5 March 2024.
Applications close Sunday 21 April 2024.
Discuss your exhibition concept prior to submitting
We highly recommend you visit Manningham Art Gallery and reach out to Manningham Art Gallery’s Art Curator, Lucy Beattie Hughes via email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or by calling 9840 9367 to discuss your exhibition concept prior to submitting.
Apply now
Complete the online application form.
If you need this form in another format or need assistance to fill out this form please contact Manningham Art Gallery’s Art Curator, Lucy Beattie Hughes via email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or by calling 9840 9367.
Install view, JamFactory ICON Angela Valamanesh: About being here. This is a JamFactory touring exhibition. Photo by Charlie Kinross.
As part of Manningham Council's Community Training Program we invite members of community organisations to find out more about Manningham's Community Grants Program.
This session will provide information on the Community Development, Arts, Festivals and Events and Small Grant categories.
Interested representatives from community organisations including community and children’s services, sports clubs, recreation, leisure, arts and cultural groups are encouraged to attend this information session.
There will also be an opportunity to receive early advice regarding your proposed activity from Council officers.
The session will cover:
- Grant categories
- Eligibility
- Key dates
- How to apply
- Required information
- Assessment criteria
Bookings are essential and limited to 2 people per organisation.
As part of Manningham Council's Community Training Program we invite members of community organisations to find out more about Manningham's Community Grants Program.
This session will provide information on the Community Development, Arts, Festivals and Events and Small Grant categories.
Interested representatives from community organisations including community and children’s services, sports clubs, recreation, leisure, arts and cultural groups are encouraged to attend this information session.
There will also be an opportunity to receive early advice regarding your proposed activity from Council officers.
The session will cover:
- Grant categories
- Eligibility
- Key dates
- How to apply
- Required information
- Assessment criteria
Bookings are essential and limited to 2 people per organisation.
Learn about our local wattles on this iconic walk through Warrandyte’s once thriving goldfields, now a haven for wildlife and wildflowers.
This is a circular walk that starts and finishes at the same location. A difficult 5.5km circuit with some very steep and slippery sections.
Wear solid walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a hat and sunscreen.
Participants must provide a mobile number.
Location will be given upon registration.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
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Ignite your imagination at the all abilities Wombat Bend. Enjoy community art and sculptures, sensory play activities, an amphitheatre and a native forest walk. ...
Ignite your imagination at the all abilities Wombat Bend. Enjoy community art and sculptures, sensory play activities, an amphitheatre and a native forest walk. You’ll love exploring the large mosaic titled ‘The Circle of Friends’ and navigating the maze panels. Or try building your own cubby house from bush materials in the nature play area (east of the playground). With a fully fenced playground, children can run wild along pathways and the native forest walk.
Pack a picnic and relax by the Yarra - or cook a meal on the onsite barbecues. There are also toilets and drinking fountains onsite.
Wombat Bend is great for children, families and people who are young at heart.
Places and Spaces
Our playground includes:
- swings
- maze
- monkey bars
- slides
- flying fox
- sand play
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Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
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Kayak Paddleball is a team sport made up of five or more players who sit on top of kayaks. It is a low impact, outdoor activity.
This game offers a fantastic opportunity for social interaction and encouraging water confidence, water safety skills and team building.
Program information
- all equipment provided
- suitable for all genders
- this activity is for teenagers aged 14 to 18 years.
Terms and conditions
- Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $35.
- Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:
- register your interest now via the online form
- once you have submitted the form, you will receive the discount code and instructions on how to complete payment and confirm your spot in the program.
Please note: applications via this online form do not guarantee a spot in this program. After completing the online form, additional steps must be followed to secure a spot in this program.
The highlight of Hillcroft Reserve is the long hill side. The playground is fenced from Hillcroft Drive and include swings, stepping stones, on ground activities and a basketball tower. ...
The highlight of Hillcroft Reserve is the long hill side. The playground is fenced from Hillcroft Drive and include swings, stepping stones, on ground activities and a basketball tower.
Places and spaces
- Basketball ring
- Playground
Hillcroft Reserve playspace upgrade
We're upgrading and extending the playspace at Hillcroft Reserve in Templestowe.
