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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, select Planning Zones to view all relevant planning zones.
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Select a planning zone link to view more information
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To view planning zones across Manningham, use the zoom in and zoom out icons or use the scroll on your mouse to view planning zones on each property.
How to find planning overlays
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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, select Planning Overlays to view all relevant planning overlays.
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To view planning overlays across Manningham, use the zoom in and zoom out icons or use the scroll on your mouse to view planning overlays on each property.
How to find planning applications
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Select Planning Applications from the menu.
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- Option two: Select Planning applications - current to view planning applications in use on or near the property you have searched for.
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A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, select View Permit Details to view the application.
How to view the MelbWater overlay
Melbourne Water has designated land under Regulation 806 for proposed works/structures that may affect Melbourne Water's waterways and/or assets.
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We have a new booking system.
Contact us if you have any questions about your booking.
Book into an upcoming immunisation session. Discover what vaccinations we offer and when to immunise your family.
When are the immunisation sessions?
Go to the Vitavo booking link to view all our available sessions.
How to book an immunisation session
No walk-ins will be accepted at this time.
Bookings are via Vitavo. Register for a new account through Vitavo.
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Create and register an account with parent/guardian's name and email address on Vitavo. Use this account for all future bookings.
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Verify your account using the code sent to your email address from Vitavo.
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Fill in the details for yourself, then on the next page fill in details for your child/dependent.
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Complete the consent on Vitavo and secure your booking.
What happens at a session?
When you arrive, check-in at the desk.
After vaccination, we will ask you or your child to stay behind for 15 minutes for observation.
How to cancel a booking
To change or cancel your booking, login to your account on Vitavo.
We have three awards that recognise the outstanding contribution of locals who have distinguished themselves with their service to the community.
- Freeman or Freewoman of the City - this award recognises the outstanding contribution made to the community by an individual. All nominees have given extensive and distinguished service, in a largely voluntary capacity to local organisations and community groups.
- Key to the City - this is a single event award which acknowledges the contribution of an individual, group or organisation for an outstanding achievement in sport, entertainment or humanitarian work at a national or international level.
- Freedom of Entry to the City - this award reflects a special relationship between a local emergency services unit or an Australian Defence Force unit and the local community.
Our award recipients
The following people have received Freedom of the City Awards.
- Mr William (Bill) Howard Larkin, OAM - Freeman of the City 2011
- No. 401 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets - Freedom of the City 2001
- The Honourable Neil Anthony Brown, QC, - Freeman of the City 1991
- Mr Barry Anthony Jones - Freeman of the City 1990
- Mr Leslie John Cameron - Freeman of the City 1990
- Mr Irvine Heber Green, OAM - Key to the City 1988
- Sir Raymond William Garrett, AFC, AEA - Freeman of the City 1987
Please note award recipients include those made by the Manningham Council's predecessor, the City of Doncaster and Templestowe.
Key dates
You can make a nomination anytime.
If you are new to Manningham, you need to transfer your pet's registration to us. This will make sure they’re safe at all times and keep pound costs down if they ever get lost.
When to update your pet's registration details?
Whenever the contact details change of your pet, you need to contact us in writing to update your pet's registration details. This may include:
- You have moved house - whether it's within our municipality or from another council in Victoria.
- Your pet is no longer with you.
If you have moved from outside Victoria, you will need to start a new pet registration.
How to update your pet’s registration
To update your contact information and address:
- contact us in writing, via email or post, to update your pet's registration details
- contact your pet registry to update your pet’s microchip details.
If you're unsure which registry it is, search using pet's microchip number on pet address.
If you have lost your pet’s original registration tag or it’s damaged, you can contact us to request a new one.
How to transfer registration from another council
You can transfer a paid registration from another council in Victoria by downloading:
Once you have completed the form you can return it to us:
Don’t forget to bring proof of payment for the current period. We will then register your pet at no extra cost.
How to change ownership of your pet
If you have a pet currently registered in Manningham, you can transfer the ownership of that pet to another person by downloading:
Once you have completed the form you can return it to us:
Our goal is to support older adults in our community to live well.
Get in touch with the Healthy Ageing team
Our hours of operation are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
How we can help
Whether you're an older person, or you care for someone who is, we are here to help you live well.
Our friendly Healthy Ageing team can connect you, and your support networks to:
- access government funded supports and services
- find local clubs and community groups
- navigate My Aged Care
- keep you informed about what is on in Manningham.
Want to stay up to date with what’s happening in Manningham for our older residents, their families, and carers? Join our mailing list and we will reach out to you with updates. Sign up now.

Encouraging positive ageing
Our goal is to create a liveable and harmonious city where people want to grow older in.

Raising dementia awareness
We’re committed to being a dementia friendly city. We recognise that a person with dementia can still be an active member and can still live their best lives

Preventing elder abuse
Everyone has the right to live their lives free from abuse.

Find senior citizens clubs
We have several clubs in Manningham for older adults. The centres and clubs provide social and recreational opportunities for older people.
Looking for help?
Are you or the older person you are caring for in need of the following services:
We are Manningham.
We deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community.
We implement the polices and strategic directions set by our Council.
We are proud of our unique blend of city and country.
And we shape positive outcomes by being inclusive and passionate about what we do.
Meet our executive management team
Our 500 employees are led by our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and executive management team who operate with the guidance of our elected Council. Our CEO is directly accountable to our Mayor and Councillors.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Andrew Day |
Director City Services
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Rachelle Quattrocchi |
Director Connected Communities
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Lee Robson |
Director City Planning
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Andrew McMaster |
Director Experience and Capability
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Kerryn Paterson Kerryn.Paterson@manningham.vic.gov.au
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Chief Legal and Governance Officer
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Carrie Bruce (Interim) |
Chief Financial Officer
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Jon Gorst |
Our organisation structure
Download the PDF to view our full organisation structure.
Related links
Only the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can review an application. After we have made a planning permit decision, we cannot undertake an internal review.
VCAT is the independent body that can review planning decisions
As an independent tribunal, VCAT hears and determines disputes that includes reviews of our planning decisions.
The Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act) establishes the applications that VCAT can review and can include reviews of:
- refusals to grant permits
- requirements
- failures to grant permits
- conditions on permits
- extensions of time to permits
- decisions of applications as an objector.
When do you have to apply for a review?
Timeframes and eligibility to apply for a review to VCAT are different and depends on:
- the type of decision we have made
- your relationship to the decision.
You can generally find an outline of the requirements on the final pages of the decision under the heading, ‘Important information about this permit/notice’.
How to apply through VCAT
You will need to make a review of a planning permit application directly to VCAT.
If you objected to an application and the applicant has applied to VCAT to review the decision, they will generally serve you notice of their application for review on you. Notice will include instructions on your involvement in the review application.
You can find detailed information on how to apply for review and what to expect on VCAT’s website.
How does VCAT decide if we have made the right decision?
When reviewing a decision, VCAT will put itself in Manningham's shoes and analyse the merits of the application. They will then decide if we have made the right decision.
Complaints VCAT cannot hear
VCAT cannot hear complaints about:
- the processing of the application
- our conduct relating to the application.
In certain limited circumstances, you can make an application to VCAT for other matters such as:
- cancellation of a permit
- enforcement of a permit
- a planning scheme requirement
- a declaration about a specific matter.
These applications are separate to a review application. You should seek independent legal advice before making an application of this nature.
What types of outcomes can occur after an application hearing?
VCAT will make most decisions after holding a hearing. There is no requirement for all review applications to proceed to a hearing. Parties can reach an outcome by mutual consent from mediation or negotiation.
After making a determination to a review an application, VCAT will give its findings either verbally at the end of a hearing, or in writing at a later date.
You can view most VCAT decisions online.
Can you ask for correspondence or documents relating to VCAT?
We can help with general questions about reviews of planning decisions. We recommend that you contact VCAT or get independent legal advice.
You should serve any documents and correspondence about VCAT proceedings to our email VCAT@Manningham.vic.gov.au.
If you want to access any documents relating to current VCAT proceedings, you can do so by conducting a planning application search.
Our purpose
Through innovation and technology, our Liveability, Innovation and Technology (LIT) Committee aims to:
- improve liveability
- public value.
By connecting people, places and assets.
Our role
Our LIT Committee is represented by a councillor and community members who meet the following criteria:
- have an interest and knowledge in innovation and technology and how it applies to liveability
- live or work in Manningham
- can regularly attend and participate in meetings
- has skills that compliments the committee.
Who are our members
If you meet the above criteria, you can nominate to be a community member on our LIT committee for a three year term.
We'll choose cross section of the community that best represents our diversity.
Unfortunately, we are currently not taking nominations. Follow our news channel and local media for when we advertise calls for nominations.
When do we meet?
LIT meets at least four times a year, on a quarterly basis.
What is the appointment process?
- We will advertise calls for nominations in local media and on our news channels.
- From the nominations received, we will select community members who best meet the selection criteria to join our committee for three years. Members can renominate to join the committee after their term ends.
How to contact us
If you have any questions, contact us.
An Interpreter Service is available by phoning 9840 9355.
Our role and purpose
We have established a Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) that includes representatives from the community, historical societies, councillors and council officers. The committee provides advice to Council on the conservation and promotion of, and education about heritage places within Manningham. This includes:
- considering grant applications received under the Heritage Restoration Fund.
When do we meet
The Committee generally meets every three months.
How to contact us
If you have any questions, contact us.
An interpreter service is available on 9840 9355.
Our purpose
The Open Space and Streetscape Advisory Committee provides strategic advice on open space and streetscape issues.
Our role
The objectives of the committee is the promotion of our open spaces and streetscapes to ensure that they’re:
- accessible
- well designed
- properly managed.
Who are our members
Our community members will be residents and also have:
- demonstrated interest in open space or streetscape issues
- personal, professional and community networks
- an understanding in strategic decision making
- prior experience working on committees.
One community member will have open space planning qualifications. While, 2 members will have proven knowledge of managing, planning and use relating to Ruffey Lake Park.
Membership will be up to 3 years and advertising for nominations will be in the Manningham Leader.
There’ll be up to 7 community members on the committee.
When do we meet
We meet quarterly.
How you apply
Send a completed nomination form to Paul Goodison, eepadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au
Post a completed nomination form to Manningham City Council, PO Box 1 Doncaster VIC 3108.
