We're engaging local Warrandyte community groups to help plan the future direction of local community facilities.

Engagement will begin in July and is part of the Warrandyte Community Facilities Review (Review) – a key project under our Community Infrastructure Plan (CIP).

Our Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange said that we're looking for future improvements to community facilities that will better support local services and connectivity for residents.

“Last year’s consultation on the Community Infrastructure Plan highlighted the need for a holistic review of the provision of community facilities in Warrandyte. With an increasing demand for services, we need to ensure the right infrastructure is in place to support community needs,” Cr Lange said.

“The Review will help guide future investment into community facilities in Warrandyte,” she said.

During the consultation, community groups will provide information on their usage, needs, and expectations of facilities. They will also share ideas for future services and buildings, including opportunities for partnerships and facility sharing.

“We want to better understand the needs, priorities and aspirations of our local community groups.

“These discussions will guide the preparation of our draft recommendations, which will be shared with the broader community for further feedback early next year,” the Mayor added.

We'll contact community groups and services directly to invite them to participate in the consultation.

If you haven’t heard from us by the end of July and would like to participate, please contact us via Your Say Manningham.

The final plan will be presented to Council for endorsement in 2025.

For further information, go to Your Say Manningham.

The 2025 Monster Community Raffle celebrates 20 years of supporting the Manningham community. 

The raffle has been helping local groups raise funds for their programs, services, and initiatives, and deliver positive outcomes for people of all ages.

The raffle is proudly supported by our raffle partner, the Templestowe Bowling Club. 

What prizes are on offer?

First prize is one $5,000 Coles Myer gift voucher.

Runner up prize is five $1,000 Coles Myer gift vouchers.
 

Who can sell raffle tickets?

Any not-for-profit organisation in Manningham can take part in the raffle. This includes schools, community groups and clubs. 
 

What does it cost?

Not for profit community groups can order the ticket books from us for free.

The only cost to the groups and organisations is the time it takes to sell the tickets.

100% of the proceeds are invested back into the community.

For every $2 raffle ticket sold, organisations will receive $1.50, and the remaining 50 cents will be donated to the Manningham Community Fund.

The Manningham Community Fund supports the welfare services offered by charitable organisations within our community.

How to order your raffle ticket books

To order your ticket books, email civicevents@manningham.com.au. 

Once we receive the order, you will be notified when the tickets are ready to be collected from the Civic Centre , 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. 

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The Manningham Community Panel has reached a significant milestone, charting a course for the future after delivering its final recommendations to Council.

Manningham Mayor Councillor Deirdre Diamante said the Panel’s insights will be invaluable in ensuring that the Council’s strategic plans are grounded in the community's needs and aspirations. 

“By listening to the voices of our community, we’re ensuring that our decisions and actions reflect and align with what matters most to our residents,” Cr Diamante said.   

 

“The Panel has played a crucial role in this process, comprising members from diverse age groups, cultural backgrounds and geographic locations that represent the unique tapestry of our community. 

 

“This collaborative approach will help enable us to create a more inclusive, resilient, sustainable and vibrant community for all.”

The Panel was established to identify Manningham's key priorities, challenges and opportunities – to help guide the Council’s strategic plans. This includes the Community Vision 2040, the four-year Council Plan, and the 10-year Asset and Financial Plans.

Throughout the process, Panel members deliberated for approximately 1,680 collective hours and heard from over 50 speakers from Council and community. 

They handed over their recommendations to Council at the final meeting on 1 February 2025. They span several themes including community safety, transport, open spaces and more. 

“Over the coming weeks, we’ll prepare a response to each of the panel’s recommendations, including how they will be implemented or the reasons for not supporting any recommendation,” Cr Diamante said. 

 

“We’re sincerely grateful to the panel members for their time and efforts during this dynamic process and committed to implementing the panel’s recommendations to the fullest extent possible. We’ll ensure their insights are carefully considered in all our decision-making as we plan ahead for Manningham,” the Mayor added.

For further information and stay up to date, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/help-shape-manninghams-future

North East Link is inviting community to celebrate the opening of Powerful Owl Park. 

There will be a free BBQ, coffee, face painting and more.

The new soccer facility features three new pitches, a 176-space car park, BBQ facilities, walking paths and a new pavilion accessible by all.

Powerful Owl Park Opening

Sunday, 11 August 2024

10.00am to 1.00pm

Powerful Owl Park, 27-59 Templestowe Road, Bulleen