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Get back into exercise in a way that not only feels good but leaves you feeling energised and motivated. 

Colleen and Laura, qualified coaches, will gently guide you through each session focusing on warm up drills, timed walk - jog intervals and finishing with cool down stretches.

All women,  regardless of age, ability and fitness level are welcomed and encouraged to come down and get active and embrace a healthier lifestyle. 

Unleash your inner runner and leave feeling empowered and motivated!

Please text Colleen on 0413 926330 or Laura 0405  192672 to register your attendance at any of these sessions. 

What do I wear? Loose and comfortable clothing and runners.

What do I bring? water bottle and a hand towel.

Join local ecologist John Harris as he takes you on a journey through Warrandyte State Park’s Fourth Hill. John will undertake a bird survey and help you identify birds found in the Warrandyte area. 

Walk rating: 3km moderate, includes steep and narrow sections, creek crossing, slippery sections and tripping hazards.

What to bring: solid shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a water bottle and your own binoculars. Light breakfast will be served after the walk.

The meeting place will be at Gold Memorial Drive Picnic Ground. Please arrive 10 minutes before the walk starts.

Please note: the nature walk could be cancelled due to extreme weather.

Whether you’re a first-time batter or backyard cricket superstar, get ready to embark on an exciting journey filled with laughter, growth, and unforgettable memories. 

Bulleen Templestowe's season launch of Woolworths Cricket Blast welcomes girls who would like to come and try cricket - for free!

The club will provide  a safe and positive environment that supports and uplifts kids of every ability. Activities use plastic bats and softer balls of different sizes so kids can participate and develop at their own pace. 

Suitable for girls aged under 10 years. No prior experience needed.

What to wear: clothes that allow you to move around easily and runners.

What to bring: water bottle.

Registrations required.

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Watch this brand-new webinar by Psychologist and author Steve Biddulph. 

Recorded in his home in Tasmania, Steve Biddulph presents a whole new way to understand your own mind and listen to its’ deep-down signals.

Described as therapy meeting neuroscience, this talk explores the new concept of ‘supersense’ – the feelings beneath our feelings. This concept helps guide parents to a more awake and free way of living every minute of their lives.

The webinar will cover the following:

• Calming anxiety in parents and kids
• Helping children manage their emotions well
• How to know what is right for you
• Being at ease in a difficult world 

This pre-recorded online event does not allow for questions at the end.

We'll provide Instructions on how to access the webinar within the booking confirmation.

Come and see the Exhibition of Costumes, featuring an extensive collection of costumes dating from the Victorian era.

This exhibition is run by the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society, as part of the Manningham Heritage Festival.

Become a scientist this spring and help our scientific community record valuable information about Platypi in Manningham.

PlatypusSPOT is a citizen science platform that gathers information from the community on platypus occurrence. Locals know their area and we want to tap into your knowledge. PlatypusSPOT brings together all that valuable information in one publicly accessible website.

Platypus are difficult to study in the wild and we know very little about how platypus populations are faring. Platypus and their habitat are vulnerable to a variety of natural and man-made threats that are increasing with climate change and population growth. Understanding the distribution and occurrence of platypus is essential to develop effective conservation strategies with waterway managers.

To participate in this event, download the PlatypusSPOT app on your device.

• For android phones
• For Apple phones

Join us for a fantastic day of movement and connection with the Manningham Walking Group for Carers!

In celebration of This Girl Can Week, we're hosting a special dance session where you can groove, sway, and step to the beat. It's a fun way to stay active and socialize with fellow participants.

After an invigorating dance session, we'll wind down with some well-deserved coffee and a friendly chat. Share stories, make new friends, and relax as we come together to support one another.

Let's dance, laugh, and enjoy a cup of coffee in the spirit of This Girl Can Week. Don't miss this opportunity to refresh your spirit and connect with others. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Join Caroline Parker, herbalist, gardener and author of 'The Medicinal Garden', to discuss how to grow and use medicinal herbs to support a healthy diet and combat colds this winter!

From edible treats to therapeutic remedies, we will unearth the healing potential of both wild and cultivated plants. We will discuss several easy ways to grow medicinal plants and learn how to establish and maintain a planted or potted garden – full of natural remedies for your skin, gut, muscles, heart and mind. You'll also learn how to make oils, tinctures, compresses, steams and washes for health and healing.

The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!

About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps! 

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A judgment-free space to learn how to better support LGBTQIA+ youth in your life.

An Allies session aimed at parents, carers, families, teachers and others to build their understanding of LGBTQIA+ youth experiences. The session will give participants the opportunity to ask questions, without judgement, and show them ways to be a better ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.

This session will be facilitated by Dr Tina Dixson (she/her) and Kochava Lilit (they/them) from Women’s Health East.

