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… a new business, running existing businesses, or growing your business. Your local business is critical to our vibrant and thriving … be starting out and wanting to minimise overheads. We have resources available to help your home based business. …
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Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. Find permits, guides, news and other resources for starting a business.
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Running a business from home can be a perfect way to balance family commitments. Or you might be starting out and wanting to minimise overheads. We have resources available to help your home based business.
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Find out if you need a footpath trading permit when placing tables and chairs, displays and signs on our footpaths.
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Find out which permits and registration you will need to set up a hairdressing, beauty salon, day spa, make-up business or gym.
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Find out what the mandatory requirements are for setting up a food business, whether it's a café or homemade preserves.
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Find out if you need a permit for your business. This includes new and existing businesses and those looking to expand.
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Find out what the regulations are for operating an accommodation business in Manningham, including hotels and bed and breakfasts.
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We've compiled a list of useful websites and tools to help guide you through the essential steps of setting up and running your small business.
Our strategy
Our Economic Development Strategy (EDS) is a six-year plan to support businesses and employment in Manningham.
Find Your Local
Find Your Local helps our community discover and explore the many unique products, services, food experiences and outdoor adventures that are all here in Manningham.
Follow us on Instagram @findyourlocalmanningham and send us details of your business so we can feature you on our page!
How can we 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, workshops and events.
Contact us at business@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.
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The Manningham Business E-News is distributed monthly. It is a great way to stay up to date with local business news and to see what events are happening in Manningham.
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… all and connect yoga with a better mental health. Bring your yoga mat and be ready to improve your physical and mental health. MC Square meeting rooms Have Your Say Arts and Recreation Whats On … Graceful Flow with …
On behalf of the Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated (AICSI), find yourself with Yoga.
Join our yoga session, offering more than just physical wellbeing:
- starting off with initial focus on breathing followed by warm up
- moving on to the Asanas in flow
- relaxed stretching
- finishing off with Savasana and Meditation.
Trainers and presenters
Ruchi Arora from YogSynergy (Doncaster) will be the exclusive yoga trainer.
Valerie Judge from Rose Phoenix Health (Templestowe) will be the keynote speaker to enlighten you all and connect yoga with a better mental health.
Bring your yoga mat and be ready to improve your physical and mental health.
… the trails in the bush. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore …
This is a great place for kids to explore and immerse themselves in the outside world.
Discover the sculptures dotted around the trails in the bush. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore at Currawong Bush Park. Can you spot the kangaroo? Play in the woven cubby, curl up in the giant nest or count the ants the echidna is about to eat.
See if you can spot the native birds, lizards and frogs on your adventure, or maybe you will be lucky enough to catch sight of a wombat, or koala.
Stay for a bite to eat and enjoy a picnic in the bush, or cook up a feast using the onsite barbecue.
Places and spaces
There are many tracks around the park to explore on foot. Our self-guided walks will familiarise you with different areas such as the scar tree and the billabong:
- All Manna of Gums Walking Guide – Takes you along the Mullum Mullum Creek via the Mullum Mullum Trail and Currawong Bush Park
- Currawong Bush Park Walks are a series of eight walks, each focusing on different aspects of the reserve. All of these walks start and finish at Currawong bush Park. Downloading the audio guides will enhance your Currawong experience
- Mullum Mullum Trail is popular with nature loving cyclists and walkers. The trail runs on the other side of the Mullum Mullum Creek and is connected to Currawong Bush Park with a pedestrian bridge just north of Reynolds Road.
- Conference Centre available for hire for your next functions, meetings or seminars
Getting there and car parking
You can park your car at one of the two carparks from the Reynolds Road entrance.
- The first carpark is at the top of the driveway and is closest to the conference centre.
- The second carpark is closer to the park, you will find the carpark further along the road.
Walk to the park and enjoy the surroundings. Cross the pedestrian bridge near the Mullum Mullum Trail north of Reynolds Road. This track forms part of a 4.5 kilometer circuit walk through the park or for a shortcut, take the driveway to the central area.
Take the bike and use the pedestrian bridge from the Mullum Mullum Trail and the vehicle track from Arnold Drive. To protect the park and animals that live here, you can only use bikes on vehicle tracks.
Please also check the weather before arriving, the park will be closed on total fire bans days.
Please don't bring your dog
Dogs are not allowed at Currawong Bush Park because it is a protected habitat.
Fire safety at Currawong Bush Park
All Manningham reserves are closed on days of total fire ban, or higher extreme or catastrophic Fire Danger Rating. Visiting a reserve on these days places you at risk and potentially in danger.
To check the current Fire Danger Rating or find out if it’s a total fire ban day, go to the CFA website.
Report an issue
Please let us know if you notice anything unsafe, like a broken tree branch or damaged playground.
