Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors. ...
Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.
Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.
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All materials will be provided.
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.
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.
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. ...
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:
All materials will be provided.
Join Elizabeth Baxter, Dementia Services Specialist for an online session to learn about changes you can expect when living with dementia....
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.
Self compassion and mindfulness for Manningham carers run by Living and Learning at Ajani. ...
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!...
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. ...
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.
Learn all about how a worm farm can help you create fertile soil to help your plants thrive....
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.
Pop into MY Hub for support with resume creation and interview preparation....
Come along to MY Hub to get support with writing your resume and preparing for interviews.
Support includes:
Support is provided by Manningham Youth Services.
Registration is not required, pop into MY Hub to get started!
Friends of Manningham Dogs & Cats (FOMDAC) event about anxious pets...
Does your dog:
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.
FOMDAC workshop on pet nutrition...
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:
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. ...
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.
Free Law Week Events at Whitehorse Manningham Libraries ...
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 Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area. ...
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. ...
Join Veronica from A Hand to Help as she shares tried and true methods to help:
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.