The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.

INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.

Sessions cover topics including:

• feeding, solids introduction, healthy eating, food refusal and fussy eating
• strategies and ideas on how to play with your baby
• the role that parent wellbeing plays in your baby’s life
• experiences, strategies and tips from other parents. 

Cost: Free

Who should attend: Parents and caregivers

Please note: This is the 6 months session - for babies aged from 5 to 7 months.

We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:

• 3 months (babies aged from 2 to 4 months)
• 6 months (babies aged from 5 to 7 months)
• 9 months (babies aged from 8 to 10 months)
• 12 months (babies aged from 11 to 13 months).

For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.

The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.

INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.

Sessions cover topics including:

• feeding, solids introduction, healthy eating, food refusal and fussy eating
• strategies and ideas on how to play with your baby
• the role that parent wellbeing plays in your baby’s life
• experiences, strategies and tips from other parents. 

Cost: Free

Who should attend: Parents and caregivers

Please note: This is the 3 months session - for babies aged from 2 to 4 months.

We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:

• 3 months (babies aged from 2 to 4 months)
• 6 months (babies aged from 5 to 7 months)
• 9 months (babies aged from 8 to 10 months)
• 12 months (babies aged from 11 to 13 months).

For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.

Meeting Date: 24 April 2018 
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm   
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

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Meeting Date: 31 October 2017 
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm 
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

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Meeting Date: 26 June 2018 
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm 
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 

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Meeting Date: 27 October 2015
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below.

Meeting Date: 27 March 2018 
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm 
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

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Meeting Date: 22 May 2018 
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm 
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 

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Meeting Date: 25 May 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

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. You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question read out by our CEO.  Public Question Time form.

Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.

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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

Join us these school holidays for a Minecraft and Superheroes event with Bricks 4 Kids at Bulleen Plaza.

Lots of creative fun for all the kids.

No bookings required. 

Meeting Date: 24 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

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, your question will be read out by our CEO.  Public Question Time form.

Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.

Council meeting livestream

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

By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.

That’s why Manningham Council has partnered with Solar Savers, a local government initiative that helps you electrify your home with quality appliances.  

If you have questions about all-electric homes, solar, batteries or efficient hot water or air conditioning, drop in to learn more about going all-electric.

You can also find out about available discounts and discover how Solar Savers can help.

Join us at your local library for a session between March and June 2025.

Registration is not required. 

Electrify Your Life

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.

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The term ‘heart attack’ is frequently used in the media, but do you actually know what it means, how it might affect you and what you can do to avoid it?

Heart disease is by far the most common cause of death in Australian adults.

This 2-hour session will explain in simple terms exactly what ‘heart disease’ and ‘heart attack’ mean and how and why they occur. You'll also learn what the main risk factors are and how best to minimize your risk.

There is parking available onsite and regular public transport by bus adjacent at The Pines Shopping Centre.

Come down to Aquarena and join in a female only workout class.

Each session will cover a different activity. Come to one or come to all of them.

• Pilates - Monday 12 September at 12.30pm 
• Cycle - Wednesday 14 September at 12.30pm
• Strength - Thursday 15 September at 9.30am
  Please note: this session will be at the Heimat Centre - 125 George St, Doncaster East
• Vinyasa Slow Flow Yoga - Thursday 15 September at 12.30pm 

Registration is required. When registering, please specify which classes you wish to attend.

What to wear: active wear and runners.

What to bring: drink bottle, exercise mat (if you have one, for the Pilates and Yoga).