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As an environmentally forward thinking Council, we believe the decisions we make today have the potential to change the future for generations to come.
We recognise that climate change is a defining issue of our time and requires a collaborative and urgent response. By actively working together — Council, our community, schools, businesses and partners — we have the opportunity to create a more sustainable future for us all.
As part of our response to climate change, we are continuing to focus efforts on building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future. We are doing this by reducing emissions from Council operations, managing our energy/water/waste in smart, responsible ways and by building awareness, educating and empowering our community to do the same.
Climate change is already impacting our environment, liveability, our health and local economy and it requires an immediate and urgent response. We all need to work together — Council, the community, schools and businesses — to take action to address the impacts of climate change and work towards a more sustainable future.
Timeline for climate action
What we are doing
Motion to declare climate emergency approved by Council
net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2028 for Council operations
net zero emissions by 2035 for the Manningham community
The climate emergency resolution and the net zero targets empower us to enhance climate action. Community feedback acknowledged a shared commitment with Council to increase action on climate change.
Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan developed
A Climate Emergency Action Plan was developed, outlining actions to address climate change.
Published Climate Emergency Response Plan
In July 2023 after further consultation, Manningham Council published the renamed Climate Emergency Response Plan. The Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP) outlines the approach to addressing climate change and its impact on Manningham.
Key actions include:
improved public transport and car share services
increased electric vehicle charging infrastructure
conversion to energy efficient LED streetlights
expanding rooftop solar and batteries program
household energy saving measures
diverting food and garden organics (FOGO) waste from landfill
incentives to recycle and repurpose materials
preserving and strengthening local biodiversity and bushland reserves
strengthening community education and awareness raising through workshops, events and activities.
100 per cent renewable energy at Council buildings and sports facilities
Manningham Council has signed the VECO electricity contract. VECO is an initiative involving 46 Victorian councils, known as the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO).
Thanks to the signing of this monumental contract, we will be able to make the following changes:
End of 2022 - 100 per cent green electricity will be running:
the Pines Shopping Centre
Manningham Civic Centre
MC Square
Manningham Depot
End of 2023 - Manningham netball stadiums and Aquarena will transfer to the contract as well.
1 January 2025 - all our electricity requirements will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. This includes:
buildings
street lights
EV charging points
All this new renewable energy comes from two wind farms, located in Horsham and Dundonnell.
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Are you interested in connecting with others to talk about climate safety and climate action?
Reducing our climate impact and preparing for extreme weather caused by climate change is easier than you think!
Drop in for a free cuppa at your local cafe and chat with CFA, SES and Council about topics like:
ways to take climate action in our local communities
how to build environmentally-friendly practices into our everyday lives
how to be prepared for severe weather like floods, storms and bushfires.
People of all age and abilities are welcome. There will be great resources to take home, including information for people with disability and additional needs.
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Through increased climate action, we aim to enhance the liveability of Manningham, promote community health and wellbeing, and boost the resilience of our natural and built environments, as well as the economy.
Focus areas:
improved public transport and car share services
more electric vehicle charging infrastructure
conversion to energy efficient LED streetlights
more rooftop solar
household and building energy saving measures
diverting food and garden organics (FOGO) waste away from landfill
incentives to recycle and repurpose materials
preserving and strengthening local biodiversity and bushland
continuing community education and awareness raising through workshops, events and activities.
… Manningham's weather and changing climate - Nate Byrne, Professor David Karoly and Dr Greg … and science communicator. Nate will discuss the latest climate modelling and how it’s predicted to affect … Professor David Karoly is an internationally recognised climate change expert. David will explore the latest climate …
As part of the Inspired Living Series, join us on Thursday 23 May to find out what is happening to our local weather patterns and biodiversity.
Our presenter line up includes weather and biodiversity experts Nate Byrne, Professor David Karoly and Dr Greg Moore.
Nate Byrne, is the weather presenter on ABC News Breakfast, meteorologist, oceanographer and science communicator. Nate will discuss the latest climate modelling and how it’s predicted to affect Melbourne’s weather.
Professor David Karoly is an internationally recognised climate change expert. David will explore the latest climate science and how we can help reduce the increasing risk of catastrophic climate change.
Dr Greg Moore is a member of the National Trust of Victoria’s Register of Significant Trees member and inaugural president of the International Society of Arboriculture, Australian Chapter. Dr Moore will discuss how Manningham’s changing climate is impacting local biodiversity.
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.
