Join Open Table a not-for-profit community organisation for an informative and fun cooking class showcasing practical ways to reduce your food waste.
Learn how to make gnocchi from stale bread as well as tips and tricks for meal planning and food storage.
Recipe and ingredients list will be provide prior to the class so you can cook along at home!
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!).
If your child identifies as LGBTQIA+, non-binary, gender diverse, or is questioning their sexuality and/or gender, this event is for you.
This event will include:
This is an inclusive and accessible event.
Light refreshments will be served. To assist us with catering and seating, please register for this event.
The Grand Family Funday is an event for all age groups.
It will include fun bowls activities for all the family to enjoy together. Other activities will include a free sausage sizzle, fairy floss, popcorn and tea and coffee.
It is a being held on National Grandparents' Day and is a free event, open to everyone.
This event is supported by Manningham Council.
We’re seeking events to be included in our local activity guides for Dementia Action Week (15-21 September) and Seniors Month in October. ...
We’re seeking events to be included in our local activity guides for Dementia Action Week (15 to 21 September) and Seniors Month in October.
Our local guides aim to help older people, people living with dementia, carers and family members find fun and affordable events and activities in the community during both major events.
If your group, club or organisation is planning a free or low-cost activity in recognition of these significant dates, let us know!
Submissions for events to be included in the 2025 Local Activity Guides are now closed. Thank you for your interest.
The 2025 Local Activity Guides will be distributed from late August. For more information, contact the Healthy Ageing Team on 9840 9230.
View our 2024 local activity guides:
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!
Power 2 Pedal is a fun and welcoming cycling program for kids and teens with autism to learn and develop bike riding skills. ...
Power 2 Pedal is a fun and welcoming program, delivered in a safe environment where kids and teens with autism will learn and develop their bike riding skills.
This program will also support people to build their skills and confidence to be able to include bike riding in their everyday life, for example riding to school.
When
Each Monday between 22 April and 27 May 2024 (six week program).
Cost
$90 or participants can use NDIS plans to pay for the program.
Beginners (Level 1)
This level is designed for those who are new to bike riding or those who have been riding with training wheels. Focus areas will be balancing, pedalling, steering and braking.
If your child is a more advanced rider, register for the Level 2 (intermediate) program instead.
Support staff
We recommend all participants have someone with them at the program to support their development one-on-one.
Please note that support staff are not organised through this program. Should participant support be required, please organise this through a disability service provider (such as Leisure Networks).
What to bring
Participants are encouraged to bring their own bike and helmet. If this is not possible and you require access to equipment or you are unsure what level would be appropriate for your child, please phone Tori on 0434 412 989 or email tori.honner@leisurenetworks.org.
Places are limited in this program and registration is required.
Power 2 Pedal is supported by VicHealth in partnership with Aus Cycling, Manningham Council, and the Park Orchards BMX club.
For more information download the flyer below.
Are you struggling to get a good night's sleep?
You’re not alone - about 40% of Australians experience sleep difficulties, which can affect mood, memory, and stress levels. According to research by Beyond Blue, getting enough sleep is crucial for your mental health. Join this free webinar which will offer you tools and understanding to rest easy.
What to expect
Webinar details
Henrique Salles
Henrique and Erin are psychologists trained in delivering cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment for insomnia. They will help you understand the science of sleep and identify factors contributing to sleeping difficulties, such as stress, anxiety and pain. They were involved in the development of Reconnexion’s Better Sleep Program, a stepped-care intervention designed to address the issue of untreated insomnia in Australians.
Henrique is a developmental psychologist who supports people of all ages, from childhood to older adulthood. He has a particular interest in sleep psychology, as well as the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. He is a past teaching associate at Monash University.
Erin Oldenhof
Erin is the Research and Innovation Lead at Reconnexion and a Research Fellow at Deakin University. Her research focuses on improving sleep disorder management, addressing benzodiazepine dependence, and increasing access to evidence-based sleep treatments. She provides expert consultation to GPs, pharmacists, and AOD clinicians.
This webinar is proudly bought to you by Maroondah City Council, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, City of Monash and Whitehorse City Council as part of the Health and Wellbeing Series, in partnership with Eastern Access Community Health (Each).
If you require support to attend this program or would like further information please contact Fiona Burridge, Community Wellbeing Facilitator at Maroondah Council, email fiona.burridge@maroondah.vic.gov.au or call 9294 5737.
View all our services to help you dispose your unwanted items, learn how to recycle and more. ...
View all our services to help you dispose your unwanted items, learn how to recycle and more.
Looking to get rid of large unwanted household items. Find out what we can collect.
Victoria’s first Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is now operating across Victoria, including sites in Manningham.
We've installed mini recycling stations so you can recycle common household items that cannot go into your bins.
View a list of our closest transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres.
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items using the Alphabetical listing
Come join Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung educator Thane Garvey-Gannaway at Bolin Bolin Billabong and learn about the significance of this amazing part of the Birrarung.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day, including closed-toed footwear.
Bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.
This event is part of Manningham's 2024 Spring Outdoors Series.
Experience Australia’s most loved sport through AFL Victoria’s free Footy 4 Fun event!
A footy experience full of fun activities, modified games and memorable moments to take home with you - come and try AFL Football.
For ages 5 to 12 years old.
All genders are welcome and encouraged to attend.
No prior experience required.