What we do to reduce fire risk at Currawong Bush Park
Finer fuels such as leaf litter, tree branches and twigs raise the level of risk within reserves. Large fallen trees require a much higher level of heat to burn and provide habitats for native wildlife.
Here are some actions we take throughout the year to reduce the fire risk at this reserve:
- create and maintain fuel breaks within the reserve
- maintain grass heights with slashing, brush cutting and tractors year round
- remove fine fuels such as loose and fallen branches
- annual inspection and maintenance of Fire Access Tracks, to ensure emergency service vehicles can access the reserve
- inspect access points, gates and locks
We manage 20 per cent of the land in Manningham, but the other 66 per cent is privately owned. Visit the CFA website for information on how to prepare your private property for fire.
Safer Together
Watch the video below to learn more about:
- different types of vegetation
- how a fire may behave within the reserve
- how to prepare for a fire
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
… Industry Forum Arts, theatre and music You are invited to have your say at the Manningham Live Music Industry Forum! Whether …
You are invited to have your say at the Manningham Live Music Industry Forum!
Whether you’re a musician, business or venue owner, event manager or all-round live music enthusiast, this forum is a valuable opportunity to network with council and community and discuss what a thriving live music scene looks like for Manningham.
The outcomes of this forum will assist us to develop professional opportunities for local musicians, inform council's planning and the Live and Local Micro Festival Series.
This Industry Forum will be facilitated by the Live Music Office as a part of the Live and Local Program.
To learn more about Live and Local Click here: Setting the stage for local live music | Manningham Council
Bring your band, buddies and brain to help amplify live music in Manningham. This is a free event, please register through: Eventbrite.
If you have any questions about this event please email: arts@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 03 9840 9444.
… building permits. Tags Property and Development … Lodge your Section 30 documents …
Who can lodge Section 30 documents?
Only registered practitioners, such as building surveyors can lodge section 30 documents/issue building permits.
If you're unsure, learn about the building permit process.
When do you need to lodge your documents?
Private building surveyors must lodge section 30 documents with us within seven days of issuing the building permit. This also applies to changes to existing documents.
How much does it cost?
How to pay
We accept SecurePay credit card only (Mastercard and Visa) through our online portal using the links below.
How to prepare your lodgement
To prepare your section 30 documents for upload, you must:
- convert them to PDF format
- zip them into a single file or several files (up to 10)
- make sure your zip file is less than 50mb file size
- remove special characters (*/&()#) from file names (title of documents).
How to lodge
New building permit(s) (stage 1)
Use our online portal to lodge your section 30 documents for new building permits:
We cannot accept new documents by email.
Changes to existing building permit(s) (stage 2)
Send your amended documents and/or certificate of final occupancy permits to us by email.
What happens next
After you apply, we will:
- give you a reference number to use for all future conversations to discuss the building permit
- show a receipt on screen once payment is successful - print screen if you want to keep a record.
… Find your local councillor and ward View a list of all councillors and enter your address into our map search to find out which councillor … represents you. View a list of all Councillors and enter your address to find out which Councillor represents you. You …
View a list of all Councillors and enter your address to find out which Councillor represents you.
You can also download a ward map.
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To find out which Councillor represents you, please enter your address
Your local ward is:
Your Councillor is:
Your Councillors
Following the Council elections in October, we are pleased to announce your new Councillors. The elected Councillors will represent Manningham through to 2028, across our nine wards.
… Immunisation records are needed to enrol your child in childcare and school, or to access family … Kids and Family … Get catch up advice and how to access your immunisation records …
We are experiencing a high volume of requests, please allow up to 3 weeks to process your advice.
How to access immunisation records for childcare and school
Login to your Medicare online account or myGov to access your history records and certificate for childcare or school enrolment.
Request catch up advice
We provide advice for children, and people under 20 years of age, who:
- were vaccinated overseas
- have missed their vaccinations.
Our immunisation nurses can:
- provide catch up advice
- create immunisation plans to align your child with the National Immunisation Program schedule
- upload records to the Australian Immunisation Register.
What is the cost of catch up advice
There is an administration fee of $25 per child.
What records do we need from you
We need your child's past immunisation records. Overseas records must be in English or have an official English translation.
These organisations can help translate your records:
- National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
- Department of Home Affairs - Free Translating Service
How to request catch up advice
You can request catch up advice online.
… Manningham photo competition Want your photo hanging in households across Manningham? Keen to win a prize? Enter our 2025 Photo Competition. Your votes are in! Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 … over 270 entries this year and were truly impressed by your talent, creativity and the way your photos captured the …
Your votes are in!
Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 Manningham Photo Competition.
