Ciao e Benvenuto!

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.

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.

Ciao e Benvenuto!

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.

Join the Aquatic playgroup at Aquarena and connect with other parents and babies.

Each session consists of water familiarisation for parents and babies, guided by a qualified swim teacher. All babies must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

The Aquatic playgroup is available for babies from three months to 11 months of age. 

Sessions run on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

What to bring: 

• a swim nappy for the baby whilst in the pool
• swimwear/bathers
• towels for the parent and baby
• dry clothes for after the aquatic playgroup.

Join the Aquatic playgroup at Aquarena and connect with other parents and babies.

Each session consists of water familiarisation for parents and babies, guided by a qualified swim teacher. All babies must be accompanied by an adult in the water.

The Aquatic playgroup is available for babies from three months to 11 months of age. 

Sessions run on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

What to bring: 

• a swim nappy for the baby whilst in the pool
• swimwear/bathers
• towels for the parent and baby
• dry clothes for after the aquatic playgroup.

UPDATE: This event has sold out.

Football Victoria will be activating the newly installed dual futsal court at Koonung reserve to teach you how to play street football.

This event is perfect for all street football, futsal and soccer enthusiasts who want to try street football for the first time or enhance their skills and test out the new public outdoor dual futsal court in Manningham.

During the clinic, participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced Football Victoria coaches who will guide you through various street football techniques, strategies and games.

This clinic is for all levels - beginners and advanced.

Please note: there are two sessions running on the day. Register for the session that matches your age group.

• 10.00am to 11.00am - under 8's and under 10’s
• 11.00am – 12.00pm - under 11’s and under 12’s

Registrations are essential. Numbers are strictly limited.

Appearance and coaching from Daniel Cappellaro - D10

D10 is Daniel Cappellaro, a futsal player, street footballer and coach. Daniel, along with staff from Football Victoria will be joining in both sessions at this clinic.

Daniel has travelled the world playing street football and futsal in the UEFA Futsal Champions League. Daniel has also represented and helped found Western Australia’s most successful futsal club Cambio Cumbre.

Other highlights include AFA Australian Men’s team selection and representing Western Australia at the FFA Nationals. On the East coast of Australia, Daniel played for Melbourne Futsal Club (powered by Melbourne City Football Club), Balwyn Futsal Club and Pascoe Vale Futsal Club, in Victoria’s and Futsal Oz’s prestigious Series Futsal Victoria.

Become a scientist this spring and help our scientific community record valuable information about Platypi in Manningham.

PlatypusSPOT is a citizen science platform that gathers information from the community on platypus occurrence. Locals know their area and we want to tap into your knowledge. PlatypusSPOT brings together all that valuable information in one publicly accessible website.

Platypus are difficult to study in the wild and we know very little about how platypus populations are faring. Platypus and their habitat are vulnerable to a variety of natural and man-made threats that are increasing with climate change and population growth. Understanding the distribution and occurrence of platypus is essential to develop effective conservation strategies with waterway managers.

To participate in this event, download the PlatypusSPOT app on your device.

• For android phones
• For Apple phones

Catherine Opie has an international reputation as one of the leading photographers of her generation. The exhibition at Heide combines key works from across her oeuvre with a focus on notions of affiliation.

It traverses Opie’s early, most recognisable works exploring constructions of gender and sexuality, through alternative conceptions of the nuclear household—chosen family portraits that transcend traditional familial ties—to more recent musings on solidarity and collective action in the face of proliferating global crises.

In 1994, Heide exhibited eighteen of Opie’s portraits in the exhibition Persona Cognita, curated by Juliana Engberg. That exhibition represented Opie’s first showing in Australia, and now almost three decades later Heide will host the first survey of the artist’s work in this part of the world. 

Catherine Opie - Oliver in a Tutu. Image courtesy of the artist.

Phoenix Theatre Company Inc is excited to announce their production of "I Wish".

This one-of-a-kind show invites passionate and talented individuals to step into the spotlight, performing the iconic roles they’ve always aspired to play - even those they’ve never imagined auditioning for. 

From classic showstoppers to contemporary hits, “I Wish” celebrates the joy of musical theatre, showcasing a diverse array of performances that reflect the dreams and aspirations of its cast. 

Join us for an unforgettable weekend where dreams take centre stage and come to life in the most dazzling way possible!

Director/Choreographer: Renee Maloney and Ally Denovan

Music Directors: Simon D'Aquino and Ben Noble-Saroto

Presented by Phoenix Theatre Company.

Did you know children consume around 30 per cent of their daily food intake at school? Most of this comes from the contents of their lunchbox.

We’re partnering with Nutrition Australia for two free online webinars as part of Healthy Lunchbox Week - 9 to 15 February 2025.

• Healthy lunchbox tips for kindergarten and school starters
• Budget-friendly lunchbox tips

This online webinar will provide tips and tricks for packing healthy lunchboxes for little ones starting kinder or school.

