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Balance, Posture and Stretching at Ajani

… Balance, Posture and Stretching at Ajani Seniors Come and Try - free trial class for balance, posture and … your goals in a comfortable, welcoming environment. Ajani Centre Seniors Seniors month … Balance, Posture and …

Come and Try - free trial class for balance, posture and stretching.

With a combination of guided stretches and posture correction, you’ll leave feeling more aligned, relaxed, and stronger.

Whether you’re new to exercise or just looking to improve your mobility, this class will support your goals in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

Seniors month

Savernake Reserve

… Reserve connects Savernake Court to the Blackburn Road and associated bus stops. It has a seat and is attractively … deal with the steep bank into the Reserve. Savernake Court Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Savernake Reserve …

Savernake Reserve connects Savernake Court to the Blackburn Road and associated bus stops. It has a seat and is attractively landscaped.

A ramp and landscaping were constructed at the Saveranke Court end to deal with the steep bank into the Reserve.

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Maggs Reserve

… a junior play unit with two slides, pommel walk monkey bar and swings. There is a drink fountain and picnic table which … perfect to spend some time with the family. Maggs Street Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Maggs Reserve …

The fun playspace at Maggs Reserve includes a junior play unit with two slides, pommel walk monkey bar and swings. There is a drink fountain and picnic table which is perfect to spend some time with the family.

Access to the reserve is from Ireland Avenue and Maude Avenue. The Reserve provides a path network that allows local residents to utilise these links and also provides an attractive green space within surrounding residential developments for informal recreational pursuits.

Maggs Reserve playspace upgrade

Consultation of the draft playspace concept design for Maggs Reserve closed on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.

We're currently reviewing the feedback we received.

We will report back on key outcomes with the final design by the end of May 2024.

More information

For more information, go to Maggs Reserve Upgrade on YourSay.

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Happy Valley Reserve

… Play opportunities include traditional play equipment and a basketball/ netball halfcourt. There are ample seats … another entrance from Happy Valley Court. Whickson Court Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Happy Valley Reserve …

Play opportunities include traditional play equipment such as a slide, swings, stepping stones, butterfly rocker, monkey bar and a basketball/ netball halfcourt. There are ample seats with shade from the trees. The main entrance is from Whickson Court, with another entrance from Happy Valley Court. Why not ride or walk the quiet local streets when visiting this neighbourhood park?

Suitable age group: All ages

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Bernadette Reserve

… provides residents with a link between Deep Creek Drive and Larnoo Drive and indirectly to Mullum Mullum Creek Linear … Reserve that crosses Bernadette Reseve. Larnoo Drive Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Bernadette Reserve …

Bernadette Reserve provides residents with a link between Deep Creek Drive and Larnoo Drive and indirectly to Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park, via the Porter Water Supply Reserve that crosses Bernadette Reseve.

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Careers

… Careers Become a part of our challenging and rewarding, positive and friendly workplace committed to fostering a customer … vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that …

We offer challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment and are committed to fostering a customer focused, delivery led culture.

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Why work for us?

We proudly deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

How to apply for a career with us

Find out how to prepare and apply for our recruitment and selection process.
Our organisation structure and executive team

Find out how Manningham Council is structured as a business and meet our executive team.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people.

We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

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We are embracing new technology and improving our customers’ experiences.

It’s a very exciting time to be working at Manningham. Working here is often challenging where no day is the same. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements acknowledged.

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We are constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community.

And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

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We are committed to delivering the best workplace experience for our people.

This means that we live our values (working together, excellence, accountable, respectful, empowered) every day. We understand the value of a safe and inclusive workplace culture, which is why we are committed to gender and intersectional equality. Our Gender Equality Action Plan holds us accountable as we continue to build on positive change at Manningham.

Gender Equality Action Plan

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We are committed to being an inclusive and connected community.

We're proud to launch our First Nations Employment Strategy, focused on supporting the cultural safety, recruitment, development, and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. This strategy demonstrates our commitment to improving cultural competency across our workforce and growing career opportunities, retention, and professional development for First Nations employees.

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We are always looking for talented individuals to join Council. Please apply if you believe you are a suitable candidate for one of the job positions available.

