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.
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… us these school holidays for a Minecraft and Superheroes event with Bricks 4 Kids at Bulleen Plaza. Lots of creative …
… and internationally. Seminar field trip Attending this event will enable you to attend the Seminar field trip: …
Join us for an engaging seminar where we'll delve into the fascinating world of fungi with expert Dr. Alison Pouliot.
The earth’s rapidly changing climate and environmental issues have come into sharp focus through the demise of charismatic megafauna and the ‘biodiversity crisis’. But what about stinkhorns and slime moulds? How do fungi and their kin get our attention when they are not only overshadowed by more ‘popular’ organisms, but are rarely included in our ideas about ‘nature’ or ‘biodiversity’?
The good news is it seems we’re in something of a ‘fungal awakening’ and mushrooms are finally having their moment. Over the last 25 years Alison has divided her time between hemispheres, working both with fungi and their followers. She has been actively involved in fungal conservation and land restoration programs.
In this talk Alison will explore how fungi are perceived across hemispheres in conservation contexts and which fungal flagships best capture the public imagination. She will also share some stories from the writing of her recent book, Underground Lovers – Encounters with Fungi in which she interacted with fungi and their followers across a dozen countries.
There will be an opportunity at the end for participants to show their specimens or purchase books.
Booking essential: Limited to 50 people.
About the Presenter
Alison Pouliot, BA (Philosophy), BSc Hons (Zoology), PhD (Ecology/Mycology).
Alison is an ecologist, environmental photographer and author and has presented over 800 environmental seminars, forays and workshops in Australia and internationally.
Seminar field trip
Attending this event will enable you to attend the Seminar field trip: Meeting with mushrooms.
- Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
- Time: 9.00am to 11.30am
This exciting field trip introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi, specific to fungi found in the region and its various habitat types.
Participants will learn some of the basic skills used to identify fungi in the field using multiple senses. The relationships between fungi and various plant species and different habitat types will be discussed. Every fungus has intriguing natural and cultural histories and stories, and these will be shared along the way.
Interested participants will be sent a registration link.
… at the FOMDAC clubhouse at Aranga Reserve. This is a free event but registration is recommended. Aranga Reserve Whats …
Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC) invite you to an introduction to dog socialisation at the FOMDAC clubhouse at Aranga Reserve.
This is a free event but registration is recommended.
… Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that …
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar, presenters will discuss bushfire and grassfire behaviour.
Hear from:
- Kevin Tolhurst AM, University of Melbourne
- Justin Leonard, CSIRO
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
… at Aranga Reserve fenced training area. This is a free event but registration is recommended. Aranga Reserve Whats …
Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC) invite you to join their qualified trainer Elonnah at Aranga Reserve fenced training area.
This is a free event but registration is recommended.
… Kids can take home their own creation and recipe. This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations Whats …
Free hands on slime making workshop with a tried and tested slime recipe.
Kids can take home their own creation and recipe.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
… living with disability to our free Abilities Unleashed event. Proudly supported by our official healthcare … active journey of an adult living with disability. This event aims to motivate and enable participants to discover …
Ready to embark on a day of fun, movement, and new experiences?
Disability Sports Australia and Manningham Council invite adults living with disability to our free Abilities Unleashed event.
Proudly supported by our official healthcare partners, Bupa Australia, MatchWorks, and the Australian Sports Commission, these days mark the initial steps in the active journey of an adult living with disability.
This event aims to motivate and enable participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sport and active recreation activities on the day.
… for Animals while holding a bunny in a basket. This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations. …
Baby bunnies, guinea pigs and silly chicks will delight guests.
Learn RSPCA's Five Freedoms for Animals while holding a bunny in a basket.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations.
The Centre is purpose built to accommodate a wide variety of functions such as conferences, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, trade shows and community events. ...
The Centre is purpose built to accommodate a wide variety of functions such as conferences, wedding receptions, cocktail parties, trade shows and community events.
The main function room can seat up to 400 people for a dinner dance. It can be separated into smaller rooms for the more intimate occasion, or can seat 450 people theatre style.
The Function Centre has a selection of caterers with varying cuisines and menus to choose from, and offers a variety of hire packages.
Equipped with state of the art technology to manage the most professional presentation, the Function Centre can readily host conferences and executive seminars.
Manningham Function Centre opened its doors in August 2001.
How to book
To request a booking, visit the Manningham Function Centre website.
