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Join Caroline Parker, herbalist, gardener and author of 'The Medicinal Garden', to discuss how to grow and use medicinal herbs to support a healthy diet and combat colds this winter!
From edible treats to therapeutic remedies, we will unearth the healing potential of both wild and cultivated plants. We will discuss several easy ways to grow medicinal plants and learn how to establish and maintain a planted or potted garden – full of natural remedies for your skin, gut, muscles, heart and mind. You'll also learn how to make oils, tinctures, compresses, steams and washes for health and healing.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
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Every Council is guided by a long term Community Vision and four year Council Plan.
Developed with the local community, they guide the actions we will take to deliver better outcomes for the community.
The Community Vision 2040 was developed for the community, by the community – reflecting its collective values, goals and aspirations.
Manningham is a harmonious, inclusive and safe community that is committed to sustainable growth, wellbeing, and innovation. We celebrate our diversity and natural environment whilst fostering a connected community that enriches the lives of all.
— Manningham Community Panel (2025)
We now consider the Community Vision in all our future planning and how funding is spent.
We’re all part of the plan
Our Council Plan 2025-2029 will be available in July 2025, detailing what we will focus on for the next four years as we work towards our Community Vision 2040.
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The Council Plan is our promise to you in pursuit of our community’s vision for the future and to achieve the very best for Manningham.
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We pride ourselves on delivering outcomes for the Manningham community. We regularly monitor and report on our performance across the year.
Come get your groove on at a safe all-ages and all-ability disco right here in the heart of Manningham.
Bring your carer or a friend, and move to the funky beats of our in house award winning DJ.
Dress up optional.
Bookings essential and carers free if registered.
Your ticket is transferable for one drink and something to eat at the canteen on the night.
Run and staffed by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Manningham City
Everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or background, should feel safe, accepted and included.
Join us in recognising International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
IDAHOBIT raises awareness of the violence and discrimination still faced by LGBTQIA+ people across the globe. This year’s IDAHOBIT theme is The Power of Communities.
After raising the rainbow flag outside the Manningham Civic Centre, we’ll head inside to the Manningham Function Centre to enjoy morning tea and hear from guest speaker Charlie, from LGBTQIA+ youth charity Minus18. Charlie will share some of the barriers and challenges that LGBTQIA+ young people experience, along with practical tips for supporting your LGBTQIA+ friends and family.
This is a free event, however registrations are essential. We look forward to seeing you there.
Kathleen Reserve is narrow and provides a path link for local residents to a bus stop on Manningham Road.
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.
Depending on the type of business you're running, you may need one or more business permits.
Not sure what permits you might need? There are a few things you can do to work out what permits you need:
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Try out our business permit self assessment tool
- Contact us to discuss your business idea
- Find a summary of all common permits and fees related to your business.
When do I need a permit?
You may need to get approval from Manningham Council to do certain business activities. It depends on your business type and what you are trying to do.
Want to make changes to your business operation? Find out about planning requirements.
Need to build or extend your property to accommodate your business? There are building regulations and permits to be aware of. Some works that will require permits include:
- alternations and structural works
- buildings with heritage overlays
- free standing or adjoining buildings.
From hairdressing and make-up artists to pilates and yoga studios, it’s important that client safety is kept as a top priority. Have a look at some of the permits and regulations needed to operate a healthy business for you and your clients.
Apply for a trader parking permit to park in a shopping centre.
Any business that sells or manufactures food or drink must be registered with their local council and follow regulations to ensure that the food they sell is safe to eat. This includes restaurants and cafes, market stalls and mobile food vans.
If you plan to sell or serve alcohol at your business, you will need to apply for a liquor licence with the Victorian Government.
If you want to offer outdoor dining, goods for sale on the footpath, or display an A-frame advertising board, you will need a permit.
Registration is required for any home based or commercial business that includes accommodation services.
Filming on Council land, including student, commercial, community, not-for-profit and still photography, may require a permit.
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Pest animals and insects can threaten our native species. Find out how you can control invasive species in Manningham to protect native wildlife and preserve our local environment.
Residents are responsible for the removal of pest animal and insects on their property.
Deer
Deer are a problem in Manningham with a variety of impacts for landowners including property damage, destruction of bushland and potential for road accidents.
Assistance is available to landowners through our Local Environment Assistance Fund (LEAF), including financial assistance for Deer Control.
You can help by recording sightings and evidence of deer in your local area into the FeralScan website or App - which is a free community pest animal mapping and monitoring tool.
European Wasp
Residents are responsible for the removal of wasp nests on their property and should contact a licensed pest control operator to safely and quickly eradicate the nest.
