Are you a not-for-profit group or organisation doing great work for older people in our community?

You could be eligible for our Healthy Ageing Grant which will provide between $3,001 and $20,000 in funding. Applications open on Monday 3 June and close Friday 5 July 2024. 

We encourage community organisation representatives to attend this information session which will cover: 

• grant overview

• eligibility

• key dates

• how to apply

• required information

• assessment criteria

This event is suitable for community health services, leisure providers, learning organisations and neighbourhood houses. 

Bookings are essential and limited to two people per organisation.

Need assistance? 

If you have questions or want to know more about our grants program, contact our Grants team on 9840 9333 or email grants@manningham.vic.gov.au.  

Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.

Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.

Over four sessions, participants will be introduced to:

• inspirational goals
• personal values
• wellbeing
• future possibilities.

All materials will be provided.

Join Elizabeth Baxter, Dementia Services Specialist, for an online session to learn about changes you can expect with dementia. 

She will explain how to plan for the changes, and what to do to support the person you care for stay safe, connected and active when living with dementia.

Living and Learning at Ajani presents a special carers event led by a health-care professional. Come along and learn how you can incorporate mindful practices into everyday life and practice self-compassion and kindness.

Registration is required. Afternoon tea provided.

Come along and take part in interesting workshops, listen to guest speakers, and enjoy fun outings!

We finish with a delicious morning tea.

Cost will vary based on activities. 

Car parking is available onsite and bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.

Manningham Uniting Church and partners present Building Bridges Through Story - Muslim Women.

This event will feature stories from Muslim Women and the issues they face today. There will be opportunity to share hospitality and faith understandings through discussion and the sharing of food.

Free afternoon tea will be provided.

Manningham Council's Citizen Science program inspires a new body of work by ceramic artist Matt Butterworth.

These intimate sculptures question narratives surrounding function and beauty.

Beauty Disrupted (detail view). Image courtesy of the artist.

Re:SPECT: a Space to Pause, Express, Connect and Thrive.

A 6 week creative art therapy group for women recovering from family violence.

The Women’s Re:SPECT program utilises the visual arts, journaling and mindfulness for self-expression to explore themes relating to emotions, values and identity.

Bookings are required.

Lead by a Bunnings expert, come along to this free 2-hour workshop and learn about how a worm farm can help you create fertile soil to help your plants thrive. 

There is car parking available onsite and bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill road bus stop.

Footy 4 Fun inclusion is for children aged 5 to 12 that identify as having a disability.

The program will involve fun and modified AFL and sport activities delivered in a safe and inclusive environment.

All abilities are welcome, no prior experience playing AFL is needed.

Facility is wheelchair accessible.

Plenty of parking available on site. 

Come along to MY Hub to get support with writing your resume and preparing for interviews.

Support includes:

• CV and resume creation
• interview preparation
• dealing with anxiety
• problem solving for workplace issues
• general career pathway advice.

Support is provided by Manningham Youth Services. 

Registration is not required, pop into MY Hub to get started!

Does your dog:

• Bark when you are not at home?
• Become destructive in the house?
• Have toilet accidents even if they are toilet trained?

Your dog may be feeling distressed about being left alone.

Come along to this informative evening at which experienced animal behaviourist, Elonnah Dutton, will help you to understand what may be worrying your fur-baby.

Join us for an informative evening presented by Leanne Carney, owner of A Dog’s Life – Pet First Aid Care and Nutrition, and learn about:

• The history of pet food
• Introduction to the basics of raw feeding
• Nutritional needs for life stages
• Raw vs Cooked vs Commercial
• Supplements
• Reading Pet Food Labels
• How much and how often to feed
• Basic recipes
   

Caroline Ellen is one of Australia's most trusted parent educators. Through her presentations, podcast, online courses, private coaching, and online membership, she has helped thousands of families build stronger connections. After 15 years of being a social worker specialising in children and families, Caroline has seen first hand what information and support parents really need in order to make changes at home. Caroline delivers difficult, often challenging information in a style that feels relatable, reassuring, and safe.

In Kids, nudes & the internet, Caroline provides practical resources and advice you can put into immediate action. We'll explore what you can do to reduce the risk of harm, and how to take action if things go wrong.

Caroline's advice is clear, actionable, and empowering. Parents walk away feeling more confident about what action they can be taken to protect their children and ensure a safer, stronger future.

This event is proudly supported by Manningham Councils Community Grants Program.

Learn more about your legal rights whilst planning for your future during this free webinar.

Anita Koochew from Eastern Community Legal Centre will deliver an online information session on the role of Powers of Attorney and other Substitute Decision Making mechanisms to support people with a disability and their carers.

This event is being delivered as part of Victorian Law Week 2024. 

Join Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) for Taking Charge: Planning for the future, including healthy ageing, wills and powers of attorney.

Visit The Pines, Bulleen and Warrandyte Libraries during Victorian Law Week (20 to 26 May) to learn about legal issues relevant to you and your community.

Information brochures from ECLC will be made available from information stalls.

The theme of this Business Breakfast focuses on the "Value of financial advice".

Lead by Asel Bolotbek of Fiducian Financial Services, this session will assist members and guests in discovering the essential role professional monetary advice plays in creating a sound financial future.

The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area.

Join Veronica from A Hand to Help as she shares tried and true methods to help:

•  downsize
•  declutter
•  and spring clean to make space for growth and new possibilities.

Plus, how to recycle to reduce landfill in a mindful and thoughtful way, and part with possessions while reflecting on the memoires they evoke. 

This is a free event, however registrations are essential. 

Contact Pines Learning to register.

Understand the basics of technology, including smartphones and other digital devices. Learn about their functionality and the ways you can use these devices to connect with others and access services over the internet.

The topics covered include:

• using your smartphone
• using SMS
• connecting and working safely
• navigating the internet
• using email
• using social media
• using apps and software
• everyday technology
• staying safe online.