On in Manningham Art Gallery's Curio display window, this small exhibition of works by Anni Hagberg and Rhys Cousins extends the artists' recent exhibitions in the gallery, exploring and playing with materials in innovative and exciting ways.

The display pairs silk prints of finely detailed photographs of non-descript textures by Cousins with a collection of amorphous ceramic and mixed media objects created through experimental firings by Hagberg.

Together, the items speak to the artists' shared interest in everyday, discarded or otherwise forgotten materials and surfaces of modern urban environments and how they interact in myriad ways.

Curio is accessible at the south-eastern corner of Manningham City Square (MC Square), 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108.

Tasmina K Majles is a Bangladeshi born visual artist based in Melbourne. In 2019, she earned a Master of Creative Arts from Deakin University, Australia.

Her practice explores the presence of duality in nature and the interconnectedness of all things in the universe.

Nature is the core inspiration to A Symphony of Dichotomies; forms, shapes, and elements of nature, in particular, birds are depicted as a metaphor to reflect the coexistence of inner and external worlds, freedom of soul, infinitude and self-reflection, to create immersive watercolour and ink paintings; alongside the site-specific installation. The works are meditative and inquisitive, asking us to marvel at and pay closer attention to our lived environment.

Installation View, Manningham Art Gallery, February 2022. Photo by Tasmina Majles. 

All are welcome to this inclusive Melbourne Inner East event designed to bring together individuals with intellectual disabilities of all ages and abilities, along with their families, our dedicated volunteers, and the local community to foster connection and celebrate the joy of sport.

Participants will enjoy a range of sports-themed games and activities, creating a lively and interactive atmosphere. The event will also serve as an open invitation for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism from the broader community to explore our programs, discover opportunities to get involved in sport, and connect socially in a warm and welcoming environment.

This gathering is all about promoting inclusion and engagement through sport, fostering a joyful, family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates diversity, connection, and the power of sport to bring people together. 

More information can be found here.
 

Ready to dig, set, and spike your way into the world of volleyball? This beginner-friendly holiday program is the perfect place to start! 

Volleyball Labs will keep these sessions fun and welcoming while teaching you the skills and confidence to grow as a volleyball player. Whether you're totally new or just want to level up, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive, high-energy environment that focuses on fun, teamwork and inclusion.

Plus, if you're feeling competitive, there's a pathway to take your game to the next level — all the way to state competitions!

Cost: $30 per session or $100 for 4 sessions.

Age group: all genders aged 12 to 17 years or youth in grades 6 to 12 (high school students).

Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club is offering a free women’s mountain bike ride through the beautiful Warrandyte State Forest. 

This is a no-drop ride (meaning no-one will be left behind), aimed at bringing women together through mountain bike riding in a friendly and supportive environment. 

The ride will cover about 14km with some hills and a creek crossing. After the ride the group will gather for lunch and/or coffee at Warrandyte’s famous Grand Hotel. 

All you need to join in is a properly maintained mountain bike, an Australian Standard helmet and basic riding skills. 

What to bring: Mountain bike, helmet and a drink bottle (optional).

What to wear: Appropriate shoes and clothing to ride a bike.

Location: The ride will take in a loop around Warrandyte, starting and ending at Gospel Carpark, opposite Whipstick Gully Road.

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Beyond the Game is an all-abilities basketball training program designed to empower individuals living with disability through inclusive sport, physical activity and social connection

Beyond the Game's mission is to create a fun, supportive, and accessible environment where participants of all skill levels can build confidence, improve their fitness, and enjoy the benefits of team sports. We focus not just on basketball skills, but on developing life skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience.

Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of our participants, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of a positive community. 

Cost is $32.80 per session with the first trial session free. Funding can be provided through a participant's NDIS plan. This price includes registration as well as a training uniform.

Join us for the opening celebration for wonguim wilam, our community park and play space that has been five years in the making!

We'll have a BBQ, coffee and cakes, speeches and live music. 

This is a free event and no registration is required.

For more information about the upgrade, visit our wonguim wilam Your Say page.

Our event program:

11.00 am – Our event begins with free coffee and a BBQ

11.20 am – the official proceedings will commence

11.45 am – the celebration continues with musical entertainment

1.00 pm – the end of the event

Event update

The weather may be rainy, so please bring wet weather gear.

If you can, bring along your reusable coffee cup and water bottle for drinks! We’re offering free coffee, and the park has drink taps to refill your water.

We’ll be closing the wonguim wilam car park before and during the event, so please allow some extra time to find parking if you plan to drive.

We encourage you also to consider sustainable transport options such as walking, riding a bike, catching the bus or carpooling.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Meeting Date: 27 September 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.          

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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.

It's not just for mums - but for all women! It doesn't matter if you have never kicked a football before -  absolutely no experience in necessary - anybody can take part!

In 2022, our program has welcomed women from all walks of life! - Our Muslim community and any women, female-identifying, and non-binary participants.

Grab your friends or come on your own and make some new ones at this female-only social football program.

GO Soccer Mums is an initiative of Football Victoria proudly supported by VicHealth.

What to wear: Runners and clothes that allow you to move around in easy.

What to bring with you: A drink bottle.

