Meeting Date: 23 April 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Due to construction works in the foyer area outside our Council chamber, limited seating is available at tonight's Council meeting.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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05:50 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
06:25 | 5.1 Michele Timms - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
09:50 | 5.2 Anzac Day |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
13:20 | 10.1 Manningham's Activity Centre Design Guidelines - For Community Consultation (Page 3) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
25:15 | 11.1 Melbourne East Region Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy Report (Page 181) |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
29:10 | 12.1 Capital Works Program March 2024 Quarterly Status Report (Page 252) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
37.50 | 14.1 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report (Page 307) |
40:40 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 318) |
40:50 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 328) |
41:40 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 330) |
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A fun and inclusive day of activities connecting children with disabilities to local sport and active recreation opportunities.
Variety Activate Inclusion Sports Day (AISD) gives kids the opportunity to try sports they might otherwise miss out on.
Aimed at kids aged 5 to 18 years with learning difficulties, intellectual, sensory and physical disabilities. This is an opportunity to have a go in a fun and inclusive environment.
The day involves:
- a range of sports to try
- specialised coaching
- adaptive equipment
- showbags
- water and fruit
- local sporting club exhibitors
- access to community services
- opportunities to network
Benefits of attending the day:
- the health benefits of physical activity
- building social wellbeing and friendship
- strengthening balance, coordination and mobility skills
- working as part of a team, collaborating and planning
- increased self-esteem through a sense of achievement
This event is delivered in conjunction with Disability Sports Australia.
Disability Sports Australia aims to get more Australians with a disability more active, more often while working nationally to support sport and active recreation participation.
Variety the Children's Charity believes all kids deserve a fair go. They provide practical and essential support to kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs.
The Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extra-curricular activities.
It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple causes an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
The show’s infectious and danceable songs are sure to engage performers and audiences alike. This production promotes engagement and encourages the audience clap along and even sing along to the songs they know; it will be a fun filled performance for all to enjoy!
Book by: David Simpatico
Based on a Disney Channel Original movie written by: Peter Barsocchini
Music adapted, arranged and produced by: Bryan Louiselle
Presented by: Wendy Samantha Productions
Kaleidoscope of Characters comprises nine cabaret acts across a season of 7 performances. Each night will feature a group of performers each presenting their self-devised cabaret.
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday 15th November:
- Brotherband with their EP "Little Fish" and Support Act: Charlie McCosh
Thursday 16 November:
- Emily Dingle in Self-Fulfilled Prophecy
- Imogen Whittaker in The Last Word
Friday 17 November:
- Lady Whisper in The Art of Seeking Attention
- Emma Blake in Basic Witch
- Pas x Rory in These Gays, They’re Trying to Murder Me
Saturday 18 November:
- Helmet Von Püsh in Püsh Presents “Taste.”
- Jenn Biggs & Jess May in Body of Work
- Pas x Rory in These Gays, They’re Trying to Murder Me
Wednesday 22 November:
- Emma Blake in Basic Witch
- Latecha Khairy in How Did I Get Here?
- Jenn Biggs & Jess May in Body of Work
Thursday 23 November:
- Imogen Whittaker in The Last Word
- Emily Dingle in Self-Fulfilled Prophecy
Friday 24 November:
- Helmet Von Püsh in Püsh Presents “Taste.”
- Latecha Khairy in How Did I Get Here?
- Lady Whisper in The Art of Seeking Attention."
We will be hosting a free ‘Waste Drop Off Day’ where residents can responsibly dispose of a range of materials that cannot be placed into household bins. All items collected on the day will be recycled.
Registrations are essential and can be made on Eventbrite.
What you need to do
When you register, select the time slot you wish to drop off your waste and we’ll take care of the rest.
