We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.
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… Committees and working groups View a full list all all committees we … on 26 November 2024. Council Committee Appointee(s) for 2024/2025 Chairperson Appointee for 2024/2025 Arts … archived Message from our Mayor I hope you and your families are adjusting to the change to colder weather and …
The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.
All current appointments were made by Council on 26 November 2024.
| Council Committee | Appointee(s) for 2024/2025 | Chairperson Appointee for 2024/2025 |
| Arts Advisory Committee | Cr Eltaha | Appointed Councillor |
| Audit and Risk Committee | Cr Diamante Cr Lange | Independent Chairperson |
| CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee | All 9 Councillors | Mayor |
| Disability Advisory Committee | Cr Bain | Appointed Councillor |
| Flooding and Stormwater | Cr Lange Cr Conlon Cr Gough | Cr Lange |
| Gender Equality and LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee | Cr Mayne | Cr Mayne |
| Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee | Mayor | Mayor |
| Healthy Ageing Advisory Committee | Cr Chen Cr Bain | Cr Chen |
| Historical Societies Working Group | Cr Lange | Appointed Councillor |
| Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee | Cr Gough Cr Grivas Cr Chen | Cr Gough |
| Manningham Community Fund Grants Panel | Mayor Cr Grivas | Mayor |
| Multicultural Communities Advisory Committee | Cr Diamante Cr Eltaha Cr Bain | Cr Diamante |
| Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) | Cr Lange | Director City Services or Delegate |
| Municipal Fire management Planning Committee (MFMPC) | Cr Lange | Commander
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| Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group | Cr Mayne | A member of the senior leadership team will serve as Chairperson |
| Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee | Cr Conlon Cr Grivas Cr Mayne | Cr Conlon |
| Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) | Cr L Mayne Cr Chen Cr Eltaha | Nominated committee Chairperson assisted by Cr L Mayne |
| External Bodies | Appointee(s) for 2024/2025 |
| Australian Local Government Women’s Association - Victoria (ALGWA-Vic) | Cr Mayne |
| Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance (EAHA) | Cr Bain |
| Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG) The ERG works collaboratively on significant issues of common importance and priority through advocacy, integrated planning, shared services and joint procurement to benefit communities of the eastern region. | Mayor Cr Conlon |
| Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) | Cr Chen |
| Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) | Cr Chen |
| Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) | Cr Grivas Substitute Cr Lange |
| Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) Executive Committee | Cr Eltaha |
| Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) | All 9 Councillors |
| Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation (WMRLC) | Cr Conlon Cr Grivas |
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… Strategies and action plans Our strategies and action plans detail what we will do to deliver outcomes for the community and Manningham by working with our local … strategies and action plans detail how we deliver outcomes for the community and Manningham. Planning is developed in …
Our strategies and action plans detail how we deliver outcomes for the community and Manningham. Planning is developed in consultation with the community in line with our community engagement policy.
Manningham’s 2040 Community Vision
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture, wildlife and natural environment. We are resilient and value sustainable and healthy living, a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
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… Join our Maternal and Child Health service Current Confirm eligibility … Address What council did you move from? Assistance and Support … Join our Maternal and Child Health service …
… Gala That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone to joined us for Manningham’s most anticipated event of the year! On … MannaCare , the Mayoral Charity Gala has raised awareness and funds for initiatives to support those in our community touched by …
That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone to joined us for Manningham’s most anticipated event of the year!
On Friday 8 September our community came together with Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante to be a part of this glamorous night.
Partnering with MannaCare, the Mayoral Charity Gala has raised awareness and funds for initiatives to support those in our community touched by dementia.
We're still taking donations!
Our partner MannaCare are still taking direct donations.
All proceeds will go to creating a dementia-focused initiative in Manningham.
Make a difference.
Donate directly to our partner, MannaCare.
Thank you to our wonderful partner and sponsors!
- MannaCare - Gala partner
- Noel Jones Doncaster - Gold sponsor
- Rose Phoenix Health - Bronze sponsor
Need help?
