Montgomery Reserve has had a facelift.
To celebrate the completion of Montgomery Reserve's upgrade, we're having a neighbourhood party in the park.
Please join us and your neighbours for a free coffee and cake in the new plaza.
Registrations are essential.
Come and join in the fun with free activities at The Pines these school holidays.
Decorate a Ferguson Plarre cupcake with your footy team colours.
Kids are encouraged to dress in their footy gear for the activity.
Located near Specsavers. No bookings required, just turn up.
This is the perfect venue for private functions, birthdays and family gatherings. The timber floored hall is close to public transport and will also be suitable for anyone wishing to hold classes on a regular basis.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Hirer | $72 per hour | $116 per hour |
| Regular Hirer | $32 per hour | $36 per hour |
A 12 hour flat rate of $648 is also available for casual community hirers.
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can assist you to organise this.
Contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
The Ajani Centre is our largest venue. It's perfect for weddings, dinner dances, fundraising functions and family occasions. The centre is a popular venue for christenings, engagement parties and large celebrations.
Hosting an outside balcony and private paved area, supper room for buffets, stage, easy access for caterers, rectangular trestles and circular tables, and upholstered chairs.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of the Ajani Centre.
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Hirer | $127 per hour | $223 per hour |
| Regular Hirer | $41 per hour | $55 per hour |
A flat rate charge of $1,145.00 is applied for 12 hours of use for casual community hirers.
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance, we can help organise this for you.
Take our virtual tour of the Ajani Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Join our hands-on learning sessions in the Digital Room!
Book a 30-minute 1:1 with a branch librarian to learn how to digitise family photos, convert VHS tapes, and navigate our equipment.
Bring a friend along!
Bring your baby, toddler and pre-schooler to our playgroups and toy libraries. They’ll be able to gain confidence while developing physically, emotionally and intellectually.
There are many benefits of joining a playgroup.
It’s a great opportunity for your child to practice new skills and make new friends.
While the kids are having fun and learning, parents, grandparents and carers can also make new friends, learn new skills and create community connections in a safe and supportive environment.
Visit our maps to find out more about Manningham’s children’s services and to find a playgroup in your local area.
For help finding a playgroup via our maps, view Discover your neighbourhood using maps.
To start your own playgroup, visit Playgroup Victoria for assistance.
Our local libraries also offer storytime and bookclub programs for children. Storytime programs are also run in Greek (once a month) and Mandarin (twice a month).
For more information call 9877 8500 or visit Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library.
We have 2 toy libraries in Manningham:
Find all libraries, childcare, kindergartens and more within Manningham
Kickstart the holiday fun!
Join the Football Star Academy for some action-packed fun and games on the field. No previous football (soccer) experience required.
Program information
Terms and conditions
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest now via phone 0424 253 549 or email vic23.football@sportstaracademy.com.
Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
Do you like your jazz cool or do you like it hot? We’ve got all of that for you and everything in between.
Come along and support a community concert band whose purpose is to provide a wide variety of enjoyable music for everyone throughout the year.
Having celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2024, we are now commencing the next exciting 50 years doing what we love most.
To add to the enjoyment, there will the always enjoyable multi-media presentation in conjunction with the music, which our regular Gala audience always loves.
Please, spread the word, encourage family and friends to come and enjoy a great evening.
Follow us:
- Instagram: @manninghamband
- Facebook: @manninghamband
- YouTube: @manninghamconcertband
How can people find out more about the event?
https://www.trybooking.com/DBWWQ
Come and join in the Reptile Encounters fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays!
Featuring "Feather, fur and scales", there will be two shows a day at the following times:
No bookings required.
This is the perfect venue for private functions, birthdays and family gatherings. The timber floored hall is close to public transport and will also be suitable for anyone wishing to hold classes on a regular basis.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of Doncaster East Public Hall.
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Hirer | $72 per hour | $116 per hour |
| Regular Hirer | $32 per hour | $36 per hour |
A 12 hour flat rate of $648 is also available for casual community hirers.
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can assist to organise this for you.
Take our virtual tour of Doncaster East Public Hall, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Meet the Easter Bunny and join the Carrot Patch Hunt on the Easter weekend.
Kids are invited to complete the challenges throughout our Carrot Patch to receive a sweet treat! Challenges throughout the Carrot Patch course include carrot harvesting with wheelbarrows, word scrambles and seek and find games.
Location: Near Specsavers.
The Australian Air League Doncaster Squadron warmly welcomes Manningham families to our free open night.
Come and discover this outstanding community program for girls and boys aged 8 to 18, where we nurture skills and offer unique opportunities in:
Experience the squadron in action as you join our weekly parade night and hear from some of the cadets about why they enjoy being in the Air League.
Doncaster Squadron meets weekly on Monday nights from 7.00pm to 9.00pm for drill and education. Our yearly calendar offers exciting events such as flying days, competitive events, educational events and social occasions.
Free entry - registration essential.
To register please email oc.doncaster@airleague.com.au.
This online program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. The program runs over seven sessions and covers coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.
You will gain knowledge in:
Suitable for people living with dementia and their family carers and family members. This program is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.
Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This program is delivered interactively - you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants, giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.
If you register to attend this program you will be contacted by Dementia Australia staff to ensure that the program will meet your needs and that you meet the eligibility requirements.
Help shape community services in the mental health space and get paid for your time!
Access Health invites young people in Manningham to co-design an approach to increase mental health service access for multicultural groups.
Who can participate
We are looking for people who:
All participants will be paid $80 for attending.
How to register
Register online to express your interest to participate.
We will contact you once your application has been received and confirm your place in the session.
We look forward to talking with you about how we can improve access to mental health services for young people whose families speak a language other than English at home.
Celebrate National Tree Day by joining our annual community planting session along the Mullum Mullum Creek trail on Sunday 27 July from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Bring your family and friends along to help enhance a habitat corridor along the creekline and surrounds.
With your help, we aim to plant more than 3,000 indigenous young plants.
Our team will provide advice on how and where to plant the plants to support local habitat.
What to bring
We'll provide all the tools, equipment and plants. All you need to bring is a personal water bottle, sturdy shoes and any snacks.
Where to meet
Please enter via Reynolds Road, Donvale. Parking is available at the Mullum Mullum sports precinct. Planting will be along the creek trail, marked with signage and marquees.
Playhouse Pantomimes are pulling some strings for their original musical
adaptation of the classic tale of ‘Pinocchio these school holidays.
Originally created by Carlo Collodi in 1883, their version tells the story of a puppet boy in
Italy with songs, audience participation and laughs for the whole family.
Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes.
Visit The Pines on Lunar New Year's Day and enjoy traditional in-centre performances, including roving Lion Dancing and Chinese Dancing.
Performers will be roving, near Ferguson Plarre.
Other activities will be taking place from 29 January until 10 February, including giveaways and a pop-up Cherry Blossom Garden.
Doncaster Bowling Club welcomes the community to their "Give Bowls A Go Day".
Come and enjoy a fun day for all including free coaching, sausage sizzle, ice cream for the kids and afternoon tea.
Drinks available at member prices.
All ages and abilities welcome, no bookings required.
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrong elders, in collaboration with Manningham Council, are hosting a meaningful, reflective, and respectful event in a demonstration of togetherness on 26 January.
Hosted at MC Square, this event will be free and feature story-telling, music and art. It is open to everyone who would like to attend.
Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to make seed bombs using native flower seeds and all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
