Women's Only Group Information Session
Get Active, Get Fit, Live Healthy!
What to expect at this session
What to bring: Exercise mat, water bottle, towel
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to work out in.
Please register to attend the information session.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week; we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual and fun environment.
The library's outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy - come down and have a go!
#ManninghamGirlsCan
Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual and fun environment.
The library's outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy - come down and have a go!
#ManninghamGirlsCan
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week; we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
BMX is a family-friendly sport, not to mention exhilarating, and addictive. It's the perfect sport for women and girls.
Come down and try BMX riding during This Girl Can Week.
The session will feature accredited coaches to help guide you through the basics of BMX riding.
All kids, teens and adults welcome! No prior BMX experience required.
What to wear: long-sleeved pants and top (no lycra), long fingered gloves and a full-face helmet. We have some helmets available for loan.
What to bring: your BMX, dirt jumper, or mountain bike. We have some bikes available to loan.
Registration is required.
MyTime is a free support group for parents and carers who have children under 18 years of age with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay.
MyTime is a place to:
In some MyTime sessions, members just relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information. In other sessions, a facilitator might lead a discussion on a topic of interest. Sometimes we may hold an activity aimed at helping members relax and take care of their well-being.
Exercise – of course we all know it’s good for health, especially if you have diabetes. But knowing where to start and how to stay motivated can be tough.
This is where Ready Set Go, Let’s Move comes in. Get support and be empowered to take the first step in making exercise a part of your routine, or perhaps increasing the amount you are already doing.
The Ready Set Go, Let’s Move program covers:
the positive effects exercise can have on blood glucose levels
what could be stopping you from being more active
your personal step-by-step plan of action.
You’ll also get a booklet with exercises you can do at home with minimal equipment. So, don’t wait - get ready, set, go!
Please note: This program requires a minimum of 6 participants otherwise it may be cancelled at short notice. You must be registered with the NDSS (National Diabetes Services Scheme) to attend. This program is only suitable for adults aged 18 years and older.
Exercise – of course we all know it’s good for health, especially if you have diabetes. But knowing where to start and how to stay motivated can be tough. This is where Ready Set Go, Let’s Move comes in. Get support and be empowered to take the first step in making exercise a part of your routine, or perhaps increasing the amount you are already doing.
The Ready Set Go, Let’s Move program covers:
The positive effects exercise can have on blood glucose levels
What could be stopping you from being more active
Your personal step-by-step plan of action
You’ll also get a booklet with exercises you can do at home with minimal equipment. So, don’t wait—get ready, set, go!
Please note: This program requires a minimum of 6 participants otherwise it may be cancelled at short notice.
You must be registered with the NDSS (National Diabetes Services Scheme) to attend.
This program is only suitable for adults aged 18 years and older.
Mullum Mullum's 3X3 basketball tournament promises to be an exciting, action-packed event for all basketball enthusiasts.
Whether you're a seasoned player or beginner, the tournament offers an opportunity for age groups to play against each other, allowing everyone to participate and have fun.
The tournament will group competitions by age and skill level.
Please note: opposition teams may contain players of different genders to your own.
The YMCA will provide all necessary equipment. Players are required to wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
Registration cost: $100 per team
Registration closes: Friday 7 April 11:59pm
Under 18's competition: Thursday 20 April
Over 18's open age competition: Friday 21 April
Each player on the winning teams will receive a pair of Converse basketball shoes of choice, valued at a minimum of $200. More prizes will be announced on the day of competition.
We acknowledge that racism continues to be a reality for many people in Victoria. This event provides an opportunity to hear from people who have explored this topic extensively with local communities, and those with lived experience.
Tackling Racism is an event to mark United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Manningham Council has partnered with Victoria University on a project mapping racism where it occurs, understanding the reporting barriers and supporting the needs of people who experience it.
Come along to hear Dr Mario Peucker, Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow, share his findings from the report. Lingzhi Ruan, from Womens Health East, will talk about their anti-racism project Taking Action to Combat Racism with Mandarin speaking women. The event will also feature a panel consisting of local community members and the Eastern Community Legal Centre sharing their insights and experiences on tackling racism and promoting equality.
Join us for a free and informative webinar delivered by Leisure Networks, specifically designed for all Manningham sport club volunteers....
This session will focus on empowering volunteers with essential knowledge and practical tools to ensure the financial sustainability of their club.
Topics to be covered:
This webinar is a must-attend for anyone involved in managing or supporting a sport club in Manningham. Whether you’re a new volunteer or a seasoned committee member, you'll walk away with actionable knowledge to improve your club’s financial stability.
