Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 Manningham Photo Competition.
The winners receive a Westfield Gift Card, with the total prize pool valued at $2,400!
We had over 200 entries this year and we love your enthusiasm and dedication to Manningham.
Our finalist's photos were chosen due to their connection and representation of Manningham, their aesthetic qualities, creativity and storytelling.
Congratulations again to our top six!
2025 Community Calendar
The photos of all 12 finalists will be featured in our 2025 Community Calendar. Find out where you can pick up a copy.
The Manningham Civic Awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Citizen of the Year
Manningham's Citizen of the Year award goes to a resident whose outstanding contributions have improved the lives of our local community. Their contributions demonstrate a long-term commitment to community service, community innovation, philanthropy or volunteer work.
2024 Citizen of the Year – Brian Tyedin
Brian tirelessly and constantly searches for ways to support and serve the local community, finding the time and energy to go above and beyond. Brian is a champion of the Rotary movement and has served Rotary and the Manningham community with distinction.
2024 | Brian Tyedin |
2023 | Dennis Clarke |
2022 | Margaret Kelly |
2021 | Ian Goldsmith |
2019 | Hardy Shum |
2018 | Geoff Roberts |
Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year
The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a contribution made by a volunteer in the local community. This award honors Doreen Stoves for her inspirational work. Doreen worked for many years at Doncare and dedicated her life to helping others.
This award highlights the contributions made by the quiet achievers, who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring society. It recognises contributions made in the areas of community service, civic engagement, environment, sport, the arts, education, business or advocacy.
2024 Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year – Luke Bastian
Luke has played a crucial role in the Scouting community for more than two decades. His remarkable contributions to Rotary and the Doncaster Baseball Club have also been significant. Luke is a dedicated member of the Manningham community and exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional citizen.
2024 Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year – Kate Gniel
Kate is an outstanding individual who consistently makes remarkable impact in the community through her volunteering efforts. Over the past five years, Kate has dedicated her time and energy to enhancing and enriching the lives of others. In 2022 Kate became the first ever female president of the Sharks Junior Football Club and has focused efforts on making the mental health of players and families first and foremost.
2024 | Luke Bastian |
2024 | Kate Gniel |
2023 | Frank Johnston |
2023 | Shin Thant (Berry) Eain (Young Volunteer) |
2022 | Varvara Ioannou |
2021 | Patricia Wheeler |
2019 | Kathy Monley |
2018 | Teresa Clarke |
Community Organisation of the Year Award
This award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. Nominees must be not for profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to diversity, acceptance and tolerance, community spirit and social connectedness in the Manningham community.
Community groups may be nominated for a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates a positive impact made to the Manningham community.
2024 Community Organisation of the Year Award - Rotary Club of Manningham City
The Rotary Club of Manningham City Inc. received its official charter on 1 July 2023, bringing together Rotary clubs and individuals with diverse talents that have contributed to Manningham for over 45 years. The club’s dedication to serving our community spans across all demographics, capabilities and requirements and plays a crucial role in maintaining connections among people.
2024 | Rotary Club of Manningham City |
2024 | Manningham Toy Library - Highly commended |
2023 | LinC Manningham Inc |
2022 | CareNet Program |
2021 | Manningham State Emergency Service |
2019 | Doncaster All Abilities Basketball |
2018 | Women’s Friendship Group |
Sports Volunteer of the Year
This award recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the sporting arena and/or displays exemplary leadership in the Manningham sporting community. This award is for people who inspire others, encourage participation and embody the principles of sportsmanship and fair play.
This award recognises those who play sport and anyone who contributes to Manningham’s sporting community off the field. This includes coaches, referees, umpires, organisers, volunteers and officials.
2024 Sports Volunteer of the Year - Anthony Milicia
Anthony dedicates himself to volunteering with Manningham Juventus Football Club as if it were a second job, setting a positive example and motivating others. His actions serve as a source of inspiration for others. Anthony is accessible and an excellent communicator, who consistently makes himself available to others.
