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.
Victoria Police is investigating allegations of sexual assault against children in several childcare centres in the north and west of Melbourne. No childcare centre in Manningham has been identified as part of this investigation, including Early Years at MC Square. For more information or support regarding this, please visit the Department of Health website.
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.
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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.
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.
Paterson Reserve provides pedestrian access between Macedon Road and Glenair Court.
The attractively landscaped reserve has been referred to in recent Council documentation as Glenair Reserve. However, in 1964 Council resolved that the reserve would be named Paterson Reserve after the family who originally owned the land.
Suitable age group: 1 to 7 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.
At Doncaster Maternal and Child Health Centre, we offer free support to families with children. Discover opening hours and how to get there.
Appointment bookings are required.
To make a booking, or if you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am and 4.00pm weekdays or email mchadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, view Book a Maternal and Child Health appointment.
687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC 3108
We are located adjacent to Civic Offices in MC Square on level 1.
By car
By bus
Alight at Manningham Civic Centre bus stop via:
Come down to MC Square these school holidays for a free smoothie with a twist.
Kids and adults can make their own pedal powered smoothie with the team from Bike n' Blend.
Dairy free options are available.
This event is part of Manningham Placemaking Activations
Meeting Date: 26 April 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 4:33 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 5:02 | 6.1 Installations of Rubber Guards or Bollards at Tunstall Square |
| 6:20 | 6.2 Request to Continue Meals on Wheels Delivery Service |
| 7:40 | 6.3 Support for the In-Home and Aged Care Program Funded by the Commonwealth Government |
| 8:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 16:40 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 17:24 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| CITY PLANNING | |
| 17:33 | 10.1 Macedon Square Project Update |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 31:57 | 11.1 Community Infrastructure Plan for Public Exhibition |
| 42:00 | 11.2 Manningham Disability Advisory Committee Membership |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 45:00 | 12.1 Street Tree Planting Guide |
| 58:37 | 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 58:44 | 14.1 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report |
| 1:02:20 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 1:02:59 | 15.1 Public Transport in Manningham |
| 1:12:58 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 1:22:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
A celebration of the birth of Jesus through carols, prayers, and readings. A light, festive supper with non-alcoholic sparkling drinks will follow the service.
Event will be held at East Doncaster Baptist Church.
To get there: Bus routes 902 or 907 to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and then it's a 5-minute walk south down Tunstall Road. Limited parking is available on site.
More details at East Doncaster Baptist Church.
Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays.
In collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy".
Come along and enjoy a great range of free activities, including:
Special event: Thursday 21 September at 11.00am, meet and greet with Collingwood AFLW players.
Dress up in your favourite team colours and get excited for the upcoming Grand Final!
Manningham residents are invited to a free two-hour workshop on equality, inclusion and respect presented by Intertwine.
Whether you're supporting young people who are queer, trans, neurodivergent, disabled, racialised or any combination of the above, we would love to see you.
Suitable for parents or guardians, educators, school wellbeing staff, service providers and interested community members.
The workshop will feature interactive activities, colourful slides and lots of time for Q and A.
To celebrate National Recycling Week, come along to our information session about all things waste.
Not sure what item goes into each bin?
Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?
Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?
Come along to our friendly session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!
This group is for teenage girls, non-binary and gender diverse people to connect with others and develop confidence communicating their feelings and needs.
Participants will be supported to explore:
This group is facilitated by skilled counsellors with the use of creative methods within an inclusive, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
Participants are required to participate in all 4 sessions. The maximum number of participants is 8.
Please note: this group is not suitable for those who are experiencing mental health issues that require more specialised professional support.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
This event has a series of four sessions.
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Our strategies and action plans detail how we deliver outcomes for the community and Manningham. Planning is developed in consultation with the community in line with our community engagement policy.
Manningham’s 2040 Community Vision
Manningham is a harmonious, inclusive and safe community that is committed to sustainable growth, wellbeing, and innovation. We celebrate our diversity and natural environment whilst fostering a connected community that enriches the lives of all.
Explore a range of mindfulness and meditation techniques at Doncare's Mind Calm series.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
Over four sessions, participants will learn:
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Adjacent to the Tullamore Estate, this large reserve is highly accessible with shared paths and connections from surrounding streets. It features a playground, plaza for skating and basketball as well as open space, a circuit path and seating.
On foot
Lawford Reserve Playground has many entrances and can be accessed via
By bike
Bike parking available at the Lawford Street entrance to the reserve.
By bus
Westfield Doncaster bus stop: Routes 207, 279, 280, 281, 282, 293, 295, 304, 305, 902 and 903.
Carawatha Rd or Beaconsfield St bus stop: Routes 207, 280, 282 and 907.
By car
Limited on street parking is available.
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.
Despite its relative small size, Montgomery Reserve located on the corner of Montgomery and Churchill Streets is well situated to provide a small green refuge for the workers and shoppers at the busy Doncaster East Village/Devon Plaza. The Reserve also houses Doncaster East Pre-school.
Amenities include a park seat under a shady tree, picnic table and rubbish bin. Playground is suitable for age group: 1 to 4 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.
Montgomery Reserve has had a facelift.
To celebrate the completion of Montgomery Reserve's upgrade, we're having a neighbourhood party in the park.
Please join us and your neighbours for a free coffee and cake in the new plaza.
Registrations are essential.
Meeting Date: 25 October 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 03:30 | 5.1 Yarra Strategic Plan |
| 5.2 Staff Service Awards | |
| 5.3 Councillor Service Awards | |
| 6. PETITIONS | |
| 9:00 | 6.1 Macedon Square Traders |
| 10:50 | 6.2 Women's Friendship Group Inc |
| 12:00 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
| 22:50 | 10.1 Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-25 |
| 29:50 | 10.2 Kevin Heinze Grow Community Gardens 39-41 Wetherby Road, Doncaster - Seeking Council approval of Development Plan (Page 34) |
| 11. CITY SERVICES | |
| 33:18 | 11.1 Asset Management Annual Report (Page 80) |
| 12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 41:15 | 12.1 Annual Report 2021/22 (Page 110) |
| 50:20 | 12.2 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 4 (April - June), 2022 (Page 403) |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 57:20 | 13.1 Council Meeting Schedule for 2023 (Page 427) |
| 57:50 | 13.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors (Page 429) |
| 58:20 | 13.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 440) |
| 59:00 | 15. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 443) |