Only the following items will be accepted:
- Small household electrical items (like toasters, hairdryers and tools)
- IT and TV equipment (like TV sets, computers, printers and cables)
- Computer accessories (like keyboards, mice and storage devices)
- Game consoles and electronic toys (remove batteries)
- VCR, DVD and CD players
- Microwaves
- DVD and CDs (no VHS tapes)
- X-rays
- Clean polystyrene - blocks only (no pellets or balls)
- Smoke alarms
- Fluorescent tubes and CFL globes
- Paint tins and spray cans (10 litres max)
- Gas bottles
- Household and car batteries
- Cardboard (must be flattened - limited to one car boot load per person)
We do not accept:
- vacuum cleaners
- electric blankets
We reserve the right to reject any unsuitable items.
Registrations are only open to Manningham residents and are essential to avoid lengthy delays.
We’re excited to announce the first two public electric vehicle (EV) charger locations: Templestowe Village and Tunstall Square. ...
We’re excited to announce the first two public electric vehicle (EV) charger locations: Templestowe Village and Tunstall Square.
About the chargers
Planned for installation in May to June 2025, these charging stations are part of a broader rollout of nine public EV chargers across Manningham.
Powered by renewable energy, these Evie ultra fast chargers are compatible with all EVs. They will provide 150km of range in 30 minutes, with charging costs ranging from 58 to 68 cents per kWh, depending on the location.
Both Templestowe Village and Tunstall Square will each have two chargers, with each charger servicing two parking bays.
Following engagement with the local businesses, these locations were selected for their proximity to commercial, recreational and tourist destinations, as well as their access to reliable power supplies.
Why we’re supporting EVs
By installing these charging stations – and the seven more to follow – we aim to accommodate the growing use of electric vehicles, especially following new legislated vehicle standards.
We’re also responding to community support for local public charging facilities, as revealed in our 2023 Manningham community survey.
The public charging network will help ensure that EV charging is accessible and practical while also reducing our transport emissions, boosting local businesses with enhanced car parking, and supporting EV drivers to travel with confidence.
Meeting Date: 24 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Council Meetings
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. This Council meeting will proceed in the Council Chamber adhering to our COVID-Safe Plan to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19.
Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
- Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber to read your question, your question will be read out by our CEO. Public Question Time form.
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
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Getting There
By car
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
By bus
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
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Provide feedback on the improvements proposed as part of the Templestowe Route Upgrade.
The upgrade, between Templestowe Road and Williamson Road (1.8 km), will enhance safety, pedestrian connectivity, and infrastructure quality.
In addition to road, footpath and drainage enhancements, we're proposing:
- two new roundabouts at the intersections of Atkinson and Milne streets. The roundabouts aim to prevent speeding, improve traffic flow and highlight the entrance to the Templestowe Village shops.
- To advocate for a reduced speed limit of 40km per hour between the roundabouts, to boost pedestrian and road safety.
- To advocate for a reduced speed limit to 50km/hour on the route. This will apply from Union Street to the Milne Road roundabout, and from Atkinson Street roundabout to Porter Street. It excludes areas where a 40km/hour speed limit has been proposed.
- To install pedestrian-operated signals at the intersection of Wood and Anderson streets so community members can access the shops more safely.
Drop in at this public consultation session, where you'll have the opportunity to:
- chat to our officers about the project
- review the proposed plans
- provide your feedback about the proposed changes
You can follow the project, have your say and help to improve the Templestowe Route by visiting Your Say Manningham.
Can’t make the session? Complete our online survey by Wednesday 29 November.
Looking to enhance your home's comfort, save money, and achieve energy independence?
Join the Solar Savers team online and discover how they can help you enhance the comfort of your home, save money, and achieve energy independence.
Hear directly from our trusted installer Specialized Solar and Electrical to learn more about electrifying your home.
During this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a live Q and A session.
The sessions are free, but registration is essential.
How to register
There will be two online sessions held on Wednesday 13 November 2024:
- Lunchtime session - 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Register now
- Evening session - 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Register now
About the Solar Savers program
Manningham Council is supporting residents to modernise their homes with energy efficient electric appliances, solar and batteries. The Solar Savers program makes it easy for you - with free advice and a quote from a trusted installer.