If you have any questions about donating directly, please contact our events team on 9840 9333 or at events@manningham.vic.gov.au
… Bus stop and shelter construction Find out about new bus shelter … projects in Manningham, including upgrading existing and building new shelters. Increasing public transport … and five, new or upgraded shelters every year. The timing for new shelter projects may be influenced by factors like …
Increasing public transport movement
We identify and prioritise the routes and stops that commuters use most.
We consider community feedback, commuter demand and nearby services and facilities to identify locations where new shelters or upgrades are needed.
Works to build new shelters are prioritised by:
- commuter demand and historical requests
- the type of road the bus stop is located on
- the bus stop’s location relative to various facilities within the community.
On average, we aim to build between three and five, new or upgraded shelters every year.
The timing for new shelter projects may be influenced by factors like big road projects or large developments in Manningham.
… Drainage projects design and construction Find out how we're improving drainage and … partnered with Melbourne Water to undertake flood mapping for Manningham, to better understand flood risk. This work … plan and prioritise mitigation activities helping to plan for future development building community awareness of flood …
Improving drainage and flood mitigation
We’re undertaking drainage works and upgrades across Manningham to reduce flood risk.
We prioritise drainage works by considering:
- knowledge of local flooding and relative impacts compared with other locations
- the scale of the required works
- asset condition records and maintenance history
- community feedback
- the timing of other proposed works, including roadworks.
Project timeframes may be impacted by various factors like major road projects or large-scale developments across Manningham.
Find out about the latest drainage projects in Manningham.
Flood and stormwater management
We’ve partnered with Melbourne Water to undertake flood mapping for Manningham, to better understand flood risk.
This work will assist flood management by:
- improving understanding of the frequency, severity and location of flood risks within catchments
- assisting Council to better plan and prioritise mitigation activities
- helping to plan for future development
- building community awareness of flood risk
- informing emergency management planning.
The Manningham Flood Mapping Project will also inform the development of Manningham Council’s Integrated Water Management Strategy.
This strategy will review flooding and stormwater management risks and respond to emerging challenges, including:
- population growth
- development pressure
- climate change and associated increasing flood and drought risk.
A new Stormwater Management Strategy for Manningham
We’re developing a Stormwater Management Strategy to help identify, manage and reduce flood risk to people, property, infrastructure and the environment.
The Strategy will guide our planning and investment in the long-term Capital Works Program to support a healthy, safe and resilient community.
Find out about the latest drainage projects in Manningham
… Apply for a parking permit Find out how to apply for a residential, trader, tradesperson or carer parking … If your street is in a residential parking permit zone and you are a resident. Trader parking permit Trader parking …
Apply for the following parking permits:
Lost or stolen parking permits
If you have lost or had your permit stolen (except the accessible parking permit), you can apply for a new one online.
… Find local historical groups and societies The following historical groups and societies actively seek to promote and preserve … The group aims to preserve, protect and promote respect for, and pride in our Australian Aboriginal culture and …
The following historical groups and societies actively seek to promote and preserve Manningham’s heritage.
Reconciliation Manningham Group
Reconciliation Manningham is a small, committed group working to advance reconciliation through partnerships between Aboriginal people, Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council, Manningham Council and the local community.
The group aims to preserve, protect and promote respect for, and pride in our Australian Aboriginal culture and heritage. They achieve this through offering a host of activities, programs, events and services that directly involve, support and include Aboriginal people.
Through Heritage Week, Reconciliation Week and other key times throughout the year, the group leads local Indigenous heritage walks and history presentations, and are also available to present indigenous history education within local schools. Fascinating information about local sites of significance and the process of reconciliation is presented on their website. New members are welcome.
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… Footpath maintenance and construction Find out about new path projects in … network and locate where new footpaths are needed and plan for their construction. Works to build a new footpath are … community the proximity to public transport. Timeframes for new footpath projects can be affected by factors such as …
Increasing pedestrian movement
We plan the construction of our city’s footpaths, shared paths and trails by identifying the routes that pedestrians use more often on their journeys.
We use community feedback and other key areas to identify this network and locate where new footpaths are needed and plan for their construction.
Works to build a new footpath are prioritised by:
- the pedestrian demand
- the type of road
- its location relative to various facilities within the community
- the proximity to public transport.