25 and under
- First place – Ahsees L
- Second place – Mahmoud E
- Third place – Caleb R
26 and over
- First place – Patrick O
- Second place – Alison R
- Third place – Shirley B
Winners will receive a gift card valued at up to $400.
We received over 270 entries this year and were truly impressed by your talent, creativity and the way your photos captured the essence of Manningham.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the top 12 photos in our 2026 Community Calendar, available from early December.
Once again, congratulations to our winners!
… Manningham. During these workshops, we want to hear about your understanding of gambling harm in the community and … gambling harm We are interested in hearing from people who have been impacted by gambling harm, either directly or … please visit Manningham Gambling Policy on Your Say . Please note: this session will be held in-person and …
Manningham Council’s Gambling Policy is due for an update with the latest evidence, data and community input. We are inviting community members to participate in one of two workshops to discuss gambling harm in Manningham.
During these workshops, we want to hear about your understanding of gambling harm in the community and where you think Council should prioritise its response. Your feedback will help us to develop evidence-based strategies to address gambling harm in Manningham.
Topics covered will include:
- gambling harm in Manningham in relation to key community groups and settings
- where the community believes Council should prioritise its effort in responding to gambling harm
We are interested in hearing from people who have been impacted by gambling harm, either directly or indirectly.
For more information, please visit Manningham Gambling Policy on Your Say.
Please note: this session will be held in-person and catering will be provided.
… Manningham. During these workshops, we want to hear about your understanding of gambling harm in the community and … gambling harm We are interested in hearing from people who have been impacted by gambling harm, either directly or … please visit Manningham Gambling Policy on Your Say . Please note: this session will be held online. A Zoom …
Manningham Council’s Gambling Policy is due for an update with the latest evidence, data and community input. We are inviting community members to participate in one of two workshops to discuss gambling harm in Manningham.
During these workshops, we want to hear about your understanding of gambling harm in the community and where you think Council should prioritise its response. Your feedback will help us to develop evidence-based strategies to address gambling harm in Manningham.
Topics covered will include:
- gambling harm in Manningham in relation to key community groups and settings
- where the community believes Council should prioritise its effort in responding to gambling harm
We are interested in hearing from people who have been impacted by gambling harm, either directly or indirectly.
For more information, please visit Manningham Gambling Policy on Your Say.
Please note: this session will be held online. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the session.
… and development Find information that will help you with your works – no matter how big or small your renovation or building project. We are committed to … works for all. Find information that will help you with your works – no matter how big or small your renovation or …
We are committed to building a better Manningham that works for all. Find information that will help you with your works – no matter how big or small your renovation or building project.
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Rates and valuations
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Key projects
Take a look at the capital works programs we are currently undertaking.
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… play space that has been five years in the making! We'll have a BBQ, coffee and cakes, speeches and live music. This … information about the upgrade, visit our wonguim wilam Your Say page. Our event program: 11.00 am – Our event begins with …
Join us for the opening celebration for wonguim wilam, our community park and play space that has been five years in the making!
We'll have a BBQ, coffee and cakes, speeches and live music.
This is a free event and no registration is required.
For more information about the upgrade, visit our wonguim wilam Your Say page.
Our event program:
11.00 am – Our event begins with free coffee and a BBQ
11.20 am – the official proceedings will commence
11.45 am – the celebration continues with musical entertainment
1.00 pm – the end of the event
Event update
The weather may be rainy, so please bring wet weather gear.
If you can, bring along your reusable coffee cup and water bottle for drinks! We’re offering free coffee, and the park has drink taps to refill your water.
We’ll be closing the wonguim wilam car park before and during the event, so please allow some extra time to find parking if you plan to drive.
We encourage you also to consider sustainable transport options such as walking, riding a bike, catching the bus or carpooling.
We look forward to seeing you there!
… in Manningham. Pet registrations and permits Register your pet You will need to microchip your pet and register them with us. Registering your pet lets you reunite with them if they ever get lost. …
We love our furry friends. Find out what you need to do or know to be a responsible pet and animal owner in Manningham.
Pet registrations and permits
Find your missing pet
View our lost pets database via the Manningham Pound or report a missing pet
Report a barking dog
Find out what to do if a barking dog is being disruptive to the community.
Protecting native animals and insects
We celebrate all forms of life big and small in our community, learn about the most common creatures and our guidance around them.
Domestic Animal Management Plan
Our Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) aims to guide the protection of cat and dog welfare and improve the amenity and safety of our community.
Find suitable parks, reserves and trails
Check out all parks suitable for dogs to run free or dogs to remain on their lead.
Latest news in Pets and Animals
… in Manningham. Book a community event sign As part of your event planning we encourage you to promote your event with a community event sign. Filming permit … land within the municipality of Manningham. Promote your event through our events Submit your event to the …
We love supporting vibrant diverse and events that benefits the community.