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Healthy, Happy and Wise - Forum for Older Adults - SOLD OUT

… Healthy, Happy and Wise - Forum for Older Adults - SOLD OUT Seniors Join us … from organisations such as Eastern Community Legal Centre, Bendigo Bank, and Elder Rights Advocacy, the forum will cover key topics …

Join us for the Healthy, Happy & Wise: Healthy Ageing Forum, an informative event designed to support older adults in ageing well.

Featuring expert speakers from organisations such as Eastern Community Legal Centre, Bendigo Bank, and Elder Rights Advocacy, the forum will cover key topics including financial literacy, retirement planning, elder rights, housing, and active living.

The expert panel will be addressing key topics relating to healthy ageing, and what it means to be Healthy, Happy and Wise.
Participants will be able to explore resource stalls, and enjoy complimentary morning tea.

Held in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025, this event highlights the importance of elder rights, ageism prevention, and a safe, respectful community for all.

This event is now sold out, but you can join the waitlist by clicking the "join waitlist" button on the right.

Join us for the Healthy, Happy & Wise: Healthy Ageing Forum, an informative event designed to support older adults in ageing well.

Attendees can engage in a panel discussion with Q&A, explore resource stalls, and enjoy a complimentary morning tea for networking and community connection.

Held in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025, this event highlights the importance of elder rights, ageism prevention, and a safe, respectful community for all.

This is a free event, however places are limited. Register your attendance today.

Preventing elder abuse

… from getting out of hand such as: respecting older people and call out ageism listen to older people and their care partner check in with vulnerable older people … project is a partnership between Eastern Community Legal Centre and Swinburne University. The project engages with …

Everyone has the right to live their lives free from abuse.

There’s a number of things we can all do to prevent elder abuse from getting out of hand such as:

respecting older people and call out ageism
listen to older people and their care partner
check in with vulnerable older people

Elder abuse is hard to picture, but happens every day. What starts out small doesn't always stay that way.

What is elder abuse?

Actions causing harm to an older person from someone they know or trust is elder abuse. It can include:

taking their money or possessions
not providing necessary care
making threats or stopping an older person’s from contacting others socially
physical or sexual abuse.

Anyone experiencing elder abuse may:

act fearfully or withdraw
show signs of stress, anxiety or depression
show signs of bruising or other physical injuries
not have the ability to pay their bills and expenses.

Elder abuse often occurs within close relationships and is a form of family violence. It’s unacceptable and we need to call it out.

How we can stop elder abuse

There’s several actions we can take to stop elder abuse and includes:

staying connected in the community
seeking independent advice
developing a support network of trusted friends and professionals
seeking help.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing elder abuse, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Learn more about how we’re tackling ageism in Manningham.

Getting help and assistance

Compass

Compass is a national website created to help older Australians navigate the complex issue of elder abuse and to guide action to end the problem. Compass make resources and information available both for older Australians and for the people who care for and support them.

As a voice for action, Compass acts against elder abuse by raising nationwide awareness of this growing social issue and simplifying the process of connecting people to services and information that can help.

Learn more by visiting compass.info or by calling 1800 ELDERhelp.

OPERA: Older People, Equity, Respect and Ageing

The OPERA project is a partnership between Eastern Community Legal Centre and Swinburne University. The project engages with older people about their experiences of ageing and age discrimination in the community.

The aim of the project is to ensure that older people feel valued and respected. It’s also about challenging some of the harmful beliefs and attitudes that can lead to age discrimination.

Every individual has the right to feel safe, respected and valued.

Learn more about the OPERA Project.

More helpful resources

Seniors Rights Victoria
Phone: 1300 368 821
Website: seniorsrights.org.au/
Eastern Community Legal Centre
Phone: 9762 6235
Website: eclc.org.au/contact-us/
Relationships Australia Victoria
Phone: 9261 8700
Website: rav.org.au

Lionel Reserve

… Lionel Reserve Playground is located on a corner site and contains swings, slide, monkey bar, rocker and fireman's … Road and Beverley Hills Primary School. Lionel Street Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Lionel Reserve …

Lionel Reserve Playground is located on a corner site and contains swings, slide, monkey bar, rocker and fireman's pole. The playspace has a picnic table and is located close to Blackburn Road and Beverley Hills Primary School.