… of the Year Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Community Organisation of the Year Sports Volunteer of the Year Key … our community in addition to their paid duties. Community Organisation of the Year Award The Community Organisation of the Year Award recognises community …
2024 Manningham Civic Awards winners have been announced.
These awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Key dates for Civic Award nominations and announcements
- Nominations open - Wednesday 22 May 2024
- Nominations close - Monday 22 July 2024
- Winners announced - Thursday 22 August 2024
Take a look at our 2024 winners
Meet this year's Manningham Civic Award winners.
Nominations
Find out how to nominate and how winners are selected.
Who can nominate?
Anyone can nominate for the Manningham Civic Awards.
How to nominate
To nominate someone for a Civic Award, complete the online nomination form . You can also pick up a hardcopy form from the Manningham Civic Centre.
Nominations must include:
- background about the nominee
- the reason for the nomination including how this person has contributed to the community and how the community benefited from these contributions
- the achievements of the nominee including a list of awards and acknowledgements
Attach copies of any photos, newspaper articles or documents that support your nominee’s contributions and achievements.
Provide at least one referee to support your nomination.
How are the awards judged?
Each year, Manningham Council selects a judging panel to assess nominations and choose a recipient. The panel consists of three independent people, the Mayor and the Manager of the Grants and Events team.
When do nominations open?
Nominations for this year's Civic Awards open on Wednesday 22 May and close on Monday 22 July 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Find out who can be nominated and what is required of the winners.
- Nominees must reside in Manningham.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted, except for community groups.
- Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible but are encouraged to nominate others.
- Award winners should be willing to share their achievements in the 12 months after winning, promote civic values and to reflect positively on the principles of the Manningham Civic Awards. This may include but is not limited to public speaking, promotional campaigns and having photos taken and displayed.
- The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
Citizen of the Year Award
The Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Citizen of the Year should demonstrate a least five years of achievement in any field, including:
- community service
- community innovation
- philanthropy
- volunteer work
If you’d like to nominate someone as Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Nominees must be over 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.
Selection criteria
The nomination must demonstrate that the nominee has:
- contributed to the community for a significant length of time – at least five years
- made a meaningful contribution to the community - above and beyond paid employment duties (if employed)
- been an inspirational role model within our community
- impacted our community widely through their contribution
- faced challenges and has shown the ability to go above and beyond.
Young Citizen of the Year Award
The Young Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a young Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Young Citizen of the Year should have demonstrated leadership qualities and have inspired others through their actions or by being a positive role model. The contribution can be made in any field, including:
- community service
- community innovation
- philanthropy
- volunteer work
If you’d like to nominate someone as The Young Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Nominees must be under 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.
Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award
The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a contribution made by a volunteer in the local community. This award honors Doreen Stoves for her inspirational work. Doreen worked for many years at Doncare and dedicated her life to helping others.
It highlights the contribution that is made by volunteers and those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year award can be made in any field, including:
- community service
- civic engagement
- environment
- sport
- the arts
- education
- business
- advocacy
If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Community Organisation of the Year Award
The Community Organisation of the Year Award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. It can also recognise a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that displays a positive impact to Manningham.
Nominees must be not-for-profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to either:
- diversity
- acceptance and tolerance
- community spirit
- social connectedness in Manningham
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Self-nominations by community groups are acceptable in this category.
Sports Volunteer of the Year Award
The Sports Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution by volunteering in our community.
This award recognises the contribution made by those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. This award is specifically for those who volunteer to support sporting groups and clubs within our community.
If you’d like to nominate someone as Sports Volunteer of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to the Manningham community.
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… and fitness Bring your kids to this free multi sports event. Let's make it one unforgettable sports day! Hosted by … with a 15-minute break in between each clinic. This event is for children 5 years and above. Registrations are …
Bring your kids to this free multi sports event. Let's make it one unforgettable sports day!
Hosted by Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated and Templestowe Junior Football Club.
There will be cricket, AFL, tennis, soccer, scouts and many more sports to try.
- AFL - Templestowe Junior Football Club
- Cricket - Templestowe Cricket Club
- Tennis - Slamin Tennis
- Soccer - Football Star Academy Doncaster
- Scouts - Templestowe Scouts
Clinics will run for 45 minutes with a 15-minute break in between each clinic.
This event is for children 5 years and above.
Registrations are required.
… Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that …
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar you will find advice on reducing the risk for you and your home during and before a bushfire.
Presenters include:
- Justin Leonard, CSIRO
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
… face painting and temporary glitter tattoos. This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations Whats …
Bring the kids down to the Warrandyte Library these school holidays for free face painting.