Whether you're a homeowner, renter, or landlord, Solar Savers is committed to assisting you in transitioning to all-electric homes. You'll have access to affordable, reliable, and high-quality solar panels, battery systems, heat pump hot water systems, and split systems for heating and cooling.
We will be hosting a free ‘E-waste Drop Off Day’ where residents can responsibly dispose of a range of materials that cannot be placed into household bins. All items collected on the day will be recycled.
Registrations are essential and can be made via Eventbrite.
What you need to do
When you register, select the time slot you wish to drop off your waste and we’ll take care of the rest.
Only the following items will be accepted:
- Small household electrical items (like toasters, hairdryers and tools)
- IT and TV equipment (like computers, printers and cables)
- Computer accessories (like keyboards, mice and storage devices)
- Game consoles and electronic toys (remove batteries)
- VCR, DVD and CD players
- Microwaves
- DVD and CDs (no VHS tapes)
- Household and car batteries
- X-rays
- Clean polystyrene - blocks only (no pellets or balls)
- Cardboard (must be flattened - limited to one car boot load per person)
We do not accept:
- vacuum cleaners
- electric blankets
We reserve the right to reject any unsuitable items.
How to register
Complete the registration by selecting a suitable time slot below to attend and drop off your unwanted items - we'll take care of the rest.
Registrations are only open to Manningham residents and are essential to avoid lengthy delays.
Please note: location will be provided upon registration.
Join us and learn more about new public art in Doncaster and take part in an all-ages art activity.
As part of the Ayr St South shopping strip upgrade, a ground mural will be designed and installed by artist Tom Civil.
Tom will share his designs at Greythorn Bowls Club in an information session for the community, where you can meet the artist and discuss his ideas.
The information session will be followed by an all-ages art activity, where you will design your own footpath mural. Use the materials provided to work collaboratively, or own your own to create an artwork for your street.
- Information session / meet the artist: 11.00am to 12.30pm
- Art Activity: 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided
About the artist
Tom Civil is an artist, muralist, community art facilitator and printmaker.
Tom has been making art in the streets of Melbourne for over 18 years, and has painted over 30 commissioned murals across town in the last ten years.
Tom's ground artworks reference through the language of mapping and symbology, our connection to nature in a heavily urbanised and concrete and asphalt covered world. The ground artworks also allow us to day-dream about how the places we live were in the past, and how they could be in the future. They also create fun interactive play moments in our daily lives.
Photo by: Nathan CCP
Join The Men’s Table for an evening of food and laughter in celebration of Men's Health Week.
What can you expect from the evening?
- Food (included in the ticket price)
- Laughter
- Camaraderie
- Connection
- Did we mention food and laughter?
- And hear what is happening in your community to prioritise men’s health, not just in Men’s Health Week but all year round.
Hear from The Men’s Table, a men’s peer support group that meets at The Grand Hotel over dinner once a month to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of like-minded men.
No membership fee, just the cost of your meal each month.
This event is proudly supported by Manningham City Council and Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
About the Men's Table
The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives with other men.
The Men’s Table creates a sense of belonging, community, peer support and camaraderie that is lacking for many men, even for some who already have a group of mates.
The Men’s Table began in 2011 with 12 men who have met once a month for dinner and has since become a national charity and grown to 59 tables across Australia.
This evening will give you an insight into what it is like to be part of a Men’s Table and how it benefits the community as a whole. We’ll also provide details on how to join a Men’s Table for those men interested in joining.