2024 | Anthony Milicia |
2024 | Michael James - Highly commended |
2023 | Caroline Clarkson |
2022 | Vince Montuoro |
2021 | Roland Frasca |
2019 | Alan Duffus |
2018 | Fiona Huber |
Young Citizen of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve the lives of our local community. This can be demonstrated through leadership qualities, inspiring others through action or being a positive role model.
2022 | Stephanie Martinez |
2021 | Sulaymaan Hafeez |
2019 | Zoe Petropoulos |
2018 | Jade Chan |
Solar Savers is a trusted local government initiative that’s helped households and businesses go all-electric since 2019. This initiative is supported by us and is available to all Manningham residents.
Why use Solar Savers
Solar Savers takes the hard work out of going all-electric. They can help you install quality and affordable rooftop solar, batteries, hot water heat pumps and reverse cycle air conditioners.
Solar Savers can provide you with:
- information about eligibility for Council, State and Federal discounts, incentives and interest-free loans
- a quote from a trusted supplier
- ongoing advice and support from quoting through to installation
- reliable products, a quality installation and an industry leading 15-year workmanship warranty.
Subsidies and rebates available
Through Solar Savers, we provide additional support in the form of subsidies.
All Manningham residents |
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For pension concession card holders |
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Council subsidies are only available for systems purchased through Solar Savers.
Homeowners may also qualify for other Victorian and Federal Government incentives.
Get a free quote
Contact Solar Savers to obtain a quote from a trusted supplier, including expected energy and cost savings (for solar and batteries).
You will have the opportunity to discuss the quote with the installer and Solar Savers to ensure the system is suitable for you.
Contact Solar Savers:
- Online - Solar Savers
- Email - info@solarsavers.org.au
- Phone - 1300 548 598
Local success stories
Manningham residents are going all-electric and reaping the rewards. Read about how they made the switch, as well as their top tips.
Ken and Joan from Donvale
For country-raised Ken and his wife Joan, purchasing solar and a battery system simply made good sense.
Now, the Donvale residents are saving more with stable renewable energy.
The Centre is purpose built to accommodate a wide variety of functions such as conferences, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, trade shows and community events.
The main function room can seat up to 400 people for a dinner dance. It can be separated into smaller rooms for the more intimate occasion, or can seat 450 people theatre style.
The Function Centre has a selection of caterers with varying cuisines and menus to choose from, and offers a variety of hire packages.
Equipped with state of the art technology to manage the most professional presentation, the Function Centre can readily host conferences and executive seminars.
Manningham Function Centre opened its doors in August 2001.
How to book
To request a booking, visit the Manningham Function Centre website.
An exhibition of local artists showing mixed media of member's work. ...
An exhibition of local artists showing mixed media of member's work.
The art show will be open 10.00am to 3.00pm daily.
For more information, go to Doncaster Templestowe Artists Society.
We’ve opened our final exhibition for the year!
Showcasing moving image artworks by Australian artists, this exhibition celebrates ACMI’s vibrant collecting and commissioning program.
Come and see the exciting new works at Manningham Art Gallery, Doncaster. Open until February 2024.
Ngura Pukulpa - Happy Place by Kaylene Whiskey
Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey envisions a world where pop culture collides with traditional Anangu culture.
Analects of Kung Phu: Book 1, The 69 Dialogues between the Lamp and the Shadow by Jason Phu
Jason Phu presents us with a guide for surviving contemporary life through the lens of martial arts films.
The Gods of Tiny Things by Deborah Kelly
Deborah Kelly’s kaleidoscopic video unleashes a vivid collage of animated figures and landscapes cut free from the pages of old magazines and encyclopedias to explore the threats of extinction and the climate crisis, the tolls of colonialism, and the global political shift to the right.
The Beehive by Zanny Begg
The Beehive is a non-linear experimental documentary exploring the unsolved murder of Sydney anti-development campaigner Juanita Nielsen.
