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. 

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.

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.

Building on the information shared in the Community Grant Information Session and Grant Writing Workshop, this is your opportunity to ask questions about your grant proposal and receive constructive, unbiased feedback. 

During the session, you’ll have a chance to discuss your ideas in a 1:1 conversation with a staff member from the Healthy Ageing Team. Our team will also emphasize the importance of aligning your proposal with our Healthy Ageing objectives. 

Please note: it is expected you attend the Community Grants session and the Grants writing workshop prior to attending this session to best equip yourself with knowledge required to submit your application.

• Who can attend: Maximum of two representatives from each organisation to attend
• Cost: Free
• What to bring: A pen, notepad and your ideas
• How to register: Places are limited and bookings are essential. Register now to secure your place

If you are unable to register online, call the Healthy Ageing Team on 9840 9230. 

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

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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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

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

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

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.

Bookings are essential. 

Roll up! Roll up! Roll up!

Would you like to run away and join the circus?

Your journey starts right here with the Balls Up - Circus workshop.

This event is part of Manningham Placemaking Activations

Find out how solar power and solar batteries will improve your home, save you money and generate a clean future for the environment.

This webinar will include:

• how solar power and battery systems work
• buying good quality solar and battery products
• what to look for in a solar and battery quote
• how to find a good installer
• how government rebates help.

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 installing solar power and solar batteries at your 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.

Bookings are essential.

Join us for an exclusive after-hours event at Manningham Art Gallery to celebrate our two latest exhibitions. 

Painted Country

Featuring the works of five First Nations Artists – Nellie Ngampa Coulthard, Brenda Napaltjarri, Clara Napurrula, Rene Sundown and Adrian Jurra Tjungurrayi. Drawing upon their rich artistic, cultural, and ancestral knowledge, each artist paints unique depictions of Country, refracted through memory and lived experience. With special thanks to the Artists; Iwantja Arts, South Australia; Papunya Tula Artists, Northern Territory; and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, who partnered with Manningham Art Gallery to curate this major exhibition.

Beyond the Table: The Dinner Party Reimagined 

An interactive reimagining of a traditional dinner party by Manningham artists Isobel Goodman and Jade Piltz, with a nod to 1970s nostalgia and celebrating one of the key gathering spaces in our homes, the humble dining table. The installation is a part of Melbourne Design Week, Australia's premier design festival featuring events across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Drop in between 5.00pm and 8.00pm, with Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, formally opening the evening at 5.30pm. Enjoy delicious snacks and refreshments. No bookings required. This is a free public event. 

To find out more about these exhibitions, visit Painted Country and Melbourne Design Week - Beyond the Table: The Dinner Party Reimagined or for information on the event email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9840 9367.

Image Credit: Nellie Ngampa Coulthard, Tjuntala Ngurangka - Country with Wattle (Acacia Murrayana), 2024, Synthetic polymer paint on linen, 122 x 198 cm. Image courtsey of The Artist, Iwantja Arts and Alcaston Gallery.

Girls, come down and try Australian Rules Football (AFL)!

This event will be run by AFL Vic and Doncaster Junior Football Club to encourage participation in AFLW in line with the official launch of the 2023 AFL Women's Season and This Girl Can!

AFL Vic will run two community-wide girls AFL clinics. Clinics are suitable for all age groups - from 5 years old (Auskick age) to 16 years old.

Game Development Officers will run fun footy activities and games for different age groups.

There will be a sausage sizzle, free giveaways, drinks offered and specialised coaches.

Girls only changerooms will be in full operation. 

Registrations are a must. 

What to wear: active wear and sneakers

What to bring: a water bottle

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, where community members can try out a variety of outdoor games 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, fun environment.

Our 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.

Registration not required. All ages welcome.

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, where community members can try out a variety of outdoor games 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, fun environment.

Our 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.

Registration not required. All ages welcome.

Join tennis champion and Australian Open broadcaster, Jelena Dokic as the keynote speaker at Doncare's International Women's Day charity luncheon.

Enjoy sparkling and canapes on arrival plus a two-course meal and wine at the stunning Bramleigh Estate. 

All funds raised support Doncare Community Services. Doncare has been serving the Manningham community since 1969. By attending this event, you will be supporting woman and children recovering from family violence, and helping families to access financial and material aid and counselling services in Manningham.

The event is proudly supported by our sponsors - Bramleigh Estate, Bendigo Banks, Doncaster East and Templestowe Village Community Bank Branches, CoreDNA, LogIn Systems, Luxury Escapes and the Australian Wine Tour Company.