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/15971/download
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/15966/download
The Healthy Ageing Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows partnership with community organisations to improve the health and quality of life of older adults in Manningham.
What the grant hopes to achieve
The aim of the grant is to:
- respond to a specific need in the ageing Manningham community
- be inclusive and allow all members of the ageing community to participate, including targeted responses that enable vulnerable older individuals, families, carers, and groups to participate in local activities and opportunities
- foster an inclusive and harmonious community, drawing strength from difference and diversity
- enhance the health and wellbeing of the Manningham ageing community
- support a safer and more resilient community
- encourage collaboration between Council, groups, and organisations for the benefit of the ageing community.
When does the funding round begin
Applications are now open and close at 5.00pm on Tuesday 11 March 2025.
How much funding is available for the grant
Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for one financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the healthy ageing grants category is $80,000 per annum.
How to apply
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Before you start an application, get familiar with the guidelines
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
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Make sure you are eligible to apply
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
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Confirm grant category and put together your proposal
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
- a brief project description
- the objectives
- timelines
- budget identifying the appropriate category to submit your application.
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Discuss your application with us before you submit
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. Although, you won’t need to speak with us beforehand if you’re applying for the Small Grants category.
We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
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Review the assessment criteria
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
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Prepare supporting information to include with your application
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
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Start your application
Having trouble logging into SmartyGrants? Find out how to reset your password.
Join our mailing list and find out when grants are available
Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
Smartygrants Login
Already familiar with applying for a grant process?
Login to smartygrants.
Grant Finder
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
Manningham Demographics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census data from 2021 is now available for use by our community, local service providers, community groups and anyone else interested in effectively planning for the future.
For a snapshot of the latest statistics and demographic population data, use the .id toolkit, including:
- Community Profile: Population facts and characteristics with comparisons over time and with other areas.
- Population Forecast: Outlines the factors driving population change in the community and how the population, age structure and household types will change each year.
- Social Atlas: Maps that show how particular population groups are distributed across the municipality.
The Manningham Community Profile provides demographic analysis for Manningham and its suburbs based on results from the 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing.
The Manningham population and household forecasts highlight the factors driving population change in the community and how the population, age structure, and household types will change each year between 2021 and 2036.
These forecasts were updated in December 2022 by .id, the population experts, on behalf of Manningham Council.
State of the City Report
We have prepared a State of the City Report document that provides an overview of key data about the Manningham community.
This information can be used by community clubs, groups and individuals to support grant applications. It can also be used when designing programs and services, advocacy activities or developing strategies and policies for the Manningham community.
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JamFactory ICON Angela Valamanesh: About being here is Angela Valamanesh’s exploration into the interconnectedness of life on earth – between human, animal, and plant beings. This life view, first felt intuitively by the artist; is reinforced through her ongoing research at leading libraries and scientific institutions both in Australia and abroad.
“I believe that art like science can help teach us about who we are, what we are made of and in doing so show us the importance of recognising that we are part of a whole.” Angela Valamanesh
Inspired by the symbiosis between science and poetry, Angela Valamanesh’s artworks elicit intrigue and a strong sense of personal investigation as she manipulates seemingly familiar anatomical, botanical, and parasitic forms in beguiling and unusual ways.
Primarily known for her biomorphic ceramic sculptures, this exhibition also celebrates the artist’s evocative drawings, watercolours, and mixed media works from her developing style of the late 1990s until present.
Historically, links have been made between the human form and plant species, not only structurally but also through language: the family tree, our roots, or a severed limb, while early medicine made connections between plants that resembled parts of our bodies and their therapeutic effects on those body parts.
About the exhibition
JamFactory’s Icon series celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s most influential artists working in craft-based media.
JamFactory ICON Angela Valamanesh: About being here will tour to 14 venues nationally and is accompanied by a 40-page catalogue featuring images by Michael Kluvanek with essays by Dr. Mike Lee and Wendy Walker.
Other public programs
Artist Talk with Angela Valamanesh
Saturday 3 September, 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Free event.
Find out more and register online.
Ceramics Workshop with Holly Phillipson
Available sessions:
- Friday 2 September, 10.30am to 1.30pm
- Saturday 3 September, 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Tickets: $40 general admission, $30 concession.
Find out more and book online.
About the artist
Angela Valamanesh was born in Port Pirie, South Australia in 1953 and currently lives and works in Adelaide. Angela holds a Diploma in Design in Ceramics from the South Australian School of Art (1977), a Master of Visual Arts from the University of South Australia (1993), and a PhD from the University of South Australia (2012).
Her drawings, ceramic objects, and watercolours are the result of an incredible depth of research, referencing complex scientific, historic, and philosophical ideas. Angela’s imagery stems from micro- and macro- biology, historical anatomical and botanical illustrations, natural history collections, and rare books.
Valamanesh’s oeuvre is populated with the animal, vegetable, and mineral with glimpses of microbes, bacteria, pathogens, and spores. Valamanesh’s works elicit ambiguity and present a strong sense of personal investigation. In the artist’s own words:
“It is important that the work is not prescriptive but offers the viewer the opportunity of personal engagement with the work and time to reflect on their own personal experiences.”
Instrumental in Valamanesh’s bourgeoning visual arts practice was her Samstag Scholarship undertaken at the Glasgow School of Art. This residency resulted in the seminal work For a long while there were only plants, 1997, and is the point of departure for this exhibition. This artwork – a watercolour, pen and ink work on paper and dipped in wax – is a repository for images and ideas that have fuelled Valamanesh’s practice ever since.
Presenting partner
JamFactory
JamFactory ICON Angela Valamanesh: About being here is a JamFactory touring exhibition.
Government partners
Australia Council for the Arts
The Visual Arts and Craft Strategy
Department for Innovation and Skills
JamFactory ICON Angela Valamanesh: About being here has been assisted by the South Australian Government through the Department for Innovation and Skills and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, Contemporary Touring Initiative.
Angela Valamanesh acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts.
Angela Valamanesh is represented by GAG PROJECTS, Greenaway Art Gallery, Adelaide and Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert, Sydney.
Photo credit: Michal Kluvanek.
The Local Government Act 2020 is what we use in developing a procurement policy that benefits the community.
From our suppliers, we seek:
- open and fair competition that provides value for money
- clear guidelines to allow consistency and control
- demonstrated accountability to our community
- ethical behaviour
- the best outcomes for our community.
We’re always looking for suppliers who practice fairness and are also technologically innovative.
For further information, or to speak to someone in our Procurement team, please contact us via email at procurement@manningham.vic.gov.au.
The Community Grant Program supports groups delivering programs and activities that benefits the community. Our goal is to develop partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations that enriches the area and share our vision.
Who can apply for a grant
There’s seven grant categories each with their own goals, values and timing.
Grant applicants must be either:
- A not-for-profit constituted body such as an incorporated association or a company by limited guarantee.
- An incorporated organisation supported by a not-for-profit organisation and able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project.
- A school.
They must also meet eligibility criteria for the grant category.
How to apply
Choose one of the grant categories below to find out how to apply.
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Achieve longer term community and cultural development outcomes through strategic partnerships that respond to our priorities and directions. | Up to $50,000 per year to a total of $200,000 over four years. | Every four years. |
Achieve community development outcomes that respond to the needs of our diverse community. | Between $3,001 and $20,000. | Annually in February. |
Support activities that provide opportunities to participate in arts, culture and heritage. | Between $3,001 and $20,000. | Annually in February. |
Support community led festivals and events that attract visitors to Manningham and activates key locations. | Between $3,001 and $20,000. | Annually in February. |
Improve the health and quality of life of older adults by working in partnership with community organisations. | Between $3,001 and $20,000. | Annually in February. |
Promotes social connection through programs and activities that have positive health and wellbeing outcomes for Manningham’s ageing community. | Up to $8,000 per year. | Annually in August. |
Support community strengthening initiatives and enhance the quality of life of Manningham residents. | Community Strengthening category: Up to $3,000. Equipment Purchase category: Up to $1,500 as a 50 per cent co-contribution of the total cost of equipment. | Applications can be submitted all year and are assessed quarterly. |
Community Grant support and resources
We offer annual Community Grant information sessions and grant writing workshops to support organisations and community groups in applying for grants.
These in-person sessions are held every February. If you’re unable to attend, you can watch the recorded presentation below.
Additionally, we provide a series of short Grant writing learning bytes – informative videos designed to explain grant writing terminology and concepts, making the application process easier to understand.
Community Grant information session
Watch the 2025 information session recording to find out more about the Community Grant program.
Grant writing learning bytes
- Grant Writing - SMART goals
- Grant Writing - Developing a project plan
- Grant Writing – Understanding auspicing
- Grant Writing – Auspicing arrangements
- Grant Writing - In-kind support
- Grant Writing - Preparing the budget for a grant application
- Grant Writing - Acquittals
- Grant Writing - Evaluations
Need help with your application?
