School holidays are the perfect time for kids to explore sport and activities, build confidence and make new friends.
This summer we're offering a range of activities to keep the kids happy and active.
See upcoming events below.
School holidays are the perfect time for kids to explore sport and activities, build confidence and make new friends.
This summer we're offering a range of activities to keep the kids happy and active.
See upcoming events below.
This year, Manningham residents have raised more than $20,000 for local schools, clubs and community groups with the support of the Manningham Monster Community Raffle.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, acknowledged the community effort, and the key role the community plays in fundraising.
"Thank you to our amazing community for your generous support! Because of you, $15,000 will go directly to the groups who participated and $5,000 will support the Manningham Charitable Fund. Your contributions make a big difference." Cr Lange said.
For every ticket sold for $2.00, groups receive $1.50 and the remaining 50 cents is donated to the Manningham Community Fund.
With a prize pool of $10,000 including five $1,000 Coles/Myer gift vouchers, and one $5,000 Coles/Myer gift voucher, the Monster Raffle prize draw was held on Wednesday 17 July.
Manningham residents, Alex and Adeline, were the lucky winners of a $1,000 Coles/Myer voucher.
The couple purchased tickets supporting both Milgate Primary School and 1st Templestowe Scout Group.
“We often participate in fundraising and buy tickets not thinking we are going to win, but so the money can go a good cause.” Alex said.
“My son attends 1st Templestowe Scout Group, and the leaders at the club always work so hard to give the kids a good experience, and Milgate Primary has also been a huge part of our lives with our two children going to school there, receiving such a quality education.
“We’re incredibly thankful for this win!” Alex said.
The Monster Community Raffle is held annually and will open again in April 2025.
“For 19 years, our raffle has been a cornerstone of community spirit. Together, we’ve made a significant impact, and we look forward to many more years of making a difference,” Cr Lange said.
“We are deeply grateful to our raffle partner, the Templestowe Bowling Club, whose support has been key to its success.”
The Manningham Community Fund supports community initiatives including homelessness and affordable housing, education and employment, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and wellbeing programs throughout Manningham.
A full list of raffle winners is available on the Monster Community Raffle website.
You’re invited to share your ideas and priorities for our community’s future by making an ‘Individual submission’ to the Manningham Community Panel.
Make an individual submission.
Your input will be considered by the Panel as they deliberate and prepare recommendations for Council’s major strategic plans.
What will the panel deliberate on?
Council endorsed the following remit for the Manningham Community Panel at its 25 June 2024 meeting.
Council has a budget of $147m, but we can’t do everything and need to make hard choices. We need to know what services you value most to help us create a new Council Plan, Asset Plan and Financial Plan to guide Council activity for the next four years to align with the Community Vision. It will inform what the community pays and gets in return.
What range and level of services are you prepared to pay for?
Submit your ideas about what the panel should consider as they work together to answer this question.
This consultation closes Thursday 19 September at 11.59pm.
Community will also be welcome to observe the deliberative process at several open Panel sessions – more information will be available on the Your Say Manningham page shortly.
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Skate Park Leagues (SPL) is coming to Warrandyte! Locals will battle it out in the skate, scoot and BMX competitions to decide the winner.
Athletes can compete to be crowned the winner of not only Warrandyte, but also the Victorian Melbourne Metro. Points from each round accumulate throughout the year to decide the best of 2023.
Entry is free and people of all ages and abilities can have a go.
Those still finding their feet get the opportunity to have a go, improve skills and confidence and interact with the pros.
Prizes will be raffled off between competitors so everyone has a chance at taking something home.
Event schedule:
SPL competitions give the community the opportunity to come together, watch and support the talent, get involved and cheer on their own.
The Warrandyte round of SPL has been brought to life through a partnership between Manningham Council, The Y, Victorian Skateboarding Association (VSA), AusCycling and Skate Australia.
Do you want to learn to skate but don’t know where to start?
Come along to an All Aboard skateboarding session to learn skate skill basics and build confidence in a fun and inclusive environment!
You’ll learn about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette, equipment maintenance and lots more.
Workshops are led by experienced instructors focusing on building skills in a fun and social environment.
All Aboard skate sessions are open to school-aged children and young people of all genders and abilities. No prior experience is needed.
Come to as many or as few workshops as you like.
Nothing! Skateboards, helmets and padding are all provided. If you have your own equipment and prefer to use that, you can bring it along.
Registration is recommended but not essential.
These are the sessions for Warandyte Skate Park. Looking for something closer to home? More locations are listed below.
These workshops are made possible thanks to Victorian Skateboard Association and a Manningham Community Partnership Grant.