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Manningham has one of the largest networks of open space in metropolitan Melbourne covering approximately 17 per cent of the municipality and including more than 300 parks.
This includes recreation parks, sporting reserves, natural areas and neighbourhood parks.
Our unique natural environment provides a sanctuary to 56 threatened animal species and is home to 22 per cent of Victoria’s known plants, including 11 species of state significance and four species of national significance.
A large section of the eastern half of Manningham is designated as a ‘Green Wedge’ area for the protection of our natural and rural environment.
As an environmentally forward thinking Council, we believe the decisions we make today have the potential to change the future for generations to come.
Protecting our environment and biodiversity is a shared responsibility. Together with the support of our partners and community, we are actively working to preserve and enhance our city’s natural resources to ensure they will survive and thrive for generations to come.
Each year we offer a series of land management grants. These grants are designed to help property owners with tree planting, weed removal and pest animal control. Find out if you're eligible to apply.
A large section of the eastern half of Manningham is designated as a ‘Green Wedge’ area for the protection of our natural and rural environment. Learn about the area and what we're doing to protect it.
We plant new trees within Manningham as part of our tree planting program. We also maintain trees in residential areas, parks, and reserves. Find out about our Tree Management Plan and how to request an additional street tree for planting.
Read about our environmental impact in the Annual Report. The report looks at the sustainability action throughout 2018/19 and the ongoing plans into 2019/20.
We've partnered with with Resilient Melbourne, The Nature Conservancy and state and other local governments to launch a new metropolitan wide urban forest strategy for Melbourne.
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There are a range of health and support services, programs and resources to support our community.
Emergency food relief
These community-based agencies and organisations provide emergency relief and material aid such as food hampers, vouchers and pantries to people in financial crisis living in Manningham as part of the Food Relief Network.
Suite 4, Level 1, Manningham City Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108 9856 1500
Provision of financial assistance through food vouchers and non-perishable food items, utility bill support, school cost as well as vet fees for the four-legged members of Manningham. Please call to organise an appointment prior to arrival.
Food Hampers can be arranged by referral and collected on Tuesday by appointment between 10.00am to 2.00pm. For help outside these hours please call or email.
Foodbank operates fortnightly on Tuesdays. Meet for coffee and refreshments from 6.00pm to 7.00pm followed by drive thru foodbank from 7.00pm to 7.30pm.
A pre-packed grocery box is provided together with fresh food and frozen meals.
Call the Foodbank office or complete the online form to register.
Food parcels, food vouchers, other assistance when available. Office hours are Monday and Thursday 9.00am to 12pm. You will be assessed over the phone and food/vouchers are distributed contactless to your home.
Welfare Assistance Line, call 1800 305 330.
Monday to Friday, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, except public holidays.
Assistance with food hampers and material aid. Requests are relayed to volunteers in the local area.
This service is free and confidential.
Referral services (ring for an appointment) for food parcels and vouchers. Drop-in lounge open 10.00am to 4.00pm with tea, coffee and light snacks. Soup and bread serviced at 12.00pm.
Free midday meal every day including Christmas Day from 12.00pm to 1.30pm. Also serves free breakfast 7 days a week from 9.00am, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Multilingual and multicultural support services
Our community is diverse with residents from more than 140 countries.
Providing support services to our Chinese community. Services include but are not limited to: settling into Australia, carer support services, home and community care, senior activities.
A not-for-profit, non-political and non-religious organisation who works with government and non-government organisations, advocating on public policies and more.
Additional community support services
Gambling support services
Access free counselling support for gambling, drugs and alcohol.
If you or someone you know is struggling with drugs and alcohol, counselling and information are available.
Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service: 1800 888 236
Wellbeing support services
Mental health is a state of emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also impacts how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
… development contributions levy A Development Contribution Plan (DCP) is a mechanism used to levy new development for … . Doncaster Hill Development Contributions Plan - 2005 Doncaster Hill Development Contributions Plan - 2005 5.14 MB Download download Doncaster Hill …
To achieve our vision of a high quality, sustainable urban design environment, Doncaster Hill has a number of unique processes in place - in addition to the Manningham Planning Scheme provisions.
View construction specifications for the boulevard
Find out about the boulevard construction specifications for developments located along Doncaster, Williamsons and Tram Roads (including the ceding of land to Council).
Every planning permit issued within Doncaster Hill will include conditions for the submission of a Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) which achieves best practice outcomes. The SMP addresses a range of matters including water, energy and indoor environment quality.
