Meeting Date: 6 November 2025
Meeting Time: 6.45pm (to be seated by 7.00pm)
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Manningham Council cordially invites you and your guests to attend the Annual Meeting of Manningham Council for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
This livestream will be available at the time of the event.
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs understand marketing, promotion and social media.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs with membership retention and acquisition.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
Join Caroline Parker, herbalist, gardener and author of 'The Medicinal Garden', to discuss how to grow and use medicinal herbs to support a healthy diet and combat colds this winter!
From edible treats to therapeutic remedies, we will unearth the healing potential of both wild and cultivated plants. We will discuss several easy ways to grow medicinal plants and learn how to establish and maintain a planted or potted garden – full of natural remedies for your skin, gut, muscles, heart and mind. You'll also learn how to make oils, tinctures, compresses, steams and washes for health and healing.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Every Council is guided by a long term Community Vision and four year Council Plan.
Developed with the local community, they guide the actions we will take to deliver better outcomes for the community.
The Community Vision 2040 was developed for the community, by the community – reflecting its collective values, goals and aspirations.
Manningham is a harmonious, inclusive and safe community that is committed to sustainable growth, wellbeing, and innovation. We celebrate our diversity and natural environment whilst fostering a connected community that enriches the lives of all.
— Manningham Community Panel (2025)
We now consider the Community Vision in all our future planning and how funding is spent.
We’re all part of the plan
Our Council Plan 2025-2029 will be available in July 2025, detailing what we will focus on for the next four years as we work towards our Community Vision 2040.
The Council Plan is our promise to you in pursuit of our community’s vision for the future and to achieve the very best for Manningham.
We pride ourselves on delivering outcomes for the Manningham community. We regularly monitor and report on our performance across the year.
Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. Find permits, guides, news and other resources for starting a new business.
Setting up a new business can be complicated. Make sure you've covered the basics.
First up, are you ready to go and know the difference between a hobby and business?
Setting up your business plan is an important first step. Find out more at Business Victoria.
From sole trader to company, there are different reporting and financial requirements for each. Find out what structure is best suited to your business.
An Australian Business Number (ABN) is a unique identification for your business, allowing you to operate in Australia.
Running your business from home can be a perfect way to balance work and family commitments. Or you might be just starting out and wanting to minimise your overheads.
Have a new business idea? Find out when you need a permit and where you can get advice.
We are here to help!
The Economic Development Team is here to support you setting up and growing your business. We are your point of contact for business enquiries and support, permit information, training workshops and events. Stay up to date by signing up to the Manningham Business Newsletter and following our Manningham Business Facebook page.
We've compiled a list of useful websites to help guide you through the essential steps of setting up and running your small business.
Business Victoria provides essential information, training, tools and templates to help you develop the skills you need to start, run or grow a successful business.
Find out about tax regulations for your business with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Get a free one-on-one session with an experienced business mentor to help you start or grow your business. Email business@manningham.vic.gov.au to register your interest.
Join the Digital Solutions Program for Government-subsidised one on one mentoring, workshops, and courses for all your digital needs.
Search a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities at Grant Guru.
Find out more about running a business with overseas markets at AusTrade.
My Business provides national information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed.
Find out about mental health and business wellbeing support for sole traders, small businesses and employees at Business Victoria.
Having a plan after an emergency can help get your business up and running as soon as possible. Create a plan with the help of Business Victoria's continuity guide.
The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) offer low-cost dispute resolution services, including mediation, and championing the rights of small businesses.
Protect your livelihood and your assets with the right insurance.
Understand more about the community you're doing business in.
There are a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as regular events and training.
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Want to be able to garden without spending a fortune? Maria Ciavarella from My Green Garden will show you how to utilise things you already have to garden and save money.
During this seminar you will discover innovative ways to create a sustainable garden without breaking the bank. Maria will share tips and tricks to help you save money while still achieving a beautiful and eco-friendly garden.
This session will cover how to:
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to embrace sustainable practices and save money in the process.
As a special treat, all attendees will participate in a tomato seeding activity with a heritage or heirloom seed variety from the Bulleen Art and Garden range.
The community food, seed and garden swap takes place at 6.45pm, 15 minutes before each session.
Registration is recommended but not required.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Come get your groove on at a safe all-ages and all-ability disco right here in the heart of Manningham.
Bring your carer or a friend, and move to the funky beats of our in house award winning DJ.