Gaps by David Rosetzky
Gaps embodies Rosetzky’s ongoing exploration of personal identity and the relationship – or ‘gaps’ – between self and other through speech, movement and dance.
Bayi Gardiya - Singing Desert by Dr Christian Thompson AO
Open on Thursday 1 February and Friday 2 February 2024 from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Doncaster Library. To experience this 360-degree work, please visit the Creative Lab located on the mezzanine floor of Doncaster Library, accessible via the lift in the junior area. There will be a staff member there to assist. Suitable for all ages.
In this 360-degree video experience, Christian Thompson invites audiences to walk through the landscape of his childhood where they witness a simple yet profound aesthetic gesture of the artist singing in his traditional Bidjara language, a recognised lost language.
Photo caption: Kaylene Whiskey, Ngura Pukulpa – Happy Place, 2021. Between the Details: Video Art from the ACMI Collection. Image courtesy of Kaylene Whiskey and Iwantja Arts.
Photo: Max Mackinnon
An ACMI touring exhibition
The works in this exhibition are commissioned by ACMI, Artbank, Bundanon Trust, Carriageworks, City of Melbourne, Melbourne Art Foundation, Professor Cav. Simon Mordant AO and Catriona Mordant AM, John Allsopp (Web Directions) and assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts.
Join our local Land Restoration Guides, Alan Noy and Glenn Jameson for an interactive walk in 100 Acres Reserve, and for a summary session in the study room. ...
Join our local Land Restoration Guides, Alan Noy and Glenn Jameson for an interactive walk in 100 Acres Reserve, and for a summary session in the study room. Learn how to successfully tackle weeds and support local wildlife on your block. Become empowered to collectively regenerate our native bushland and help it thrive, so that you can improve the natural beauty of where you live.
This workshop is FREE and take home notes will be provided.
Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for a bush walk and the weather on the day.
Bring a water bottle and a notepad and pen.
Free light lunch provided.
Location will be provided upon registration
Are you passionate about the Manningham community and interested in joining one of our Advisory Committees?
Come along to our helpful online information session to learn what's involved when you join an Advisory Committee.
We're currently seeking people to join our Arts, Healthy Ageing, Disability and Youth advisory committees. These committees provide a formal way for Council to seek input and guidance from the community on a variety of topics.
Expressions of interest to join our Arts, Healthy Ageing, Disability and Youth advisory committees are open until Wednesday 18 October.
Come along to the Manningham Concert Band's Spring Favourites concert for 2022.
Featuring a wide variety of musical pieces, including Holt's First Suite and selections from Disney and the James Bond movies.
We look forward to entertaining you with a melodious afternoon full of surprises.
Bring your kids to this free multi sports event. Let's make it one unforgettable sports day!
Hosted by Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated and Templestowe Junior Football Club.
There will be cricket, AFL, tennis, soccer, scouts and many more sports to try.
- AFL - Templestowe Junior Football Club
- Cricket - Templestowe Cricket Club
- Tennis - Slamin Tennis
- Soccer - Football Star Academy Doncaster
- Scouts - Templestowe Scouts
Clinics will run for 45 minutes with a 15-minute break in between each clinic.
This event is for children 5 years and above.
Registrations are required.
The Manningham Concert Band presents their Winter Favourites concert for 2024.
Featuring music from Figaro's marriage (wow!), selections from Carmen, Grease, Chicago, a Sabre dance, James Dean and lots more.
Book online or get tickets at the door.
Celebrating its 50th year, the Manningham Concert Band will hold their Autumn Favourites - a mix of classic, contemporary and movie themes along with two unique soloists.
Featuring Sibelius' Finlandia, one of the true wonders of the musical world, music from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the beloved original) and our Timpani. Plus, a guest soloist taking us on a smooth journey with a surprise wind instrument that fits a concert band very well.
There will be a fun interactive competition during the concert with prizes to be won.