With respect to water, it is a permit condition that the development must connect to Yarra Water’s recycled water and meet our stormwater objectives.
… people to adapt to our changing environment. Responding to climate change … How to be more energy efficient …
Our key policies
Our key climate and energy policies are the Climate 2020 Action Plan and Securing the Future Adaptation Plan, which seek to reduce emissions and encourage people to adapt to our changing environment.
Through action 5.1 of the Securing the Future Adaptation Plan, we have also developed the Manningham City Council Food Security Plan 2016-2021. The plan aims to assist in creating a sustainable food system that allows economic and physical access to locally sourced food for individuals and businesses. It also provides the capacity for readily obtaining information for decision making that leads to healthy food choices.
You can also read about how we are leading sustainability action in our Annual Environment Report for 2020.
Find all these documents in the Related downloads section.
Learn about local efforts to reduce energy use and emissions
We encourage the local community to be active participants in reducing energy use and emissions.
Save energy at home and reduce your impact on climate change with these tips:
Solar Savers is a local government initiative helping households and businesses to install quality and affordable rooftop solar and batteries. This initiative is supported by Manningham Council in partnership with Solar Savers.
We provide subsidies to pensioners for roof top solar and to all residents who install batteries purchased through Solar Savers. This is an opportunity for residents, particularly pensioners, to learn how to reduce their energy cost by installing roof top solar. And for those who want to ensure their power stays on, even during blackouts, energy security for the home is now made more affordable.
Benefits of rooftop solar
By installing rooftop solar through Solar Savers, you can:
reduce energy bills
future-proof against increasing energy costs
support the transition to clean, renewable energy.
Receive a free quote
Eligible residents and businesses with suitable rooftops for solar will receive a free quote. The quote will include:
indictive costs
rebates
expected energy and cost savings.
You will have the opportunity to discuss the quote with the installer and Solar Savers to ensure solar power is suitable for you.
Manningham Council subsidies up to $2,000 per household for battery installation
Manningham Council subsidies for pension card holders up to $2,000 for solar systems
Further State Government rebates and loans available for the installation of solar or batteries.
Electrify Everything
The Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) set a target of ‘zero emissions Manningham by 2035’.
Electrification of our homes, cars and workplaces is the fastest, most effective path to stop the planet heating. And the good news is we already have the technology to remove fossil fuels from households. What does this mean? In simple terms, over the next ten years for each household to make plans for replacing gas appliances with electric ones and petrol cars with electric vehicles.
The momentum for electrification is rising in communities all around Australia. Recent actions include:
over 100 local governments have signed up to the 'electrify everything' campaign for the month of May 2023
a world first pilot to 'Electrify 2515' led by the community with the 2515 postcode and inspired by Dr Saul Griffith
Federal Labour energy minister Chris Bowen has promised ‘meaningful and substantial’ electrification measures in the budget announcement on 9 May 2023.
… supply and improving waterway health. Tags Responding to climate change … Conserving our water resources …
Water is one of our most precious resources. Sustainably managing our water supply and improving waterway health is vital to support the ecology of our landscapes to thrive in the face of a changing climate, remove pollution from stormwater flows and benefit the health and wellbeing of our community.
Our city is recognised as a leader in local water management and together with our partners and community is continuing to develop new and improved sustainable solutions that integrate water conservation, pollution removal and the protection of our waterways, in-stream habitats and aquatic ecosystems.
Our achievements so far
Converted grasses on our sports field to drought tolerant grasses reducing watering frequency from seven to two days a week in summer.
Installed rain gardens at MC Square to remove pollution and nutrients from stormwater that ends up in our creeks and rivers.
Saved thousands of litres of water wastage through live monitoring of irrigation systems at our sporting grounds and facilities.
Constructed five stormwater capture and reuse systems with a capacity of over one million litres of water to reduce reliance on mains tap water for irrigation.
Harvested tank water from our depot and reserves to water trees in our open spaces, parks and reserves.
Replaced mains water with harvested rainwater for toilets at MC Square in Doncaster and at the Council Depot.
Turning our water sustainability goals into action
What we are doing
Supporting Waterwatch, a community science program monitoring the health of over 29 waterways and their impact on stream ecology. The results are used to help guide future water management actions and sustainability initiatives.
Ongoing auditing and upgrading of irrigation systems across the city for better monitoring of water usage and faster issue identification and resolution resulting in improved water efficiency and reduced wastage.
Improving our understanding of local waterway health through waterway monitoring and research.