Our 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 provides a financial road map for the future. Adopted at the 25 June 2024 Council Meeting, the 10 Year Financial Plan ensures we deliver on the Council Plan and continue to be a financially sustainable organisation.
The Strategic Property Portfolio (SPP) makes up part of the 10 Year Financial Plan by contributing to Council’s vision of being a financially sustainable organisation. Adopted at the 25 October 2022 Council Meeting, the Strategic Property Portfolio intention is to acquire property that will strategically enhance opportunities for development and community enhancement.
The SPP vision and principal:
The Strategic Property Portfolio will provide the City of Manningham with an additional funding source to enhance services and associated infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
Contribute to an alternative income stream to achieve Council’s mission to be a financially sustainable Council.
Acquired properties
Address | Bid | Financial benefit |
---|---|---|
10 Waldau Court, Doncaster | Council was unsuccessful at auction | Potential to acquire the heritage listed site for community use |
35 Hakea Street, Templestowe | Council was successful at auction for $1.45 million | The site adjoins Council owned land to the south, providing future opportunity for community infrastructure |
Doncaster Hill is a sustainable, high density, mixed-use village that provides for high quality urban living.
Located in the heart of Doncaster, Victoria, approximately 12kms from Melbourne's Central Business District.
An activity centre for our community.
We’re continuing to update Doncaster Hill to improve the way our community lives, works and enjoys this neighbourhood.
These works form a part of our infrastructure planning for this area and the long standing Doncaster Hill Strategy.
The concept design for Hepburn Reserve has been developed in response to community feedback and will include outdoor seating, a BBQ area, a drinking fountain, public art, large open lawn areas, a playspace, nature play, canopy tree planting, bike hoops and more.
This small local open space was upgraded in November 2019 to December 2020
New U-turn lane on Tram Road
Pedestrian signals at the Applewood Retirement Village
Extension to Hepburn Road
Tram Road and Merlin Street intersection traffic lights
With populations on the rise in Melbourne, Doncaster Hill is one of our solutions to meet the challenge of future housing needs. This modern urban village allows those of us who enjoy to live in the suburbs to continue to do so, whilst providing apartment-style living for others.
The Doncaster Hill Strategy helps guide us on the land use and development in this centre.
Many bus routes that are provided by Public Transport Victoria (PTV) travel through Doncaster Hill.
View the routes and timetables of the following bus services:
SmartBus
Local services
In addition to bus services, we are strongly advocating for alternate public transport options with the State Government:
Find out why we are reviewing our strategic vision
Use this toolkit to assist your developments in Doncaster Hill
This year Melbourne United Sports and Social Club (MUSSC) Australia Inc. is hosting Festival Of Lights.
Come and enjoy the Festival of Lights and celebrate this great historic event with us. Entry is free and all are welcome to attend.
The night will include music and dancing and lots of Indian street food.
Bring your dandiyas for a fun filled night.
Free come and try evening for anyone looking to give women's social cricket a go.
For women and girls aged 12 years plus. No prior experience needed.
All equipment provided.
What to bring: Drink bottle
What to wear: Comfortable clothes for playing sport.
#ManninghamGirlsCan
Looking for something to keep the kids busy and active these Easter school holidays?
This autumn, we've got a range of fun activities to choose from including:
Full details of the program below.
The Manningham Community Panel’s deliberations have begun, with local voices steering the way to a thriving future for Manningham.
Through a series of externally facilitated discussions and learning sessions, panel members will deliberate for over 40 hours. They will determine key priorities for the community and provide a list of recommendations to Manningham Council.
This dynamic and community-driven process will play a crucial role in ensuring that Council’s strategic plans reflect local needs, values and aspirations.
The panel recruitment started with 8,000 envelopes sent randomly to local households. Of those who accepted the invitation, a second random draw resulted in the final 40 individuals chosen.
This second draw was stratified to ensure people selected were representative of Manningham by age, gender, location, living situation and the language spoken at home.
Residents, businesses and community organisations have also contributed to the panel’s work in several ways.
In the Plan Manningham 2025+ survey (between May and July 2024), community provided their top three priority areas for Council to focus its resources for the next four years.
Council also hosted a series of ‘Targeted conversations’. These small group discussions invited people with similar backgrounds or interests together to discuss detailed information around topics that affect their needs and priorities.
Community could also share ideas on how to improve Council services through ‘Individual submissions’.
Council has committed to an open, transparent and rigorous process that puts community interests at the forefront. Community are invited to listen and watch the deliberations.
You can register to be an Observer for any of the panel sessions. Each registration segment is 90 minutes. Registration will ensure you get a spot, however you can also register upon arrival.
The final four panel sessions will be held between November 2024 and February 2025.
