Keep social, fit and happy this year with ballroom dancing!
Join the Seniors Happy Life Club Inc for a fun afternoon of ballroom dancing every Tuesday at the Pines Learning and Activity Centre (Unit 3) from 12.45 to 2.45pm.
$2 entry each class for members (plus $30 annual member fee).
Create your garden to become an inviting space for our local native fauna to thrive in.
In this workshop, learn how to become a ‘Champion for Wildlife’ by incorporating food sources, water, shelter and nesting places in your garden for wildlife.
Presenter: Charlotte Harrison from Sustainable Gardening Australia.
Supper is at 6.45pm, the seminar begins at 7.00pm sharp.
Registration is essential.
This is the first of a four-part series on Gardening for Biodiversity. The series of workshops is run by Sustainable Gardening Australia and provides tips and tricks to garden for wildlife and support biodiversity in your local area.
Free come and try women only fitness class at Aquarena. Yoga, Zumba or Pilates.
Suitable for ages 16 years plus.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to move around in and appropriate shoes to exercise in.
What to bring: An exercise mat. Participants may be able to borrow one from the centre but stock is limited.
Bookings are required.
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In celebration of the 2024 Seniors Festival, we're pleased to be hosting our annual Seniors Morning Tea once again.
This year we will be Celebrating the 60s with groovy entertainment and delicious morning tea at the Manningham Function Centre.
Bookings are essential.
This service provides transport from your home to pre-determined destinations in the community such as local shopping centres or senior citizen clubs. ...
Manningham Community Transport Service is now operated by EV Community Transport.
To contact EV Community Transport, phone 9870 7822 (press 3 for Manningham clients) or email customerservice@ev.org.au.
For more information please visit the EVCT website
People aged over 65 years (over 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
To be eligible, you will need to be:
How much does it cost?
The cost per round trip for eligible residents is currently $6.70 (for existing regular trips in Manningham). Costs for other services will be provided upon booking.
Need help?
Call us on 9840 9230 or Contact us in a way that you prefer.
There is a huge array of nutritious and delicious Asian vegetables that thrive in Melbourne over autumn and winter.
Come along and learn from Connie Cao, passionate home gardener and author of 'My Asian Veggie Patch' about how to grow, care for, harvest and cook with these unique herbs and vegetables.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Karen Sutherland from Edible Eden Design will talk about the best way to maintain and prune your fruit trees during winter for long lasting thriving fruit trees.
Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm.
Registration is recommended but not required.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
In celebration of International Permaculture Day, join Kat Lavers, a renowned permaculturist and owner of iconic garden 'The Plummery', to explore the incredible world of edible perennials beyond rhubarb, artichokes and asparagus. We will also discuss how to maximise yields through clever crop choice and parts of plants you may not realise are edible (and delicious).
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or background, should feel safe, accepted and included.
Join us in recognising International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
IDAHOBIT raises awareness of the violence and discrimination still faced by LGBTQIA+ people across the globe. This year’s IDAHOBIT theme is The Power of Communities.
After raising the rainbow flag outside the Manningham Civic Centre, we’ll head inside to the Manningham Function Centre to enjoy morning tea and hear from guest speaker Charlie, from LGBTQIA+ youth charity Minus18. Charlie will share some of the barriers and challenges that LGBTQIA+ young people experience, along with practical tips for supporting your LGBTQIA+ friends and family.
This is a free event, however registrations are essential. We look forward to seeing you there.
The following historical groups and societies actively seek to promote and preserve Manningham’s heritage. ...
The following historical groups and societies actively seek to promote and preserve Manningham’s heritage.
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.
Tunstall Square Market is located at Tunstall Square Shopping Centre, corner Doncaster and Tunstall Road, Doncaster East. The market is held on the last Sunday of the month from 8.00am to 1.00pm.
Tunstall Square Market has up to 100 stalls selling an eclectic mix of items from plants, clothing and crafts direct to the public.
For more information visit the Rotary Club of Warrandyte/Donvale.
