Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.
Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.
Over four sessions, participants will be introduced to:
All materials will be provided.
Join Victoria Devine, ‘She’s on the money’ podcaster, well-known author and former financial advisor to learn strategies to help you take charge
of your financial future.
Victoria is passionate about sharing her ideas on gaining financial freedom whether you’re stuck in debt, managing a mortgage or juggling family and lifestyle.
Those who attend the presentation in person will also have the opportunity to talk to representatives from relevant support organisations at the mini exhibition.
This event is part of the 2024 Health and Wellbeing series and brought to you by Maroondah City Council in partnership with EACH, Your Libraries, City of Boroondara, City of Kingston, City of Monash, Whitehorse City Council and Manningham Council.
This online program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. The program runs over seven sessions and covers coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.
You will gain knowledge in:
Suitable for people living with dementia and their family carers and family members. This program is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.
Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This program is delivered interactively - you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants, giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.
If you register to attend this program you will be contacted by Dementia Australia staff to ensure that the program will meet your needs and that you meet the eligibility requirements.
The Kevin Heinze Grow Spring Fair is back!
Come along for a huge variety of heirloom tomato seedlings, vegetable seedlings, plants, cake stall, coffee, light snacks, live music, arts and crafts and much more!
Join us in supporting a local charity and disability service and celebrate spring gardening.
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.
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.
Ringwood Warrandyte Reserve contains a natural drainage line, an underground Council drain and a steep hillside at the rear.
It joins directly to Andersons Creek at the eastern end and supports remnant vegetation at its western end as a buffer to Andersons Creek/Colman Park Biosite 27 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
The Grand Family Funday is an event for all age groups.
It will include fun bowls activities for all the family to enjoy together. Other activities will include a free sausage sizzle, fairy floss, popcorn and tea and coffee.
It is a being held on National Grandparents' Day and is a free event, open to everyone.
This event is supported by Manningham Council.
The Kevin Heinze Grow 2023 Autumn Fair will feature a massive plant sale in our Wetherby Rd, Doncaster nursery.
A huge range of beautiful perennials, annuals, grasses, herbs, vegetables and trees will be available for sale to the general public at great value prices.
Entry by gold coin donation. Come along and support a local charity!
Join a friendly walking group and enjoy good company, fresh air, and green space exposure.
This brisk 50-minute walk around the local neighbourhood starts and finishes at Pines Learning.
Guest speakers will be invited to some walks to share information regarding available supports for carers.
More information at Pines Learning.
The Kevin Heinze Grow Spring Fair is back!
Come along for a huge variety of heirloom tomato seedlings, vegetable seedlings, plants, cake stall, coffee cart, BBQ, live music, live radio broadcast from Inner FM, site tours for families and much more!
Join us in supporting a local charity and celebrating spring gardening.
COVID-19 UPDATE: In light of the Victorian Government's announcement, Doncare has made the decision to postpone the Empowered Women, Empowering Women charity luncheon. The circuit breaker may have temporarily tripped our plans to host the event on the 4 June, but rest assured we are working busily behind the scenes with Jane Caro and Bramleigh Estate to reschedule the event.
We are committed to creating the best possible experience for all of our guests and whilst we would love you to hang in there with us while we navigate the next few weeks and determine a new date, we do want to provide you with the flexibility to obtain a refund, should you wish to do so. In order to initiate a refund request, please email martine.corbett@doncare.org.au.
Doncare would like to take this opportunity to thank our fabulous sponsors, Bendigo Bank, Bramleigh Estate, 89.9 The Light, Kinexus, Quintons IGA and Woodards. Your support of this fundraising initiative is sincerely appreciated.
Join Jane Caro at the Empowered Women, Empowering Women charity luncheon. Enjoy a three course meal and wine at the stunning Bramleigh Estate and hear from one of Australia's most influential social commentators.
Across the global stage, women's empowerment continues to be a common theme uniting communities and Jane Caro AM is a woman known for saying what's on her mind.
The author, novelist, broadcaster, columnist and social commentator is a weekly regular on Channel Seven's 'Weekend Sunrise' and 'Mornings' on Channel Nine. Jane appears frequently on the ABC's 'Q&A' and 'The Drum', Network Ten's 'The Project' and Channel Nine's 'Sunrise'. She is also a regular panelist on the ABC's top-rating show The Gruen Transfer and a regular columnist for MamaMia, The Conversation, MT magazine, the SMH and The Drum.
