Learn to ride a bike during this 5-week introductory riding program for women, female-identifying and non-binary riders who are aged 18 years and over.

The program focuses on:

• skill development
• developing fitness
• helping you make riding a bike part of your everyday life.

Follow the lead of accredited AusCycling instructors and increase your bike confidence and skills in a supportive, safe, off-road and friendly environment.

Who is it for? This program is suitable for people who don't know how to ride, and for people with some basic riding experience. If you don’t have a bike or helmet, we'll hire these for you. Just make sure you let your instructor know upon your arrival at the first session.

Where to meet: At the car park area to the left of the Mullum Mullum Stadium entrance.

What to bring: Your bike and helmet if you have them, and a water bottle.

What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.

Please note: Places in this program are limited, so book your spot now.

Do you need support to help your newborn baby learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.

Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.

During this in-person session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.

Topics covered will include:

• Age specific development
• Normal sleep patterns
• Ways to deal with sleep difficulties
• Information about your wellbeing.

There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.

In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.

Only parents who attend Manningham Maternal and Child Health service are eligible for this service.

Sessions are also available for older babies and toddlers. 

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Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.

Are you struggling to get a good night's sleep? 

You’re not alone - about 40% of Australians experience sleep difficulties, which can affect mood, memory, and stress levels. According to research by Beyond Blue, getting enough sleep is crucial for your mental health. Join this free webinar which will offer you tools and understanding to rest easy.

What to expect

• Explore the science behind sleep with expert psychologists Henrique Salles and Erin Oldenhof.
• Learn about common sleep challenges and the factors—like stress, anxiety, and pain—that can impact your rest.
• Discover proven strategies, including cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), to improve sleep quality.
• Enjoy a dynamic 60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute interactive Q&A session.

Webinar details

• Date: Thursday 23 October 2025 
• Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
• Location: Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
• Presenters: Henrique Salles and Erin Oldenhof
• Cost: Free
• The webinar will be recorded and available to all registered attendees for a limited time
• Registrations required : Register online

About the presenters

Henrique Salles

Henrique and Erin are psychologists trained in delivering cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment for insomnia. They will help you understand the science of sleep and identify factors contributing to sleeping difficulties, such as stress, anxiety and pain. They were involved in the development of Reconnexion’s Better Sleep Program, a stepped-care intervention designed to address the issue of untreated insomnia in Australians.
Henrique is a developmental psychologist who supports people of all ages, from childhood to older adulthood. He has a particular interest in sleep psychology, as well as the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. He is a past teaching associate at Monash University.

Erin Oldenhof

Erin is the Research and Innovation Lead at Reconnexion and a Research Fellow at Deakin University. Her research focuses on improving sleep disorder management, addressing benzodiazepine dependence, and increasing access to evidence-based sleep treatments. She provides expert consultation to GPs, pharmacists, and AOD clinicians.

This webinar is proudly bought to you by Maroondah City Council, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, City of Monash and Whitehorse City Council as part of the Health and Wellbeing Series, in partnership with Eastern Access Community Health (Each).

If you require support to attend this program or would like further information please contact Fiona Burridge, Community Wellbeing Facilitator at Maroondah Council, email fiona.burridge@maroondah.vic.gov.au or call 9294 5737.

Move, groove and connect at this inclusive silent disco designed for older adults, including people living with dementia and their carers.

Hosted by: Manningham Council 

Location: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Cost: Free 

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.

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.

Manningham Art Gallery is excited to present Gosia Wlodarczak's A Space of Facial Deconstruction. 

Over a five-day onsite performance, Gosia will create a large-scale drawing installation spanning across the interior of Gallery One. 

The gallery environment and self-portraits submitted by Manningham residents are translated into shapes through Gosia’s senses. In a continuous process of meeting, overlapping and collision - in endless movement, the ongoing change and exchange will create a drawing installation over the period of the performance.

The result will be a stunning group portrait of the Manningham community.

View the performance

• Visit the gallery between 11.00am to 5.00pm from Tuesday 29 November to Saturday 3 December to watch Gosia's drawing performance

View the completed artwork

• Visit the gallery during regular opening hours up from Wednesday 7 December to Saturday 17 December to see the completed artwork.

During your visit to the gallery, you can also explore A Fragment of the Infinite Magnificence by Zahra Marsous in Gallery Two. 

For further information on submitting your self-portrait and getting involved, please visit Gosia Wlodarczak: A Space of Facial Deconstruction.

Photo Credit: Longin Sarnecki

Did you get your driver licence back when seatbelts weren’t mandatory, cars were less advanced and driving tests were simpler?

If so, our free Wiser Driver course might be just the refresher you need.

This friendly, informative program can help you stay confident and independent on the road - without needing to undergo any driving assessments.

The four-session accredited course is for drivers aged 65 and over. Participants must attend all four sessions.

You’ll learn about:

• challenges faced by older drivers
• safety tips for wiser driving
• updated road rules and regulations
• car safety features
• staying roadworthy
• planning for future travel needs
• exploring alternative transport options
• VicRoads tools and other helpful resources.

Places are limited and registration is essential.

This program is delivered in partnership with Access Health.

How to register

To register, contact our L2P Project Officer on 9840 9333 or email L2P@manningham.vic.gov.au. 

Fast Fashion has become one of the greatest waste problems in the past few years, but how can we change our habits when we’re surrounded by it? The simplest way is to buy second hand and take care of what you already own.

Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, to learn about simple, effective ways to lower your environmental impact by using basic mending skills to repair clothes and break up with Fast Fashion.

This free hands-on workshop will take you through the most useful basic mending skills, and help you understand how each one can be put to use in modern wardrobes. You will follow step-by-step instructions to learn several methods of mending, including sashiko, boro and patching, and begin working on your own mending patch to take home. Includes a follow-up list of useful resources and links to many videos showing you how to do each type of mend, step-by-step. 

Registration is required and spots are limited.

Manningham Council's Citizen Science program inspires a new body of work by ceramic artist Matt Butterworth.

These intimate sculptures question narratives surrounding function and beauty.

Beauty Disrupted (detail view). Image courtesy of the artist.

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrong elders, in collaboration with Manningham Council, are hosting a meaningful, reflective, and respectful event in a demonstration of togetherness on 26 January. 

Hosted at MC Square, this event will be free and feature story-telling, music and art. It is open to everyone who would like to attend.

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.

Come to this online session with your questions about the Community Partnership Grant 2026 - 2030.

Interested representatives from community organisations are invited to attend this Questions & Answers session. Council officers will be available to respond to questions about Grant Guidelines, eligibility to apply for a grant and the application process.

Register now

Community Partnership Grant Guidelines 2026-2030

Join us inside Kevin Heinze GROW Doncaster for our annual Spring Celebration in support of our vital work! This is your annual opportunity to see behind the scenes at Kevin Heinze GROW and see what we do – plus support our transformative work in the community. 

Proudly supported by Manningham Council's Community Grants program.



 

This event is for gardening enthusiasts, families, community members, KHG supporters, Therapeutic Horticulture professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about Kevin Heinze Grow - a fantastic opportunity to meet our friendly team and learn more about our therapeutic gardening program as well as other programs and services.