Current grant recipients
Community Partnership Grants 2022 - 2025 (year three - 2024)
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation for year two 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023 |
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CareNet Ltd | Food Collective Manningham | $50,000 |
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre (Doncare) | Healthy Young Men's (HYM) Program | $50,000 |
Eastern Community Legal Centre | Promoting legal and social wellbeing in Manningham | $50,000 |
Eastern Volunteers | Manningham Youth Employment Pathways Program | $50,000 |
Heide Museum of Modern Art | Cultural and Community Connection at Heide | $30,000 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Using nature as a supportive environment | $46,344 |
Lions Club of Park Orchards | Park Orchards Community Carols | $7,513 |
Manningham Musicians Association | Manningham Concert Band Program | $17,373 |
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc (REAL) | REAL Pathways | $35,073 |
Rotary Club of Templestowe | Manningham Family Festival | $12,000 |
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc | Positive Ageing Program for Chinese seniors | $37,839 |
The Onemda Association | Onemda Community Cafe Program | $49,716 |
The Pottery Expo | The Pottery Expo at Warrandyte | $25,000 |
Victorian Skateboard Association Inc | Manningham Skate Park Activation Project | $20,000 |
VP Community Holdings Ltd | Healthy food accessibility and education | $50,000 |
Warrandyte Community Church | Warrandyte Community Carols | $7,400 |
Warrandyte Festival Committee | Warrandyte Festival | $50,000 |
Women's Health East | Taking action to combat racism and support Manningham Chinese communities | $49,200 |
Arts Grants
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House of Persia Community and Cultural Centre Inc | Farsi Community Choir | $9,000 |
Festival and Events Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Benevolence Australia | Rabi Al-Awwal Festival | $4,286 |
Cantonese Art Association Inc | Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration Show | $3,001 |
Community Music and Performances Incorporated | Jazz In The Park | $8,720 |
Greythorn Bowling Club | Family & Friends Funday | $5,500 |
Heide Museum of Modern Art | Molto Italiano! Community Festival 2024 | $14,740 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Spring Celebration | $4,000 |
Manningham Toy Library Inc | Manningham Toy Library 40th Anniversary Messy Play Day | $5,044 |
Victoria HongKongers Association (Australia) Inc. | Victoria Moon Festival @ Manningham 2024 | $20,000 |
Community Development Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Bushfire Resilience Inc. | Provide bushfire information using content, onsite filming and community engagement | $7,740 |
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia | Embracing Hearts: Walk with Seniors for Mental Wellbeing in Manningham | $20,000 |
Eastern Domestic Violence Service Inc | Level Up- Building Community Capacity for Gender Equality in Manningham | $19,042 |
Left Write Hook Ltd | Reclaim & Rewrite | $17,680 |
Living and Learning at Ajani Inc | Closed Loop Food Solutions | $20,000 |
Seniors Happy Life Club Inc. | Program to support older people's wellbeing | $19,183 |
Templestowe Bowling Club | Expanding Community Connection | $5,000 |
The Onemda Association | Digital Creative Lab a space for connection & learning | $10,627 |
The Trustee for Raise Foundation | Raise Youth Mentoring Program - Templestowe College | $5,500 |
Healthy Ageing Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Doncaster Chinese Senior Association Inc | Celebrate Chinese New Year | $3,100 |
House of Persia Community & Cultural Center | Healthy Aging | $9,760 |
Living and Learning at Ajani Inc | Making Friends for a Better Life: Our diverse migrant community | $8,468 |
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc | Senor club health and wellbeing activities | $6,851 |
Pines Learning Inc | The Thrive Program | $17,703 |
Rejoice Chinese Christian Communication Centre Inc | Digital Literacy Workshops for Chinese speaking Seniors | $7,600 |
Wonga Park Community Cottage Inc | Cultivating Healthy Seniors | $4,930 |
Manningham Community Fund (Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation)
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre Inc | Emergency Food Relief | $4,032 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Growing together: peer group counselling for young carers | $10,000 |
St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) Inc | CPR training equipment for St John Manningham Division | $6,691 |
Small Grants - Round 2
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Doncaster LIttle Athletics Centre | Upgrade two ageing laptops used for track event timing | $1,399 |
Doncaster Seniors Club Inc | Women's Affairs - Manningham | $3,000 |
East Doncaster Cricket Club | Purchase of Cricket Balls for the 2024/2025 Season | $1,500 |
Greythorn Bowling Club Inc | Purchase of all abilities kit and equipment | $879 |
Kevin Heinze GROW | Cafe Kevin: Purchase of a Food Processor for Disability Training | $912 |
Manningham Uniting Church | Building Bridges Through Story - Homelessness | $1,800 |
Melbourne Oldpink Dancing Club Inc. | Seniors Festive | $2,480 |
Park Orchards BMX Club | Decoder to improve race training outcomes for riders | $1,500 |
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc | REALCards | $2,016 |
Rotary Club of Manningham City | Walk for Youth Mental health | $3,000 |
St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) Inc | Essential equipment for St John Ambulance Manningham Division | $375 |
The Onemda Association | Assistive Tech Expo for people with disabilities and their families | $3,000 |
Small Grants - Round 1
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Australian Iranian Senior Citizens Society of Victoria | Gentle exercise, Carpet Bowl, Festivals and Walking and Outings | $1,500 |
Bulleen Tennis Club Inc | Renewal of court equipment | $949 |
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia | Moving Forward: Equip the Community in Manningham for Family Violence | $3,000 |
Park Orchards Netball Club | Purchase of netball equipment | $888 |
Templestowe Cricket Club | Celebrate and attract multicultural participation through schools sessions in Manningham | $3,000 |
Templestowe Wolves Football Club | Purchase of camera and balls for training and matches | $1,500 |
Warrandyte Cricket Club | Pinking up Warrandyte and surrounds for Breast Cancer Awareness month. | $2,500 |
Warrandyte Mechanics' Institute and Arts Association Inc | Promoting the Warrandyte Repair Cafe | $2,900 |
Warrandyte Netball Club | New Training Uniforms to improve club identity | $1,500 |
Seniors Club Support Grants 2024
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
Australian Iranian Senior Citizen Society of Victoria | Manningham parks walking, exercise, Heide Museum and festivals | $8,000 |
East Doncaster Cricket Club Inc | Over 60's Veterans Cricket at East Doncaster Cricket Club | $3,738 |
Greek Elderly Citizens Club of Manningham Inc | Outings that promote social connection in the ageing population | $8,000 |
House of Persia | International women day celebration | $2,100 |
Italian Seniors Citizens Group of Doncaster Inc | Social gatherings and social catering functions | $8,000 |
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc | Senior club health and wellbeing activities | $8,000 |
Melbourne Oldpink Dancing Club Inc. | Healthy exercise and diet | $3,000 |
Parish of St Haralambos Elderly Citizens Club | Education and integration to reduce social isolation | $7,980 |
Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe Inc | Healthy Ageing Programs | $5,300 |
Seniors Happy Life Club Inc | These Seniors Can - design, sewing and fashion show | $8,000 |
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc | Celebrating significant cultural festivals with seniors | $8,000 |
Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club Inc | Social gathering and sports | $8,000 |
Women's Friendship Group Inc | Social | $8,000 |
Past grant recipients
Small Grants
Round 3
Organisation Name | Project Title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Beverley Hills Junior Football Club | Onemda & Beverley Hills Annual Football Skills & Exercise Program | $3,000 |
Cass Care Ltd | Let's Crotchet Together | $2,086 |
Chrisalis Foundation | Get Fit At Aquarena | $3,000 |
Koonung Bushwalking Club | First Aid Training For Bushwalk Leaders | $2,100 |
Manningham Uniting Church | Musical Event: Music for a Warming World | $1,600 |
Marcellin Old Collegians Cricket Club | FrogBox streaming purchase | $1,100 |
Nakisa Malakooti- auspice Access Health and Community | Health and Wellness series for Carers respite (10-12 week series) | $3,000 |
Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre Incorporated | Cleaning Up | $942 |
Park Orchards Football Netball Club | Footballs & Netballs | $780 |
Persian Happy Family Inc | Nowruz / Harmony Day Event 2024 | $2,500 |
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure REAL Inc | REAL Rhythm | $2,000 |
Serpell Tennis Club Inc | Tennis Light Pole Pads | $1,253 |
Veneto Club | Women's Circle | $1,940 |
Round 2
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Doncaster Baseball Club Incorporated | Essential Equipment Requirements | $720.00 |
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club | Competing in Victorian Premier Cricket Competition, fielding six teams | $1,000.00 |
House of Persia Community and Cultural Centre | Iranian Movement Workshop for Children | $2,700.00 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Cafe Kevin Art Project | $3,000.00 |
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc | Chinese New Year 2024 | $3,000.00 |
Park Orchards North Ringwood Parish Junior Football Club Inc | First Aid Kit Renewal | $1,448.00 |
Rotary Club Manningham City | Walk for Youth Mental Health | $3,000.00 |
Seniors Happy Life Club Inc. | Community Multicultural Network Development and Partnerships Activity | $3,000.00 |
St David's Cricket Club | Purchase of Supper Sopper equipment | $1,500.00 |
Templestowe Bowling Club | Upgrade of Club Uniform | $1,775.00 |
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc. | Community Live Musical Band | $3,000.00 |
Wonga Park Community Cottage | The Good Neighbour Community Cookbook | $2,800.00 |
Round 1
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Australian Iranian Senior Citizens Society of Victoria | Festival gatherings and monthly gentle exercise | $1,350 |
Box Hill Cricket Club | Equipment purchase - Women's 3XI team and new U15 Academy | $750 |
CareNet Ltd | Christmas Giving Days | $2,932 |
Catjump Pre-school Association Inc | Purchase new photocopier | $1,500 |
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia | Safe on Your Feet - Falls prevention program in Manningham | $3,000 |
Doncaster Seniors Club Inc | Seniors Day Festival | $3,000 |
Donvale Bowls Club Inc | Purchase of extra bowls for community use | $1,500 |
East Doncaster Cricket Club | Purchase replacement junior club equipment kits | $840 |
Myths and Legends Australia | Basketball | $1,475 |
Old Yarra Cobras FC | Replacement of broken equipment | $925 |
Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre | Sight and Sound | $1,500 |
Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Manningham | Youth/Kids Festival | $3,000 |
Templestowe Valley Preschool | New tables and shelves | $1,500 |
The Scout Association of Australia, Victorian Branch - Manningham District | Defibrillator - St John G5 CPR hardcase bundle | $1,275 |
Warrandyte Basketball Association | Purchase of new sporting shorts for junior basketball players | $3,000 |
Warrandyte Childcare and Preschool Centre | Funding to support purchase of a trampoline | $1,000 |
Warrandyte Community Church | Warrandyte Community Carols | $3,000 |
Warrandyte Cricket Club | Pink up Warrandyte for breast cancer October 2023 | $2,000 |
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association Inc | Building test and tag capability for Warrandyte Repair Cafe | $3,000 |
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House | Warrandyte Big Lunch | $2,438 |
Warrandyte Senior Citizens Centre Club | Celebration NOWROOZ and Persian New Year | $3,000 |
Wonga Park Cricket Club | Provision of laptop computer | $1,500 |
Arts Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Doncaster Templestowe Artists Society | Six open workshop days by different award winning artists | $3,550 |
The Onemda Association | Art and the Extra-Ordinary | $14,850 |
Festival and Events Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Beverley Hills Junior Football Club | Manningham District Girls Football Carnival | $4,000 |
