A range of information, resources and services are available for people with disabilities.
A range of information, resources and services are available for people with disabilities.
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.
Find out how to apply for an accessible parking permit and how much it costs
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.
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 (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.
Use the links below to access local services for people with disability.
For national services, view the Wellbeing support page.
If you are unsure which application you need, please contact us.
If you require the owner’s name and postal address of a property in relation to fencing matters, select 'Request now' to complete the Request for ownership details - fencing purposes form.
The property you are requesting the information for must share a fence boundary with the property that you own. We will only provide information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act and Council's Information Privacy Policy.
Contact us to get a hard copy.
If you require the owner's name and postal address of a property in relation to protection works, select 'Request now' below to complete the Request for ownership details - protection works form.
You will need to make payment at the time of application. The cost is $34.00 per application.
We will only provide information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act and Council's Information Privacy Policy.
Request now
Help prevent violence against women, girls and non-binary people by getting involved in the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign.
We have grants of up to $1,000 available to support eligible community-led events or projects that run during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign
The global campaign is held from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).
Women, girls and non-binary people from multicultural communities, First Nations communities, the LGBTQIA+ community or people living with mental health issues or disability may be more at risk of experiencing family violence.
This year, we’re partnering with Respect Victoria and Safe & Equal on the 16 Days of Activism Campaign.
These could include but are not limited to:
We especially welcome applications that:
Applications close 11.59pm, Wednesday 17 September.
Let’s work together to make Manningham safer and more inclusive for everyone.
For more information or application support, please contact 9840 9398 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
You need an access across reserves permit to get access to private property through an adjoining Council reserve or Council property for any building works or similar.
There are some reasons where we may not issue a permit depending on:
The property owner and/or their contractor can apply for this permit.
The application fee is $168.00 (non-refundable).
You will also need to pay a refundable security deposit (minimum $250 to $2,000 plus).
To apply for consent you will need:
Allow 14 business days for us to review your application.
The following process once we receive your application:
We will advise you by email if your application is approved or not. If approved, we will issue a tax invoice for both the permit fee and the security deposit.
The permit will be sent to you by email.
We may revoke the permit if conditions are not met and an infringement may be issue.
Contact us to cancel your application.
We are looking for two emerging mural artists to work with acclaimed First Nation's mural artist Robert Michael Young. Together you will create a ground mural as part of the activation of Templestowe Village Pop-Up Park.
Each artist will deliver a ground mural measuring approximately 4 x 2 metres.
Robert will guide you through the creative process from concept to installation.
Robert’s stunning native animal mural, situated outside the Templestowe branch of Bendigo Bank, will be used to inspire and reflect on cultural modes of storytelling and explore connection to place.
You will support the development and running of a community workshop.
The workshop will engage with Templestowe community members, young people, traders and visitors to the village.
The outcome of this workshop will be a temporary and public community led artwork.
This opportunity is for two Melbourne based emerging artists wishing to gain professional experience in:
Artists must be 18 years or over.
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including:
Each of the two artists selected for this project will receive the following:
This project is funded by the Victorian Government’s COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.
To apply, please complete the online form below.
Applications close 24 May 2022 at 5:00pm.
Artists must be available onsite for up to 6 days over the proposed project timeframe. This is currently scheduled for June 2022. The project contains flexibility to meet evolving COVID-19 restrictions and dates may change.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and applicants are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Artists will need to hold Public Liability Insurance up to $20,000,000 and hold appropriate work cover and personal injury insurance.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will also be required.
If you have any enquiries, please contact Manningham Creative Industries Officer, Lucy Beattie Hughes on 9840 9333 or email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au .
The current Local Law regulates the parking of an oversize vehicle on private residential land.
In certain circumstances a Permit may be issued to the owner or the occupier of the land to permit parking.
The purpose of the permit assessment is to ensure that the oversized vehicle does not impact on the amenity of the area, neighbouring properties, public safety or cause damage to Council assets.
When applying for a permit, provide as much information as possible why consideration should be given.
Without a permit, you cannot park your vehicle on residential land if:
The Manningham Community Local Law 2023 Clause 26
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.
If you're having trouble paying your fine by the due date, you may be able to apply for a payment arrangement by instalments through Fines Victoria.
To start the process, email us with the details below. We'll refer your request to Fines Victoria for assessment.
If you have multiple fines from different enforcement agencies, you can also apply directly to the Director, Fines Victoria.
You can also request an extension of time to pay. This may be granted at our discretion.
To apply for a payment arrangement or extension of time, email the following details to manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Alternatively, you can pay your infringement in full now.
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:
A permit makes sure all completed works is to a suitable standard and that members of the public are safe at all times.
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:
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 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.
You will need to apply for a WDP for all stormwater drainage connections before commencing any drainage connections.
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.
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 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.
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.
You will need to include these in the site plan when applying.