Investigating new ways to harvest water through water sensitive urban design at our shopping centres and car parks.
Undertaking oval drainage projects to improve drainage capabilities and water retention reducing the need for watering throughout the Spring/Summer months.
Supporting Community volunteers in collaboration with local Landcare and environmental friends groups with their waterway rehabilitation programs via the Middle Yarra Landcare Network.
Exploring new and innovative ways to retain moisture in landscapes and reduce stormwater run-off and pollution into our waterways.
Developing opportunities to facilitate the harvesting of storm water from roads and infrastructure developments for private land holder access.
Assisting with monitoring extreme climate risks including flood events, reduction in biodiversity, drought, and other ecological pressures on our waterways and aquatic ecosystems.
Advocating for integrated water management, utilizing stormwater harvesting for domestic use and offsetting potable usage and sewerage connection.
Offering a Spring Outdoors program which includes a range of events, workshops and activities such as the WaterBug blitz, and webinars on Waterway health.
The Waterwatch Program
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. In Manningham, Waterwatch has been connecting local communities with waterway health and sustainable water issues since 1993.
In 2007 a group of concerned volunteers initiated the Manningham Waterwatch Monitoring Network. This group continues to monitor the health of our local waterways and has carried out over 10,000 water quality measurements at more than 40 sites across the municipality. The data collected is used to assess the health of Manningham's waterways and identify what is currently impacting stream ecology.
In addition to water quality monitoring, many volunteers are affiliated with local action groups including Landcare and ‘friends of’ groups which undertake stream rehabilitation programs that contribute to catchment and waterway health.
Volunteer to be a citizen scientist
Citizen scientists are people who want to make a difference to the environment and their community. You can join this movement by taking part in programs like Waterwatch, you can email to let us know you're interested at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
… we reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover. Tags Responding to climate change … Managing our waste and resource recovery …
As our city grows, so does the amount of waste we create.
We are committed to reducing the impact our waste management has on our environment and are continually seeking better, smarter and more sustainable ways of reducing waste, increasing resource recovery and increasing diversion from landfill.
The way we manage waste is a shared responsibility, so we are also raising awareness and actively working with our community to create more sustainable future behaviours in how we use, reuse and dispose of materials once we are done with them.
Our achievements so far
56 per cent of material (25,000 tonnes) diverted away from landfill.
18 tonnes e-waste safely collected via our waste drop-off day program.
12 tonnes of hazardous chemicals safely collected via our detox your home initiative.
6 tonnes of chemical waste safely collected via our waste drop-off day program.
1,788 composting products sold through the Compost Revolution program.
Community awareness and education programs dedicated to waste reduction/reuse and recycling - resulting in low bin contamination of 7 per cent.
Turning our sustainability goals into actions
Collaborating with the Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group and other councils on the delivery of waste services for landfill, recycling, garden waste and advanced waste processing systems.
Actively seeking and investigating new sustainable and innovative environmental practices for waste management, recycling and advanced waste processing to increase future recovery of resources that would otherwise be destined for landfill.
Exploring the provision of Food Organics Green Organics (FOGO) waste collection services (42 per cent of garbage in bins currently consist of food organics) to further divert waste from landfill.
Planning for the introduction of the container deposit scheme and the potential addition of a fourth bin for glass recycling.
Building awareness and directly engaging with our community — residents, schools and businesses through a variety of education programs and events around waste reduction, good recycling, composting and diverting garden and food waste away from landfill.
Continuing to work with our community in supporting good recycling behaviours by providing versatile collection and drop off services.
Supporting community and school efforts in litter collection for Clean-Up Australia Day.
Fostering partnerships with organisations to encourage, educate and equip our community to reduce waste sent to landfill — Compost Community an award winning social enterprise created to help households start composting and worm farming.
What we are doing
Lead to Sustain Conference: offering young people in our community the opportunity to learn how to become more sustainable in their choices and to lead by adopting more sustainable actions for the future benefit of our local community – includes activities dedicated to reducing waste, recycling, saving water, reducing energy consumption, supporting biodiversity and ecology
Resource Smart Schools Program: assisting schools to embed sustainability into everything they do including ways to minimise waste, save energy and water, promote biodiversity and take action on climate change to benefit their school and community.
Manningham Schools Environmental Education Program and the Doncaster Hill Community Garden School Holiday Program: includes activities dedicated to recycling and worm farming.
Manningham’s Backyard Biodiversity: Litter Impacts a wildlife video series produced in collaboration with Wild Action Zoo - highlights the impact of discarded litter on our local wildlife and natural environment.