There is no market in December or January
Markets run throughout the year in different locations across Manningham. Find one near you.
Connecting our community through new facility construction is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program, we’re building a new community facility at Rieschiecks Reserve.
The new modular building will be used by the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society and other community groups.
The Visitor Centre will include:
Featuring an environmentally sustainable design, this building will create a welcoming interface to the Schramms Cottage Museum Complex.
The Visitor Centre will be built at Rieschiecks Reserve, between Schramm’s Cottage and the 1st Doncaster East Scout Hall, Doncaster East.
Construction will likely begin in early September 2024 and be completed by mid 2025.
This schedule is subject to weather conditions and third-party approvals.
We’re delivering this project as part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program.
The works will take place on weekdays during the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm.
During construction, you may notice:
Construction noise
Minor traffic delays on Victoria Street, between George Street and Owens Street.
Footpath closures
Reduced parking available at the Schramms Cottage Museum Complex and the 1st Doncaster East Scout Hall.
We will have traffic management and signage on site to guide you through the area.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the footpath connections in your area.
The images below detail what the finished building will look like from various perspectives.
If you have any questions about these works, contact us.
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton will discuss sustainable building design and tiny homes at the Manningham Function Centre.
Jesse Glascott, is co-founder of the Sustainable Building Alliance, Director of G-Lux Builders and architect of the iconic Warrandyte Panel House. Jesse will discuss what goes into designing and building net zero sustainable homes.
Elle Paton is co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association. Tiny homes are prefabricated, transportable dwellings that can provide off-grid, eco-friendly and low cost solutions. Elle will share her story of what its like to live in a tiny house.
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
Come along and learn from market gardener and passionate seed saver, Julie Bennett from Montalto Kitchen Gardener and Seeds are free.
In this session, we'll cover the incredible world of seeds, while also discussing tips, tricks and techniques for how to successfully save your own seed – year after year. This will save you money while preserving heritage seeds and maintaining the genetic diversity and local adaptations of our food crops.
This seminar begins at 6.15pm. Please bring along any saved or excess seeds for a seed swap party afterwards! Please ensure your seeds are correctly labelled (envelopes will be provided).
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
This month Maria Ciavarella from My Green Garden will show you how to preserve home grown tomatoes.
The session will cover the art and science of:
Registration is recommended but not required.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Join renowned educational group Sustainable Gardening Australia as they discuss how the garden can be a place of climate action.
You'll also learn how to implement changes to reduce your contribution to climate change and help build personal and community climate resilience.
The session will also discuss how to climate proof your garden using organic waste, microclimates and water smart gardening.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Registrations are essential.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Do you share a home with your adult children? Whether your kids have moved back into your home, or you are sharing a space, this presentation will provide tips to maintain harmony in your household and control of your lifestyle. Followed by a morning tea and service provider stalls.
Bookings are essential for this free event.
Register online or call the Manningham Healthy Ageing Team on 9840 9230 to book your spot.
If you require assistance with transport, please contact Eastern Volunteers (EV) directly for transport bookings on 9870 7822.
Parking is available in the Civic Centre car park.
Sensory quiet time is a designated period when the pool environment is modified to be more sensory-friendly. Designed to provide a calm and relaxing environment for our patrons.
Sensory quiet time starts Sunday 18 August 2024 and will be running for eight weeks. Between the hours of 2.00pm and 3.00pm our indoor pool will be transformed into a sensory-friendly space.
Patrons need to pay entry to the centre. Adult and concession prices available. See the Active Manningham website for more information.
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Join urban food garden specialist Kat Lavers from The Plummery as she discusses garden tools and infrastructure.
The session will cover:
Kat will also cover which tools are worth investing a few dollars in, and how to look after them.
Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm.
Registration is recommended but not required.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
In this comprehensive program, Sustainable Gardening Australia will cover everything you need to know about preparing your garden (in Spring) for a bumper summer harvest.
Part one will cover planning, preparing, and growing your garden organically.
Topics include:
Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