Suitable age group: 1 to 7 years.

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Fernlea Reserve

… a quiet tranquil space to enjoy skyline views from and a play space. The garden beds and seating area provides a … of open grassed space for a run around. Fernlea Crescent Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Fernlea Reserve …

Fernlea Reserve provides a quiet tranquil space to enjoy skyline views from and a play space. The garden beds and seating area provides a relaxing space in the reserve and there is plenty of open grassed space for a run around.

Places and spaces

welcoming entry through landscaping and rock stairway
grassed open space area for picnics and ball games
challenging climbing tower for older children and junior play unit with slide, shop and cubby. A swing set and spinner.
landscaping including logs and rocks for climbing, balancing and nature play opportunities
garden beds with shrubs and trees
seating including park benches and rock walls near the playground for resting and socialising

Getting There

By bus

Fernlea Cres/Blackburn Rd bus stop:
Bus route 905 City - The Pines SC via Eastern Fwy & Templestowe

Fernlea Cres/Andersons Creek Rd bus stop:
Bus route 318 City - Deep Creek
Bus route 906 City - Warrandyte via The Pines SC

By car

On street parking available

Get Involved

Would you like to get involved with your local park with gardening activities, neighbourly events or creative projects? Discover Manningham’s Parks Alive initiative.

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Whistlewood Reserve

… a junior play unit for younger kids, swings, track glider and monkey bars, a picnic table and drinking fountain as well … a basketball ring to cater for all ages Whistlewood Close Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Whistlewood Reserve …

A modern playground with excellent play opportunities, including a junior play unit for younger kids, swings, track glider and monkey bars, a picnic table and drinking fountain as well as a basketball ring to cater for all ages.

A fun playspace ideal for the whole family. Bring your lunch and stay for a while. Natural shade is provided by some mature trees. Suitable age group (indicative): 1 to 14 years.

Places and spaces

Basketball ring
Netball ring
Playground
Drinking Fountain

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Bronte Playground

… in 2010. The play equipment caters well for all ages and the areas also includes a hit up wall and basketball half court. Serpells Road Doncaster East VIC 3108 Australia … Bronte Playground …

Bronte Playground, located at the southern end of Green Gully Linear Park was upgraded in 2010. The play equipment caters well for all ages and the areas also includes a hit up wall and basketball half court. Its main frontage is to Serpells Road but it connects to the north via Bronte Rise to Jenkins Playground.

There is a bus stop directly outside on Serpells Road and the playground is in the catchment of two primary schools. This locality is well catered for with play and informal recreation opportunities and no further development is required.

Places and Spaces

Our playground includes:

Playground
Parking
Basketball half court
Hit up wall
Shelter
Drinking fountain

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Victoria Street Playground

… Among the favourites is our playful rock feature, and river bed channel with water play gates in the warmer months. 99 Victoria Street Doncaster East VIC 3108 Australia … Victoria Street Playground …

Set among the tranquil walking tracks, families won’t want to leave this adventurous playground. Among the favourites is our playful rock feature, and river bed channel with water play gates in the warmer months.

With the community's input, Victoria Street Playground has been upgraded to include new customised towers and slides, sand play features, extra water play areas and swings.

The playspace also features:

an adventure play circuit
expanded sand and water play area
giant basket swing
lookout tower with slide and rope play
additions and improvements to the existing Hummel tower
inclusive spinner
three new swing sets
nature play areas
fresh landscaping and seating surrounding the playspace
improved pathways.

The inspiration behind Victoria Street’s play tower

Did you know that the giant play tower at Victoria Street playground is inspired by Manningham’s historic Doncaster Tower? Built by Alfred Hummel in 1879 and located at the top of Doncaster Hill, Doncaster Tower became a popular lookout offering stunning panoramic views and attracting visitors from all over Melbourne.

Although the tower was demolished in 1914, its legacy continues at Victoria Street playground. For more interesting information, including a scale model of the tower, stop by Schramm’s Cottage Museum, off Victoria Street in Rieschiecks Reserve.