Join us for an exclusive after-hours event at Manningham Art Gallery to celebrate our two latest exhibitions.
Painted Country
Featuring the works of five First Nations Artists – Nellie Ngampa Coulthard, Brenda Napaltjarri, Clara Napurrula, Rene Sundown and Adrian Jurra Tjungurrayi. Drawing upon their rich artistic, cultural, and ancestral knowledge, each artist paints unique depictions of Country, refracted through memory and lived experience. With special thanks to the Artists; Iwantja Arts, South Australia; Papunya Tula Artists, Northern Territory; and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, who partnered with Manningham Art Gallery to curate this major exhibition.
Beyond the Table: The Dinner Party Reimagined
An interactive reimagining of a traditional dinner party by Manningham artists Isobel Goodman and Jade Piltz, with a nod to 1970s nostalgia and celebrating one of the key gathering spaces in our homes, the humble dining table. The installation is a part of Melbourne Design Week, Australia's premier design festival featuring events across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Drop in between 5.00pm and 8.00pm, with Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, formally opening the evening at 5.30pm. Enjoy delicious snacks and refreshments. No bookings required. This is a free public event.
To find out more about these exhibitions, visit Painted Country and Melbourne Design Week - Beyond the Table: The Dinner Party Reimagined or for information on the event email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9840 9367.
Image Credit: Nellie Ngampa Coulthard, Tjuntala Ngurangka - Country with Wattle (Acacia Murrayana), 2024, Synthetic polymer paint on linen, 122 x 198 cm. Image courtsey of The Artist, Iwantja Arts and Alcaston Gallery.
GO Soccer Mums is an introductory football program designed specifically for women, where participants can have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment!
This summer break we are offering a free multi-week program for you to try the program for the first time or return to keep up your skills and maintain your psychical activity level in the off season.
Many participants may be busy with children on school holidays so we are also offering a free football clinic for kids!
This will run parallel to or GO Soccer Mums session for boys and girls aged five years to 12 years old.
Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This Girl Can week, where community members can try out a variety of outdoor games borrowed from the library.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual, fun environment.
Our outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race, as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Registration not required. All ages welcome.
Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This Girl Can week, where community members can try out a variety of outdoor games borrowed from the library.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual, fun environment.
Our outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race, as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Registration not required. All ages welcome.
BMX is a family-friendly sport - not to mention exhilarating, and addictive It's the perfect sport for women and girls.
Our come-and-try BMX day is part of This Girl Can week and will feature accredited coaches to help guide you through the basics of BMX riding.
Women and Girls of all ages are encouraged to come along and give BMX ago!
Terms & Conditions
- Participants must wear long-sleeved pants and top (no lycra).
- Bring your BMX, dirt jumper, or mountain bike - we have some bikes available to loan.
- Wear a full-face helmet. We have some available for loan.
- Long-fingered gloves.
We have some equipment available for loan, on a first-in, first-served basis.
Get ready to be inspired and empowered at the Manningham This Girl Can launch event. This exciting event is a celebration of women's strength, resilience, and achievements in the world of sports.
Join us for an evening filled with stories of determination and success as our This Girl Can Ambassadors share their personal experiences in women's sports. These remarkable women have overcome challenges and broken barriers to excel in their respective fields, and they're here to inspire you to do the same.
You'll also have the opportunity to meet and hear from some of the local providers running events during This Girl Can week. Learn about the exciting activities and programs available in your community, and discover how you can get involved.
Find out more about This Girl Can.
The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be. A suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.
You can count as many times as you like over the week, we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.
The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.
You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.
For more information go to the Aussie Bird Count website.
Did you know children consume around 30 per cent of their daily food intake at school? Most of this comes from the contents of their lunchbox.
We’re partnering with Nutrition Australia for two free online webinars as part of Healthy Lunchbox Week - 9 to 15 February 2025.
This online webinar will provide tips and tricks for packing healthy lunchboxes for little ones starting kinder or school.
Learn how to:
Presented by Monash Council, City of Kingston, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, and Maroondah City Council.
Come and join the fun at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden for our fornightly working bee. ...
Come and join the fun at the newly renovated Doncaster Hill Community Garden!
Every 2 weeks community members gather to lend a hand with planting, sowing seeds, weeding, watering and harvesting fresh produce.
Comprising of wicking beds, fruit trees and herb patches, the produce is grown and harvested communally. While the produce gets donated to a local food bank, volunteers are able to get involved in fun and interesting activities, learn about gardening and connect with others.
The garden is open to all and welcomes anyone with an interest in growing food, meeting others and learning new things.
All gardening tools are provided. Please bring a water bottle, hat and closed toe shoes.
No registration required.