The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
navigating the My Aged Care system
finding local clubs and community groups
or finding events for older people
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
navigating the My Aged Care system
finding local clubs and community groups
or finding events for older people
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
The new Manningham Community Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of those who are helping to shape our vibrant community.
The expanded program celebrates individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond in making Manningham a better place to live, work and visit over the past 12 months.
Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 16 September 2025.
The awards recognise achievements in eight categories and one of these individual category winners will be named the Manningham Citizen of the Year.
Nominations for the 2025 Manningham Community Awards are open.
Find out how to nominate and how the winners are selected.
Anyone can make a nomination.
To nominate, you must have the permission of the person or group you’re nominating before you submit the nomination.
You can nominate yourself, however written references will be required to support your nomination.
To nominate a person or group for a Manningham Community Award, complete the online nomination form. You can also pick up a hard-copy nomination form from the Manningham Civic Centre.
Nominations must include:
Nominations are assessed against a set criteria and are judged by a panel, which includes the Manningham Mayor, Director Connected Communities, the previous Citizen of Year recipient (in 2025 this will be the previous Manningham Civic Awards Citizen of the Year) and two members of Manningham Council’s advisory committees.
Nominations for the 2025 Manningham Community Awards open on Monday 16 June and close at 11.59pm on Sunday 20 July 2025.
Find out more about nomination eligibility and what is required of the winners.
To be eligible for nomination, the nominee must meet the following criteria:
The nominee must reside in Manningham.
Nominators must have the permission of the person/group they are nominating, prior to applying.
Previous recipients of the Manningham Community Awards, or preceding Manningham Civic Awards, are ineligible to receive the same Award within a 10-year period.
For the Manningham Young Achiever Award, the nominee must be under 25 years old on 30 June of the nominating year.
Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, Manningham Council Programs and Committees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible, but are encouraged to nominate others.
Self-nominations are accepted, however written references will be required to support the nomination.
Nominees can only be nominated once and in a single category. Nominations across multiple categories are not accepted. However, multiple supporting documents can be attached to the nomination.
All questions on the nomination form must be answered.
All nominators will be told the outcome of their application in August 2025, with each category having a maximum of three finalists.
The winner of each category will be amongst the notified finalists and will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in September 2025.
All finalists must be able to attend the Award Ceremony on Tuesday 16 September 2025.
Each finalist will be issued a complimentary ticket plus two tickets for additional guests (3 in total per finalist).
The winner of each category must be willing to share their achievements within the 12 months following the award, including promotional campaigns and photo opportunities.
The winner of the Manningham Citizen of the Year Award will be invited to join the assessment panel for the subsequent year’s awards.
Unsuccessful nominees and finalists may be re-nominated in subsequent years.
The decision of the judging panel is final, and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
This award is not open for direct nomination.
The Citizen of the Year will be chosen by the judging panel from the winners of all other categories, excluding:
The Manningham Community Excellence Award.
Any category winner which was a group, not an individual.
The panel will assess each eligible finalist for their outstanding contribution to the Manningham community within the last 12 months.
This is an individual-only award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have demonstrated ongoing commitment to volunteerism over the past 12 months and reflect the values and dedication exemplified by the late Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP.
This is an individual-only award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have contributed to community participation in active lifestyles, sports or physical activity in Manningham over the past 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have contributed to enhancing the lives of older residents in Manningham, fostering social connection, safety or active ageing over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have contributed to Manningham’s creative community, sparking artistic, cultural or creative expression in the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have delivered outstanding programs or initiatives contributing to the wellbeing, development, and cohesion of the Manningham community over the last 12 months.
This is a community organisation or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have enhanced health, wellbeing or resilience within the Manningham community, whether through advocacy, program development or direct service delivery over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have actively contributed to community accessibility, inclusivity or diversity in Manningham over the last 12 months.
This is an individual or group award.
There is no age limit on this award.
The nominee must have made a positive impact within the Manningham Community through demonstrated leadership, innovation or commitment to helping others over the last 12 months.
This is an individual-only award.
The nominee must be under 25 years old on 30 June 2025.
The 2025 Manningham Community Awards will be announced at the Award Ceremony on Tuesday 16 September. Please note this has changed from the 11 September date advised in the June edition of Manningham Matters.
Tickets will be available for purchase at a subsidised cost for Manningham community members from Monday 28 July.
Meeting Date: 27 April 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. 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:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
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
Meeting Date: 23 March 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. 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:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
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
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:
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:
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Healthy Ageing team will be doing pop up sessions across Manningham. Come and have a chat with us about key topics, such as:
navigating the My Aged Care system
finding local clubs and community groups
or finding events for older people
No bookings required, simply come along with your questions and the friendly Healthy Ageing Team will be ready to assist.
GO Soccer Mums is an introductory football program designed specifically for women, where participants can have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment!
This summer break we are offering a free multi-week program for you to try the program for the first time or return to keep up your skills and maintain your psychical activity level in the off season.
Many participants may be busy with children on school holidays so we are also offering a free football clinic for kids!
This will run parallel to or GO Soccer Mums session for boys and girls aged five years to 12 years old.
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, presenters will discuss bushfire and grassfire behaviour.
Hear from:
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.
We have three awards that recognise the outstanding contribution of locals who have distinguished themselves with their service to the community.