This project is part of our Parks Improvement Program and will be delivered under our 2024/25 Open Space Capital Works Program.
The proposed works include:
- a larger basketball pad
- track glide, integrated nature play and a tyre course
- double swing set
- a four-person rocker
- picnic table area and upgraded drinking fountain
- additional garden beds and trees
- a new concrete footpath and rock stairway linking Hillcroft Drive and Lawanna Drive.
More information
For more information, or to provide feedback on the proposed design, go to Your Say Manningham.
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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.
The facilities at Aintree Reserve include multi-activity play equipment, including monkey bars and a double slide and rocks, balancing logs and steppers for nature play. ...
Aintree Reserve playspace in Doncaster is a fantastic place to bring the kids, with colourful engaging play equipment that will keep them active and entertained.
Facilities include:
- multi-activity play equipment, including monkey bars and a double slide
- triple swing, including basket swing
- access path and picnic table area
- rocks, balancing logs and steppers for nature play
- grassy areas for picnicking and informal play.
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.
You will need a Works and Drainage Permit (WDP) to undertake works that impact Manningham’s assets.
Manningham's assets are generally located on public land beyond the property boundary and can include:
- private property connections
- stormwater Connection
- water works
- sewer works
- gas works
- electricity works
- communication works
- larger scale utility works along a street
- geotechnical investigations
- other types of works.
A permit makes sure all completed works is to a suitable standard and that members of the public are safe at all times.
Works that need a permit
You will need a WDP if you are planning on doing any work on any of the assets listed above. This can include stormwater and general utility connection works for the following:
- private property connections
- larger scale utility works along a street
- geotechnical investigations
- other types of works.
Stormwater and drainage connection work
Only a qualified plumber can do any water tapping and stormwater drainage connection work.
With a stormwater connection, you will also need approval and an inspection.
The applicant is responsible for public safety and traffic management
The applicant is responsible for managing public safety if applying for the permit. They are also responsible for reinstating Manningham’s assets to our standards following the works. There might be a requirement for an applicant to produce traffic management plans before permit approval.
Apply for a permit before starting works
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You will need to apply for a WDP for all stormwater drainage connections before commencing any drainage connections.
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You will a WDP before connecting a drain on private property to Manningham’s drains. Our drains include underground drains which share a common boundary with roads or are within easements on private property.
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If you are planning to undertake works within a road, easement, footpath, nature strip or reserve we manage, you will need to get a WDP before starting.
You should apply for a WDP at least 10 business days before you plan to start the works.
The permit fee is $384. We will issue an invoice after completing an initial assessment of the application. You are not required to pay up front.
After receiving an application
After receiving your application and the documents, plans or drawings we require, we will make an assessment. We will also prepare the permit conditions. If we need further information, we will ask by email.
It may take up to 10 business days for us to email you an invoice. The permit approval will be sent after you’ve paid.
If you are no longer doing any work requiring a WDP, contact us to cancel your application or permit. If you have already made a payment and do not intend on doing the works, we will give you a refund.
Contact the coordinating road authority
You will need to contact the relevant coordinating road authority (CRA) before any work on a road reserve. The CRA will vary depending on whether the road reserve is under local, state or federal government control. To determine which CRA is relevant, contact us.
- Contact dial before you dig to find out if there are any utility services or infrastructure located below ground, either underneath or near your proposed works
- Code of practice for works within a road reserve
- A guide to working in the road reserve
- Companion to a guide to working in the road reserve brochure
- Consent to work on the road
You will need to include these in the site plan when applying.
Husseys Reserve is leased by Council to Wyena Horse and Pony Club for cross country horse riding activities to complement their ménage facilities at nearby Colman Park. ...
Husseys Reserve is leased by Council to Wyena Horse and Pony Club for cross country horse riding activities to complement their ménage facilities at nearby Colman Park.
Along the Andersons Creek side of the reserve is the Grandview Road Biosite 12 which forms part of the wildlife corridor extending from Warrandyte State Park.
Places and spaces
- Wyena Horse and Pony Club
- Bushland
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.