Community Music and Performances Inc | Jazz In The Park: a free community event for everyone | $5,000 |
Heide Museum of Modern Art | Yaluk Langa Community Day 2024 | $13,052 |
Manningham United Blues Football Club | Manningham Junior Girls Cup (football tournament) | $15,000 |
Rotary Club of Templestowe | Electric Vehicle Expo and seminars | $12,500 |
Trevisani Nel Mondo Melbourne Inc | Trevisani Nel Mondo Melbourne 50 Anniversary Celebration | $5,000 |
Warrandyte Senior Citizen Club | MEHREGAN Celebration | $3,800 |
Community Development Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
CareNet Ltd | CareNet digital transformation for better community food security outcomes | $19,960 |
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia | Hearts-in-Hands II - Rebuilding self-esteem after family violence | $15,000 |
Chrisalis Foundation | Let's Move Together | $5,360 |
Doncaster Bowling Club | Try-Bowls programs for women and girls | $3,140 |
Intertwine Pty Ltd | Fuse Pilot Program | $15,000 |
La Trobe University | Shared reading for wellbeing for adults of all ages | $8,800 |
Manningham Christian Centre | Safer community and stronger people: Helping the community build community | $10,830 |
Sport and Life Training Ltd | Mental health wellbeing training | $20,000 |
The Trustee for Raise Foundation | Raise Youth Mentoring Program - Templestowe College | $11,000 |
The Water Well Project Ltd | Improving the health and wellbeing of CALD communities | $10,320 |
Warrandyte Basketball Association | Female basketball programs (Girls Got Game) | $8,000 |
Manningham Community Fund (Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation)
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Chrisalis Foundation | Let's Move Together | $2,472 |
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc (MICH) | Affordable Home Facilitator | $19,303 |
Community Partnership Grants 2022/2025 (year 2 -2023)
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation for year two 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023 |
---|---|---|
CareNet Ltd | Food Collective Manningham | $50,000 |
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre (Doncare) | Healthy Young Men's (HYM) Program | $50,000 |
Eastern Community Legal Centre | Promoting legal and social wellbeing in Manningham | $50,000 |
Eastern Volunteers | Manningham Youth Employment Pathways Program | $50,000 |
Heide Museum of Modern Art | Cultural and Community Connection at Heide | $30,000 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Using nature as a supportive environment | $48,750 |
Lions Club of Park Orchards | Park Orchards Community Carols | $6,053 |
Living and Learning at Ajani Inc | Let's Connect | $25,000 |
Manningham Musicians Association | Manningham Concert Band Program | $17,373 |
Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre | Community Connection and Engagement for ALL | $40,000 |
Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe Inc | Together We Move Forward | $15,000 |
Pines Learning Inc | Linking together through connection and community engagement | $25,000 |
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc (REAL) | REAL Pathways | $33,071 |
Rotary Club of Templestowe | Manningham Family Festival | $12,000 |
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc | Positive Ageing Program for Chinese seniors | $36,513 |
The Onemda Association | Onemda Community Cafe Program | $48,694 |
The Pottery Expo | The Pottery Expo at Warrandyte | $25,000 |
Victorian Skateboard Association Inc | Manningham Skate Park Activation Project | $20,000 |
VP Community Holdings Ltd | Healthy food accessibility and education | $50,000 |
Warrandyte Community Church | Warrandyte Community Carols | $7,400 |
Warrandyte Festival Committee | Warrandyte Festival | $50,000 |
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House | Mind, Body, Community: building community health, social connection and wellbeing. | $40,000 |
Women's Friendship Group Inc | Friendship | $8,000 |
Women's Health East | Taking action to combat racism and support Manningham Chinese communities | $49,200 |
Wonga Park Community Cottage | Accessing and connecting with community life in Wonga Park | $40,000 |
Arts Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
The Pottery Expo |
Connection An exhibition of photographs and a projection event with the theme of connection and what it means to the local community. |
$15,000 |
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association Inc. (Warrandyte Arts) |
Re-invigorating Warrandyte Arts To deliver a series of workshops and programs to provide opportunity for people to undertake artistic endeavours including pottery, life drawing and playwriting, acting, directing, and lighting design. |
$6,876 |
Festival and Events Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Greythorn Bowls Club as auspice for Manningham Bowls Group |
Grand Fun Day A 'Grand Fun Day' event to promote healthy, safe & inclusive sport/recreation of community lawn bowls, to people of all generations/abilities. |
$10,720 |
Rotary Club of Templestowe Inc. |
Walk 4 Youth Mental Health An event to build community unity and increased awareness of the issue of youth mental health in Manningham and provide an opportunity for the wider community to become aware. |
$9,283 |
SESTAA - Society for Empowerment, Service, Training and Awareness Australia Incorporated |
A Very Special Performing Arts Evening, for One and All Dance workshops to people with a disability and host performing arts events to celebrate International Day of Families in 2023 and showcase participants talents to the wider community. |
$7,700 |
Templestowe College |
Unleash - All-age concerts by and for Young Musos 'Unleash - A series of all-age concerts by and for the Young Musos of Manningham'. The program will provide an opportunity for youth in Manningham to connect around youth culture, music, and creative expression and develop a range of skills in production, promotion and front of house that will introduce an industry based learning experience. |
$20,000 |
Wonga Park Community Cottage |
Youth Speaks and Play in Wonga Park The 'Youth Speaks and Play in Wonga Park' event will provide an opportunity for local youth, their families and friends to come together and participate in an arts focused activity and enhance social connections. |
$9,000 |
Community Development Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia |
Hearts in Hands in Manningham, Family Violence Free for Women A program to raise awareness of family violence for the Chinese community that will also address prevention and inform on the supports available. |
$16,000 |
Doncaster Bowling Club |
Developing a Sporting Community Hub To purchase equipment to develop a sporting hub that will assist people with disability/mobility issues to continue to participate in the sport and assist with combating social isolation. |
$5,013 |
Doncaster Junior Football Club |
"Footy for Fun" Multicultural Inclusion Come-and-Try Days An activity that will provide opportunities for multicultural communities to get active through football and be introduced to community sport. |
$5,000 |
Eastern Domestic Violence Service Inc. |
Level Playgroup for Multicultural Families in Manningham A Level Playgroup program to multicultural families in partnership with Migrant Information Centre, informing women from diverse backgrounds on gender equality and offering support services to them and their children. |
$13,120 |
LinC Church Services Network Inc. (Trading as LinC Manningham) |
Community support for those in need. A program to support the most vulnerable in the community with the provision of food vouchers and assistance to navigate longer term support. |
$2,731 |
Living and learning at Ajani Inc |
Engage with your Neighbourhood House A range of low cost programs for the community to increase connections and engagement and improve their social and emotional wellbeing. |
$20,000 |
Manningham Christian Centre |
Fighting Hunger in Manningham. To establish food pantries in partnership with Manningham community organisations to support the increase in requests for food relief that can be attributed to Covid and the increases in the cost of living. |
$14,632 |
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc. (MICH) |
Transition into Independent Living A program to support people with an intellectual disability to gain skills and confidence to transition to independent living. |
$18,103 |
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre |
Climate Action in Park Orchards A climate action group in Park Orchards to support the sustainability of Park Orchards and include guest speakers on a range of environment and sustainability topics to educate the community and implement climate adaption practices. |
$11,000 |
Vantage Point Community |
Upgrade Food Transport Vehicle for Increased Access to Fresh Foods To contribute to the purchase a refrigerated food truck to increase access to fresh food and refrigerated items for the Vantage Point Foodbank program to support the vulnerable Manningham community. |
$20,000 |
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House |
Reinvent, Repurpose & Restore To provide the community with opportunity to learn the impact of waste and how to repurpose items for a more sustainable future and feature an exhibition of artists who up cycle waste materials to create their arts and crafts. |
$10,300 |
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association Inc. (Warrandyte Arts) |
Re-invigorating Warrandyte Arts To deliver a series of workshops and programs to provide opportunity for people to undertake artistic endeavours including pottery, life drawing and playwriting, acting, directing and lighting design. |
$6,876 |
Manningham Community Fund
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
LinC Church Services Network Inc. (Trading as LinC Manningham) |
Community Support for those in Need. A program to support the most vulnerable in the community with the provision of food vouchers and assistance to navigate longer term support. |
$3,269 |
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc. REAL |
REAL Cultural Diversity To inform Manningham residents from diverse ethnic communities of the opportunities for social and activity inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities and to raise awareness of the organisation. |
$18,583 |
Community Partnership Grants 2022 - 2025 (year one - 2022)
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation for year one 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2022 |
---|---|---|
Manningham Musicians Association |
Manningham Concert Band Concert Program A series of concerts in the local community and civic events. |
$7,976.26 |
Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe Inc. |
Together We Move Forward A program of activities for seniors from diverse backgrounds to build community connections and reduce social isolation. |
$15,000 |
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre |
Community Connection and Engagement for ALL A range of low cost programs for the community to increase connection and engagement in community life. |
$50,000 |
Manningham Christian Centre |
CareNet- Food Collective Manningham A co-operative food relief network with existing and new emergency food service providers in Manningham |
$50,000 |
Warrandyte Community Church |
Warrandyte Community Carols A community celebration event at Stiggants Reserve, Warrandyte |
$7,400 |
Eastern Volunteers |
Manningham Youth Employment Pathways Program A program to encourage and upskill youth into active community participation. |
$50,000 |
Wonga Park Community Cottage |
Accessing and Connecting with Community Life in Wonga Park A program of affordable activities for the local community to improve their health and wellbeing. |
$50,000 |
Pines Learning Incorporated |
Linking Together through Connection and Community Engagement A program of a range of recreational and social community programs to support community participation. |
$50,000 |
Kevin Heinze Grow |
Kevin Heinze Grow To deliver therapeutic, capacity building programs for people in need including people with a disability or poor mental health. |
$50,000 |
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House |
Mind, Body, Community: building community health, social connection and wellbeing. A program of activities for the community to promote active lifestyles and reduce social isolation and loneliness. |
$50,000 |
Living and learning at Ajani Incorporated |
Let's Connect A program of activities at minimal or no cost to improve health and fitness, connection to and engagement in community life for all Manningham residents |
$50,000 |
Women's Friendship Group Inc. |
Friendship A support group for senior women from diverse backgrounds to increase connections and participation in community life. |