Meeting Date: 28 March 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Time stamps
Time Code | Item |
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4:35 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
4:45 | 5.1 Manningham Staff Service Awards |
6:20 | 5.2 Victoria Police Honours and Awards Ceremony |
6. PETITIONS | |
8:05 | 6.1 Request to Cease Plans to Build a Footpath along Unwin Street, Templestowe |
8:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
26:45 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
25:51 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
26:05 | 10. CITY PLANNING |
27:10 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
27:10 | 11.1 Sports Facility Development Plan |
36:00 | 11.2 Draft Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Outdoor Masterplan |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
44:04 | 12.1 Draft Strategic Property Acquisition Policy |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
55:28 | 13.1 State Government Advocacy Update |
1:06:55 | 13.2 MAV State Council 2023 - Cost of Living Motions |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
1:13:08 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
1:13:40 | 14.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
1:13:10 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
1:14:50 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:15:00 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
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UPDATED: This is event is sold out.
Come and celebrate the extraordinary women who live with disability and advocate for gender and disability equality.
This year we are partnering with Women's Health East to bring you Grit - a celebration of women.
Women's Health East developed the Margins to Mainstream program late in 2020, and since then have been working to empower women with disability.
Join us to hear from women who have found their voice and learn about what they need to be a part of the community.
This event is part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and International Day of People with Disability.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December Human Rights Day.
International Day of People with Disability is on 3 December and is a United Nations (UN) day observed internationally. It aims to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.
Please contact us if you have any access requirements.
Meeting Date: 23 July 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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02:54 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
03.07 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
03.38 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
05:05 | 6. PETITIONS |
05:10 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
05:20 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
13:40 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS (Page 2) |
10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
05:45 | 10.1 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 3 (January to March 2024) (page 3) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 11) | |
17:25 | 11.1 Aquarena Outdoor Redevelopment Project Update (Page 11) |
12. CITY SERVICES (Page 32) | |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 32) | |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 33) | |
23:45 | 14.1 Review of Manningham's Governance Rules (Page 33) |
31:30 | 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 116) |
32:05 | 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 119) |
32:40 | 14.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 133) |
15. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (Page 133) | |
16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 133) | |
17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 133) |
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Everyone has the capacity for creative expression and enjoyment.
Heide’s Creative Age Programs are designed specifically for people living with early stage dementia and their Carers to discover their creativity through the non-verbal avenue of art, and to promote health and wellbeing. Heide’s Creative Age programs are kindly supported by the Phil Taylor Foundation.
The sessions run from 1:30pm each Thursday until 3 April 2025.
Transport option are as follows:
Public Transport
Train (Hurstbridge line) to Heidelberg station and bus #903 (Mordialloc bound) to Heide. Disembark at the Bulleen Road/Manningham Road stop. Estimated bus travel time is 5-10 minutes. Walk to Heide through Banksia Park, via the pedestrian path next to the Helmet sculpture on the corner of Bridge Street or by walking North on Bulleen Road and entering via the upper car park.
Bicycle
Heide is located next to Banksia Park near the Main Yarra Trail. From Southbank, this 33km bike trail passes ancient gums and billabongs before ending at Westerfolds Park in Templestowe. With a flat grade and good quality track, this trail makes for an enjoyable experience and a truly ‘green’ way to travel to Heide.
Car
Free parking available on-site and additional parking available in adjoining Banksia Park (enter via 5 Templestowe Road)
Bus / coach parking
The parking at Heide is not suitable for buses so we advise bus and coach drivers to park in the bays on Templestowe Road, immediately preceding the entrance to the museum at 7 Templestowe Road (alongside picket fence).
