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.

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.

Are you covered for emergencies at home?

We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.

The session will cover important topics including:

• having an up-to-date insurance policy  
• the right insurance amount for your home and contents
• what to look out for in your existing insurance policy.

Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.

It's free to register but bookings are essential. 

Please note: this repeat session of the Home Insurance workshop will be held in Mandarin. 

Looking for a friendly way to connect with your community?

Our Talking Cafes are weekly drop-in sessions held at local cafes, designed for you to socialise, learn what's happening in your community, and make new friends! A welcoming Talking Café host will greet you each week and introduce any special guest speakers.  Meet new people, share stories, and find out about local events and initiatives.

Drop in when it suits you and newcomers are always welcome. Feeling a bit unsure about coming alone? No problem at all, just call us and we are happy to help!

 

No need to book, just drop in!

Enjoy the outdoors and dance for yourself, by yourself.

Each participant will be given headphones and will listen to the same uplifting dance music. This activity is about interpretative dancing and singing in the outdoors of Warrandyte, keeping fit and building community connection.

Start dancing at dusk and finish dancing in the dark. 

Suitable for women and girls of all ages and abilities.

If the weather is poor, the class will be moved inside to the Warrandyte Community Hall.

What to wear: comfortable clothing that allows you to dance, walk and move around easily.

What to bring: nothing, everything you need will be provided.

Registrations are essential. Please cancel if you can no longer attend as places are limited.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping?

Join a panel of experts as they unpack the known health implications of vaping and what the recent legal reforms will mean for young people.

This online seminar will also cover ways to facilitate conversations, strengthen communication and minimise harm when talking about vaping with the young people in your life.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be given information about where to go for further help.

This event is a collaboration with Manningham, Monash, Kingston, Boroondara and Yarra Ranges Councils.

Meet the panel members

Sharon Torpey from Drug Education Australia

Sharon Torpey is the Founder and Director of Drug Education Australia, a leading provider of high quality, factual drug education. Sharon is a qualified Physical Education and Health Teacher, with 25 years’ experience connecting with young people and their parents.

Amanda Low from Healthy Communities Coordinator, Prevention Division at Quit

With a background in Public Health and as the Healthy Communities Coordinator at Quit, Amanda Low leads prevention strategies to reduce harm caused by smoking and vaping within communities and settings. 

The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives with other men.

The Entree event is an introduction to The Men’s Table through open sharing over a relaxed and conversational meal.

It is a chance to meet other men, learn about how a Table works and help you decide whether you'd like to part of this local Men’s Table group.

The event will be hosted by two long standing members of other Men's Tables. They will share experiences from their Tables and respond to your questions, concerns and ideas.

The cost of the event includes a meal and a drink.

This event is proudly supported by Manningham's Community Grants Program.

About the Men's Table

There's never been a better time to get connected and be part of building community. It's healthy to show emotions and share feelings, and it is time we freed men from outdated masculine norms.

The Men’s Table creates a sense of belonging, community, peer support and camaraderie. These things are often lacking for many men, even for those who already have a group of mates.

Belonging to a Men’s Table contributes to mental, emotional and social wellbeing. It provides powerful support to individual member’s journeys through life.

Kevin Heinze Grow’s Spring Celebration is back, and we invite you to join us for a fun family day out in support of our meaningful work.

What to expect:

• activities for all ages - enjoy a gardening workshop, pot decorating, and a scavenger hunt for the kids
• nursery and plant sale, including 9 varieties of heirloom tomato seedlings
• PhotoVoice exhibition - experience participant stories through Megan Dennis’ PhD research 
• self-led tour - learn about our impactful programs and services through the KHG gardens, at your own pace
• exclusive tour of our therapeutic gardens with Patrick Wain, KHG Therapeutic Horticulture Coordinator
• art exhibition - explore beautiful artwork created by our community
• food and refreshments - indulge in delicious treats from our café and cake stall
• raffle and prizes - support our cause and win amazing prizes
• support our mission - donate to help more people with disabilities access the therapeutic benefits of gardening. 

This event is for gardening enthusiasts, families, community members, KHG supporters, Therapeutic Horticulture professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about Kevin Heinze Grow.

Don't miss out. Come and be a part of our vibrant community. We look forward to celebrating spring with you at Kevin Heinze Grow.

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.

• For android phones
• For Apple phones

All are welcome to this inclusive Melbourne Inner East event designed to bring together individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages and abilities, along with their families, our dedicated volunteers, and the local community to foster connection and celebrate the joy of sport.

Participants will enjoy a range of sports-themed games and activities, creating a lively and interactive atmosphere. The event will also serve as an open invitation for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism from the broader community to explore our programs, discover opportunities to get involved in sport, and connect socially in a warm and welcoming environment.

This gathering is all about promoting inclusion and engagement through sport, fostering a joyful, family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates diversity, connection, and the power of sport to bring people together. 

More information can be found here.
 

By switching to induction cooking, you can create a safer home for your family.

Curious about switching to induction cooking? Keen to reduce food waste in your kitchen? Join us for a hands-on cooking workshop, followed by a community meal hosted by Ajani Neighbourhood House.

Our facilitator from Open Table will provide an educational and interactive cooking experience, focusing on innovative yet simple ways to reduce our household food waste. You'll learn more about the benefits of induction cooking and how Solar Savers can make it easy to switch. 

Be inspired to get creative with vegetable scraps, odds and ends and excess seasonal produce!

Workshop content:

• Induction cooking - how it works, cookware, how to switch
• Food waste impacts
• Interactive cooking demonstration and tasting - Veggie Scrap Fritters
• Hands on activity  - Pantry Clear Out Bliss Balls

The workshop will be followed by a 2-course lunch, including food prepared during the hands on activity.

About Open Table

Open Table is a Melbourne based charity with the dual purpose of increasing food security and reducing food waste. They share good food that would otherwise go to waste through regular free community lunches and food relief programs.

Please note:

Registrations are essential and places are limited.

• This workshop is funded by Manningham Council and hosted in partnership with Ajani Neighbourhood House. The event admission fee paid to Ajani covers the cost of the venue, lunch, tea and coffee.
• This event is aimed at adults and is not suitable for children.
• Food tasting is involved - you will be required to detail any allergies when registering.
• Please wear close-toed shoes to the event.

Power up a cleaner future

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.

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A one-off workshop exploring the use of mixed-media in painting, driven by Gidley's passion for vibrancy and colour in art. Suitable for painters of all ages and abilities.

Presented by the Doncaster Templestowe Artists Society.

Supported by Manningham Council's Community Grants Program.

Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.

Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.

Topics include:

• inspirational goals
• personal values
• wellbeing
• future possibilities.

All materials will be provided.