If you are conducting works or events on or near the road, it is important to ensure that:
If you are planning to conduct works or events that’ll impact traffic on our roads. This includes impacts on pedestrians, cyclists and general traffic, you will need to ensure that:
You will need our consent if you require traffic control devices such as bollards or signage to manage traffic around your works or event.
Works managers working for utility companies and public transport operators are pre-authorised to erect traffic control devices and don’t need our consent under traffic management regulations.
Submit your application at least 10 business days before your planned works. This lets us process your application on time and also allows us to review and amend an application if required.
Fees apply for all applications.
After receiving your application, we will review your Traffic Management Plan and provide you with an invoice listing your payment options.
To apply for consent you'll need:
Depending on your proposed traffic management and the impact on the road network, you may also need other documents, such as a detour plan or aftercare plan.
If your works or event impacts a Department of Transport (DoT) arterial road or requires major traffic control devices we can’t authorise, you’ll also need a Memorandum of Authorisation from DoT. You can find more info on DoT’s website.
We will require confirmation DoT has approved any traffic management on their roads.
After preparing your application, send the completed form with all necessary documents to us via email.
This application is only for consent to erect temporary control devices. Depending on your works, you might need other approvals.
Allow 10 business days for us to review your application and for any amendments that may be necessary. We will contact you if we need further information or amendments to your application.
Contact us to cancel your application.
You may need to submit updated plans for endorsement as a condition of a planning permit before a use or development can commence. This can include:
Multi-unit developments may also need to submit updated on-site detention (stormwater management system) plans.
No fee is applicable for review of plans submitted for endorsement - unless changes have been made beyond the scope of Permit conditons and an amendment may be required. See below for more information.
Note: If an amended Permit (Section 72 Amendment) includes a condition requiring submission of plans for approval, search for the original Permit number (with a “PL”, “PLN” or “PVN” application reference, rather than “PLA” or “PVA”) when lodging plans.
Once we receive plans and landscape bond is paid (where applicable), your endorsement request will be allocated to a planning officer, who will generally review plans within two to three weeks. Endorsed plans will either be sent to the applicant, or advice will be provided requiring further changes to be made if plans do not sufficiently respond to conditions of the permit.
If changes to plans have been made beyond the scope of the conditions of the Permit, we may direct you to lodge an amendment to the permit.
You need to complete a public works (outfall drain) application for the following works:
If there is a revision in engineering plans, you’ll need to submit them to us for re-approval. We may need to inspect the site again.
This applications relates to any engineering construction works required by a planning permit that, once completed, will be formally taken over by us for future maintenance purposes.
We calculate fees on a percentage of the proposed works.
If your development does not require a planning permit and you need to construct and outfall drain, please contact the City Infrastructure team for advice on how to proceed.
You need to apply for a subdivision works fees and maintenance for any engineering construction subdivision works required by a planning permit that once completed, will be formally taken over by us for future maintenance purposes.
We calculate fees on a percentage of the proposed works, including any new development with significantly impervious areas.
Email us if you want to cancel your application.
Easements on private property are used for services such as drainage and sewerage.
Private construction over a Council easement needs approval.
If you want to build any structure over an easement you need to apply for a building over easement (BOE).
The fee for a BOE application is one off time payment of $347.31.
Apply online for a Build over an Easement and submit relevant documents with your application as listed below:
Up to date copy of title to identify current owner and any mortgagees or encumbrances on the land.
Yarra Valley Water consent to build over an easement. Contact Yarra Valley Water or call 1300 651 511.
Plan of proposed works including site plan and elevation in either A3 or A4 size.
If you need a build over easement s173 agreement the preparation fee is $1,500.
Contact us if you need to cancel your application.
If your household has two or more children under four years of age in daytime nappies, you can apply to upgrade the size of your red lid garbage bin at a discounted rate.
You can upgrade to a 240 litre red lid garbage bin.
The cost will be an adjustment to your annual waste service charge. See the discounted costs below.
To apply, complete the online form below.
We will require some documentation to assess your application. Details are included in the form.
Once your application is approved, your new 240 litre red lid garbage bin will be delivered.
You will pay for your larger bin service as part of your annual waste charge on your rates notice.
If you already have a 240 litre yellow lid recycle bin and a 240 litre green lid FOGO bin and upsize to a 240 litre red lid garbage bin.
If you already have a 360 litre yellow lid recycle bin and a 240 litre green lid FOGO bin and upsize to a 240 litre red lid garbage bin.
The discounted option will expire once the eldest child has turned four years old.
Complete our online form to upsize your red lid garbage bin.
If you need help with this form or have any questions about your application, you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
You can place food waste into your existing green lid bin as part of our Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service.
Do you have a talent for music and dance? Perhaps magic is more your speed? Then why not share your talents with the community.
We love our residents displaying their talents in public spaces, while enjoying the benefits of public performance. But before you do, there’s a few things you should know.