Meeting Date: 22 August 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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04:43 | PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
10:30 | 10 CITY PLANNING |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
10:37 | 11.1 Draft Community Infrastructure Plan Consultation Outcomes (Page 3) |
24:10 | 11.2 Aquarena Outdoor Master Plan (Page 56) |
43:03 | 11.3 Healthy Ageing in Manningham (Page 149) |
11.4 Advisory Committees Annual Report (Page 204) | |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
01:03:07 | 12.1 Nature Strip Guide (Page 214) |
01:20:30 | 12.2 End of 2022/23 Financial Year Capital Works Report (Page 232) |
01:26:07 | 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
01:26:18 | 14.1 Audit and Risk Committee Charter draft 2023 and Independent Member Remuneration Review (Page 249) |
01:28:32 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 267) |
01:29:07 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 277) |
15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
01:29:28 | 15.1 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 279) |
01:29:57 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 279) |
01:43:13 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 31 October 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:20 | 5.1 Cr Stephen Mayne - 10 Year Service Award |
06:56 | 5.2 Finn Huber - World Indoor Cricket Federation |
08:05 | 6. PETITIONS |
09:08 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
11:22 | 9.1 Planning Application PLN22/0462 at 7 Second Street, Warrandyte for a two-lot subdivision and associated works (including creation of access and removal of one Victorian native tree) |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
25:11 | 10.1 Endorsement of Final Affordable Housing Policy (Page 45) |
28:47 | 10.2 Housing Reform Announcements - Implications for Manningham (Page 82) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
57:46 | 11.1 Tom Kelly Athletics Track Usage Plan (Page 136) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
01:39:25 | 13.1 Annual Report 2022/23 (Page 198) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
01:51:17 | 14.1 Council Meeting Schedule for 2024 |
01:51:49 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
01:53:39 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
01:54:24 | 15. NOTICES OF MOTION |
01:58:04 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 359) |
02:16:38 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Join wildlife ecologist John Harris as we undertake a biodiversity survey of 100 Acres Reserve. This community biodiversity survey is part of the global City Nature Challenge (CNC).
How to participate
It is free, easy, and fun to get involved.
Bring your mobile phone or digital camera to take pictures of the wild plants, animals and fungi you see, or make sound recordings of frog or bird calls.
Any observations taken over the four days, need to be uploaded to iNaturalist and included in the City Nature Challenge 2023.
To prepare for the guided walks and talks:
- install the iNaturalist app on your mobile phone and create an iNaturalist account
- make sure your phone battery is fully charged on the day
- wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring a rain/wind-proof jacket, and wear safe, fully-enclosed walking shoes to go in long grass
- bring your own drink bottle and snacks
- become a member of the Melbourne City Nature Challenge project to discover nature in our neighbourhoods
About the City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge runs from Friday 28 April to Monday 1 May 2023.
In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to make the most observations of the most species by the most people.
Manningham is collaborating with over 25 local governments to form the Greater Melbourne project.
Last year Greater Melbourne came 33rd from 445 cities for the number of observations made. Hume City came fourth amongst the other local government areas.
We invite you to join us in acknowledging the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) as we gather together to recognise the strengths, contributions and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Attendees are welcomed to join us in raising the Pride Flag on the concourse out the front of the Civic Centre. We will then move into the function rooms to listen to and learn from our guest speaker, Sally Goldner, share her lived experiences and speak to this year's IDAHOBIT theme.
2024 IDAHOBIT theme "No one left behind: Equality, freedom and justice for all".
Please note: registrations are required for this event.
Keynote speaker
Sally Goldner AM’s massive involvement in Victoria’s queer communities spans nearly 30 years. Her diverse contributions include being a founding member of Transgender Victoria, presenting 3 CR’s “Out of the Pan,” Transfamily Treasurer, Just.Equal Australia Treasurer and Bisexual Alliance Victoria Treasurer. She is the focus of an autobio-doco “Sally’s Story”, a life member of four queer-focussed organisations and has made broad-ranging contributions to many groups.
Sally was inducted into the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll in 2016 (the first trans and first known bi woman to receive the honour), awarded LGBTI Victorian of the Year in 2015 and noted in The Age’s Top 100 most creative and influential people in Melbourne in 2011. She was awarded the Order of Australia in 2019. She is a professional wrestling ring announcer, MC, speaker, educator, life coach and occasional performer (all in contrast to her original accountancy training!).