If a nest is found on Council land or on a neighbouring property, please contact us.
Foxes
We offer funding assistance for landowners wanting to undertake fox control on their property. Apply for assistance or contact us.
For more information on fox control, go to Agriculture Victoria.
Indian Myna
If you are concerned with Indian Myna populations in your neighbourhood, our Environment team can provide information on control options. Contact us.
Queensland Fruit Fly
The Queensland Fruit Fly (Bactrocera tryoni) has recently been found in Manningham. They feed on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and, when left unchecked, cause serious problems for the home gardeners and commercial growers.
Further information can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website.
Rabbits
Rabbits are one of Victoria’s most destructive and problematic pest animals.
State legislation requires all landowners to take measures to control rabbits. Control is defined as taking action to minimise impact and prevent spread.
The Rabbit Control in Urban and Peri-urban Areas brochure explains control options and how to plan a successful rabbit control strategy.
Financial assistance to help control rabbits is available through LEAF grants. If you do not meet the LEAF criteria you can apply for fox and community rabbit control grants.
Stray or nuisance cats
Many of the reports Wildlife Victoria receives about injured wildlife are caused by domestic cats. Even well-fed cats will hunt and this can have a significant impact on local wildlife, including birds and possums.
Find out more about reporting stray or nuisance cats and what we are doing to control roaming cats at Cat confinement.
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Gain expert advice on how to best prepare your Minor Catering Services tender submission.
This online information session will assist local suppliers to complete their Manningham minor catering services tender submission.
The session will include:
- an overview of the Minor Catering Services Panel
- how to prepare a tender response
- procurement and key business contacts
To find out more about the Minor Catering Services Panel, see the listing on eProcure.
View Apply for a tender, for more information about the tendering process at Manningham.
This is a free guided nature walk, exploring a variety of bushland settings in Manningham. It is paced to allow participants to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
This nature walk is rated moderate and incorporates moderately steep and slippery sections.
The walk will cover approximately 3km and go for around 2.5 hours.
The meeting point for the nature walk will be provided at the time of registration.
Please note: nature walks will be cancelled on days of total fire ban or extreme weather warning.
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton will discuss sustainable building design and tiny homes at the Manningham Function Centre.
Jesse Glascott, is co-founder of the Sustainable Building Alliance, Director of G-Lux Builders and architect of the iconic Warrandyte Panel House. Jesse will discuss what goes into designing and building net zero sustainable homes.
Elle Paton is co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association. Tiny homes are prefabricated, transportable dwellings that can provide off-grid, eco-friendly and low cost solutions. Elle will share her story of what its like to live in a tiny house.
Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
Do you share a home with your adult children? Whether your kids have moved back into your home, or you are sharing a space, this presentation will provide tips to maintain harmony in your household and control of your lifestyle. Followed by a morning tea and service provider stalls.
Bookings are essential for this free event.
Register online or call the Manningham Healthy Ageing Team on 9840 9230 to book your spot.
Transport and parking
If you require assistance with transport, please contact Eastern Volunteers (EV) directly for transport bookings on 9870 7822.
Parking is available in the Civic Centre car park.
Join us for a free, inclusive and informative community information forum on river safety.
The forum will be presented by a panel of subject matter experts from SES, Victoria Police and Life Saving Victoria. There will be an opportunity for Q and A following the presentations.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.
There will be professional assistance available on the night for anyone distressed by the subject matter.
This event is run as a collaboration between Warrandyte Neighbourhood House, Manningham SES, Victoria Police, Life Saving Victoria, Nillumbik Shire Council and Manningham Council.
Is now the right time to go electric?
Join Rotary Manningham City for an Electric Vehicle Expo, vehicle display and free seminars.
Local dealerships and importers, as well as members of the Australian EV Association (AEVA) and EV owners, will bring along hybrid and electric vehicles for you to inspect and explore.
The range includes Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Mini, Subaru, Honda, Chery, GWM, Nissan, MG Ringwood, Toyota YV, Renault, EV Automotive van, Ford Mustang Ringwood, Tesla Owners Club, Peugeot Balwyn, BYD, Polestar, Volvo, Zeeker, and others. EV charging companies will also be on hand.
Where else can you see all these EV’s in one place at one time!
Event details
The Expo and car show will be held between 10.00am and 4.00pm in the Manningham Civic Centre carpark.
The seminar program will be held at Manningham Civic Centre in the reception area on Level 1, at the times listed below.
The seminars are free, but bookings are essential.
Seminar 1: Electric Vehicles industry trends, the key issues, and myths, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
11.00am to 12.30pm
- Chair Brian Negus - Ambassador ITS Australia, Formerly GM RACV
- Opening and Address - Andrew Day CEO City of Manningham
- Bryce Gatton – EV Choice Consulting and RENEW
- Riz Akhtar – The Driven and the Australian Electric Vehicle Assoc – AEVA.