Power 2 Pedal is a fun and welcoming cycling program for kids and teens with autism to learn and develop bike riding skills. ...
Power 2 Pedal is a fun and welcoming program, delivered in a safe environment where kids and teens with autism will learn and develop their bike riding skills.
This program will also support people to build their skills and confidence to be able to include bike riding in their everyday life, for example riding to school.
When
Each Monday between 22 April and 27 May 2024 (six week program).
Cost
$90 or participants can use NDIS plans to pay for the program.
Intermediate (Level 2)
This level is designed for those who are confident riding but need to refine their skills. Focus areas may be controlling/turning, braking, scanning, gear changing and hazard awareness. Participants will also get the opportunity to learn new BMX skills and ride on the BMX track.
If your child is a less experienced rider, register for the Level 1 (beginner) program instead.
Each session will have a maximum of 10 participants with two coaches.
Support staff
We recommend all participants have someone with them at the program to support their development one-on-one.
Please note that support staff are not organised through this program. Should participant support be required, please organise this through a disability service provider (such as Leisure Networks).
What to bring
Participants are encouraged to bring their own bike and helmet. If this is not possible and you require access to equipment or you are unsure what level would be appropriate for your child, please phone Tori on 0434 412 989 or email tori.honner@leisurenetworks.org.
Places are limited in this program and registration is required.
Power 2 Pedal is supported by VicHealth in partnership with Aus Cycling, Manningham Council, and the Park Orchards BMX club.
For more information read the flyer below.
The annual World Knitting Day event is a great opportunity to come together for those who love knitting and those who would like to learn.
This is a free, three-hour event and includes afternoon tea.
Wool, needles and patterns will be available for all to use.
Any donations of wool would be appreciated.
After the resounding success of last year's event, the Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco is back!
This year's theme is superheroes. So, dust off your fancy dress costumes, get all your mates together and lets see you boogying the night away.
Entry to the event is free and there will be a prize for the best costume.
This event is presented by the Rotary Club Of Doncaster and supported by the Bendigo Bank (Doncaster East and Templestowe).
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
Come and join others from all around the community in our Unity Walk for Mental Health.
Show your solidarity and support of mental health and help raise awareness about the importance to talk about it, and NOT stay silent.
Raising mental health awareness is an important initiative to improve understanding and increase access to services for those who need it.
This is a free inclusive event, open to all ages.
Participants who register before 4 November will receive a free T-shirt.
Lucky lap prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Pet friendly event.
Calling all boys and girls aged 5 to 17 years old - Come down and try all things Athletics!...
Calling all boys and girls aged 5 to 17 years old - Come down and try all things Athletics!
All abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary
Learn from expert coaches, make some new friends and have fun!
Activities include
What to wear: suitable clothing and footwear to exercise in
What to bring: a drink bottle, hat and sunscreen
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrong elders, in collaboration with Manningham Council, are hosting a meaningful, reflective, and respectful event in a demonstration of togetherness on 26 January.
Hosted at MC Square, this event will be free and feature story-telling, music and art. It is open to everyone who would like to attend.
Join us these school holidays for a screening of the award-winning documentary, Just Eat It....
We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50 per cent of it in the trash?
This documentary film looks at our systemic obsession with expiry dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe.
Just Eat It brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organisations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment. With its mix of humour and eye-opening moments, it encourages viewers of all ages to rethink their food habits and make more sustainable choices.
Bring your own drink and receive a free bag of popcorn!
Registration is required.
Our goal is to create a liveable and harmonious Manningham where people want to grow older in. ...
Our goal is to create a liveable and harmonious city that people want to grow older in.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ageism as stereotyping and discriminating against individuals or groups, on the basis of their age. Ageism can take many forms, including:
At some point, most of us have formed subconscious and negative judgements based on a person’s age. Unfortunately, these attitudes have become socially acceptable and common. To learn how to identify and overcome ageism, you can take this quiz.
We also recommend the following links to resources, videos and podcasts to learn more about ageism and its effects.
Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series presentation on the exciting world of sustainable food!
Jo Barrett
Jo is one of Australia’s most innovative chefs, specialising in sustainable and low waste cooking. Having released her cookbook 'Sustain: Groundbreaking Recipes And Skills That Could Save The Planet', she went on to be named 'Chef of the Year' at the Good Food Guide 2024 awards.
Jo is a longtime collaborator with sustainability legend Joost Bakker, taking part in the groundbreaking eco-living experiment futurefoodsystem, a self-sustaining, zero waste, highly productive house at Federation Square.
Jo also works with Wildpie, using invasive game species in pies, and is collaborating with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to develop creative, edible ways to use the 456 million loaves of bread wasted in Australia every year. Jo will discuss her journey to sustainable food and inspire audience members to embrace new ways of eating.
Serenity Hill
Serenity is a farmer at Pukawidgee Farm in Northeast Victoria and a food system innovator working with Open Food Network. Open Food Network supports regional supply networks and runs Discover Regenerative - a national website that makes it easy to find regenerative farmers, and Good Food for All - a voucher program that supports access to good food for low-income households.
Serenity also provides advisory services to Sustainable Table and VicHealth on agro-ecological diet and supply networks, regional food activation and landscape regeneration. She is passionate about continually learning what makes 'good food' and increasing people's ability to access it, no matter their income, skill level or access to land.
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 essential.
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