Our 10 Year Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2034/35 provides a financial road map for the future.
Adopted at the 30 July 2025 Council Meeting, the 10 Year Financial Plan ensures we deliver on the Council Plan and continue to be a financially sustainable organisation.
Meeting Date: 20 April 2021
Meeting Time: 6.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Notice is given that a Council Meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held in the Council Chambers at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 20 April 2021. This meeting is called pursuant to Rule 12.1 of the Governance Rules. The business to be transacted at this Council meeting is:
All residents and interested people are welcome to attend.
ANDREW DAY
Chief Executive Officer
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question read out by our CEO. Public Question Time form.
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
This is great venue for private functions. It also caters for dance, martial arts or art classes. Small group meetings can be held in one of the smaller rooms containing a whiteboard, television and comfortable seating. This venue is conveniently located to Jackson Court Shopping Centre and limited off street parking is available.
The three meeting rooms can hold between 12 to 30 guests.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre.
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hall - Casual Hirer | $72 per hour | $116 per hour |
| Main Hall - Regular Hirer | $32 per hour | $36 per hour |
| Meeting room - Casual Hirer | $39 per hour | $54 per hour |
| Meeting room - Regular Hirer | $27 per hour | $32 per hour |
A 12 hour flat rate of $648 is also available for casual community hirers in the main hall.
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can help to organise this for you.
Take our virtual tour of Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Manningham’s new Councillors have elected Councillor Deirdre Diamante as Manningham Mayor and Councillor Andrew Conlon as Deputy Mayor for the year ahead.
Unanimously voted in by her fellow Councillors at the Annual Meeting of Council on 19 November 2024, Cr Diamante said it is an honour to lead the newly elected Council in the first year of its four-year term.
The Tullamore Ward Councillor is passionate about equal opportunity, our natural environment and family, and has been a Manningham resident for more than 40 years. A Councillor since 2020, Cr Diamante previously served as Manningham Mayor in 2022/23.
“I have grown up in Manningham, in Council Street, and the opportunity to again lead this City in public service is truly amazing,” Cr Diamante said.
“I want Manningham to continue to be a great place to live, learn and grow. I want my children to want to live here and want to raise their families here.”
Cr Diamante said some of her key priorities over the next year will include advocating for the Manningham community on the North East Link Project, working with local multicultural communities, supporting the work of our healthy ageing unit and enhancing opportunities for local businesses.
“I look forward to collaborating with all of our Councillors in developing our Council Plan, the Budget and our strategic approach for Manningham, harnessing our extensive expertise and experience for our community.”
Cr Andrew Conlon was elected as Deputy Mayor and congratulated Cr Diamante.
“This is an important year to set the tone for our Council term and I know you will support us to collaborate and make the right decisions for our community,” Cr Conlon said.
Find out more about Manningham’s Councillors.
Watch the Annual Meeting of Council.
Meeting Date: 14 September 2021
Meeting Time: 6:30pm
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.
Notice is given that a Council Meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 14 September 2021. This meeting is called pursuant to Rule 12.1 of the Governance Rules. The business to be transacted at this Council meeting is:
This meeting will be held online. Residents and interested people are encouraged to view the livestream on Manningham’s Facebook page or website.
ANDREW DAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Meeting Date: 29 June 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements and wearing of masks to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Painted Country – a new major exhibition featuring the work of five First Nations artists – is now open at the Manningham Art Gallery in Doncaster.
The artists – Nellie Ngampa Coulthard, Brenda Napaltjarri, Clara Napurrula, Rene Sundown and Adrian Jurra Tjungurrayi – bring diverse practices and perspectives to reveal their unique depictions of the Australian landscape in their work.
The senior and emerging artists represent two Indigenous arts centres – Iwantja Arts in South Australia and Papunya Tula Artists in the Northern Territory.
The exhibition has been timed to coincide with National Reconciliation Week, which is held each year from 27 May to 3 June, with the 2025 theme Bridging Now to Next.
Aboriginal writer, artist, arts worker and Aboriginal affairs advocate from Cape York Peninsula Jack Wilki-Jans has described the 14 artworks featured in Painted Country as “hypnotic visions” of the artists’ Country.
“Visions of a wide country, a country of colour and texture, of sand dunes and salt lakes, scorched earth and radiant sunsets, of brushes and sweeping tufts of grasses with flowers – Australia!” Jack Wilki-Jans said.
“It isn’t the hand that paints which this exhibition exalts, it’s the eyes which see.”