Learn how to:

• balance key food groups
• keep grocery costs down
• save time with simple prep
• change it up with a recipe and leftover ideas.

Presented by Monash Council, City of Kingston, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, and Maroondah City Council.

Ready to dig, set, and spike your way into the world of volleyball? This beginner-friendly holiday program is the perfect place to start! 

Volleyball Labs will keep these sessions fun and welcoming while teaching you the skills and confidence to grow as a volleyball player. Whether you're totally new or just want to level up, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive, high-energy environment that focuses on fun, teamwork and inclusion.

Plus, if you're feeling competitive, there's a pathway to take your game to the next level — all the way to state competitions!

Cost: $30 per session or $100 for 4 sessions.

Age group: all genders aged 12 to 17 years or youth in grades 6 to 12 (high school students).

Choose your live music adventure!

Are you aged 14 to 25 and into music? Great! Join us and get hands-on experience putting on a live gig with some help from people who do it for a living!

You will learn about:

• Audio and lighting production, how to set it up, and make it sound and look great on stage
• What happens behind the scenes in both front of house and back of house, booking and promotion
• What musicians, bands, DJs and duos need to know about working with venues and festivals.

We will finish the day with a showcase event that features YOU (and some very special guests too). Invite your friends and family to see you in action!

Registration is required as spaces are limited.

Join Claudia Rigoni-Brazzale, Aged Care Specialist, for an informative and engaging session that explores the key changes to the Aged Care System coming into effect from 1 November 2025.

Claudia will break down what these changes mean for older Australians, their families, and care partners — including updates to services, funding, and support pathways. 

Whether you're navigating aged care for the first time or supporting someone through the system, this session will help you feel more informed and prepared.

• learn what’s changing
• understand how it affects you or your loved ones
• ask questions and get expert insights.

This is a great opportunity to stay up to date and connect with others in the community who are also navigating aged care.

Meeting Date: 23 February 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

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. As you cannot be present in the chamber to read your question, your question will be read out by our CEO.  Public Question Time form.

Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.

Council meeting livestream

Getting There

By car

Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre

By bus

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

Meeting Date: 28 January 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.           

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. As you cannot be present in the chamber to read your question, your question will be read out by our CEO.  Public Question Time form.

Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.

Council meeting livestream

Getting There

By car

Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre

By bus

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

Meeting Date: 27 May 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

Council meeting livestream

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PEP's One Act Wonders is a series of eight short plays. 

Each play was carefully selected by our panel and includes only Victorian playwrights. This is a celebration of the local talent that we have in this amazing state.

Each performance includes the following eight plays:

Directed by Jennifer Pacey

• The Learning Curve by Jennifer Pacey

• Women of the World by Emma Wood

Directed by Sarah Tierney

• Tacenda by Cat Tregillis

• Let's Get Personal by Louise Hopewell

Directed by Justin Cleaver

• Two Minutes and Counting by Jennifer Pacey

• The Black Spot by Louise Hopewell

Directed by LB Bradley

• Me Time by Jennifer Pacey

Directed by Julia Lambert

• Un-TIT-Led by Julia Lambert

Directed by Jennifer Pacey, Julia Lambert, Justin Cleaver, LB Bradley and Sarah Tierney.

One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.

• 10.30am: March

  Prior to the ANZAC service a march will commence in Yarra Street.

• 10.45am: Service

  Warrandyte RSL will hold an ANZAC service at the conclusion of the march noted above. Refreshments and morning tea will be available in the club following the service. Limited reserved seating is available on the club balcony for those unable to stand for the service. Doors open from 10.00am. 

  Phone 0481 307 696 to reserve seating

Walking basketball is aimed towards getting our senior community and those with lowered mobility due to injury, illness, recovery from surgery or rehabilitation, involved in low impact basketball.

The program is a fun and engaging and will give participants a chance to socialise and be active at the same time, usually with a lot of laughter!

A size five ball is used with lowered and modified rings. The program caters for all levels of walkers, including those with walking aids and limited mobility.

Program details

• sessions will go for 60 minutes and morning tea will be provided afterwards
• the program will run for six weeks on consecutive Thursday mornings
• sessions will be held on the white court at Sheahans Road stadium.

What to bring: water bottle

What to wear: suitable sporting clothes and footwear

This program is delivered by the Bullen Templestowe Basketball Club.

If you don’t know who you are and you don’t know where you’re headed, you might find yourself spiraling in ever-tightening circles until you come to rest in a nondescript part of town in a crummy two-star hotel, where the service is churlish, the lift doesn’t work, the toast is burnt and the pot plants set off your allergies.

But keep your expectations low, really low, and, who knows? – you might be pleasantly surprised by how everything works out. 

Life without Me, by the much-awarded playwright, Daniel Keene, is a funny, honest and heart-warming story that invites us to question life, or at least our own. A mix of drifters, set in a hotel lobby, capturing the emotional truth of the almost absurd characters in search of the concept of happiness.

Presented by PEP Productions.