Smarter Living Program: a webinar series in collaboration with Whitehorse Council - dedicated to managing household waste and living more sustainably.
Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL): offering a range of learning programs and events such as the annual Learning for Sustainability Conference — in collaboration with 5 member councils across the Eastern region.
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… more environmentally sustainable. Tags Responding to climate change … Reducing council emissions …
Energy use for streetlights, buildings and fleet are the biggest sources of emissions from Council operations. By choosing clean and smart energy solutions, we have already reduced our energy consumption and emissions and made energy use from operations more environmentally sustainable.
To date, our actions have resulted in a 25 per cent reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions and a yearly saving of $600,000 in energy bills.
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 25 per cent - ahead of target.
Installed 450kW + 100kW of solar at Mullum Mullum stadium and the Council Depot.
Facilitated 750kW of solar/energy saving improvements across 180 Manningham households.
Upgraded 8,000 street lights to energy efficient lights including LEDs.
Diverted 56 per cent of waste away from landfill.
Converted 41 vehicles of Council fleet to hybrid-electric.
Converted 4 vehicles of Council fleet to full-electric.
Turning our sustainability goals into actions
What we are doing
Demonstrating leadership in sustainable and innovative environmental practices.
Undertaking new solar and battery installations at the Pines and Ted Ajani Centres, with similar projects considered across 18 other Council buildings over the next five years.
Providing residents free energy saving advice and services in partnership with the Australian Energy Foundation — including webinars on easy ways to use less energy, save on energy costs while keeping cool over summer and how to reduce emissions in daily life.
Committing to a power purchasing agreement in partnership with Darebin Council, the Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action and almost 50 other Councils for joint procurement of wind and solar grid electricity supply for almost 40 per cent of council’s electricity accounts.
Entering into ‘GreenPower’ renewable energy contracts for our streetlight electricity accounts.
Installing electric vehicle charge-points at the Civic Centre and Depot.
Transitioning more of our fleet to electrical vehicles (EVs) once the infrastructure for EV charge points are in place.
Introducing sustainable procurement by adopting responsible sourcing strategies based on supplier sustainability and environmental credentials.
Raising awareness, educating and working together with our local community to further reduce our environmental impact and adapt to climate change through a range of events, initiatives and programs.
Researching alternative treatments to asphalt resurfacing that extend the life and serviceability of road networks at a lower cost and impact to the environment.
… in Property and Development Time for us all to take more climate action We have developed a draft ClimateEmergency Action Plan to meet the climate mitigation targets adopted in late …
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Grants to help property owners with land care education, land stewardship, pest and animal control and ecological improvement works.
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View all planning applications on our planning applications portal. You can view details of lodged applications such as the location of proposed land development or use and the outcome of any assessment of an application.
… has seen human activity dramatically impact the earth's climate and ecology, this exhibition is the expression of … are descriptions of the immediate and personal effects of climate change as the artists have witnessed them. They also …
This exhibition is no longer showing in the Manningham Art Gallery.
Taking its name from the unofficial description of the present day epoch which has seen human activity dramatically impact the earth's climate and ecology, this exhibition is the expression of four artists' efforts to record, reflect upon and potentially enact change in how humanity views and interacts with the world.
Shifting the Anthropocene features the work of Lesley Duxbury, Ruth Johnstone, Rosie Weiss and Stephen Wickham, who have variously photographed underwater ecosystems and stunning 400 year old eucalypts, and collected and drawn remnants of plants destroyed by bushfire, amongst other creative acts.
The works are descriptions of the immediate and personal effects of climate change as the artists have witnessed them. They also pivot to celebrate instances where individuals and communities have saved endangered species or enacted changes in environment laws through collective effort, thereby giving a hopeful and positive tenor to the exhibition overall.
Installation view of artworks by Lesley Duxbury. Photo by Charlie Kinross.
… Towards net zero: An update on our climate progress Since declaring a ClimateEmergency in 2020, we’ve been working hard to reach our zero …
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Since declaring a Climate Emergency in 2020, we’ve been working hard to reach our zero emission targets for Council by 2028 and the community by 2035.
Now, we’re proud to release an implementation update on our Climate Emergency Response Plan, which details the progress we’ve made, what’s next and how you can get involved.
Our big wins
From electrifying our facilities to decreasing landfill waste, we’ve accelerated our climate action in the past four years.