The fun playground at Albany Reserve caters for children aged 0 to 8 years. Play opportunities include a junior play unit with slide, activity panels, swing and rocker. ...
The fun playground at Albany Reserve caters for children aged 0 to 8 years. Play opportunities include a junior play unit with slide, activity panels, swing and rocker.
The Reserve provides a link from Albany Way to Refuge Place, with access to bus stops and shared pathways on both Blackburn and Andersons Creek Roads.
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.
Find out how to apply for a residential parking permit. ...
Not all residents are entitled to Parking Permits.
In 2019 Council reviewed its parking permit policy. This policy clarifies who can obtain a permit to park within a residential parking zone.
Residential Parking Permits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Residential parking permits will only be issued where the property is the applicant’s primary place of residence and not property owners (landlords) who lease their property out.
Residential Parking Permits will not be issued to properties not used for residential purposes (ie used solely for commercial or another non-residential purposes).
Permits are not transferrable between residents of different addresses.
Check your eligibility
To check if your property is entitled to a Residential Parking Permit enter your residential street address in the 'Apply now' link.
Where Residential Parking zones are located in the street, properties meeting the criteria contained within the table.
Number of dwellings | Parking Permit eligibility | Additional Permit eligibility | Maximum number permit eligibility |
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Single (detached dwelling (excluding multi dwelling development on a lot | Up to two (no fee) | One (fee applies) | Three |
Between two to four dwellings built prior to 23 April 2019 | One per dwelling (no fee) | Not eligible | One per dwelling |
Between two and four dwellings built after 23 April 2019 | One per dwelling (fee applies) | Not eligible | One per dwelling |
Five or more dwellings built after 23 April 2019 | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not eligible |
Five to nine dwellings built prior to 23 April 2019 | One per dwelling (fee applies) | Not eligible | One per dwelling |
Ten of more dwellings (excluding apartment development) that have been lawfully occupied prior to 23 April 2019 | One per dwelling (fee applies) | Not eligible |
One per dwelling |
Lost or stolen parking permits
If you have lost or had your permit stolen you will need to provide a Statutory Declaration and pay a fee.
You can apply for a new one online.
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Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Want to be able to garden without spending a fortune? Maria Ciavarella from My Green Garden will show you how to utilise things you already have to garden and save money.
During this seminar you will discover innovative ways to create a sustainable garden without breaking the bank. Maria will share tips and tricks to help you save money while still achieving a beautiful and eco-friendly garden.
This session will cover how to:
- repurpose everyday items
- recycle organic waste
- make the most of your garden space.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to embrace sustainable practices and save money in the process.
As a special treat, all attendees will participate in a tomato seeding activity with a heritage or heirloom seed variety from the Bulleen Art and Garden range.
The community food, seed and garden swap takes place at 6.45pm, 15 minutes before each session.
Registration is recommended but not required.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
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Community learning centres, such as Neighbourhood Houses, encourage members of the community to participate in local activities, learning and education, and play an important part in strengthening local communities. ...
What is a community learning centre?
Community learning centres, such as Neighbourhood Houses, encourage members of the community to participate in local activities, learning and education, and play an important part in strengthening local communities. There are five Neighbourhood Houses in Manningham, which Council supports through the provision of funding and facilities.
These five Neighbourhood Houses are managed by voluntary community-based committees of management, who are responsible for the overall operation of each centre. Neighbourhood Houses employ professionally trained staff and tutors as well as experienced volunteers.
What courses are included?
Courses at Neighbourhood Houses can include:
- Strength, fitness and wellbeing classes
- Yoga, Tai-Chi, Pilates
- Computer and technology courses
- Art, craft, music and language classes, including English classes
- Adult education courses
- Certificate courses
- VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)
- VET (Vocational Education and Training)
- Children's courses and playgroups
- Personal development, and
- Social and support groups.
Several centres also have a registered childcare centre.
Where are the centres?
The five Neighbourhood Houses are:
Warrandyte River Reserve is a great place to explore with many activities and places of interest to enjoy. Fishing, swimming, paddling, local history, walking, picnics and barbecues are all popular at Warrandyte. ...