$8,000 |
Heide Museum of Modern Art |
Cultural and Community Connection at Heide Reducing the financial barriers for Manningham residents to experience arts and culture through the Heide Museum |
$30,000 |
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc. |
Positive Ageing Program for Chinese Seniors Offer a range of additional activities to meet the needs of the increasing membership. |
$35,868 |
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre |
Healthy Young Men's (HYM) Program A program to respond to the needs of young men and individuals who identify as men aged 12-25 through counselling, therapeutic groups and place based service delivery. |
$50,000 |
The Onemda Association |
Onemda Community Cafe Program To establish a Community Cafe, providing young adults with intellectual disabilities exposure and practical skills in customer service, food preparation, money handling and the overall concept of running a business |
$34,155 |
Lions Club of Park Orchards |
Park Orchards Community Carols A community run, cultural end of year celebration event |
$6,723 |
Rotary Club of Templestowe |
Manningham Family Festival A family festival at Finns Reserve |
$12,000 |
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc REAL |
REAL Pathways A program to provide opportunities for adults with an intellectual disability to engage in community life. |
$33,064 |
Women's Health East |
Taking Action to Combat Racism and Support Manningham Chinese Communities A program to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Mandarin-speaking women in Manningham by providing opportunities for increased social connection and engagement in community life. |
$48,775 |
Victorian Skateboard Association Inc |
Manningham Skate Park Activation Project A capacity building program for Manningham residents to build a sustainable skateboarding ecosystem. |
$20,000 |
VP Community Holdings Ltd |
Healthy Food Accessibility and Education To increase the ratio of healthy food available through the foodbank program and offer an education program around preparing low cost, good quality meals. |
$50,000 |
Eastern Community Legal Centre |
Promoting Legal and Social Wellbeing in Manningham A range of activities and support services for Manningham residents that address legal and social wellbeing across the prevention continuum, including a focus on legal response, early intervention, education and primary prevention. |
$50,000 |
Small Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Veneto Club |
Bulleen Men's Shed To offer a Men's Shed program for men to meet and form new friendships and provide activities to support mental health and social connection. |
$1,700 |
Phoenix Theatre Company Inc. |
Auslan Performance of a Musical Engage an Auslan interpreter at performances to make it accessible for people who are deaf or hearing impaired to participate in community live theatre |
$3,000 |
Doncaster Tennis Club |
Rotary Line Sweeper To purchase a rotary line sweeper to assist older members and people with a disability to maintain the court surface in a safe manner. |
$250 |
Park Orchards BMX Club Inc. |
Increase Participation in BMX as a Sport To purchase aged appropriate bike and helmets to provide opportunity to potential new members to try the sport before committing to purchasing the equipment. |
$780 |
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia |
Warm Hearts for Golden Ageing in Manningham A program that will inform the Chinese community of the potential risks of elder abuse and how to seek help and support. |
$3,000 |
Templestowe Football Club |
Pathway Program for Female Player and Coaching Development To offer a Pathway Program for Female Player and Coaching Development which will provide professional AFL coaching and training services to female participants and the coaches. |
$3,000 |
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Inc. |
Match Balls 2022-23 To purchase approved cricket balls for use on match days. |
$1,500 |
Manningham Walking Group for Carers |
Strengthening Craft To Connect For Carers To offer the 'Strengthening Craft to Connect Carers Program' to encourage connections and improve the health and mental wellbeing of carers. |
$3,000 |
Australian Iranian Senior Citizen Society of Victoria |
Gentle Exercise To offer a range of programs for seniors to be active and achieve healthier lifestyles. |
$750 |
Pines Learning Inc |
Let's Laugh - Laughter Workshop To offer a Laughter Workshop to engage participants and facilitate community connections and improve wellbeing. |
$1,065 |
Access Health and Community |
Therapeutic Equipment to Support the Wellbeing and Development of Children To purchase therapeutic equipment to build the capacity of children with developmental delay and disabilities that use the service. |
$1,500 |
Old Carey Cricket Club |
Increase Participation in Cricket To purchase equipment and training shirts to support the men's, women's and girls teams. |
$1,500 |
Bulleen Cricket Club |
Balls for Juniors Boys & Girls and Seniors To purchase approved cricket balls for use on match days. |
$1,500 |
Doncaster & Districts Netball Association (DDNA) |
New Uniforms for our Association's Rebranding to Entice Wider Participation To purchase of new uniforms to support a rebrand to Manningham Netball. |
$1,500 |
Templestowe Bowling Club Incorporated |
Lawn Bowls and Community Engagement Event To host the 'Lawn Bowls and Community Engagement' event to encourage participation and celebrate the club's 75th anniversary. |
$3,000 |
Doncaster RSL Subbranch Incorporation |
Provide Amenity to have Better Events for our Community Partnerships To purchase equipment to enable better utilisation of the RSL through providing community programs to local groups and schools. |
$1,500 |
Doncaster Cricket Club |
Crucial Cricket Balls To purchase training and match day balls. |
$1,500 |
Doncaster Seniors Club Incorporated |
Women's Matters To offer the Women's Matter program to encourage connections and reduce loneliness and isolation. |
$2,270 |
Wonga Park Community Cottage Inc. |
Toddler Playtime @ the Cottage To provide a playgroup program to support families and reduce social isolation. |
$3,000 |
Warrandyte Cricket Club |
Scoring Equipment Purchasing To purchase of equipment to support online scoring at cricket games. |
$1,500 |
Yarraleen Cricket Club |
Equipment for Junior Cricket To purchase equipment to support the development of young cricketers. |
$968.25 |
La Trobe University |
Shared Reading for Wellbeing and Social Inclusion To establish a Shared Reading Program and provide an opportunity for social inclusion and improved wellbeing. |
$1,147.40 |
Melbourne Shandong Australian Association Inc. |
Multicultural Activity Links Us Together To provide an opportunity for the community to attend performances to re-engage and lift their spirits following the lockdowns. |
$3,000 |
Happy Life Club Inc. |
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Activities A healthy lifestyle program to promote wellbeing through a range of activities. |
$2,347 |
Cantonese Art Association Inc |
2023 Fabulous Rabbit New Year Festival Show To host the 2023 Fabulous Rabbit New Year Festival Show. |
$2,480 |
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc (MICH) |
Support for social MICH To establish a support network and to share experiences of preparing for and living independently. |
$2,706 |
Manningham Christian Centre |
Practical cyber safety To host two practical cyber safety nights for parents and young people. |
$2,860 |
Donvale Netball Club |
New balls and playing bibs To purchase netball equipment to support the skill development of participants |
$1,005 |
Warrandyte Historical Society |
iPad and electronic funds technology To purchase an iPad and card reading technology to improve the operations of the Historical society. |
$279 |
Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society |
Multimedia presentation screen To purchase a tv screen to replace an ineffective multimedia projector to improve the customer experience. |
$1,405 |
Bulleen Tennis Club Inc |
Renewal of court equipment To purchase court equipment to provide a better experience for participants at the club and new members. |
$1,500 |
The Scouts Association of Australia - Wonga Park Scout Group |
Camping adventures To purchase equipment to facilitate outdoor experiences for new and existing group members and their families of the Wonga Park Scout Group. |
$1,064 |
Eltham Panthers Junior Netball Club |
Coaching development program To deliver the Coaching Development program to upskill volunteer coaches. |
$3,000 |
Scones Together auspiced by Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre |
Scones Together To deliver a monthly event inviting older residents to socially connect for afternoon tea, build friendships and have fun reducing social isolation and loneliness. |
$3,000 |
Warrandyte Toy Library |
Little Movers Playtime To purchase of play equipment to relaunch the Warrandyte Toy Library through a playtime session in the new and bigger location at Warrandyte Community Hall. |
$1,493 |
Beverley Hills Junior Football Club |
ONEMDA Football Program for people with disabilities To deliver the ONEMDA Football program and provide an opportunity to play football in safe, fun and inclusive environment. |
$3,000 |
Eastern Volunteers |
Manningham Volunteer Expo To contribute to the cost of the marketing and promotion for the Manningham Volunteer Expo. |
$3,000 |
Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club |
Canteen Fridge To contribute to the purchase of a new fridge. |
$1,460 |
Donvale and Templestowe Horse and Pony Club |
Purchase of a riding arena rake for the club The purchase of an arena rake to provide a safe environment for riders and their horses/ponies. |
$1,485 |
Manningham Neighbourhood Watch Inc |
Don't Do Something Silly: Beating Scams (for Chinese Speakers) A program to raise awareness on scams and how to beat them. Delivered in English and Chinese. |
$2,150 |
Old Carey Grammarians Football Club |
Relaunching of women's AFL program to increase participation To provide an opportunity for women to participate in AFL and enhance access through reducing the financial barriers. |
$730 |
Pickleball Manningham |
Pickleball Manningham Club To purchase sporting equipment to facilitate Pickleball playing sessions at Leeds Street Sports Centre. |
$1,460 |
Serenity for Women |
Women's only Group fitness and Aquatic Program To provide women from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing. |
$3,000 |
Waterdale Theatre Inc |
Bonnie and Clyde the Musical To purchase a portable staging deck for use by the amateur theatre. |
$1,500 |
Community Development Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia | Golden Ageing - Friendly Manningham without Elderly Abuse Program II Stage 2 of an elder abuse prevention program including seminars, support group, volunteer training and hot-line support. | $20,000.00 |
parkrun Inc (T/A parkrun Australia) | parkrun for Warrandyte To establish a parkrun event in Warrandyte and provide an opportunity for the community to participate in a free 5km timed run/walk every weekend. | $7,550.00 |
LinC Church Services Network Inc (Trading as LinC Manningham) | Helping to bridge the gap in a time of need A program to support the most vulnerable in the community with the provision of food vouchers and assistance to navigate longer term support. | $6,000.00 |
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc. (MICH) | Transition into independent living - facilitation and support A program to support young people with intellectual disabilities to gain skills and confidence to transition to independent life. | $16,566.00 |
Doncaster & Districts All Abilities Netball | All Abilities Netball Competition / Program A program for people of all abilities to actively participate in netball and empowering them to be physically active and productive, improving their health and well-being. | $5,358.00 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Community Liaison Development Project A project to rebuild and strengthen the volunteer program and establish beneficial collaborations with the aged-care sector, service groups, special interest groups and individuals. | $14,000.00 |
The Men's Table Ltd | Healthy men, healthy masculinities, healthy communities of Manningham A project to establish 3 groups in Manningham to run the Healthy men, healthy masculinities, healthy communities program. | $17,880.00 |
VP Community Holdings Ltd | Implementing COVID-safe Structures to Strengthen the Foodbank Program Continue the foodbank program to support vulnerable members of the community through the provision fresh food and groceries. | $14,000.00 |
Arts Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
---|---|---|