Bookings open from Sunday 11 February, or tickets at the door.
The Manningham Concert Band presents a gala event celebrating 50 wonderful years of providing music to the community of Manningham.
Come and enjoy a selection of music and a spectacular multi-media presentation to celebrate this wonderful milestone.
Book online or get tickets at the door.
In collaboration with Active Manningham and Manningham Youth Services, Mullum Mullum Stadium will host the Manningham All Stars basketball competition.
Participants can enter as a team or an individual to compete in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
Competitions will be split by age and gender:
- boys - 12 to 14 years
- girls - 12 to 14 years
- boys - 15 to 17 years
- girls - 15 to 17 years
- mixed - 18 plus years
Other competitions on the day include:
- 3-point competition
- trick-shot competitions
Entry is free but registrations are required.
Manningham Volunteer Resource Service (Eastern Volunteers) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Manningham Volunteer Expo.
The Expo will feature organisations from various sectors, including: aged care, disability, new migrant services, gardening and conservation, animal welfare, hospitality, emergency and other community services.
- If you are interested in volunteering, come along to learn more about:
- Local organisations and what they do for the Manningham community
- The Manningham Volunteer Resource Service and how they can assist you with the volunteer journey
- The various benefits of volunteering
- The different ways you can volunteer
Register online or walk in on the day.
Victoria Police is hosting a forum for Manningham residents and local services to discuss what is important to the community.
The forum will explore a range of topics including:
- Current crime trends and crime prevention
- Young people
- Family violence
- Road policing
- Drugs and drug related crime.
To attend this event, you must register online and present your ticket on arrival.
Refreshments and food will be offered, if there are any dietary requirements, please email MANNINGHAM.DI@police.vic.gov.au
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
This month Maria Ciavarella from My Green Garden will show you how to preserve home grown tomatoes.
The session will cover the art and science of:
- bottling (jars of peeled tomatoes)
- pickling (green tomato pickle)
- making a sauce (ketchup style)
- dehydrating (dried tomatoes)
- preserving using a process that requires no electricity, smoke or steam.
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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Manningham Concert Band is presenting our 2023 Gala Concert, in our 49th year, and it is truly out of this world.
Our Gala theme this year is Beyond Our Earth - because who really knows how many other Earth's exist?
No space themed concert would be complete without contributions from the absolute masters, Gustav Holst and John Williams.
Also featured will be other well-known composers that you may not realise composed 'space' music, including:
- Richard Rodgers
- Johann Strauss
- John Philip Sousa
Parking and transport
On-street parking is available. Limited off-street parking is available.
If arriving by bus, take the 902 and get off at the Doncaster Rd/Church Rd stop. From there it is a short two minute walk to the venue.
Discover the pathway to taking your club to new heights with our exclusive club development workshop - Planning for success (strategic planning). Learn the art of setting clear objectives, making informed decisions, and creating a roadmap for long-term success.
This session will be facilitated by Michael King from MK Consulting. Michael will share actionable strategies and real-world examples tailored to clubs of all sizes and backgrounds.
Whether you're an experienced club leader or just starting, this workshop equips you with the tools to drive your club toward greatness. It's also a great networking opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and build valuable connections.
What will be covered on the night?
This session will focus on key drivers behind planning for your clubs success, including:
- current state of play
- key market trends
- innovation and doing things different
- areas of development and further investment.
This is the third session of Manningham Council's club development workshop series.
Don't miss this chance to empower your club and make it stand out. Secure your spot today, and together, let's embark on the journey to club success!
Celebrate the Moon Festival 2024 in Manningham through a diverse array of cultural foods and activities.
Come and enjoy games, riddles, face painting, balloon modelling, lantern workshops and mooncake DIY workshops. There will also be an evening performance and lantern show.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Hong Kong by carrying a lantern and savoring a bite of delicious mooncake.
This full day community-led festival is presented by Victoria HongKongers Association and supported by Manningham Council's Community Grant Program.