The following people have received Freedom of the City Awards.
Please note award recipients include those made by the Manningham Council's predecessor, the City of Doncaster and Templestowe.
You can make a nomination anytime.
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:
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:
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.
We’re making it easier for you to go all-electric with a range of free events, resources and rebates.
Manningham residents can access trusted installers, quality products and government discounts to support their transition to solar power and electric appliances through our partnership with Solar Savers.
By going electric, you can create a healthier home and support a cleaner future.
The process involves upgrading appliances to energy-efficient electric ones. This can include ovens, stovetops, heaters and hot water systems.
You can also switch to renewable energy by installing solar panels or choosing GreenPower.
Whether you’re new to all-electric homes or have already started the switch, we have an event for you.
Explore our program:
Learn more about going electric
Solar Savers is a local government initiative that has been helping households go electric and switch to solar energy since 2018. You can join the 10,000 plus Manningham households with solar who have begun their journey to an all-electric home.
Solar Savers takes the hard work out of going all-electric, helping you install quality and affordable rooftop solar, batteries, hot water heat pumps and reverse cycle air conditioners.
If you need to install a hoarding on land that belongs to Manningham, you will need to get a hoarding permit. You will not need a hoarding permit if the location of the hoarding is within a building site.
This permit is not a report and consent for regulation 116, which is a requirement for the erection of precautions over the street alignment.
To keep the public safe, the placing of hoardings must be in accordance with the hoarding and overhead protective awning plan. This is a document we will endorse and is part of the permit.
You will only need a hoarding permit if part of the hoarding is
The following works will require a permit:
If you are using a mobile crane or travel tower, you will also need a permit. Please note, if you are applying for a crane permit and the crane overhangs or encroaches above a property that is not part of the work, you will need written consent from the airspace owner.
You will need to get the permits before starting any work. We will process your application in 10 business days.
The application fee is $467 plus a weekly occupation rate of $6 per square meter.
The maximum occupation charge rate is $422 per week and a minimum of $200.
Download and complete a hoarding or overhead protective awning permit application.
After receiving your application and providing approval, we will send you an invoice for payment.
Pay online using the HDG/application number.
The permit will be sent to you.
If you’re no longer doing any work requiring a hoarding permit, contact us to cancel your application or permit. If you’ve already made a payment, we’ll give you a refund.
Meeting Date: 29 June 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements and wearing of masks to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. 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:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
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
The Wandering Wombats of Templestowe Village have lost their colour!
Will you help us colour them in? We have seven wombat brothers and sisters awaiting your artistic expertise.
Please join artists Robert Michael Young, Lukas Kasper, and Keedan Rigney in the Templestowe Village Pop up Park for a wombat painting workshop.
There will also be opportunity during the workshop to help us paint our new community giant Jenga. This game will be installed as part of the pop-up park refurbishment, commencing shortly.
Drop in anytime to be part of the fun.
All welcome. Recommended for young people under 12 years.
We will provide painting smocks and materials, just turn up!
Learn more about the Templestowe Village Pop-Up Park.
This project has been funded by Manningham Council and the Department of Jobs, Regions and Precincts COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund.
Image: Artwork by Robert Michael Young
Sport and gambling don’t have to go together.
Club representatives and coaches, we’d love you to join us for a conversation and find out how you can have a positive influence on players, teams, and club culture.
Find out how gambling impacts your sporting community, and what you can do to help reduce the risk of harm.
Together, we can make a difference.
Hear from experts and community voices who will speak about the challenges, effects of gambling on young people and help clubs, coaches and sport volunteers understand the role they play in developing and influencing teams and players at their club.
Let’s work together to raise awareness in our sporting communities, connect and find ways to reduce gambling harm.
The Manningham Disability Advisory Committee is a group of local people with lived experience of disability. 80% of members identify as having a disability and 20% are carers for people with disabilities.
The committee provides advice and support so people with a disability have a voice in their local area. The committee will help shape our future and provide authentic access that is inclusive to all. This includes:
The committee consists of:
No matter your age, gender, employment, cultural background or sexual identity, we welcome all. Contact us to see if there are any places available.
There will be four meetings throughout the year. Access support is available and members can attend remotely.
If you have any questions, contact us.
An Interpreter Service is available by phoning 9840 9355.
有关于FOGO的问题吗？我们有答案。
不太清楚新的 FOGO 服务如何运作？
欢迎参加我们的在线问答环节，我们友善的工作人员将回答您的任何疑问。
有關於FOGO的問題嗎？我們有答案。
不太了解新的FOGO服務如何運作？
歡迎參加我們的網上問答環節，我們友善的工作人員將回答您的任何疑問。
Have a FOGO question? We’ve got the answer.
Not quite sure how the new FOGO service works?
Drop in to one of our casual online Q and A sessions where our friendly staff will be available to answer any of your queries.
Please note: this session will be run in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Phones are a huge part of our world. The kids of today are growing up having information at their fingertips, content on call, and the pressure of unfiltered social issues streaming 24/7.
Caroline Ellen from Safer Stronger Kids is a parenting coach who will help you understand the what, how, and why kids today are so susceptible to the addictive cycle of content.
Come along and be equipped to walk with your child through the highs and lows and help them build healthy habits around screens.
This event can be attended in-person or online.