St Peter and Paul's Primary School | Indigenous Mural and Garden To create an Indigenous space which includes a mural and garden within the school grounds to promote the benefits of celebrating our Indigenous heritage and caring for our environment. | $3,001.00 |
The Pottery Expo | Fresh Perspectives An exhibition of photographs and a projection event to offer fresh perspectives on what we view as important in our lives after period of confinement and reflection. | $14,600.00 |
Manningham Musicians Association | Manningham Concert Band Concert Program To perform a series of concerts in the local community involving music of diverse backgrounds, in various performing formats and venues. | $9,235.00 |
Wonga Park Community Cottage | Publication of 'A History of Wonga Park' The Suburban Village' To produce printed copies of the book titled 'A History of Wonga Park The Suburban Village'. | $7,000.00 |
Doncaster Templestowe Artists Society | Three open days with demonstrations by various artists. A program for the community to engage with artists demonstrating different art mediums. | $3,050.00 |
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc | REAL Hope 21 A creative arts community project engaging a local potter to work with a group of adult residents who have intellectual disability to generate a work for public display which gives a post pandemic message of hope. | $7,585.00 |
Heide Museum of Modern Art | Yaluk Langa: Three Contemporary Scar Trees at Heide's Indigenous Garden To create an indigenous garden along the Yarra River on the Heide site, which has been named Yaluk Langa by Wurundjeri elders involving the ceremonial scarring of three significant trees, to represent the three family groups of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and to signify cultural continuity. | $14,174.00 |
Manningham Uniting Church | Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre Community Mural To create a vibrant five-part mural along the western boundary wall and public walk through of the new Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre. | $4,400.00 |
Festival and Events Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Australian Oriental Martial Arts Tai Chi Inc. | World Intangible Cultural Heritage Tai Chi Festival in A program of regular weekend Tai Chi in the Park for all residents. | $3,530.00 |
Doncaster Seniors Club Incorporated | Seniors Day Festival An event to celebrate and honour the senior members in our community as recognition of the contributions they have made in the community. | $3,450.00 |
The Pottery Expo | The Pottery Expo at Warrandyte A weekend outdoor ceramics art event, involving approximately 80 ceramic artists from Australia and overseas, including clay activities for children, "Tent Talks", demonstrations and workshops for adults and live music by local musicians on the riverbank at Warrandyte. | $20,000.00 |
Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre Inc. | Manningham Volunteer Expo An Expo involving volunteer organisations in Manningham to share and promote opportunities for volunteering with interested residents with the potential recruit new volunteers. | $7,000.00 |
Warrandyte Community Church | Warrandyte Community Carols A community Carols event at Stiggants Reserve featuring local singers and performers to create a festive atmosphere celebrating Christmas, singing carols, mingling with friends with a positive ambience, advocating diversity. | $6,700.00 |
Rejoice Chinese Christian Communication Centre Inc. | Rejoice Manningham Lunar New Year 2022 A community celebration of 2022 Lunar New Year at MC Square to promote mutual understanding and integration of multi-culturalism in Manningham. | $7,000.00 |
Small Grants
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Ambitious Sisterhood Society Incorporated | Sisters of one mind, making friends through dance | $3,000 |
Bulleen Cricket Club Inc | Software upgrading of video screen scoreboard to Solid Scoring Systems | $1225 |
Bulleen Tennis Club Inc | Equipment purchase | $984 |
Chinese Precincts Community Association Incorporated | Make Manningham the cultural home of Chinese Ethnic Minority Group | $3000 |
Chrisalis Foundation as auspice for Manningham Walking Group for Carers | Craft to Connect for Carers | $3000 |
Doncaster Athletic Club | Purchase of replacement athletic (high jump) equipment | $1360 |
Doncaster Baseball Club Incorporated | Equipment requirements | $739.85 |
Doncaster Chinese Senior Association Incorporated | Light up our spirit | $3000 |
Doncaster Cricket Club Incorporated | Senior and Junior cricket including matches, coaching and training | $1500 |
Doncaster Gardens Preschool auspice TRY Australia | Outdoor climbing equipment for preschool children | $1500 |
Doncaster Hockey Club | BBQ Area including BBQ, shade, table, gas bottles, storage shed | $1500 |
Doncaster Seniors Club Incorporation | Purchase of overhead projector and printer | $835 |
Doncaster Templestowe Badminton Association | Modernisation Project - Technology in club operations | $1500 |
Eltham Panthers Junior Netball Club | Increase participation by subsidising gender neutral uniforms to our Juniors | $1500 |
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Inc. | Competing in Victorian Premier Cricket Competition, fielding four teams. | $1500 |
Greek Elderly Citizens Club of Manningham | Seniors wellbeing and Pilates | $2350 |
Greythorn Bowling Club Inc | Equipment purchases to facilitate greater inclusivity | $1500 |
Heatherwood Special School | Heatherwood Community Mashup | $3000 |
House of Persia Community and Cultural Centre | Skills development and learning | $3000 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Coffee machine for hospitality training program | $1500 |
LinC Manningham | Equipment modernisation for increased efficiency | $1427 |
Living and Learning at Ajani | Purchase of office desktop computers | $1500 |
Macedon Blues United FC | Soccer Mums and All Abilities programs to increase participation | $3000 |
Manningham Cobras Football Club | Upgrade honour board | $800 |
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc. (MICH) | Making Better Decisions – A pilot program | $2888.03 |
Manningham Rotaract | Generations@Work | $3000 |
Melbourne 7 Melody Notes | Fabulous Christmas and New Year show | $2680 |
Melbourne Disc Golf Club Inc. | Active Community - Disc Golf | $1192.4 |
Melbourne Shandong Australian Association Inc. | Digital Events link us together 2021 | $3000 |
Old Carey Cricket Club | Increasing active sport participation through a girls cricket program | $3000 |
Old Carey Cricket Club | Portable shade marquees for protection against the sun and weather | $1459 |
Old Trinity Grammarians Soccer Club | Purchase of portable soccer goals | $1496 |
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre | Laptops for learners | $1500 |
Park Orchards Football & Netball Club | Footballs and netballs | $600 |
Park Orchards North Ringwood Parish Junior Football Club Inc | First aid equipment for the safety of players and community | $864 |
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc REAL | REAL Try-Out | $2965 |
Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch as auspice for Wonga Park Scout Group | Returning to Nature | $1100 |
St Timothy's Anglican Church | Need to purchase a defibrillator for church to support elderly | $734.5 |
St. John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) Inc. | Purchase of essential equipment for St John Ambulance's Manningham Division | $1340 |
Templestowe Bowling Club | Website re-build | $3000 |
Templestowe Junior Football Club | Junior development program to encourage juniors' return to sport | $3000 |
Templestowe Returned and Services League | Provide community welfare and social connectivity facilities | $1500 |
University of the Third Age Manningham | Replace computers and ancillary Zoom equipment for hybrid classes. | $1500 |
Warrandyte Football Club | AFL Indigenous Round - recognising and celebrating First Nations players | $1500 |
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association Inc. | Building essential skills for the arts in Warrandyte | $2726 |
Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club | Dirt Devils coaching program | $1740 |
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House | Self care for children and youth | $2935 |
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House as auspice for Warrandyte Men's Shed | Continuing to develop support network for older men within Warrandyte | $1820 |
Wonga Park Cricket Club | New portable scoreboard | $1500 |
Yarraleen Preschool | Safety equipment and sandpit safety | $1357.72 |
Community Partnership Grants 1 July - 31 December 2021
Organisation name | Project title | Allocation |
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Pines Learning | Community Engagement | $25,000 |
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre Inc | Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre Incorporated | $25,000 |
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House | Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Programs | $25,000 |
Wonga Park Community Cottage | Wonga Park Community Cottage Programs | $25,000 |
Living and Learning at Ajani Inc | Connecting Communities at Living and Learning at Ajani Inc | $25,000 |
Warrandyte Festival Committee | Warrandyte Festival | $50,000 |
Kevin Heinze Grow | Using nature as a supportive environment | $25,000 |
Access Health and Community | Parent Child Mother Goose program - Connecting families and linking with the local community | $14,447 |
Eastern Community Legal Centre | ECLC community partnership program across Manningham | $15,000 |
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre Inc. (Doncare) | Provision of multi-disciplinary services to support children in crisis | $15,000 |
Terms and Conditions and Glossary
The following are the Terms and Conditions and Glossary of Terms for our Community Grant Program.
You need to read these as part of the application process.
To discuss further, contact us.
For Applicants
The following general terms and conditions apply to the Community Grants Program:
- All applications must be approved by the Chairperson, President or Chief Executive Officer of the organisation.
- Successful applicants must use Community Grant Program funding for the stated purpose for which the funding was awarded unless further written permission has been obtained from Council before the activity has commenced.
- Successful applicants must comply with all relevant State and Federal government legislation that apply to pertaining to the funded activity. If the funded activity involves contact with children, your group or organisation may be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check. To find out if you need a WWC Check or are exempt, visit the Working With Children website.
- Council’s Community Grant Program is a competitive funding scheme and the funding allocation is awarded on the merit of the application.
- Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory performance and adherence to all grant conditions (e.g. permit requirements such as traffic management plans, traders’ permits, etc.).
- The total funding available for Council’s Community Grant Program is subject to variation and Council’s annual Budget process.
- Council reserves the right to request further information in considering applications. If deemed necessary, applicants may be required to discuss or clarify their application with Council officers and/or provide further written information within a specified timeframe.
- Canvassing or lobbying Councillors, Council employees or independent assessors, in relation to a grant application, is prohibited. Lobbying or canvassing relevant officers may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
- For the protection of grant applicants and those involved in the assessment process, all Council officers, Councillors and community members involved in the grant assessment process are required to declare their interest prior to assessing any grant applications or reviewing project evaluations and reports. This process ensures that a clear or perceived conflict of interest is promptly identified, addressed and recorded. In the event of a conflict of interest, the person will not participate in any discussion or decision making relating to the nominated item/s of conflict.
For Community Development, Arts, Festival & Events and Community Partnership Grants:
- A Council Report on the recommended funding allocations is presented to Council for consideration. The decision to award grants is made by Council and shall have regards to Council’s responsibilities under the Local Government Act and Council’s decision is final. There is no appeal process.
- Applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application after Council’s decision.