Download the Hummel Hunt activity sheet for some extra fun when visiting Victoria Street playground!

How to get there

You can park in the Victoria Street car park, or enjoy the local scenery and arrive by bike.

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Victoria Street Playground - Hummel hunt activity sheet

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Powers of Attorney and Substitute Decision Making

… Powers of Attorney and Substitute Decision Making Programs and workshops Learn more about your legal rights whilst … free webinar. Anita Koochew from Eastern Community Legal Centre will deliver an online information session on the role …

Learn more about your legal rights whilst planning for your future during this free webinar.

Anita Koochew from Eastern Community Legal Centre will deliver an online information session on the role of Powers of Attorney and other Substitute Decision Making mechanisms to support people with a disability and their carers.

This event is being delivered as part of Victorian Law Week 2024.

Cancer Council Victoria and BreastScreen Victoria Information Session

… Cancer Council Victoria and BreastScreen Victoria Information Session Seniors Presented by Cancer Council Victoria and BreastScreen Victoria , this free session will cover … are limited - bookings essential. Domeney Recreation Centre Seniors … Cancer Council Victoria and BreastScreen …

Presented by Cancer Council Victoria and BreastScreen Victoria, this free session will cover topics such as

keeping yourself and your family healthy
the free national screening programs
ways to prevent cancer and how to undertake free easy and painless screening at home or at a clinic

Content is particularly relevant to those up to 75 years of age, however all welcome.

Places are limited - bookings essential.

Badminton and Table Tennis at DISC

… Badminton and Table Tennis at DISC Seniors Enjoy discounted entry to play badminton and table tennis at Manningham DISC on Mondays during Seniors … the discount. Manningham DISC (Donvale Indoor Sports Centre) Seniors Seniors month … Badminton and Table Tennis at …

Enjoy discounted entry to play badminton and table tennis at Manningham DISC on Mondays during Seniors Month.

For ages 50 plus.

Badminton 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Table Tennis 10:00am – 12:00pm and 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Customers must show their Seniors Card or mention Seniors Month to receive the discount.

Seniors month

Larnoo Playground

… that contains a mix of remnant indigenous vegetation and ‘old’ farmland. Larnoo Drive Doncaster East VIC 3109 Australia … Larnoo Playground …

Larnoo Playground upgrade
We're upgrading the Larnoo Playground in Donvale.
The project is part of our Parks Improvement Program and will be delivered under our 2024/25 Open Space Capital Works Program.
Construction is likely to begin in mid to late 2025. This schedule is subject to contractor availability and weather conditions.
For more information, go to Larnoo Playground upgrade on Yoursay.
Larnoo Playground is located next to Gumnut Gully Pre-School on the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park. The playground was upgraded in 2008 with interesting play opportunities in a bushland setting that contains a mix of remnant indigenous vegetation and ‘old’ farmland.

The landscape in the vicinity of the Mullum Mullum has historic value with the dam and remnants of orcharding rows. Play opportunities include a junior play unit with slide, activity panels, climbing frame, swings, crocodile walk and stepping stones, turnover bar and single rocker.

Suitable age group: 0 to 11 years

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Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco - Footy

… Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco - Footy Kids and family Join DJ Flash Gordon for the third Good Vibrations … to buy. This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Doncaster and supported by the Bendigo Bank (Doncaster East and Templestowe). Whats On … Good Vibrations All …

Join DJ Flash Gordon for the third Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco.

This time the theme is footy! So dress up in your clubs’ regalia and come and boogie the night away.

Entry to the event is free.

Water, orange and apple wedges supplied. Drinks and chips will be available to buy.

This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Doncaster and supported by the Bendigo Bank (Doncaster East and Templestowe).

Bonnie and Clyde

… Bonnie and Clyde Arts, theatre and music At the height of the Great … Supported by Manningham's Community Grant Program . Doncaster Playhouse Arts Manningham Doncaster Playhouse Whats On … Bonnie and Clyde …

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares.

Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie and Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll and Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.

When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.

Photo by Galean Pitt

Presented by Waterdale Theatre

Supported by Manningham's Community Grant Program.

Arts Manningham

Doncaster Playhouse