Did you know that Australian households send approximately 250kg of food to landfill every year, and that food waste is one of the top three producers of carbon emissions in the world?

It makes sense to change our food waste habits if we want to reduce our overall carbon footprint. The good news is that a little bit of creativity with your ‘scraps’ can have a huge impact.

Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, to learn why and how to flip your relationship with food waste for good, by adopting ‘scraptastic’ approaches in the kitchen. 

This free face-to-face presentation will help you learn how to make the absolute most of your weekly shop to not only reduce your food waste output, but also reduce your shopping bill too. The presentation includes an in-depth exploration of scraptasatic cooking options and ideas; a presentation table/display of various scraptastic creations; and examples of useful books and resources to help you get the most out of your scraps.

This session includes tasting samples, so please specify any allergies at the time of registration. 

Registration is required and spots are limited.

Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects – the good, the bad and the ugly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aims to manage pests using a mixture of physical, cultural, and biological control methods with low impact chemical being used as a last resort.

This session will cover:

• an introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• being a detective – identifying the culprits
• beneficial insects versus pests
• using barriers and cultural strategies
• when to consider garden chemicals
• an introduction to companion plants to help control garden pests and diseases
• common garden pests and control options

Meeting Date: 12 September 2023
Meeting Time: 6.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

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Meeting Date: 23 September 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

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We invite you to join us in acknowledging the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) as we gather together to recognise the strengths, contributions and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Attendees are welcomed to join us in raising the Pride Flag on the concourse out the front of the Civic Centre. We will then move into the function rooms to listen to and learn from our guest speaker, Sally Goldner, share her lived experiences and speak to this year's IDAHOBIT theme.

2024 IDAHOBIT theme "No one left behind: Equality, freedom and justice for all".

Please note: registrations are required for this event. 

Keynote speaker

Sally Goldner AM’s massive involvement in Victoria’s queer communities spans nearly 30 years. Her diverse contributions include being a founding member of Transgender Victoria, presenting 3 CR’s “Out of the Pan,” Transfamily Treasurer, Just.Equal Australia Treasurer and Bisexual Alliance Victoria Treasurer. She is the focus of an autobio-doco “Sally’s Story”, a life member of four queer-focussed organisations and has made broad-ranging contributions to many groups.

Sally was inducted into the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll in 2016 (the first trans and first known bi woman to receive the honour), awarded LGBTI Victorian of the Year in 2015 and noted in The Age’s Top 100 most creative and influential people in Melbourne in 2011. She was awarded the Order of Australia in 2019. She is a professional wrestling ring announcer, MC, speaker, educator, life coach and occasional performer (all in contrast to her original accountancy training!).

This group is for teenage girls, non-binary and gender diverse people to connect with others and develop confidence communicating their feelings and needs.

Participants will be supported to explore:

• experience of emotions in the body
• responses to conflict, including fight, flight and freeze responses
• communication of feelings and needs
• strengths and developing self-confidence
• needs for connection

This group is facilitated by skilled counsellors with the use of creative methods within an inclusive, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.

Participants are required to participate in all 4 sessions. The maximum number of participants is 8.

Please note: this group is not suitable for those who are experiencing mental health issues that require more specialised professional support.

 

Meeting Date: 28 March 2017
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

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Meeting Date: 9 December 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

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This livestream will be available at the time of the event.

Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series panel to learn about the exciting future of electrification and energy efficiency – both at home and beyond!

Heidi Lee

Heidi is the CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, an independent think thank that shows how Australia can prosper in a zero emissions economy through ambitious research, influential engagement and compelling communications. Heidi has two decades' experience in sustainable design and architecture, and in 2024, was named one of The Australian's 'Top 100 Green Energy Power Players' for the third year running. 

Tim Forcey

Tim is one of Australia's leading voices in home energy efficiency and electrification. He is an avid researcher and author of 'My Efficient Electric Home Handbook', which captures a decades worth of advice and insight. Tim founded and contributes to the thriving My Efficient Electric Home online community. As a qualified home energy advisor who has advised in more than 1,000 homes, Tim will share his main insights on how to transform and retrofit any home to be efficient, comfortable and sustainable. 

Brendan Lang

Brendan is an electrician with more than 10 years' experience operating his electrical contracting business. He's also the founder of Get Off Gas. The core motivation for his work is to help accelerate the transition to renewable all-electric buildings and transport, which will reduce running costs and improve liveability. Brendan and his Get Off Gas team offer solutions to electrify homes, with a strong focus on educating homeowners to ensure they make great choices for the environment and their wallets.

Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events

Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.

Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and foster community for a stronger, more resilient future.

Registration for this event is required.
 

Electrify Your Life 

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, supporting residents to go all-electric at home and power up a brighter future for Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life. By switching to electric appliances, you can create a safer and healthier home for your family. 

This is a Partner Event hosted independently as part of Renew’s Sustainable House Day 2025 program. Visit Sustainable House Day for the full program.

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The great people at the Greythorn Bowls Club are huge supporters of Live Music in Manningham and many are fellow music folk, so we're in great hands.

On Thursday 6 November they are hosting an Open Mic Night and we thought it would be a great chance for us all to gather together, maybe play a tune or two?

As a part of the Live and Local program with Manningham Council these meet ups are an opportunity for us to connect as a community and shape the Live and Local Program and the future of Live Music in Manningham.

Come to one or all and let’s make music happen locally!

All people passionate about live music who live or play in Manningham are welcome.

Details

Date: Thursday 6 November 2025

Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm - Open Mic starts at 7.30pm

Venue: Greythorn Bowling Club

7 Gregory Ct, Doncaster VIC 3108

Check out more info about the venue here: Greythorn Bowling Club Doncaster – In the heart of Manningham

Access information

Greythorn Bowling Club is a flat wheelchair accessible building with no stairs. For more information regarding venue accessibility please contact them directly by phone on 0417 396 470

For all other access enquiries please email arts@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9444.

Meeting Date: 15 September 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live 

Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:

• Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber to read your question, you can elect to dial in and ask your question or have your question read out by our CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.

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Getting There

By car

Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre

By bus

Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:

Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe

Connect and Grow Health and Disability Expo aims to provide our community with vital resources and networking opportunities in the health and disability sectors.

Sponsored by Activate Allied Health, the expo offers a unique platform for individuals living with disabilities and those seeking health-related services to connect with local providers.

The expo will feature a diverse range of exhibitors, workshops, and networking opportunities, all geared toward enhancing accessibility and promoting overall well-being.

Attendees will have the chance to engage with experts in various related fields, learn about available resources, and discover new ways to navigate the challenges associated with disability and health-related concerns.

Join ecologist/zoologist David De Angelis to learn about your local frog species calling in autumn. Find out how to conduct your own monitoring survey using the Melbourne Water Frog Census app.

There will be a special focus on two local species that mainly call in autumn. The Southern Toadlet and Victorian Smooth Froglet both lay their eggs on land before they get inundated weeks later.

The conservation status of the Southern Toadlet was re-assessed from vulnerable in 2013 (DSE 2013) to endangered in 2021 (Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act Threatened List Victoria (DELWP 2021)).

Hosted by CASS and proudly funded by Manningham City Council’s Healthy Ageing Grants, this series of free health and wellness workshops is specially designed for seniors from a Chinese-speaking background living in the Manningham Council area.

These sessions focus on holistic wellbeing for both body and mind, and are delivered by qualified professionals and experienced practitioners.

Workshop Schedule:

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Dates:

• 17 October – Fall Prevention Talk
• 24 October – Healthy Diets Workshop
• 31 October – Will-Making Talk
• 7 November – Support at Home Program Talk
• 14 November – Quality Sleep Talk

Free on-site parking is available for these who drive.
For these using public transport, take Bus 305 and get off at Rieschiecks Reserve / George Street.

Come down and try lawn bowls with experienced coaches at Doncaster Bowls Club.

Lawn Bowls is a sport that can be played all year round.

This event is suitable for women and girls of all ages. No previous experience required.

What to wear: casual clothing and flat sole shoes.

What to bring: nothing, everything you need to participate will be provided by the club.

Where to park: parking is available at the club. Free parking is also available on J.J. Tully Drive.

No registration necessary, just turn up on the day.

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Does it feel that you have things to do, places to go, people to meet…. but something’s missing?

Does it seem that, in retirement, your life has lost a sense of meaning or that you’re just marking time? What if it doesn’t need to be like that?

We often hear the phrase 'a work in progress' and it's usually used in the context of younger people. But what if it's always true, no matter our age?

In this interactive session you’ll get the chance to explore that missing bit. To find out why you’ve never stopped being a work in progress and that you can reconnect with that sense of yourself.

Participants will need to have a pen and paper in order to fully participate.