For funded recipients
Funding and Service Agreement (FASA)
- Funded recipients will be expected to enter into a Funding and Service Agreement (Agreement) with Council. The Agreement:
- Establishes a collaborative arrangement between Council and your group or organisation, based on the principles of co-operation and partnership
- Outlines the roles and responsibilities of Council and your group or organisation in the provision and use of funding allocated under this Agreement
- Includes general funding Terms and Conditions and may include special conditions relating to the delivery of the grant.
- The Agreement must be completed, signed off and returned by the specified date for the funding to be released. Funding will not be made available to groups who submit this documentation after this date or those that currently hold a debt with Council.
- Except for Small Grants, all funded recipients will be allocated to a Council officer who is the primary contact for the delivery of the activity. As per the Agreement, regular monitoring will be required with the relevant Council officer to provide activity support, identify emerging themes and monitor performance.
- Any changes to the use of Council funding for purposes other than outlined in the Agreement must be approved by Council in writing. If the grant is not utilised for the stated purpose, the organisation must guarantee repayment in full to Council, plus interest earned, within one month of the end of the Agreement.
- Funding that remains unspent upon the end of the Agreement must be repaid to Council within one month (of the end of the Agreement), unless activity changes are approved by Council in writing within 14 days of notification.
- Allocation of funds to a community organisation for any purpose, in any funding round, must not be taken as a commitment by Council to provide additional or recurrent funding beyond that specifically provided for in the Agreement.
- Funded activities must be completed within twelve months of receipt of funding, unless an alternative arrangement has been approved by Council in writing (prior to the activity completion date).
- The Agreement is governed by and is construed to be in accordance with the laws of Victoria.
Permits
- If a permit is required for the funded activity, funded recipients must comply with all Council requirements. This includes matters such as road closures, outdoor advertising and temporary food premises.
Funding Allocation
- Upon receipt of funding, funded recipients must deposit that sum in the interest-bearing bank account in the name of the organisation nominated in the Application Form.
- Council disclaims all liability and responsibility for any direct or indirect loss to the recipient after the release of funding.
Insurance
- Funded recipients must take out and keep current during the period of the Agreement, public liability insurance. The public liability policy must be for a minimum of $20 million.
- The public liability insurance ensures Council and the recipient against all actions, costs, claims, charges, expenses, and damages whatsoever which may be brought or made or claimed against them arising out of, or in relation to, the funded activity.
- A copy of the Certificate of Currency is to be provided to Council before commencement of the funded activity. Funded recipients must also maintain WorkCover insurance, where relevant.
Marketing Requirements
- Funded recipients are required to acknowledge receipt of financial assistance from Council in any promotion, publication or advertising of the activities. This includes the use of Council’s logo and giving Councillors and officers the opportunity to attend relevant promotional events. Any publicity material regarding an activity should be submitted to Council’s Grants Team for approval prior to printing. For more information visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/community-grant-program.
Acquittal and Activity Completion Report
- Council reserves the right to conduct financial and performance audits for funding it has provided. Consequently, funded recipients are required to maintain full records of receipts of activity expenditure and performance outputs/outcomes for the relevant period. These records are to be made available to Council and its officers/agents upon request.
- Funded recipients are required to complete an Activity Completion Report (acquittal) within 2 months of completing the funded activity online at manningham.smartygrants.com.au . This report certifies that the activity and funding was carried out in accordance with the Agreement. It should include a completed Evaluation Framework, (not required for Small Grants) proof of expenditure of Council funds (receipts and invoices) and copies of marketing material used to promote the funded activity.
- Failure to provide a satisfactory acquittal may result in a funded group or organisation being deemed ineligible to receive any further funding from Council. Council’s reporting is directly linked to its requirement to report on how public funds are spent and whether funded groups and organisations have achieved the desired end result. While Council is committed to minimising administrative processes, it is also committed to the collection of high quality information that may be communicated across Council and the community.
Acquittal
Acquittal is a formal condition of funding and means accurately reporting on the funded activities and the expenditure of your funding. Proof of expenditure (as well as other information) is required on the completion of your activity. See ‘Activity Completion Report’.
Activity Completion Report
Is a report that ensures grant recipients have administered grant funds responsibly and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Funding and Service Agreement. An Activity Completion Report usually consists of a written report that summarises how the activity fared against the initial objectives of the grant. It also provides a financial statement detailing how the funding was spent. See ‘Acquittal’.
Auspice
Is an agreement where one organisation (the ‘principal organisation’) agrees to apply for funding on behalf of a second organisation that is not incorporated (the ‘auspiced organisation’). If the funding application is successful, the principal organisation then receives, holds and administers the funding to the auspiced organisation so that the auspiced organisation can complete the funded activity. Further information can be found at, http://www.nfplaw.org.au/auspicing.
Company by Limited Guarantee
A company limited by guarantee is a type of legal structure that you may choose for your charity that is registered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Further information can be found at asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/financial-reporting-and-audit/preparers-of-financial-reports/companies-limited-by-guarantee/
Commercial activities and organisations
Includes retail groups that: a) sell goods by retail, or by retail and wholesale; b) sell services; or c) hire goods for profit.
Confirmed Funding (CF)
Refers to any confirmed funding amounts, including your organisation’s cash contribution, funding from other sources to be included in your ‘Income’ section of your budget.
Council
Manningham City Council is the entity which has the authority to make decisions on behalf of the Manningham community.
Curriculum Based Activity
Curriculum is the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn, the units and lessons that teachers teach; the assignments and projects given to students; books, materials, videos, presentations, and readings used in a course; and the tests, assessments, and other methods used to evaluate student learning.
Evaluation Framework
Evaluation is an important component of the grants program because it enables organisations to showcase achievements, as well as inform and improve project delivery. (page 9).
Evidence Based
Provides the proof that an activity or program is best placed to respond to an identified community need which may include research, statistics, community consultation, needs analysis, etc.
Funding and Service Agreement (FASA)
A Funding and Service Agreement (Agreement) is a legal and financial agreement entered into between Council and community organisations receiving grant funding.
The categories of an Agreement, a short or long form, reflect the level of funding provided and the required performance of the grant recipient. The FASA states:
- Purpose of the funding
- Dollar amount of funding
- Rights and responsibilities of all parties to the Agreement; including reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements, and the permits the grant recipient is required to obtain
- Clear statement of the required outcomes of the grant
- Terms and conditions of the funding, including the circumstances in which Council can reclaim funding, consequences for breaches of funding conditions and a procedure for the return of unspent funds.
- Special conditions
Grant
A grant is a sum of money given to organisations for a specified purpose directed at achieving objectives and outcomes consistent with specific policies.
Impact
The desired short to medium term effects or changes that an activity seeks to achieve (e.g. increased community awareness of a particular topic or skills development of a target group, change in behaviour, change in attitude).
Incorporated Association
Being incorporated infers that an organisation has a legal identity of its own, recognised by State and Federal governments and is separate and distinct from the individuals who formed or make up the group.
In-kind Funding Contribution
Is when an organisation contributes goods or services in lieu of providing funds (cash). For example, volunteers hours, use of organisation equipment or facilities (i.e. photocopiers). In-kind contribution must have a $ value, for example the estimated value of volunteer time is $41 per hour.
Non Recurrent Funding
The Annual and Small Grant categories are to fund one-off short to medium term activities. Funding allocations are for one financial year and are not recurrent.
Objectives
Objectives are the big picture aims or goals which a policy, plan, program or activity seeks to achieve (e.g. improved exercise).
Outcome
The desired result of goals and strategies that have been achieved (e.g. a healthier population).
Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Guidelines
The Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Guidelines steer the redevelopment or refurbishment of existing sporting infrastructure and informs the development of new sports infrastructure on a case by case basis. The Council Standard Facility Fit Out sets out what Council will provide and what is not covered.
Political
Taking or belonging to a side in politics or in controversial matters.
Religious
Religion is regarded as a set of beliefs and practices, usually involving acknowledgment of a divine or higher being or power, by which people order the conduct of their lives through promotion of their faith or worship.
SmartyGrants
SmartyGrants is Council’s online grants management system. Applicants must apply online and attach relevant documents to their application.
Statement by Supplier
For organisations that do not have an ABN, applicants are required to complete a Statement by Supplier form as a result of the Commonwealth ‘Pay As You Go’ taxation legislation. Statement by Supplier forms can be located from the Australian Taxation Office at ato.gov.au/Forms/Statement-by-a-supplier-not-quoting-an-ABN/.
Unconfirmed Funding (UF)
Refers to the other funding amounts which you have applied for which is yet to be confirmed, to be included in the ‘Income’ section of your budget.
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Grant Finder
Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
Manningham demographics
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Local Government Act 2020
Local Government in Victoria is administered under the Local Government Act 2020, which provides a framework for the establishment and operation of councils.
The Act is the main legislative instrument for Victoria's seventy-nine councils.
Part 1A of the Local Government Act contains the Local Government Charter, which describes the purpose, objectives and functions of council.
In addition to these matters, the Local Government Act also includes provisions for:
- entitlements for residents and ratepayers to vote in council elections
- the conduct of local council elections, nominations and vote counting
- independent Electoral Representation Reviews by an electoral commission
- council governance requirements, including codes of conduct and disclosure of conflicts of interest
- council decision making, including records of meetings, confidentiality and limits on decisions during election periods
- levying and payment of council rates and charges
- preparation of Council Plans, budgets and annual reports
- council's powers to make and enforce local laws.
Community Local Law
Manningham’s Community Local Law 2023 is a local law made under Part 3 of the Local Government Act 2020 and section 42 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
This Local Law is made in recognition of Manningham’s Generation 2030 Community Plan and the Council Plan, which, as Council’s overarching strategic documents, provide a long-term shared vision for Manningham and the community by guiding the development of policy and strategies.
Freedom of Information
Find out what information you can request and how in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
Information Privacy
Manningham City Council and its service providers value the privacy of every individual's personal information.
Council is committed to protecting the information it collects and uses by compliance with its obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. To review Council’s privacy statement and policies, please visit Manningham Council's Privacy Policy.
Human Rights Charter
The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 is a law that protects the human rights of all people in Victoria.
The Charter requires all public authorities and their employees to act compatibly with human rights in the delivery of services and when making decisions.
Manningham City Council recognises and respects that everyone has the same human rights entitlement to allow them to participate in, and contribute to, society and our community. We recognise that all persons have equal rights in the provision of, and access to, Council services and facilities. We also recognise that, at times, such rights may be limited, insofar as to strike a balance between individual rights and the protection of public interest.