About the session

Topics covered include:

• building belonging, practical allyship for thriving LGBTQIA+ youth 
• information for carers, parents, grandparents, family, teachers and other allies in the community 
• increasing knowledge of sexual, gender, and bodily diversity and equipping participants with strategies to support LGBTQIA+ youth to flourish socially, emotionally, and personally 
• how to have conversations about topics like gender, sexuality and consent in a respectful and affirming way, and how to speak up for and with LGBTQIA+ young people as effective allies 
• practical advice, with a focus on listening to and understanding LGBTQIA+ young people and forming stronger community connections 
• practical tools to foster belonging and build stronger connections with LGBTQIA+ youth, recognising their diversity.

About the facilitators

Dr Tina Dixson (she/her) is a queer Ukrainian feminist, academic, and social policy professional who sought asylum in Australia with her partner, Dr Renee Dixson. She has worked across LGBTIQA+ equality, refugee protection, and gender-based violence. Tina completed her PhD at the Australian National University, exploring the lived experiences of queer and trans refugee women. She co-founded the Forcibly Displaced People Network, Australia’s only national LGBTIQA+ refugee-led organisation.

Kochava Lilit (they/them) is a queer Disabled advocate and educator who has worked in queer, trans, and youth peer support and advocacy spaces. Kochava is the project coordinator for Get the Go-Ahead at Women’s Health East, an affirmative consent education project codesigned by a group of disabled Young Experts. Get the Go-Ahead includes resources on discussing consent, relationships, and sexuality with young people and shares experiences from LGBTQIA+ Disabled young people.

Manningham Council is committed to creating a community that embraces inclusiveness and equality.

By improving your home's efficiency, you can reduce energy costs and create a more comfortable home for your family.

Looking for ways to improve comfort and energy efficiency at home? This 2-hour session, funded by Manningham Council and hosted by Doncaster Library, is perfectly timed as we enter the warmer months. 

Join expert presenter Lucinda and learn practical strategies to optimise your home and appliances for summer comfort.

Topics include:

• how heat builds up in your home and strategies to reduce this
• simple tips for staying cooler in summer
• choosing efficient and affordable appliances
• habits and behaviours to make your home more liveable
• government freebies, rebates and financial incentives.
   

You'll leave with fresh ideas and an upgrades roadmap to help you achieve greater comfort and lower energy use – long into the future.

The session is suited to anyone looking for simple, practical ways to save money, reduce their environmental impact and improve their home's liveability. 

Registrations are essential.

Note: Pines Learning will be hosting an earlier session of Liveable Homes - Summer Comfort on 9 October 2025.

Power up a cleaner future

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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By improving your home's efficiency, you can reduce energy costs and create a more comfortable home for your family.

Looking for ways to improve comfort and energy efficiency at home? This 2-hour session, funded by Manningham Council and hosted by Pines Learning, is perfectly timed as we enter the warmer months. 

Join expert presenter Lucinda and learn practical strategies to optimise your home and appliances for summer comfort.

Topics include:

• how heat builds up in your home and strategies to reduce this
• simple tips for staying cooler in summer
• choosing efficient and affordable appliances
• habits and behaviours to make your home more liveable
• government freebies, rebates and financial incentives.
   

You'll leave with fresh ideas and an upgrades roadmap to help you achieve greater comfort and lower energy use – long into the future.

The session is suited to anyone looking for simple, practical ways to save money, reduce their environmental impact and improve their home's liveability. 

Registrations are essential.

Note: Doncaster Library will be hosting a later session of Liveable Homes - Summer Comfort on 30 October 2025.

Power up a cleaner future

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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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 takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades. The Council-backed program has now expanded to offer more suppliers and product choices, as well as home energy assessments for personalised advice.

Do you have questions about making your home more comfortable and efficient? Keen to install solar, batteries or efficient electric appliances? Drop in to learn more.

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 August and October 2025.

Registration is not required. Drop in any time during the 1-hour session.

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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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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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).

Join the Serenity for Women group for a free mat Pilates class.

This class is focused on bringing together women from different multicultural backgrounds, creating a diverse and enriching environment. It will focus on improving flexibility, strength, core stability and body awareness using low impact, repetitive moves for a full body workout.

Improved flexibility:

• increased muscle strength and tone particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the core muscles of your body)
• balanced muscle strength on both sides of your body
• improved posture
• better mobility.

Who are these classes for?

• classes are for females only.

What to bring:

• mat and water bottle
• wear comfortable clothing to work out in.

Registration:

• Register via Eventbrite – bookings are essential, maximum 25 participants per class.

Join award winning visual artist Bridget Hillebrand and Sonja Ross from BirdLife Melbourne as they share their knowledge and passion for the ecology of the Birraung (Yarra River).

Bridget will reveal insights into the creation of her immersive, site specific installation ‘River’. Sonja will discuss some of the ways we can best support the habitat and needs of Australia’s native birds.

Spaces are limited, please register via Eventbrite.