Dress up optional.
Bookings essential and carers free if registered.
Your ticket is transferable for one drink and something to eat at the canteen on the night.
Run and staffed by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Manningham City
Kathleen Reserve is narrow and provides a path link for local residents to a bus stop on Manningham Road.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Depending on the type of business you're running, you may need one or more business permits.
Not sure what permits you might need? There are a few things you can do to work out what permits you need:
Try out our business permit self assessment tool
You may need to get approval from Manningham Council to do certain business activities. It depends on your business type and what you are trying to do.
Want to make changes to your business operation? Find out about planning requirements.
Need to build or extend your property to accommodate your business? There are building regulations and permits to be aware of. Some works that will require permits include:
From hairdressing and make-up artists to pilates and yoga studios, it’s important that client safety is kept as a top priority. Have a look at some of the permits and regulations needed to operate a healthy business for you and your clients.
Apply for a trader parking permit to park in a shopping centre.
Any business that sells or manufactures food or drink must be registered with their local council and follow regulations to ensure that the food they sell is safe to eat. This includes restaurants and cafes, market stalls and mobile food vans.
If you plan to sell or serve alcohol at your business, you will need to apply for a liquor licence with the Victorian Government.
If you want to offer outdoor dining, goods for sale on the footpath, or display an A-frame advertising board, you will need a permit.
Registration is required for any home based or commercial business that includes accommodation services.
Filming on Council land, including student, commercial, community, not-for-profit and still photography, may require a permit.
Pest animals and insects can threaten our native species. Find out how you can control invasive species in Manningham to protect native wildlife and preserve our local environment.
Residents are responsible for the removal of pest animal and insects on their property.
Deer are a problem in Manningham with a variety of impacts for landowners including property damage, destruction of bushland and potential for road accidents.
Assistance is available to landowners through our Local Environment Assistance Fund (LEAF), including financial assistance for Deer Control.
You can help by recording sightings and evidence of deer in your local area into the FeralScan website or App - which is a free community pest animal mapping and monitoring tool.
Residents are responsible for the removal of wasp nests on their property and should contact a licensed pest control operator to safely and quickly eradicate the nest.
If a nest is found on Council land or on a neighbouring property, please contact us.
We offer funding assistance for landowners wanting to undertake fox control on their property. Apply for assistance or contact us.
For more information on fox control, go to Agriculture Victoria.
If you are concerned with Indian Myna populations in your neighbourhood, our Environment team can provide information on control options. Contact us.
The Queensland Fruit Fly (Bactrocera tryoni) has recently been found in Manningham. They feed on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and, when left unchecked, cause serious problems for the home gardeners and commercial growers.
Further information can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website.
Rabbits are one of Victoria’s most destructive and problematic pest animals.
State legislation requires all landowners to take measures to control rabbits. Control is defined as taking action to minimise impact and prevent spread.
The Rabbit Control in Urban and Peri-urban Areas brochure explains control options and how to plan a successful rabbit control strategy.
Financial assistance to help control rabbits is available through LEAF grants. If you do not meet the LEAF criteria you can apply for fox and community rabbit control grants.
Many of the reports Wildlife Victoria receives about injured wildlife are caused by domestic cats. Even well-fed cats will hunt and this can have a significant impact on local wildlife, including birds and possums.
Find out more about reporting stray or nuisance cats and what we are doing to control roaming cats at Cat confinement.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Come along and learn from therapeutic horticulturist Shani Shafrir, who will discuss the health benefits of gardening and how being in nature and engaging in gardening activities can support a healthy mind, body and soul.
Shani will also discuss how gardening and garden spaces can become age-friendly and support healthy ageing through design and management techniques.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or background, should feel safe, accepted and included.
Join us in recognising International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
IDAHOBIT raises awareness of the violence and discrimination still faced by LGBTQIA+ people across the globe. This year’s IDAHOBIT theme is The Power of Communities.
After raising the rainbow flag outside the Manningham Civic Centre, we’ll head inside to the Manningham Function Centre to enjoy morning tea and hear from guest speaker Charlie, from LGBTQIA+ youth charity Minus18. Charlie will share some of the barriers and challenges that LGBTQIA+ young people experience, along with practical tips for supporting your LGBTQIA+ friends and family.
This is a free event, however registrations are essential. We look forward to seeing you there.
Get ready to swing, sip and celebrate at Manningham’s annual Seniors Morning Tea, held on the first Friday of Seniors Month!