If you’d like to busk on land that we own, you must:
You’re able to busk at several shopping precincts and plaza. You should be aware that some shopping precincts are privately owned. So, they’re not within our jurisdiction and permits don’t apply. You should contact the management of the shopping centre for approval to busk.
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Bulleen Plaza |
Contact Centre Management |
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Devon Plaza |
Contact Centre Management |
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Donburn Shopping Centre (Doncaster East) |
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Jackson Court Shopping Centre (Doncaster East) |
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Macedon Plaza (Lower Templestowe) |
Contact Centre Management |
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Macedon Square Shopping Centre (Lower Templestowe) |
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Manningham City Square Civic Plaza (Doncaster) |
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Park Orchards Shopping Village |
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Stockland The Pines (Doncaster East) |
Contact Centre Management |
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Templestowe Village Shopping Centre (Anderson Street between James and Parker Streets, Templestowe) |
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Some areas in Templestowe Village (147 – 151 Parker Street, 110 Wood Street and rear of 114 – 116 James Street, Templestowe) |
Contact Centre Management |
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Tunstall Square (East) |
Contact Centre Management |
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Tunstall Square West (Donvale) |
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Yarra Street Shopping Centre Precinct (Warrandyte) |
To busk on Council-owned sites, approval from Manningham Council is required and the following conditions apply:
If you need to install a hoarding on land that belongs to Manningham, you will need to get a hoarding permit. You will not need a hoarding permit if the location of the hoarding is within a building site.
This permit is not a report and consent for regulation 116, which is a requirement for the erection of precautions over the street alignment.
To keep the public safe, the placing of hoardings must be in accordance with the hoarding and overhead protective awning plan. This is a document we will endorse and is part of the permit.
You will only need a hoarding permit if part of the hoarding is
The following works will require a permit:
If you are using a mobile crane or travel tower, you will also need a permit. Please note, if you are applying for a crane permit and the crane overhangs or encroaches above a property that is not part of the work, you will need written consent from the airspace owner.
You will need to get the permits before starting any work. We will process your application in 10 business days.
The application fee is $467 plus a weekly occupation rate of $6 per square meter.
The maximum occupation charge rate is $422 per week and a minimum of $200.
Download and complete a hoarding or overhead protective awning permit application.
After receiving your application and providing approval, we will send you an invoice for payment.
Pay online using the HDG/application number.
The permit will be sent to you.
If you’re no longer doing any work requiring a hoarding permit, contact us to cancel your application or permit. If you’ve already made a payment, we’ll give you a refund.
The Arts Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows not-for-profit groups and organisations to deliver arts, cultural and heritage activities reflecting the diversity of the community.
The arts category supports applications that:
The aim of the grant is to:
The round is closed and will reopen in 2026.
Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for 1 financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the arts category is $50,000 per annum.
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. Although, you won’t need to speak with us beforehand if you’re applying for the Small Grants category.
We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
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Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
Stormwater that falls on a property is collected and drained to what is usually the lowest point on the property, which is known as the ‘legal point of discharge’.
This collected stormwater is then ‘discharged’ or released to the Council stormwater system, which is usually an underground drain in the street or in a property easement.
If no underground drain is available, the stormwater is drained to the ‘kerb and channel’ in the nearby street.
In some cases, the property owner will be required to construct a new drain to connect with the Council’s stormwater system. This is known as the 'point of connection'.
The property owner is responsible for the construction and maintenance for all drains, including drains outside of the property boundary, up to the Council’s stormwater system.
A legal point of discharge (POD) can be one of the following.
A POD is usually:
Before any issuing of a building permit, you must get a POD report for any work that has a drainage system. This will help a building surveyor make sure that the design of the internal drainage system is:
An application for a POD is a requirement for developments that include stormwater drainage systems.
You may also need to obtain a legal point of discharge report, if you are preparing Engineering Plans for our approval.
The cost for the POD is $231.40
You can apply online for a LPOD.
After submitting your application fee, we’ll email you with the relevant details within 10 working days.
The Legal Point of Discharge Report will provide information on:
The report does not contain information regarding the existing private stormwater system on the property or the existing point of connection.
Contact us to cancel your application
Representatives from Manningham Senior's Clubs are invited to attend this free workshop.
This session will help grant writers to understand the basics of submitting grant applications.
Topics covered:
Presented by: EV Community Strengthening, Viv Cunningham-Smith.
Audience: Maximum two representatives from each Manningham Seniors Club to attend.
Cost: Free.
What to bring: Bring your project idea with you.
View the Senior's Club Support Grant guidelines and apply
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.
Join Volleyball Victoria and volunteers from Maroondah Volleyball in these school holiday clinics. These clinics are for beginners or those with some volleyball experience.
Program information
Terms and conditions
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest via the Maroondah Volleyball website.