Timeframes for new footpath projects can be affected by factors such as major road projects or large scale developments throughout Manningham.
Find out about the latest footpath projects in Manningham
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… Infringements and fines Fines are usually given when someone breaks a law … penalty notice. Infringement review Find out how to apply for an infringement review Pay a fine There are multiple options for you to pay your infringement. These options are also …
An infringement, also known as either a fine or a penalty notice, is issued when a law or regulation is broken to help protect the rights, amenity and well-being of the Manningham community.
What happens if you receive an infringement notice?
Find a list of options available to you if you have received a penalty notice.
Guiding legislations (LGA and our Local Law)
View information on Manningham’s Community Local Law (2023), a local law made under Part 5 of the Local Government Act (1989 ) and section 42 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, that further describes infringements and fines.
What types of infringements are issued?
We issue infringements that relate to:
- parking breaches
- animal management
- health and wellbeing
- food safety
- environment
- signage
- planning
- asset protection.
… Find clubs for older adults We have several older adult clubs in the area. These clubs provide social and recreational opportunities for older people. We have several clubs in Manningham for …
We have several clubs in Manningham for older adults. The centres and clubs provide social and recreational opportunities for older people.
Looking for events for older adults? View the older adults page for details.
| Australian Coptic Senior Citizens Club | Doncaster East Hall Corner Blackburn Road and Andersons Creek Road 0413 076 344 | Board games, backgammon, walks. |
| Australian Oriental Martial Arts Tai Chi Incorp (AOMA) | Doncaster Secondary College David Perry Hall 0467 597 080 | Exercise, martial arts, Tai Chi. |
| Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe 3107 0427 040 894 | Guest speakers on relevant topics, dancing, board games, calligraphy. |
| Combined Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe | Lower Templestowe Community Centre Corner Manningham Road and Balmoral Avenue Lower Templestowe 3107 9850 5909 / 0400 858 954 | Board games, bingo, lunches and coffee, exercises, day trips, celebrations of significant cultural days. |
| Doncaster Chinese Senior's Association | Doncaster East Public Hall Corner Blackburn Road and Andersons Creek Road 0499 708 886 | Dancing, Chinese Opera. |
| Donvale Central Probus Club | East Doncaster Baptist Church 47-53 Tunstall Rd, Doncaster East 3109 0438 550 118 | Guest speakers on relevant topics, events, outings and social gatherings. |
| Doncaster Garden Club | Doncaster RSL Corner Leeds Street and Doncaster Road, Doncaster East 3109 0409 063 060 / 0402 478 302 | Guest speakers on relevant topics, discussions. |
| Greek Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe 3107 9850 4464 | Card games, bingo, guest speakers on relevant topics, celebrations of significant cultural days. |
| Iranian Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Centenary House 901 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East 3109 8370 7083 | Carpet bowls, backgammon, cards, guest speaks on relevant topics. |
| Italian Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road Lower Templestowe 3107 0432 529 210 | Card games, bingo, lunches on significant cultural days. |
| Macedonian Senior Citizens Club of Manningham | Ajani Centre 284 Thompsons Road Lower Templestowe 3107 0412 815 818 | Card games, social chat, lunches on significant cultural days. |
| Manningham U3A | The Pines Learning and Activity Centre 2/520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East 3108 9894 5955 | Language classes, fitness classes, art classes, games, hobbies. |
| Rostrum Doncaster Club (Eastside Rostrum Club 61) | Senior Citizen's Club Lounge 895 Doncaster Rd cnr Doncaster Rd and Dehnert St Doncaster Opposite Jackson Court Shopping Centre Debbie 0414 632 866 or Andrew 0421 693 645 | Skill building, including public speaking. |
| Seniors Happy Life Club | Heimat Centre 125 George Street, Doncaster East 0402 985 812 | Folk dancing, Line dancing, African drumming, Ballroom dancing. |
| St Haralambous Church-Greek Senior Citizens | Parish of Saint Haralambos 190 to 200 Porter Street 0408 306 989 | Bingo, luncheons, day trips. |
| Warrandyte Senior Citizens Club | Warrandyte Community Hall 8 Taroona Avenue Warrandyte 3113 0417 546 604 | Bowling, billiards, social chat. |
| Women’s Friendship Group Inc | Lower Templestowe Community Centre Corner Manningham Road and Balmoral Avenue, Lower Templestowe 3107 9850 5252 / 0409 035 045 | Craft, exercise classes, monthly meetings. |
Contact the clubs directly if you are interested in joining.