This year, we’re bringing the glitz and glamour of the 1920s to life. Guests will enjoy a delightful morning tea, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to dance, mingle and reminisce.
Feel free to dress to impress! Put on your finest flapper dresses, fedoras and pearls, and step into the golden era of jazz, Charleston and connection. Whether you're tapping your toes or simply soaking in the atmosphere, this event promises fun, laughter and wonderful company.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Date: Friday 3 October
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Manningham Function Centre
Parking: Free parking is available in the Civic Centre car park. A free minibus will pick up guests around the car park and drop them off at the Manningham Function Centre entry doors.
The booking link will be available on this page from 9.00am on Monday 1 September.
Each person may book up to 2 tickets.
If your community group wishes to reserve a table of 10, please contact us from Monday 1 September.
We kindly ask that you wait until bookings open, as we’re unable to accept reservations before then.
Gain expert advice on how to best prepare your Minor Catering Services tender submission.
This online information session will assist local suppliers to complete their Manningham minor catering services tender submission.
The session will include:
To find out more about the Minor Catering Services Panel, see the listing on eProcure.
View Apply for a tender, for more information about the tendering process at Manningham.
Artist Soyoun Kim interplays the approximate sound of words, 'tongues' and 'tongs', drawn from her experience and perspective as a Korean-Australian immigrant whose mother tongue is not English.
Through a multisensory display of works of various mediums, including sound, video, scented tongue candles, porcelain, terracotta, bronze, and screen print, the exhibition aims to evoke the emotional effects of the lost translation of language and culture.
Image courtesy of the Artist.
Join award winning visual artist Bridget Hillebrand and Charlotte Sterrett from Yarra Riverkeeper Association as they share their knowledge and passion to promote river connection and care.
Bridget will reveal insights into the creation of her immersive, site-specific installation ‘River’ and Charlotte will discuss ways in which we can all help achieve a healthy, protected and loved Birrarung (Yarra River).
Registration for this event is not required.
Photo by Charlie Kinross.
Bring your friends, family and party vibes.
We are showcasing our incredible local Manningham artists with our local businesses throughout Summer.
Anthony Vartuli soothes the soul with the dulcet sounds of Flamenco and Latin guitar tunes. Be carried away by the tranquil and relaxed style of Anthony's artistry. Perfect for relaxing while enjoying local food, shops and drinks.
Local artists. Local businesses. Live performances. All summer long across Manningham.
We are looking for two emerging mural artists to work with acclaimed First Nation's mural artist Robert Michael Young. Together you will create a ground mural as part of the activation of Templestowe Village Pop-Up Park.
Each artist will deliver a ground mural measuring approximately 4 x 2 metres.
Robert will guide you through the creative process from concept to installation.
Robert’s stunning native animal mural, situated outside the Templestowe branch of Bendigo Bank, will be used to inspire and reflect on cultural modes of storytelling and explore connection to place.
You will support the development and running of a community workshop.
The workshop will engage with Templestowe community members, young people, traders and visitors to the village.
The outcome of this workshop will be a temporary and public community led artwork.
This opportunity is for two Melbourne based emerging artists wishing to gain professional experience in:
Artists must be 18 years or over.
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including:
Each of the two artists selected for this project will receive the following:
This project is funded by the Victorian Government’s COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.
To apply, please complete the online form below.
Applications close 24 May 2022 at 5:00pm.
Artists must be available onsite for up to 6 days over the proposed project timeframe. This is currently scheduled for June 2022. The project contains flexibility to meet evolving COVID-19 restrictions and dates may change.
Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and applicants are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Artists will need to hold Public Liability Insurance up to $20,000,000 and hold appropriate work cover and personal injury insurance.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will also be required.
If you have any enquiries, please contact Manningham Creative Industries Officer, Lucy Beattie Hughes on 9840 9333 or email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au .
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton will discuss sustainable building design and tiny homes at the Manningham Function Centre.
Jesse Glascott, is co-founder of the Sustainable Building Alliance, Director of G-Lux Builders and architect of the iconic Warrandyte Panel House. Jesse will discuss what goes into designing and building net zero sustainable homes.
Elle Paton is co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association. Tiny homes are prefabricated, transportable dwellings that can provide off-grid, eco-friendly and low cost solutions. Elle will share her story of what its like to live in a tiny house.
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
