We are funding in person energy advice consultations to help residents make the switch to an all-electric home. The sessions are one-on-one with a qualified energy adviser, and will run for 20 minutes.

 ​On behalf of Manningham Council, Caroline Burgess from Be Comfy will be delivering the consultations. ​These sessions are available at no cost to Manningham residents.

A 20 minute one-on-one advice session can help you:

• discuss ways to make the switch from gas to electricity in your home, tailored to your budget and situation
• reduce your energy use, understand your energy bill, or review your energy plan
• access basic advice on a specific energy efficiency issue.

Learn about our local wattles on this iconic walk through Warrandyte’s once thriving goldfields, now a haven for wildlife and wildflowers.

This is a circular walk that starts and finishes at the same location. A difficult 5.5km circuit with some very steep and slippery sections.

Wear solid walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a hat and sunscreen.

Participants must provide a mobile number.

Location will be given upon registration.

This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.

You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.

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We all strive to maintain our health, avoid injuries, and live independently in our homes for as long as possible. However, falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and fatality among older adults, with approximately half of these incidents occurring in or around the home.

To address this important issue, Manningham Council, in collaboration with Access Health and Community, are offering a free, one-hour information session.

This session will cover:

• why older adults are at risk of falls
• how to reduce the risk of falls
• how to stay active and independent for longer
• where to find help to reduce or manage falls.

This information session is part of our commitment to working towards becoming an Age Friendly City. 

Join us at the Manningham sports club forum for an engaging and informative event designed to support community sports clubs.

What to expect

• key updates
• Fair Access Policy
• Allocations and Infrastructure Policy
• Pricing Policy
• Facility Licence Agreement

Special guest speaker

Simon Derrick GAICD, General Manager Commercial Operations and Stakeholder Engagement at the Richmond Football Club, will share valuable insights.

Interactive opportunities

• Q and A stalls – engage with subject matter experts from Manningham Council, state sports associations, and leagues
• network with other club administrators to share ideas and experiences.

It is recommended each club have a minimum of two club representatives attend.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

Summer Celebration is coming to Templestowe Village throughout February.

Bring your friends, family and party vibes.

We are showcasing our incredible local Manningham artists with our local businesses throughout Summer.

• come and enjoy Jessihoopz illuminating the area with her LED acrobatic artistry
• the place will be vibrating with happy energy from the sounds of African drum musician Super Mande
• a free photobooth will make it even more fun for everyone.

All this to add a little bit of magic to times spent eating, drinking and supporting local businesses.

Local artists. Local businesses. Live performances. All summer long across Manningham. 

Shuttle Smash is an introductory program for children to experience badminton in a fun, inclusive environment. 

The program teaches children badminton through the development of fundamental movement skills, including co-ordination, flexibility, strength, balance and fine motor skills.

Program information

• all equipment provided
• suitable for all genders
• this activity is for primary school children aged 5 - 12.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children 
• Participants can apply for multiple sessions. 

How to apply

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Becoming an Australian citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people.

All applications for Australian citizenship are processed by the Department of Home Affairs. Further information on how to apply for Australian Citizenship is available from the Australian citizenship website or the Citizenship Information Line on 131 880.

For most people, the final step in becoming an Australian citizen is making the pledge of commitment at an Australian Citizenship Ceremony. Applicants for Australian Citizenship will generally be invited to attend a ceremony within 3 to 6 months from the date their application is approved. You will receive a written invitation to your ceremony from the Department of Home Affairs.

While Manningham hosts Australian Citizenship Ceremonies, the Council is unable to provide further information regarding the timing of your ceremony.

Designed to provide a calm and relaxing environment, during Sensory Quiet Time, we will:

• Keep the lights dimmed to reduce visual stimuli.
• Turn off the spa jets to minimise noise and vibration.
• Refrain from making PA announcements unless there is an emergency.
• Encourage all patrons to keep noise to a minimum.

Sensory quiet time starts Sunday 13 July 2025 and will be running every Sunday between 3.00pm to 4.00pm transforming our indoor pool into a sensory-friendly space

Patrons need to pay entry to the centre. Adult and concession prices available. See the Active Manningham website for more information.

Enjoy reduced family entry prices on Thursdays during the school holidays.

Valid all day at Aquarena!

Roll up! Roll up! Roll up!

Would you like to run away and join the circus?

