We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
MC Square Civic Plaza offers a range of flexible rooms that are well equipped and ideal for meetings.
Up to 10 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 1, the Warrandyte room can seat up to 10 people. It adjoins the Donvale room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 20 people.
14 guests in theatre style
Located on level 1, the Donvale room adjoins the Warrandyte room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 20 people.
40 guests in theatre style
Located on level 2, the Doncaster room adjoins the Templestowe room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 60 people theatre style.
20 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, the Templestowe room has panoramic views to the north.
It adjoins the Doncaster room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 60 people theatre style.
14 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, ideal for small meetings.
Studio 4 can open into Studio 5 for a larger space for up to 28 people.
14 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, ideal for small meetings.
Studio 5 can open into Studio 4 for a larger space for up to 28 people.
50 guests
Located on level 2.
This is a built for purpose dance studio with parquetry flooring, ballet bar and ceiling to floor mirrors.
(Prices as at 1st July 2024)
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Warrandyte room | $24 per hour | $29 per hour |
| Donvale room | $24 per hour | $29 per hour |
| Donvale and Warrandyte rooms | $29 per hour | $34 per hour |
| Doncaster or Templestowe rooms | $29 per hour | $34 per hour |
| Doncaster and Templestowe room | $34 per hour | $45 per hour |
| Studio 4 | $25 per hour | $31 per hour |
| Studio 5 | $18 per hour | $24 per hour |
| Studio 4 and Studio 5 | $29 per hour | $34 per hour |
| Studio 6 (dance) | $31 per hour | $56 per hour |
Council can provide public liability insurance at $26.
Jump to the pricing table for each room with split pricing for community or commercial hire.
Contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Join in the trick or treat fun at participating stores inside Bulleen Plaza.
Look out for the pumpkin face in store windows.
Join in the free fun and activities at Bulleen Plaza's Multicultural Festival.
Performances include:
Don't miss the free face painting, balloon twisting and glitter tattoos from 11.00am to 1.30pm.
This event is supported by Manningham Council.
Meet the Rainbow Serpent and Threatened and Endangered Species are two fun, free events for kids in January at Bulleen Plaza.
Meet the Rainbow Serpent - Thursday 23 January
Threatened and Endangered Species - Thursday 30 January
Animal face painting will be available after each show.
Bulleen Plaza presents CJ's Puppet Show these school holidays.
Join in the puppet fun at 11.00am followed by face painting and balloon making from 12.00pm to 2.00pm.
Come and join in the Reptile Encounters fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays!
Featuring "Feather, fur and scales", there will be two shows a day at the following times:
No bookings required.
Join us for Italian stories and rhymes to support families with young children who wish to maintain a family language or learn an additional language.
Storytime sessions support literacy development, social skills and group learning, all while exploring health and wellbeing themes.
Who: For children aged one to five years.
When: Every second Tuesday of the month during school terms at Bulleen Library. Every fourth Tuesday of the month at a local community venue.
Cost: Sessions are free to attend, and no registrations or library membership are required.
The Italian Storytime session is a part of the Government Multicultural Storytime grant which will help our local libraries deliver Storytime programs for babies and young children in Arabic and Italian in Manningham.
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.
Markets run throughout the year in different locations across Manningham. Find one near you.
MC Square offers a variety of meeting rooms for hire. Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and our Civic Centre, it is conveniently accessible by public transport. There are ample parking spaces on site.
For information on services running at MC Square, please contact the relevant organisations directly. For more information on library services, visit the Whitehorse Manningham Libraries website.
MC Square also provides services on health, education, welfare, community, arts, cultural and heritage. See below for a complete list of the organisations located at MC Square.
From boardrooms, to meeting spaces with all the audio visual, kitchen and accessibility requirements, find a space that suits you.
Visit our local shopping centres or markets for a little bit of retail therapy and to explore our local arts, crafts, fashion and food.
We have a range of local shopping experiences close to home that suit a variety of budgets and needs. From dog grooming to enjoying a tasty lunch, our friendly traders provide excellent service and are happy to help. Discover some of our great shopping locations today.
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual and fun environment.
The library's outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.
Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy - come down and have a go!
#ManninghamGirlsCan
Balmoral Reserve is an attractive reserve providing pedestrian access between Macedon Road and Balmoral Avenue closeby to Macedon Square and Macedon Plaza.
The bright and cheerful play opportunities include two slides, swings, activity panels and rockers.
Suitable age group: 1 to 8 years
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (Manningham City Square) with an anniversary event in December.
There’ll be fun for the whole family, including:
This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Our play based learning values individual children’s needs, strengths and interests. We've a flexible and fun approach to learning. Our curriculum includes planned experiences and opportunities for unplanned learning.
Using emergent curriculum, we focus on children’s unique interests and abilities to help them develop. We have 3 rooms grouped according to age.
| Age | Description | No. of places |
|---|---|---|
|
0 to 2 years old |
In our 0 to 2 age group, we plan experiences and routines for engagement and learning. We give varied learning experiences which help children to connect to their environment and people. For all young children, a sense of security and attachment is important. We have a specific focus on helping children feel safe and be confident in a new environment. |
8 places each day. |
|
2 to 3 years old |
In our 2 to 3 age group we extend children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Children get to work in small groups and develop their sharing and cooperation skills. We encourage some independent skills, but it’s balanced with being mindful of the wider community. |
8 places each day. |
|
3 to 5 years old |
In our 3 to 5 year age group is full of exploration and engagement. We encourage self-selection of learning materials that follow individual interests, while also practising intentional teaching. We work with children on projects, extending their ideas and understanding of the world. |
22 places each day. |
Using a positive approach to behaviour guidance, we focus on understanding everyone’s rights. This helps us be inclusive while making sure everyone feels safe.
We initiate discussion and will respond to any of your concerns. We’ll work with you to develop a behaviour guidance plan if necessary. It’ll outline strategies that we can implement in the centre, and at home to guide behaviour.
Our qualified educators invest time and energy getting to know each child. They also communicate with you, so we can work towards shared goals.
We also have extra educators who cover:
Our educator to children ratio will always meet the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Interested in enrolling your child? Apply now to be added to our waitlist at MC Square.
Apply now
Join us these school holidays for a Minecraft and Superheroes event with Bricks 4 Kids at Bulleen Plaza.
Lots of creative fun for all the kids.
No bookings required.
Manningham is a vibrant and diverse community with people of all cultures and backgrounds. We have a proud history of a multicultural community living, working and celebrating together.
Here you will find more information on what makes Manningham a multicultural community and how you can get involved.
Diversity and social inclusion is important to us. We consider the human rights, values and needs of our diverse communities.
We are proud to declare our commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants into the community. We celebrate the opportunity to enhance the cultural and religious diversity of our community.
Community learning centres encourages members of the community to participate in local activities, learning and education. They play an important part in strengthening local communities and we support such centres by providing funding and facilities.
As part of the Welcoming Cities initiative, we want to build an Australia that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone. By building benchmarks for cultural diversity and inclusion, we are taking steps to being more welcoming to everyone in the community.
Becoming an Australian citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. Applicants for Australian Citizenship Ceremonies will generally receive an invite to attend within three to six months from the date of their application approval. You will receive a written invitation to your ceremony from the Department of Home Affairs.
We have interpreter services in multiple languages. Choose the way you want to communicate with us.
Our bi-monthly Community Strengthening e-newsletter aims to build resilient and vibrant communities by keeping you informed about programs, services, council projects, opportunities and important news for local community groups and organisations.
Do you need to receive the e-newsletter in another format? Contact us on 9840 9333 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
We have several English language classes locally where you can learn and practice your English skills. You can get classes at:
Adult Multicultural Education Service (AMES) in Box Hill
Blackburn English Language School in Blackburn
Doncaster Library at MC Square in Doncaster
Manningham U3A in Doncaster East
Manningham Uniting Church in Doncaster East
Pines Learning Centre in Doncaster East
Living and Learning at Ajani in Templestowe Lower
Support is available at every stage of your child’s life and development.
The Health and Wellbeing Strategy outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure our residents are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and included. Seven priority areas have been identified to promote a Healthy Community:
Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.