This celebration of First Nations contemporary painting is presented in collaboration with Alcaston Art Gallery, with special thanks to the artists, Iwantja Arts in South Australia and Papunya Tula Artists in the Northern Territory.
Thursday 22 May
5.00pm to 8.00pm
You’re invited to an exclusive after-hours event to celebrate Painted Country on Thursday 22 May, ahead of National Reconciliation Week.
Drop in anytime between 5.00pm and 8.00pm to see the exhibition, with Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, formally opening the evening at 5.30pm.
There will also be the opportunity to see our installation for Melbourne Design Week, Beyond the Table: The Dinner Party Reimagined, by local artists Isobel Goodman and Jade Piltz.
Manningham Art Gallery, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11.00am to 4.00pm.
Let's face it. Parenting is challenging. Would you benefit from some time out to focus on yourself? Facilitated by skilled therapists and counsellors and based on evidence based positive psychology, topics explored during the four sessions will include:
Booking: For more information and booking visit Doncare's website or contact Andrea De Rauch at Doncare on 9856 1500 or email doncare@doncare.org.au
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport. There is ample parking spaces on site including free 4-hour parking underneath the building. You can access level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
The Australian Skate Park League (SPL) is coming to Doncaster on Saturday 10th December for the Melbourne Metro Series, which is part of the Victoria League.
The Victoria League makes up one part of the YMCA's national pathway program that comprises of leagues in QLD, SA, NT, WA and NSW. The Doncaster round is part of an interconnected series of skate park events that will be held across Vic and will feature scooter, BMX and skateboard competitions.
The series is a great opportunity for both seasoned riders and young new skaters to get involved. People can compete to be crowned the winner of Melbourne Metro Series, while those still finding their feet get the opportunity to have a go, improve their skills, interact with the pros and win some fun prizes. SPL gives the community the opportunity to get involved and cheer on their own.
Free entry, all genders and abilities welcome
Please join us at our annual Yaluk Langa Community Day to celebrate the continuing creative culture and traditions of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, Heide’s Traditional Owners.
Bring your picnic for this free Community Day, held in Heide’s new Gathering Space. Heide is a public art museum and sculpture park located on a stretch of the Birrarung/Yarra River that has long served as a meeting point and as a creative hub. Parking is available on site.
Learn about the Indigenous history of the local landscape and the role everyone can play in Caring for Country from Wurundjeri Elders, who will share stories around the contemporary tree scarring and shield projects funded by Manningham Council, and the revegetation of the river’s edge.
Activities include performances by the Djirri Djirri dancers, Marn Grook ‘footy’ games played with a possum fur ball, and nature-based art making.
For more information, please click here.
School holidays are the perfect time for kids to explore sport and activities, build confidence and make new friends.
This summer we're offering a range of activities to keep the kids happy and active.
See upcoming events below.
UPDATE: Nominations for the Manningham Community Awards have closed. Tickets are now on sale for the Awards Ceremony in September.
The new expanded awards program aims to recognise individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the Manningham community over the past 12 months.
Mayor Deirdre Diamante said the winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on Tuesday 16 September, with one overall winner named Manningham Citizen of the Year.
“We want to shine a light on the incredible work being done for the community by the community,” Cr Diamante said.
“The awards will celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in making Manningham a better place to live, work and visit.
The award categories are:
One of the category award recipients will be selected by the judging panel as the overall Manningham Citizen of the Year. Winners and finalists will be celebrated at an Award Ceremony on Tuesday 16 September.
Ready Steady Go into a lifelong love of sport!
Perfect for young sports fanatics, Ready Steady Go is Australia’s largest multi-sport program. Enroll today and help your kids build confidence and self-esteem, providing a platform of knowledge, and boosting school readiness skills.
Program information
Classes are for children aged two to six years with the following sessions:
Terms and conditions
Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $10.
Eligible families can apply for a discount for multiple children.
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:
Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
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:
We’re excited to launch our new expanded community award program to honour and celebrate individuals and groups who are doing amazing things in Manningham.
Mayor Deirdre Diamante has officially announced the new Manningham Community Awards program, with nominations opening on Monday 16 June 2025.
“We’re incredibly fortunate to have so many remarkable individuals, groups and organisations in our community, all working tirelessly to make a real difference,” Cr Diamante said.
“I’m thrilled to introduce the new Manningham Community Awards - a program dedicated to recognising the outstanding contributions of those who are helping to shape our vibrant community.