Warrandyte River Reserve is a great place to explore with many activities and places of interest to enjoy. Fishing, swimming, paddling, local history, walking, picnics and barbecues are all popular at Warrandyte.
Places and spaces
- walking Trails
- wonguim wilam
- exercise station under the bridge
- Taffy Jones Ruin
- Firewise garden display demonstrates how home gardens can be designed to reduce the potential impacts of bushfire
- Warrandyte Bakery is next door and other cafes are located on Yarra Street
- picnic or barbecue along the river.
Bring your dog
Bring your dog - this is an off lead location. Please put your dog on a lead within 15 metres of the playground, BBQ area or where a sporting or community event is in progress.
For the safety of children, wonguim wilam is a dog free zone.
Getting there and car parking
There are lots of car parks along Yarra Street and at the nearby attractions and facilities. You can park the car at any of the places below:
- The Bridge (East of Yarra Street Bridge) - canoe launch and toilets
- wonguim wilam playspace
- Webb Street - bus stop
- The Diary Tree - picnic area
- Gospel - toilets and bus stop
- Stiggant Street - Stiggants Reserve playground, barbecue and picnic area
Catching the bus?
The buses that visit the area are:
- 906 - City to Warrandyte SmartBus service
- Bus routes 364, 578, 579
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.
Introducing The Thrive Program – an empowering program of self-discovery and reconnection with community for women aged 60 plus.
“Thrive” will foster a supportive community of like-minded women on the shared path to personal growth and fulfillment, and a life filled with purpose, positivity, and authentic connections.
This free 5-session program is designed specifically for women aged 60 plus (living in Manningham) who are ready to embrace the next chapter of their lives with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Our aim is to empower participants to connect with true self, strengthen bonds within the local Manningham community and cultivate a deeper sense of belonging and fulfillment.
We are currently taking expressions of interest and invite eligible participants to apply.
To apply, please call 9842 6726 or complete the online enquiry form on our website.
As part of Manningham Council's Community Training Program, we invite members of community organisations to find out more about our Community Grants Program.
This session will provide information on the Community Development, Arts, Festivals and Events and Healthy Ageing grant categories.
Interested representatives from community organisations are encouraged to attend this information session.
Community organisations could include:
- community and children’s services
- seniors clubs
- sports clubs
- recreation and leisure groups
- arts and cultural groups.
There will also be an opportunity to receive early advice regarding your proposed activity from Council officers.
The session will cover:
- grant categories
- eligibility
- key dates
- how to apply
- required information
- assessment criteria.
Registrations open in January 2025.
Join the Aquatic playgroup at Aquarena and connect with other parents and babies.
Each session consists of water familiarisation for parents and babies, guided by a qualified swim teacher. All babies must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
The Aquatic playgroup is available for babies from three months to 11 months of age.
What to bring:
- a swim nappy for the baby whilst in the pool
- swimwear/bathers
- towels for the parent and baby
- dry clothes for after the aquatic playgroup.
Disc Golf, also known as Frisbee Golf, is a fun recreational activity for people of all ages.
The aim of the game is to throw your disc from the tee pad into an elevated metal basket in the least number of throws.
Discover the fun
Want to give it a try but don’t know where to start? The Doncaster Library can help. Discs can be borrowed from the library. It’s the same process as borrowing books and disc stocks have just been topped up.
Once you have some discs, grab a group of friends and head down to Manningham’s home of disc golf at Ruffey Lake Park. Bookings are not required.
The course is 18-holes, with two baskets for each tee and is completed over two laps. The landscape is varied, and trees provide unique obstacles that add to the challenge.
So, dive into disc golf, it’s fun, free, and suits all ages and most fitness levels.
Borrowing discs
Discs can be borrowed with a Whitehorse Manningham Library card, for up to three weeks at a time. Return the discs to the library. You can use the after-hours chute if the library is closed when you want to return them.
If you don’t have a library card, you’ll need your photo ID with a current address to sign up for a library account (you do not have to live in Manningham to open a library account).
View disc availability via the online library catalogue.
Want to find out more about Disc Golf? Visit Melbourne Disc Golf Club.