Activities will include traditional face painting and temporary glitter tattoos.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
… processes at our events. Any items left over after the event finishes are donated to a local charity. This event is part of our Inspired Living Series . This series …
The Clothing Exchange believes that looking good shouldn’t cost the earth.
Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your wardrobe without hitting the shops. It saves you pennies and the planet too!
Eligibility
To participate you must drop clothes off. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of eight items per person will be accepted.
Please note, the clothes drop off commences at 12.00pm and the Clothes Swap Exchange commences at 1.00pm.
What items will we accept:
- clean, folded or pressed
- good quality with a long potential lifespan
- free of faults or with minor faults that are easy to repair (for example, a missing button).
The best items to swap are good quality garments that you once loved but are no longer your favourites or perhaps no longer fit you perfectly. This way, you’re giving them a second life with someone new who will treasure them.
Whatever you swap, please make sure you are emotionally detached from the item, as once it has been swapped you cannot change your mind.
What we will not accept:
- anything pilled, smelly or too far from perfect
- undergarments
- swimwear
- tracksuits.
Please note that we have quality screening processes at our events. Any items left over after the event finishes are donated to a local charity.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
… to bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea. In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled. Currawong Bush Park is protected … Currawong Bush Park, Environment Education Centre. This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series , where …
The Manningham Junior Ranger Program is designed to get young environmentalists out and active in our local environment.
Go on a bush park discovery walk with Environment Officers as they explore why Currawong Bush Park is known as the best little wilderness in town.
Survive a live wildlife show presented by Wild Action, the Zoo that comes to you.
Experience nature as a place to play, imagine, relax and explore.
Important information:
- Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time.
- Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day. Please wear closed-toed footwear.
- Don’t forget to bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea.
- In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.
- Currawong Bush Park is protected habitat, dogs are not permitted in the park at any time.
Meeting place:
Currawong Bush Park, Environment Education Centre.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
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… Dusk Art exhibitions Join us for an exclusive after-hours event celebrating the captivating exhibition I Fall to Pieces … visit I Fall to Pieces or for information on the event email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9840 9367 . No bookings required. This is a free public event. Image credit: Matthew Harris, Bad Vibes, 2022, rose …
Join us for an exclusive after-hours event celebrating the captivating exhibition I Fall to Pieces as we explore artworks by Naarm based First Nations artists Matthew Harris and Nicholas Currie.
Drop in anytime between 4.00pm to 8.00pm.
- hear from our Mayor Cr Carli Lange and Nicholas Currie at 5.00pm and meet the artists.
- dive into themes of mental health and healing through painting and sculpture
- enjoy curated music by Dr Suzi Hutchings, Arrernte Nation
- sample delicious food by Mabu Mabu
To find out more about this exhibition, visit I Fall to Pieces or for information on the event email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9840 9367.
No bookings required. This is a free public event.
Image credit: Matthew Harris, Bad Vibes, 2022, rose quartz and mixed media, 140 x 120 x 60 cm. Photo by Christian Capurro.
If you require access supports to attend this exhibition, please contact our Community Strengthening team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. Auslan interpreters should be booked as early as possible.
… maybe get hooked on cricket! This is a LGBTQ+ friendly event. Everyone is welcome, no matter your age or skill …
Come and try cricket with a fun and supportive bunch of women and girls.
Warrandyte Cricket Club is a friendly, welcoming cricket club, with a strong women and girls' program.
Healthy afternoon tea provided, as well as a chance to hit the ball, chat with other cricketers, learn some skills, have a laugh, and maybe get hooked on cricket!
This is a LGBTQ+ friendly event. Everyone is welcome, no matter your age or skill level.
Stay for as long or as short as you like, just give it a try.
- 6 to 12 years - 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- 12 to 17 years - 5:00pm to 6.30pm
- 17 years plus - 5.30pm to 6:30pm
… benefits of changing to a more energy efficient home. This event is part of our Inspired Living Series . This series …
In this webinar discover easy and practical ways to make your home more energy efficient including draught sealing, insulation, double glazing and appliances. The webinar also covers energy monitors, how to use a thermal camera and finding the best energy deal.
Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of changing to a more energy efficient home.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library....
Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual and fun environment.
The library's outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy - come down and have a go!
#ManninghamGirlsCan
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library....
Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual and fun environment.
The library's outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy - come down and have a go!
#ManninghamGirlsCan