“This year, we will celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in making Manningham a better place to live, work and visit over the past 12 months.”
The expanded awards program will recognise achievements in eight categories with one of the individual winners also named the Manningham Citizen of the Year.
The expanded awards program will recognise achievements in eight categories with one of the individual winners also selected by the judging panel to be the Manningham Citizen of the Year. The categories are:
Nominations will be open Monday 16 June to Sunday 20 July, with the winners announced at an Award Ceremony at the Manningham Function Centre on Tuesday 16 September.
“I encourage you all to nominate someone who inspires you, someone who has positively contributed to our community. It’s a great way to show how much we appreciate what they do,” Cr Diamante said.
For more information on the awards and how to nominate, visit our Community Awards page.
Microchipping your pet identifies and protects them.
Your pet must have a microchip prior to registration.
Microchipping your pet is important because if they’re lost, we or animal shelters can identify them.
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits, visit microchipping information for dog and cat owners.
A microchip is a tiny computer chip the size of a grain of rice. Each chip has a unique number and when scanned, will identify your pet. The number will be on the microchip registry and other details such as your:
The procedure takes a few seconds and is painless. A vet can microchip your pet.
The microchip implant will be just under your pet’s skin. Usually between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck.
If you need an exemption, you’ll need to show proof from a vet of why the procedure will cause your pet harm.
If you’ve moved to a new place, update your pet’s microchip details with the domestic animal (microchip) registries.
If you have rooftop solar and are starting to consider a battery and/or electric vehicle (EV), you need to 'future-proof' your existing solar to ensure that you have capacity for these new technologies as they become more common and attainable.
This free information session will help you:
All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!
This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.
To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.
This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.
This event is for Manningham residents only.
Between the Details: Video Art from the ACMI Collection presents Bayi Gardiya - Singing Desert by Dr Christian Thompson AO
In this 360-degree video experience, Christian Thompson invites audiences to walk through the landscape of his childhood. Here they will witness a simple yet profound aesthetic gesture of the artist singing in his traditional Bidjara language, a recognised lost language.
“If I sing even one word of our language, which is considered an extinct or lost language, then it can’t be described as such, because it is being presented as a living language within the art context” - Christian Thompson
See the full program at Between the Details: Video Art from the ACMI Collection.
For further information contact Manningham Art Gallery, gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9367.
To experience this 360-degree work, please visit the Creative Lab located on the mezzanine floor of Doncaster Library, accessible via the lift in the junior area. There will be a staff member there to assist. Suitable for all ages.
Photo caption: Bayi Gardiya (Singing Desert), 2019 (video still). Photo credit: Christian Thompson
An ACMI touring exhibition
The works in this exhibition are commissioned by ACMI, Artbank, Bundanon Trust, Carriageworks, City of Melbourne, Melbourne Art Foundation, Professor Cav. Simon Mordant AO and Catriona Mordant AM, John Allsopp (Web Directions) and assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts.
Our Annual Report provides an overview of how we are tracking against key performance measures and provides transparency across key areas of Council business ...
Our Annual Report provides an overview of how we are tracking against key performance measures and provides transparency across key areas of Council business
The Manningham Quarterly Report provides a progress update towards achievement of our Council Plan 2021-2025 as well as financial, capital works, Councillor and CEO expenses and CEO Performance Indicators.
2024/25
2023/24
Our Annual Report provides a detailed account of Council’s service performance across the year.
LGPRF was introduced by the Victorian Government to assist the community to see and compare Council’s performance in areas of interest such as public safety (animals, foods and pools), services (statutory planning, maternal child health, libraries, roads and rubbish), council business (governance, community engagement and financial efficiency).
All results are reported annually to the Minister for Local Government and published on the Local Government Victoria website.
Fast Fashion has become one of the greatest waste problems in the past few years, but how can we change our habits when we’re surrounded by it? The simplest way is to buy second hand and take care of what you already own.
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, to learn about simple, effective ways to lower your environmental impact by using basic mending skills to repair clothes and break up with Fast Fashion.
This free hands-on workshop will take you through the most useful basic mending skills, and help you understand how each one can be put to use in modern wardrobes. You will follow step-by-step instructions to learn several methods of mending, including sashiko, boro and patching, and begin working on your own mending patch to take home. Includes a follow-up list of useful resources and links to many videos showing you how to do each type of mend, step-by-step.
Registration is required and spots are limited.