In turn, we’re enhancing the liveability of Manningham and promoting community health and wellbeing. We’re also boosting the resilience of our natural and built environments, as well as the local economy.
We’re proud to have:
reduced landfill waste by more than 50 per cent since introducing Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) bins
converted all Council-owned facilities and street lighting to 100 per cent renewable energy from regional Victorian wind farms
begun transitioning our vehicles and plant equipment to be fully electric
planted more than 2,000 advanced trees and over 15,000 shrubs and grasses each year in our parks, reserves and bushland areas.
How you can help
Climate action is something everyone can do at home, work, school – or in your community.
Download our Climate Emergency Response Plan - Implementation Update below for more ways to act on climate in Manningham.
Next steps for Council
We have 10 years to reduce emissions to net zero. This ambitious goal will require a collective effort to secure a safer, healthier climate for our generation – and every one after.
To realise our net zero target by 2035, we’re implementing changes across the following themes:
energy transition
sustainable transport
climate resilient communities
natural systems
sustainable water
circular economy
You can see a detailed breakdown of what this looks like in our Climate Emergency Response Plan - Implementation Update.
Climate Emergency Response Plan - Implementation Update
Climate Emergency Response Plan - Implementation Update
… living increasing adaptation to the health impacts from climate change reducing injury and harm preventing family …
Support is available at every stage of your child’s life and development.
The Health and Wellbeing Strategy outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure our residents are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and included. Seven priority areas have been identified to promote a Healthy Community:
improving social and emotional wellbeing
increasing healthy eating
increasing active living
increasing adaptation to the health impacts from climate change
reducing injury and harm
preventing family violence
increasing connection and engagement of community life.
Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.
… of natural and man-made threats that are increasing with climate change and population growth. Understanding the …
Become a scientist this spring and help our scientific community record valuable information about Platypi in Manningham.
PlatypusSPOT is a citizen science platform that gathers information from the community on platypus occurrence. Locals know their area and we want to tap into your knowledge. PlatypusSPOT brings together all that valuable information in one publicly accessible website.
Platypus are difficult to study in the wild and we know very little about how platypus populations are faring. Platypus and their habitat are vulnerable to a variety of natural and man-made threats that are increasing with climate change and population growth. Understanding the distribution and occurrence of platypus is essential to develop effective conservation strategies with waterway managers.
To participate in this event, download the PlatypusSPOT app on your device.
… sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist, writer and educator. Nina has a master’s …
Want tips on how to be your most stylish self in the most sustainable way? Award-winning eco stylist and educator, Nina Gbor of Eco Styles will share her restyling tips.
Learn how to stylishly (re)use the items in your closet to look and feel amazing with any size and on any budget, while reducing your carbon footprint and textile waste.
Nina will also talk about:
how to find your personal style
how to find preloved treasures in op shops and online
About Nina Gbor
As the founder of Eco Styles, Nina Gbor is an award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist, writer and educator.
Nina has a master’s degree in International Development and is a former sustainable fashion tutor in short courses at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. She coined the phrase ‘get off the fashion trendmill’ which means individuality and self-knowledge should be the premise for consuming clothing, not fashion trends.
Follow Nina on Insta @eco.styles for inspiration on secondhand and sustainable style hacks.
Maroondah City Council is hosting this event in collaboration with Knox City Council, Whitehorse City Council, Yarra Ranges Council, and Manningham Council.
… appealing and a sure way to take action against climate change. This information session will help you … will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away …
As gas prices increase and more people are looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint, the transition to an all-electric home is both financially appealing and a sure way to take action against climate change.
This information session will help you understand:
economic and environmental benefits of reducing your household gas (and fuel) consumption
steps to creating an efficient, all-electric home that can accommodate electric vehicles in the future
ways to power your home with renewables, if your household is not able to have solar
your eligibility for the wide range of rebates
All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!
This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.
To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.
This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.
… to your household and help you to take action against climate change? This information session will cover all … will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away …
Are you intrigued by electric vehicles (EVs) but not yet clear about whether owning one will be a practical choice, of benefit to your household and help you to take action against climate change?
This information session will cover all aspects of EV ownership and help you understand:
how an EV compares to a petrol-based car, in terms of price, running costs, travel range and longevity
how and where to charge an EV - and how much electricity it will take
the emissions and resource-use of EVs, compared to other modes of transport
how you might future-proof your home for an EV, by installing or increasing rooftop solar
what changes we might anticipate in the EV market over the coming years
your eligibility for rebates
All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!
This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.
To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.
This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.