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Join experienced tutor, Clare Mannion, in a relaxed and creative environment to enhance your drawing skills.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Life Drawing Classes provide a chance to practice sketching the human form from a live model. You will work on the basics of composition, colour and tone to find your own style with Clare.

Standing easels and materials are provided but if you wish to draw with a particular medium, please feel free to bring additional materials.

Please note: a minimum number of participants are required to proceed. Class bookings close 24 hours before the session so be sure to secure your spot early!

Attendance is on a drop-in basis, no commitment needed for future classes. Classes run on the first Thursday of each month until 3 April 2025.

Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.

The Red Gum Café located in the Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre, has now been accredited by Dementia Australia as being Dementia Friendly. 

The Red Gum Café has been established as an accessible and safe environment for people living with dementia, and their carers and families, with staff having successfully undertaken training to help people living with dementia to enjoy social and community connections. 

The café is open Tuesday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.30pm, and on Saturdays from 9.00am to 2.00pm.

A support group for carers assisting people living with dementia currently meets in the café on the first Friday of every month, at 1.30pm.

Please note: The Friday group is established and no new participants will be added. New additional meeting days and times will be arranged for those wanting to attend and connect. 

Please contact the Church Hub to express your interest to join a new group.

Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.          

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Taking its name from the unofficial description of the present day epoch which has seen human activity dramatically impact the earth's climate and ecology, this exhibition is the expression of four artists' efforts to record, reflect upon and potentially enact change in how humanity views and interacts with the world.

Shifting the Anthropocene features the work of Lesley Duxbury, Ruth Johnstone, Rosie Weiss and Stephen Wickham, who have variously photographed underwater ecosystems and stunning 400 year old eucalypts, and collected and drawn remnants of plants destroyed by bushfire, amongst other creative acts.

The works are descriptions of the immediate and personal effects of climate change as the artists have witnessed them. They also pivot to celebrate instances where individuals and communities have saved endangered species or enacted changes in environment laws through collective effort, thereby giving a hopeful and positive tenor to the exhibition overall.

Installation view of artworks by Lesley Duxbury. Photo by Charlie Kinross.

A free event for young people aged 12 to 17 years! 

This pop up event is designed to get youth active, learn new skills, and have fun together in a relaxed environment.

Manningham Youth Services, Active Manningham and Skateboarding Victoria will be at the Warrandyte netball courts from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Drop in whenever suits you!

Activities:
Learn to Skate Session:
Whether you're a beginner or want to polish your skills, this All Aboard Learn to Skate session will help you improve your skating technique. Skate coaches will provide hands-on instruction, offering tips for mastering basic skills or learning advanced tricks. Boards and helmets will be available to use, but feel free to bring your own.
Sports Equipment Zone:
Bring your friends with you and play with a variety of sports equipment. Whether you're into badminton, basketball, soccer, racquet sports or want to try something new, there will be plenty of equipment on hand to play with.

A free, fun and inclusive day connecting children with disabilities to local sport and active recreation opportunities.

Disability Sports Australia and Manningham Council invite children living with disabilities to our free Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids event. 

Proudly supported by Variety Victoria - The Children's Charity and Matchworks, this multi-sport come and try day marks the initial steps in the active journey of children living with disabilities.

Each event enables and empowers participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. 

Participants will be split into smaller groups upon registration. After a welcome at 10.00am, they will rotate across 4 to 6 stations. These activities will consist of modified  sport and active recreation with the use of adaptive equipment to suit the participants. The stations will be facilitated by specialised coaches with the support of students and community organisations.

Registrations are required - places are expected to fill quickly, so register today!

For children and youth aged 5 to 18 years.

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.

Run 4 Fun is a unique skills-based program designed to teach kids and teenagers the fundamentals of good running technique. Participants will learn to move more efficiently in a fun and supportive environment. Sessions are designed to suit designated age groups with a combination of skills, activities and games.

We encourage participants to register for at least two sessions, so that there is continuity, and skill-based development and progression, as each session will be designed to build on the previous sessions.

Program information

• Suitable for all genders and abilities
• Sessions are for secondary school-aged children
  • Years 7, 8 and 9 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
  • Years 10, 11 and 12 from 2.45pm to 3.45pm

Terms and conditions

• Priority will be given to Manningham residents for participation in the program, with non-residents being considered if spaces are available.
• Two-session package $30.00 
• Four-session package $40.00

How to apply

Register now via try booking.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

Run 4 Fun is a unique skills-based program designed to teach kids  the fundamentals of good running technique. Participants will learn to move more efficiently in a fun and supportive environment.  Sessions are designed to suit designated age groups with a combination of skills, activities and games.

We encourage participants to register for at least two sessions so that there is continuity, and skill-based development and progression, as each session will be designed to build on the previous sessions.

Program information

• Suitable for all genders and abilities
• Sessions are for primary school-aged children
• 9:00am to 10:00am - Prep to Grade 2
• 10:15am to 11:15am - Grade 3 and 4
• 11:30am to 12:30pm - Grade 5 and 6

Terms and conditions

• We request that parents or carers please be in attendance during the sessions.
• Priority will be given to Manningham residents for participation in the program, with non-residents being considered only if spaces are available.
• Two-session package $30
• Three-session package $35

How to apply

Register to attend via try booking.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.