- Xavier Vagedes, Engineering Manager Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty. Ltd
- Q and A.
Seminar 2: Electric Vehicle Charging at Home and on the Go
1.00pm to 2.30pm
- Chair Brian Negus - Ambassador ITS Australia, Formerly GM RACV
- Nirav Thaker – Residential Delivery Manager, Jet Charge
- Rohan Smith – RACV Product Manager Home and Commercial EV Charging
- Nick Wodzinski - Head of Product, Chargefox
- Q and A.
The Electric Vehicle Expo and Seminars are brought to you by Rotary Manningham City, supported by Manningham's Community Grants Program.
For more information, go to Electric Vehicle Expo.
Running your business from home can be a perfect way to balance work and family commitments. Or you might be just starting out and wanting to minimise your overheads.
Manningham is home to a large number of home based businesses and we actively support and encourage this business community.
A home based business is run from a residential premises or building in which the owner of the business lives.
It is important to distinguish between people who may be working from home, and those who are running a business from home. A home based business operator runs a business from home, and doesn’t work from home for an external organisation.
Is my business appropriate to run from home?
Council has certain requirements for home based businesses. These requirements help to ensure that your business won’t have a negative impact on your neighbours or the neighbourhood.
The most appropriate businesses or occupations to be conducted from the home are those where:
- only two employees who do not live in the home but work in the occupation or business operating in the home
- a room or space is set up for the business or occupation away from the rest of the household so that it is not affected by household noises or interruptions if you plan to meet clients at home
- the product or service does not require large storage areas, administration or waiting areas
- the product or service has only few deliveries and they only occur during normal business hours or daylight hours on weekends
- the product or service does not create noise pollution or any other disturbance that can affect the local neighbourhood.
What kind of advertising signage can I have?
In all residential zones, home based businesses are permitted to have signage which displays business identification information. A total of 0.2 square metres of advertising is permitted without a planning permit.
The information which is acceptable on this sign includes:
- business name
- short service description
- contact number.
For any sign not meeting these requirements, you must apply to the Statutory Planning team on 9840 9333.
Read Clause 52.05 in the Manningham Planning Scheme for the full details about signage requirements.
More information
The Manningham Planning Scheme provides more information about home based businesses.
Find out which businesses need a permit and where you can get advice.
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As part of the Inspired Living Series, Sarah Wilson will present This One Wild and Precious Life at the Manningham Function Centre.
Sarah is a multi-New York Times and Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, international keynote speaker, philanthropist and climate change advisor. Her most recent title, This One Wild and Precious Life, won the 2021 US Gold Nautilus Award.
Sarah is an expert at creating a sense of hope and inspiring communities to thrive, united through connection - recognising that deep down, many of us are feeling that same itch for a new way of living.
This powerful presentation will challenge you to reclaim your wild, precious life and offer a radically hopeful path forward.
Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
Presented by Onemda's Research and Innovation Centre.
Come and discover tools and services designed to support independence and improve the quality of life of people living with disability, and their families and carers.
Experts will showcase assistive technologies such as communication devices, fidget toys, inclusive fashion, therapy apps, home independence tools, phone accessibility features, and more.
You can take part in interactive sessions led by industry professionals, offering insights into the latest tools and resources to support your journey.
This is a free event. No need to register! Download the flyer.
If you have any questions or need support to access this information please email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
We hope to see you there!
This event is presented by Onemda's Research and Innovation Centre and supported by Manningham Council.
Meeting Date: 2 November 2023
Meeting Time: 6.45pm (to be seated by 7.00pm)
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Manningham Council cordially invites you and your guests to attend the Annual Meeting of Manningham Council for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
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wonguim wilam is one of Manningham's most popular parks and a major tourist destination. The local community and visitors often use the park for informal recreation activities. For the safety of children, wonguim wilam is a dog free zone.
Places and spaces
- walking trails
- exercise station under the bridge
- Taffy Jones Hut
- Firewise garden display demonstrates how home gardens can be designed to reduce the potential impacts of bushfire
- picnic or barbecue along the river.
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
- 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.
Connect with other like minded retirees and enjoy fun, friendship and social events. Come and join in the many club organised meetings, activities, outings and trips.
Templestowe Central Probus Club meets every second Wednesday of the month, except in January. The club meets at the Manningham Leisure Centre, near the indoor basketball courts.
For more information about our club, please call 0414 234 361 and leave a message for our membership secretary. You can also visit our website or email us at tcprobusclub@outlook.com.