You’ve come to the right place if you’re considering hosting:
- festivals
- community events
- weddings
- corporate functions
- photography shoots
- commercial filming
- family days.
Holding a successful event requires careful and considerate planning. We work with event organisers to ensure events are safe and cause minimal disruptions. If you’re organising a public or private event in an outdoor public space, you may need our approval to do so.
Promote your event through our events
Submit your event to the Manningham event calendar for local promotion and participation.
Find outdoor spaces
Explore our parks, reserves and trails. and filter by popular features for your outdoor event.
Find indoor spaces
Explore our community halls, meeting rooms and venues, and filter by amenities for your indoor event.
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For all enquiries contact us on 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
… we're bound by legislative instruments that protects your rights and how we spend public money. Learn about the … groups View a full list all all committees we operate, have established or are involved in. Find your local councillor and ward View a list of all councillors …
We are proud to deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. Discover our community, heritage and surrounds. Learn what drives our strategic vision - and how we do it.
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Governance, public registers and your rights
Rates and valuations
Learn more about your property's rates and valuations.
Policies
Find information on our policies.
Strategies and action plans
Find information on our strategies and action plans.
Discover our area, history and demographics
There’s something for everyone in Manningham. From sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements, the local area has a bit of everything for you to appreciate and enjoy.
Grants, Funding and Hardship Assistance
We are committed to developing and fostering partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations whose work enriches the municipality and is consistent with our vision.
Building a better Manningham
We are committed to managing our city’s infrastructure efficiently and sustainably to better meet the needs and expectations of our growing community.
Our capital works program brings this commitment to life by managing the maintenance and improvement of council assets, facilities and community spaces through a number of key projects.
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… Can Volume Builds Be Sustainable Too? How to Make Your New Volume Build Home More Energy-Efficient and … solar passive strategies and thermal efficiency, to make your new home more eco-friendly. What are the questions you … sales to cover the costs of hosting this event. Electrify Your Life This event is part of our Electrify Your Life …
Learn how to find a volume builder with a focus on sustainability and incorporate energy-efficient design choices, like solar passive strategies and thermal efficiency, to make your new home more eco-friendly.
What are the questions you should be asking? And how do you get the most sustainable build using a volume builder?
This webinar is part of Renew's Sustainable House Day (SHD) 2025 webinar series.
Please note:
- Registration is essential.
- Manningham residents can book this event individually, or access a 50 per cent discount on the webinar Series Pass to attend all eight webinars ($37.50).
- This session will be recorded and sent out to registered participants.
- Each webinar will take place on Zoom. If you need to download Zoom, you can do so here.
- You will receive the link to attend the sessions the day before each event.
- Renew is a small non-profit organisation that needs to raise money from ticket sales to cover the costs of hosting this event.
Electrify Your Life
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
… You may choose to have your infringement matter heard in a Court. Tags infringements …
You may choose to have your infringement matter heard in a Court.
How to apply
To have your infringement matter heard in Court, download and complete:
and then:
- email to manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
- post to Manningham Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster, Victoria 3108 or
- drop in at the customer service desk at Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Otherwise, if you have not already done so, you can have us review your infringement.
… Cracking the code: Social media best practice to grow your business With two billion active social media users in … foundations for best practice social media management for your business. It will focus on how to successfully leverage key social platforms to grow grow your business through strategic understanding and approach. …
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Cracking the code: Social media best practice to grow your business
With two billion active social media users in the world, including more that half of Australia's population, social media is undeniable one of the largest and most effective word-of-mouth marketing tools available... if you know what you're doing!
This workshop will set the foundations for best practice social media management for your business. It will focus on how to successfully leverage key social platforms to grow grow your business through strategic understanding and approach. It will cover:
- a best practice approach to socials
- understanding the algorithm and how it works
- key platforms and roles
- content planning, pillars and development
- what's working in 2023.
Full of tips and tricks you can implement in your business straight away to see results. If you can only attend one Digital Accelerator Program session then make sure this is it!! But be quick - places are limited to the first 50 registrations!
About the facilitator
The Digital Picnic is a digital marketing agency with a difference; they are social media training specialists. The team at The Digital Picnic exist to equip businesses with the tools, techniques and marketing tactics to help your business become the best possible version of its online self.
Jacqui, The Digital Picnic's Content Director, is a communications and content professional with 15 plus years experience. She is passionate about decoding what works.
With a slew of content awards and viral creations under her belt, Jacqui has a knack for knowing the kind of content that'll translate. Experienced in corporate, government, e-commerce and creative settings, she'll help you cut through, no matter your message.
An overview of what's happening in the social media landscape in 2023 and the tricks to make it work for your business!