The Charter complements other laws such the Equal Opportunity legislation and protects rights such as freedom of speech, freedom from forced work and freedom from degrading treatment which previously had no legal protection. The Charter sets out a list of twenty rights that assist all people to live with freedom, respect, equality and dignity.
For more information:
- Visit the Department of Justice website
- Visit the Human Rights Commission website
Fraud and Corruption Control
Council is the custodian of significant public funds and assets therefore it is important that the community has assurance that these are adequately protected.
In December 2022, Council approved the Manningham Council Fraud and Corruption Policy.
The Policy sets out specific guidelines and responsibilities regarding appropriate actions that must be followed for the investigation of fraud and corruption and other similar irregularities.
The Policy should be read together with the Manningham Risk Management Strategy and relevant legislation.
Public Interest Disclosures Procedures
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (the Act) facilitates the making of public interest disclosures about improper conduct within the public sector without fear of reprisal. The Act aims to ensure openness and accountability by encouraging people to make disclosures and protecting them when they do.
Manningham is committed to the aims and objectives of the Act and encourages the making of disclosures about improper conduct. Council will not tolerate improper conduct by the organisation, its workers or Councillors nor the taking of reprisals against anyone who discloses such conduct.
What is a public interest disclosure?
Public Interest Disclosures (PID) are reports about:
- Improper conduct of public bodies or public officers (such as corrupt conduct).
- Detrimental action that a public body or public officer has taken against a person in reprisal for them (or another person) having made a PID or cooperating with the investigation of a PID.
A person making a disclosure must believe, on reasonable grounds, that the Council, worker or Councillor has engaged in, or proposes to engage in, improper conduct.
How do I make a public interest disclosure?
A PID may only be made by a natural person or a group of people making a joint disclosure. A PID cannot be made by a company or organisation.
We can only address disclosures that relate to Manningham City Council and its workers. A person making a disclosure can do so by contacting Council or the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC).
Council recommends that a written disclosure is sealed in an envelope and clearly marked:
- “Private and Confidential – Attention Mr Andrew McMaster, Chief Legal and Governance Officer”.
- Or by email to Andrew McMaster: andrew.mcmaster@manningham.vic.gov.au.
If your disclosure is about a Councillor, your disclosure must be made to the IBAC or the Victorian Ombudsman.
How will Manningham protect me if I make a disclosure?
Manningham will take all reasonable steps to protect a person who makes a public interest disclosure. All correspondence, phone calls and emails from a discloser will be referred to the Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator.
The Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator will take all necessary steps to ensure that the identity of the discloser and the person who is the subject of the disclosure are kept confidential. Where appropriate welfare support will also be provided.
Who can I contact if I am thinking about making a public interest disclosure?
Anyone considering making a disclosure is encouraged to read Manningham’s Public Interest Disclosure Procedures on this page. The procedures will guide you through the process and help you understand how to make a disclosure and activate the protections available under the Act.
Disclosures to Manningham Council
Disclosures to Manningham should be made confidentially to the Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator or to one of the Public Interest Disclosure Officers listed below:
- Andrew McMaster, Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator, telephone 9840 9360
- Kerryn Paterson, Director Experience and Capability, telephone 9840 9201
- Carrie Bruce, Senior Governance Lead, telephone 9840 9210
- Vicki Miller, Risk and Assurance Lead, telephone 9840 9204
Disclosures to the IBAC
Disclosures can also be made directly to the IBAC.
- Address: Level 1, North Tower, 459 Collins Street, Melbourne 3001
- Telephone: 1300 735 135
- Online: You can also submit an online complaint at the IBAC website
Disclosures about Councillors
Disclosures about Councillors must be made directly to the Victorian Ombudsman
- Address: Level 2, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
- Telephone: 9613 6222 or toll free to 1800 806 314
- Online: You can also submit an online complaint at the Victorian Ombudsman website
Alternatives to making a public interest disclosure
The Public Interest Disclosures Procedures are designed to complement normal methods of submitting a complaint to Council and existing communication channels between workers and line managers. If your complaint does not meet the threshold of a public interest disclosure, it will be referred through to the appropriate person for action.
Need more information?
You can find more information about public interest disclosures in the Guidelines for handling public interest disclosures on the IBAC website.
Manningham’s Public Interest Disclosures Procedures have been prepared in accordance with these guidelines and advice from the IBAC.
Please contact the Council’s Protected Disclosure Coordinator on 9840 9360 for further information or a confidential discussion. Advice can also be received from IBAC on a confidential basis.
Enrolments for the 2024 local council elections are now closed.
Voting process
Voting in council elections is by post
You’ll receive a ballot pack that contains ballot papers by mail. The packs will have instructions and information about the candidates. Don’t worry if you don’t receive a ballot pack at the same time as someone you live with. They’re posted in random order to enrolled voters.
Return your ballot paper by mail.
What to do if you’ve changed your address
If you’ve changed address after the close of the roll or can’t collect your ballot pack, you can request a redirect to your new address. To request a redirect, make sure it’s done before nominations have closed. You can make a request for an early postal vote after nominations have closed if you have a good reason.
In what order do the names of the candidates appear?
A single, random draw determines in which order names will appear on a ballot. The election manager conducts the draw at the election officer after the close of nominations. The election manager will tell the candidates the time of the draw.
How to vote in other languages
The Victorian Electoral Commission provides voting information in languages other than English and in Easy English. Choose one of the links below.
How to check your enrolment status
You can apply, check and update your enrolment details online at Victorian Electoral Commission or pick up an enrolment form at any post office or AEC office.
Enrolling to vote
Enrolments for the 2024 local council elections are now closed.
In a council election there are two types of voters:
- state-enrolled voters
- council-enrolled voters.
State enrolled voters
Read the following information to find out which group you fit into.
Manningham resident on the state electoral roll
If you live in Manningham and are enrolled to vote in State elections, you will be automatically enrolled to vote in Council elections.
Manningham resident not on the state electoral roll
If you are not yet on the State electoral roll, you will need to enrol with the Victorian Electoral Commission. This applies to Manningham residents who are Australian citizens aged 18 or older on 26 October 2024.
Manningham resident on the state electoral roll at a previous address
If you are living in Manningham but are on the state electoral roll for a previous address outside Manningham, you will need to enrol directly with the Victorian Electoral Commission. This applies if you have lived at your current residential address for at least one month and have not updated your enrolment details, including any changes to your postal address.
For further information, or to update your enrolment details, visit Check my Victorian enrolment details.
Voting in council elections is compulsory if you’re on the state electoral roll.
Council enrolled voters
You may be eligible to vote in Manningham’s elections even if you aren’t automatically enrolled. The Local Government Act 2020 includes a number of voting entitlements that may apply, provided you are not automatically enrolled as outlined above.
You may be eligible to apply directly to Council to be included on the voters’ roll if you are aged 18 years or over on 26 October 2024 and fit into one of the following groups.
Owner ratepayer
You own and pay rates for a property in Manningham. This includes non-Australian citizens and owners who do not occupy the property.
Occupier ratepayer
You occupy a rateable property in Manningham and you are liable to pay the rates.
Corporation
You are either a director or secretary of a corporation which pays rates in Manningham. You consent in writing to be appointed and are not already enrolled through appointment by another corporation.
Enrolments for the 2024 local council elections are now closed.
Enrol to vote in Federal elections
To find out about options available to help you cast your vote at the next federal election, visit the Australian Electoral Commission website.
Enrolment limits
You can only enrol to vote once per council, regardless of whether you are a resident, ratepayer or corporation representative. You must be 18 years or older on election day to be enrolled.
A property can have any number of State residents enrolled at a single address. A property can also have up to two joint owner ratepayers and up to two joint occupier ratepayers enrolled in respect of each property by council. In practice this means a property could have up to four council electors in addition to any number of State residents.
A corporation may only exercise the right of entitlement once in any municipal district, regardless of how many properties it owns or occupies or jointly owns or occupies in the municipal district. A corporation may only appoint one representative to enrol for this property.
More information
For more information on voting in council elections, visit the Victorian Electoral Commission or one of the following links:
• VEC – How voting works
• Know Your Council – Voting in an Election
If you would like to speak with someone about your Council enrolment, contact us.
Manningham Matters is our community magazine and is distributed to all households and businesses in Manningham throughout the year. We highlight events and information from both Council and community organisations.
We also produce a monthly eNewsletter featuring the latest news and events, updates about works and projects, community engagement opportunities and other timely news. You can subscribe to receive this eNews sent directly to your inbox.
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You can see the submission deadlines and distribution dates for both publications below.
Manningham Matters 2025 printed magazine submission dates
Issue | Submission date | Distributed |
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February | Monday 25 November 2024 | From Monday 17 February |
April | Monday 3 February | From Monday 14 April |
June | Monday 24 March | From Monday 2 June |
August | Monday 12 May | From Monday 14 July |
October | Monday 28 July | From Monday 29 September |
December | Monday 22 September | From Monday 24 November |
eNews 2025 submission dates
Issue | Submission date | Distributed from |
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February | Tuesday 14 January | Tuesday 4 February |
March | Tuesday 11 February | Tuesday 4 March |
April | Tuesday 11 March | Tuesday 1 April |
May | Tuesday 8 April | Tuesday 6 May |
June | Tuesday 13 May | Tuesday 3 June |
July | Tuesday 10 June | Tuesday 1 July |
August | Tuesday 15 July | Tuesday 5 August |
September | Tuesday 12 August | Tuesday 2 September |
October | Tuesday 9 September | Tuesday 7 October |
November | Tuesday 14 October | Wednesday 5 November |
December | Tuesday 11 November | Tuesday 2 December |
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The Manningham Council general elections will be held on 26 October 2024. Voting is by post.
The Local Government Act 2020 and the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020, regulates conduct of council elections. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) manages the process.
If you’ve got any questions about the electoral process, you can contact the Public Enquiry Service (PES) number on 131 832.
Manningham ward structure
Manningham has nine wards with one councillor representing each ward. The wards are:
- Bolin
- Currawong
- Manna
- Ruffey
- Schramm
- Tullamore
- Waldau
- Westerfolds
- Yarra.
For further information, visit Find your local councillor and ward.
Election period policy
The Local Government Act 2020 requires us to adopt an Election Period Policy. This provides guidance to councillors and officers leading up to and during the election period.
For more information, you can view our policy.