#ewew2021 is set to emulate the success of the inaugural charity luncheon which boasted a stellar line-up including comedian and radio personality Jo Stanley, 2015 Australian of the Year, Dr Rosie Batty and award-winning designer and TV personality Shaynna Blaze. In fact, we've invited Jo Stanley back this year to host the event because we know how much you loved her! Rosie has even promised to join us again for what promises to be another fabulous afternoon. Get ready to get empowered!
All funds raised support Doncare
Doncare is a not-for-profit community services organisation that has operated in the Manningham community since 1969. Doncare provides counselling for families and children in crisis; prevention, support and recovery following family violence; specialist intake and risk assessment; integrated family services; case management; emergency relief; social support for seniors and financial and material aid.
All guests receive:
General entry a three course banquet meal unlimited drinks (including beer, wine and soft drinks) live entertainment including key note speakers
Bramleigh Estate is located at 420a Ringwood-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte Victoria 3113. There is parking available at the venue.
Should you wish to travel by public transport, Bus 364 departs from Eastland Shopping Centre/Ringwood Street, Ringwood. The bus journey takes approximately 24 minutes and Bramleigh Estate is approximately a 68 metre walk from the Harding Rd/Ringwood-Warrandyte Rd bus stop. (Warrandyte). Please visit Public Transport Victoria or download the PTV app. for more information.
Proudly supported by Bramleigh Estate and Bendigo Bank's Doncaster East and Templestowe Village Community Bank branches.
Since its inception in 1969, Doncare – Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre Inc. – has provided support to enhance the quality of life of people living in the Manningham and surrounding communities.
Manningham City Council has partnered with Richmond Institute to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to volunteers of Manningham sport and recreation clubs.
Using practical, evidence-based action plan, this mental health first aid (MHFA) course equips people with the knowledge and skills to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, and assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
This opportunity is available for two people per club.
The Blended Face to Face course is made up of two components:
It is strongly encouraged to have completed the e-Learning modules prior to the face-to-face session as this session will present scenarios and activities that apply these learnings.
Topics include:
To register, speak to your club and then get in touch with our Recreation Participation Officer.
Join DJ Flash Gordon for the third Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco.
This time the theme is footy! So dress up in your clubs’ regalia and come and boogie the night away.
Entry to the event is free.
Water, orange and apple wedges supplied. Drinks and chips will be available to buy.
This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Doncaster and supported by the Bendigo Bank (Doncaster East and Templestowe).
Join us at the Wonga Park Community Cottage for a special indoor makers market.
With a range of local small businesses from the Wonga Park area and surrounds, and our lovely Brew and Willow coffee van.
It will be the perfect morning out for a spot of shopping and connecting with local makers and members of the community.
Just in time for Mother's Day, so start your gift buying and support local with us.
Come and join us for a day of exploration at Gateway Lighthouse Church's Open Day!
Step into a world of wellness, community, and healthy lifestyle as we open our doors to welcome all with family activities and free health checks.
Enjoy delicious vegetarian food stalls, a fun photo booth, and car wash for a cause. All profits raised will go to Indonesian Advent Care Foundation supporting an orphanage in Monado, Indonesia.
Come and join this free and useful session to learn how to navigate common online forms on your phone.
We cover common Council forms, how to update your Medicare details and Centrelink forms.
Hosted by Living and Learning at Ajani.
Our Nutrition Seminar teaches more than just healthy eating. Understand how our relationship with food impacts our mental, physical and emotional health.
Some key topics addressed in the seminar:
Warrandyte Community Church, in conjunction with the local churches of Warrandyte, presents the Warrandyte Community Carols.
Come and enjoy the festive atmosphere at Stiggants Reserve. Celebrate Christmas by singing carols, mingling with friends and enjoying the positive ambience.
Local singers and musicians will perform for the wellbeing of local residents.
Bring a picnic or buy food and drinks from the food trucks on site.
Santa will visit with a lolly toss for children, supported by the local CFA.
Neighbourhood Watch Victoria, with support from RACV and Victoria Police, are hosting a Safe Plate Day at Doncaster Park n Ride.
Come along to discover what you can do to protect your number plates from being stolen, and have your battery and tyres checked while you are there.
For an optional gold coin donation, attendees can have one-way screws installed on their car number plates to prevent them being stolen.
Join us in all your colours as the Cobras compete in the Pride Cup on Saturday 18 May.
Old Yarra Cobras Football Club host a Pride Round football game to show their support for Pride Cup who are a non-for-profit organisation.
The Pride Cup works toward changing sporting culture to make LGBTIQA+ people feel safe, welcome and accepted.
When you change sport, you change entire communities.