Find out more and stay up to date at Your Say Manningham.
The Wandering Wombats of Templestowe Village have lost their colour!
Will you help us colour them in? We have seven wombat brothers and sisters awaiting your artistic expertise.
Please join artists Robert Michael Young, Lukas Kasper, and Keedan Rigney in the Templestowe Village Pop up Park for a wombat painting workshop.
There will also be opportunity during the workshop to help us paint our new community giant Jenga. This game will be installed as part of the pop-up park refurbishment, commencing shortly.
Drop in anytime to be part of the fun.
All welcome. Recommended for young people under 12 years.
We will provide painting smocks and materials, just turn up!
Learn more about the Templestowe Village Pop-Up Park.
This project has been funded by Manningham Council and the Department of Jobs, Regions and Precincts COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.
Image: Artwork by Robert Michael Young
GO Soccer Mums is an introductory football program designed specifically for women, where participants can have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment.
It's not just for mums - but for all women! It doesn't matter if you have never kicked a football before - absolutely no experience in necessary - anybody can take part!
In 2022, our program has welcomed women from all walks of life! - Our Muslim community and any women, female-identifying, and non-binary participants.
Grab your friends or come on your own and make some new ones at this female-only social football program.
GO Soccer Mums is an initiative of Football Victoria proudly supported by VicHealth.
What to wear: Runners and clothes that allow you to move around in easy.
What to bring with you: A drink bottle.
#NoExperienceRequired | #NoJudgement
Bollywood Dance for Wellbeing is designed to engage the mind and body to improve and enhance mind-body health, focusing on breath, strength, flexibility and fitness. The program is based on the principles of neuroplasticity and the proven benefits of dance.
The sessions incorporate breathing techniques to calm the mind, and an exercise routine to develop strength, flexibility and fitness of the body.
It also includes creative dance and music from Bollywood dance to create a space to express yourself, as well as providing opportunities to make new social connections.
It is preferred that participants attend all sessions.
This program will involve progression over the 9 sessions, building on dance movements from the previous weeks to create and perform a final dance routine in the last session.
Who is it for? This is an adult/open program. All genders welcome - no previous experience is required.
What to wear? Clothes that allow you to move around easy and comfortable shoes.
What to bring? A water bottle.
The Australian Skate Park League (SPL) is coming to Doncaster on Saturday 10th December for the Melbourne Metro Series, which is part of the Victoria League.
The Victoria League makes up one part of the YMCA's national pathway program that comprises of leagues in QLD, SA, NT, WA and NSW. The Doncaster round is part of an interconnected series of skate park events that will be held across Vic and will feature scooter, BMX and skateboard competitions.
The series is a great opportunity for both seasoned riders and young new skaters to get involved. People can compete to be crowned the winner of Melbourne Metro Series, while those still finding their feet get the opportunity to have a go, improve their skills, interact with the pros and win some fun prizes. SPL gives the community the opportunity to get involved and cheer on their own.
Free entry, all genders and abilities welcome
Mullum Mullum's 3X3 basketball tournament promises to be an exciting, action-packed event for all basketball enthusiasts.
Whether you're a seasoned player or beginner, the tournament offers an opportunity for age groups to play against each other, allowing everyone to participate and have fun.
The tournament will group competitions by age and skill level.
Please note: opposition teams may contain players of different genders to your own.
The YMCA will provide all necessary equipment. Players are required to wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
Registration cost: $100 per team
Registration closes: Friday 7 April 11:59pm
Under 18's competition: Thursday 20 April
Over 18's open age competition: Friday 21 April
Each player on the winning teams will receive a pair of Converse basketball shoes of choice, valued at a minimum of $200. More prizes will be announced on the day of competition.
Sport and gambling don’t have to go together.
Club representatives and coaches, we’d love you to join us for a conversation and find out how you can have a positive influence on players, teams, and club culture.
Find out how gambling impacts your sporting community, and what you can do to help reduce the risk of harm.
Together, we can make a difference.
Hear from experts and community voices who will speak about the challenges, effects of gambling on young people and help clubs, coaches and sport volunteers understand the role they play in developing and influencing teams and players at their club.
Let’s work together to raise awareness in our sporting communities, connect and find ways to reduce gambling harm.
Come and try orienteering.
Orienteering is a sport in which participants use a map and compass to find points in the landscape.
Easy courses for beginners with coaching and assistance available on the day.
No equipment required.
Register beforehand or just turn up on the day.
Bring your friends and family along and try something new!
Come down to the Donvale and Templestowe Horse and Pony Club Rally.
You'll have the opportunity to try three instructional riding sessions:
No previous experience required.
All females aged 5 years to 40 years are welcome.
No registration required - just rock up!