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

This event is part of Manningham Placemaking Activations

As part of Australian Heritage Festival 2024, Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society presents an exhibition of kitchen implements, tools and appliances used from the mid-1800s through to the early part of the 20th Century.

Calling all people from multicultural backgrounds in Manningham and surrounds!

Come and learn more about the importance of looking after your mental health and wellbeing, and the support that is available in your local community.

Our next Strength Through Connection event is a forum on Mental Health and Multicultural Communities as part of national Mental Health Week.

This event will feature:

• specialists in multicultural mental health
• a panel of experts
• local mental health and wellbeing service providers
• plus the launch of Manningham Council's mental health services webpage by Mayor Michelle Kleinert

Mental health is a key component of overall health and well-being. 1 in 5 (21.4 per cent) Australians aged 16 to 85 have experienced a mental disorder in the past 12 months.

Many people may not be aware of what poor mental health means, how to support someone or how they can get help. The individual needs, backgrounds and identities of people can impact how, or even whether, they will seek support.

We will have a broad range of speakers who will provide information about:

• types of mental health issues
• stories of lived experience
• what treatments are available
• how can you support someone
• how to get help
• hope for recovery

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ready Steady Go into a lifelong love of sport!

Perfect for young sports fanatics, Ready Steady Go is Australia’s largest multi-sport program. Enroll today and help your kids build confidence and self-esteem, providing a platform of knowledge, and boosting school readiness skills.

Program information

• suitable for all genders
• classes are for kids aged two to six years with the following sessions: 
  • two to three years - 9.00am to 10.00am
  • three to four years - 10.00am to 11.00am
  • four to six years - 11.00am - 12.00pm

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $10.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:

1. complete the online form to receive your discount code
2. register with your discount code via the Ready Steady Go Kids website and complete payment.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

I Fall to Pieces brings together artworks by two Naarm-based artists, Matthew Harris and Nicholas Currie. The exhibition traverses topics of mental health and healing. 

Rich and differing First Nations materials and processes are deployed along with key tenants of Western Abstraction, offering conceptual and immediate encounters with paint and form.

Matthew Harris, of mixed European and Koorie descent, debases dominant hierarchies through socially critical painting and sculpture. Nicholas Currie is an emerging artist, curator, and descendant of the Mununjali clan of Yugambeh people of Brisbane and Beaudesert.

Matthew Harris is represented by FUTURES. Nicholas Currie appears courtesy of FUTURES.

Image credit: Nicholas Currie, Big Purple, 2023, acrylic on linen, 200 x 250 cm. Courtesy of the Artist and FUTURES. 

Meeting Date: 13 Auguat 2024
Meeting Time: 8.30pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

Notice is given that a confidential Council meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 at 8:30pm.  

This meeting is called pursuant to sub-rule 12.1 of Manningham’s Governance Rules and the meeting will be closed to the public to consider confidential item in accordance with sections 66(1) & 66(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2020.

The business to be transacted at this meeting is for Council to consider a property matter.  This information is confidential Council business information, as the information would prejudice the Council’s position in commercial negotiations if prematurely released.  

Andrew Day
Chief Executive Officer 

Community organisations in Manningham are invited to attend this free grant writing workshop.

This session will help grant writers to improve their success rate in grant applications.

It will cover:

• why communicating the value of your project is a good starting point
• understanding funding outcomes and how the project will align with these
• being able to define the project and the benefit it will have for the community
• knowing what is great about your organisation and the reason a community group or non-profit can deliver this project
• understanding grant eligibility criteria
• formulating the project plan and the resources required
• preparing the budget

It is suitable for those who want to apply for our Community Grants Program and have projects under $20,000 with simple specifications.

Non Profit Training will deliver the workshop.

Introducing The Thrive Program – an empowering program of self-discovery and reconnection with community for women aged 60 plus.

“Thrive” will foster a supportive community of like-minded women on the shared path to personal growth and fulfillment, and a life filled with purpose, positivity, and authentic connections.

This free 5-session program is designed specifically for women aged 60 plus (living in Manningham) who are ready to embrace the next chapter of their lives with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Our aim is to empower participants to connect with true self, strengthen bonds within the local Manningham community and cultivate a deeper sense of belonging and fulfillment.

We are currently taking expressions of interest and invite eligible participants to apply. 

To apply, please call  9842 6726 or complete the online enquiry form on our website. 

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

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

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

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