You can also contact us or call 9840 9230.
… Get bushfire resilient - Pets and bushfires Programs and workshops An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall … practice information about preparing, managing and caring for your pets before, during and after a fire. Presenters …
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar, the panel will discuss pets and bushfires. Get practical, best practice information about preparing, managing and caring for your pets before, during and after a fire.
Presenters include:
- Mel Taylor, Macquarie University
- Steve Glassey, University of Portsmouth
- Rachel Westcott, South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management Inc
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
… Get bushfire resilient - Safety actions for the fire season Programs and workshops An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall … learn about safety actions you can take to prepare for the upcoming fire season. Presenters include: Craig …
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar, learn about safety actions you can take to prepare for the upcoming fire season.
Presenters include:
- Craig Lapsley, Innovation Pro Pty Ltd
- Jamie Mackenzie, Red Flag - Real Time Leadership Solutions
- Steve Pascoe, Resident, Strathewen Victoria
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar, the panel will discuss the upcoming El Niño season. Get practical, best practice information about preparing and managing your property with this in mind.
Presenters include:
- Craig Lapsley, Innovation Pro Pty Ltd
- Parvathi Subramaniam, The University of Sydney
- Danielle Clode, Flinders University
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
… Hansel and Gretel Arts, theatre and music Follow the trail of … to the Doncaster Playhouse over the July school holidays for Playhouse Pantomimes’ original musical adaptation of … will be songs, audience participation and lots of laughs for the whole family. Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes. …
Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to the Doncaster Playhouse over the July school holidays for Playhouse Pantomimes’ original musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.
Based on the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, our version tells the story of a young brother and sister who get lost in the woods and discover a gingerbread house, but who lives there?
There will be songs, audience participation and lots of laughs for the whole family.
Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes.
… Seed bombs and paper workshop Waste and recycling Join sustainable craft teacher and artist Emma Grace for a free hands-on workshop to learn how to make seed bombs. … to add colour and life to their garden – right in time for spring! Suitable for children aged 5 to 12. Manningham …
Join sustainable craft teacher and artist Emma Grace for a free hands-on workshop to learn how to make seed bombs.
Participants will get an introduction to germination, learn the benefits of flowers and see a demonstration on how to make seed paper.
Each child will go home with their own seed bombs to add colour and life to their garden – right in time for spring!
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12.
… For the love of footy Kids and family Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza … collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy". Come along and enjoy a great range of …
Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays.
In collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy".
Come along and enjoy a great range of free activities, including:
- games
- prizes
- giveaways
- handball competition
Special event: Thursday 21 September at 11.00am, meet and greet with Collingwood AFLW players.
Dress up in your favourite team colours and get excited for the upcoming Grand Final!
… Relay for Life Health and fitness Every year we come together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and to fight back against this disease that takes too much from too many. Who will you relay for? Full event details are yet to be decided but will …
Every year we come together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and to fight back against this disease that takes too much from too many. Who will you relay for?
Full event details are yet to be decided but will include bands, fun activities and a great time for all. Check out the Manningham Relay For Life Facebook page for updates.
Register your team now and get started with your vital fundraising for this very important cause!
… Heritage Fruits Society grafting and tree sales day Kids and family Each winter, the Heritage Fruits Society (HFS) … join a guided walking tour of the HFS heritage block. For more information about the day, visit Heritage Fruit …
Each winter, the Heritage Fruits Society (HFS) runs a grafting and tree sale day at Pettys Orchard.
Come along to this free public event and discuss your fruit tree growing needs with us. You will also be able to:
- buy fruit trees and/or scion
- observe on-the-spot fruit tree grafting
- join a guided walking tour of the HFS heritage block.
For more information about the day, visit Heritage Fruit Society.