Celebrate Plastic Free July with an interactive online workshop led by sustainability advocate and author Anita Vandyke.
Anita is the author of the new book ‘A Zero Waste Family: a thirty day guide’.
She will be joining us to discuss her personal journey to reduce waste. During the workshop she will show us how to make low waste items including a facial cleansing oil, body scrub and cleaning products.
The theme of this Business Breakfast focuses on the topic "Closing the Loopholes".
Brad Dodemond of People Partners HR will present a professional, extensive overview of how the Federal Government's new "Closing the Loopholes" bill will change Australia's employment laws, in particular for casual employment, and impact on our workplaces.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area.
Join fruit tree expert Christy Clarke from Fruit Tree Folk as he discusses how to effectively select, plant and care for a range of fruit trees for maximum health and abundance.
We will discuss the art of winter versus summer pruning, common pests and diseases, and organic solutions for these.
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!
Please see our events section for other upcoming sessions.
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Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
We've installed another, brand-new exercise station at Ruffey Lake Park! Learn how to use the new equipment by trying a workout with a qualified instructor.
This station is off Cricklewood Drive, up the hill from the Church Road car park along the Hilltops Circuit path.
Every session will begin with a demonstration by a qualified instructor on how to use the outdoor fitness equipment.
The sessions are 1 hour long and are recommended for those with a beginner to moderate fitness level. Anyone can use this outdoor gym to improve their strength, fitness, and coordination.
How to get there: This station is best accessed through the Church Road car park. From there, walk up the hill toward Cricklewood Drive.
On the day, please make sure to:
Belgravia Leisure is committed to doing everything they can to keep everyone safe. Equipment will be wiped down before and after use and hand sanitizer will be available during the session. Instructors delivering these sessions are fully vaccinated. You are not required to wear a mask, however if you wish to wear one please do so. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
Living and Learning @ Ajani has joined the Australia wide chatty café scheme.
We are hosting a table in our café every Tuesday morning 10am to 12pm starting May 24.
We welcome people to come along for a chat while enjoying a hot or cold beverage and a muffin for only $3.50.
Our chatty café volunteer will ensure the conversations are interesting and stimulating.
It is a great way to meet new people in a warm friendly environment.
The game is a foot at Doncaster Playhouse as you are taken to the 1950’s McCarthyism, blackmail and murder!
Playhouse Players invite you to their performance of Clue on Stage.
Clue, set in New England USA, where six strangers are invited to dine at a mysterious manor. But when their blackmailing host turns up dead, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, Colonel Mustard and Mr. Green all join with Wadsworth the butler and Yvette, the maid to figure out who did it!
Come down and learn to play Disc Golf.
Disc Golf is played much like traditional golf but instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc or frisbee.
No registrations required - just rock up!
This session is for females of all ages and abilities.
Come down and join Melbourne Disc Golf Club, the day will be fun, you'll learn new skills, get active and meet other female players.
Are you looking to return to work, perhaps start up your own business or change career?
Register now for this FREE informative session in a relaxed environment at Pines Learning
Find out from the experts about short course ideas, the Swinburne Skills and Job Centre, Jobs Vic Advocates, the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme which helps you turn your business idea into a viable business, the Reconnect program and the Carers Employment Project.
You will also be provided with an opportunity for one-on-one consultations with representatives.
Come along to this unique workshop with Tim, Videographer and Filmmaker from TMC Media.
Students aged 13 to 17 years are invited come and learn how to create dynamic and exciting online content for social channels such as YouTube, TikToc, Instagram and more.
Whether you’re working on music videos, school projects or want to try something completely new, you’ll definitely leave inspired and skilled up.
The program consists of two workshops and a project review session.
Celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival and come down to Leeds Street Sports Centre and try the sport Pickleball.
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It's easy to learn, low impact and easy to play for all ages.
So come along to this free session guided by Pickleball Victoria, and learn the rules, tips on play, and get the most out of your new favourite activity!
No registration necessary.
This class offers women and girls an overview of strength training basics, equipment usage, and the benefits of this style of training. It emphasizes safe and effective techniques, making it ideal for those new to strength training.
Bring your friend with you and start your strength journey together!
What to bring: a towel and drink bottle.
What to wear: comfortable exercise clothes and closed toe shoes.
Registrations are required.
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Come down to the ballpark and hit a home run with the Doncaster Women's Baseball Club, one of Australia largest and most successful women's baseball programs.
Learn to hit, throw, field and run like a girl with Team Australia and Victorian Aces women's players!
If you're looking for a fun and exciting new team sport that welcomes girls and women of all skills and abilities, this is the sport for you.
No previous experience required.
No registration required - just rock up!
Help celebrate the opening of the Doncaster Hill Community Garden’s new shed, art mural and food cubes.
The day will include an official opening of the shed by special guests Jane Edmanton (ABC Gardening Australia) and Mayor Cr Deidre Diamante at 11.00am. This will be followed by free children's gardening activities with Tiffany from Chooktopia.
For more information about getting involved in the Community Garden, contact Garden Coordinator Nigel Philpot at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.
Together with Boroondara and Whitehorse City Council, we are welcoming international students!
We invite you to come and join us for a day of fun activities, while you make new friends and get to know the place you live in.
This is a FREE event. Registrations are essential.
Download the flyer to see all the events!
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Artlinks is a creative art group which meets weekly at the Seniors Citizens Centre in Warrandyte.
The program is about getting together, meeting new people, whilst enjoying art and craft projects. No art skill required!
Bring your own project to work on, or be guided through a group activity.
Stay for the morning or join in the activities.
Contact Trentwood Community House for further details and about transport options, or a My Aged care referral if you are over 65 years of age.
Do you have the power to paddle? Looking to get outdoors these school holidays? Learn to paddle and be safe on the water with the Paddle Power program!
Program information
Terms and conditions
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:
Please note: applications via this online form do not guarantee a spot in this program. After completing the online form, additional steps must be followed to secure a spot in this program.
Women and girls in Manningham are invited to join the Manningham Walking Group for Carers Multicultural dance lesson.
This session will include a range of dance styles - line dancing, Bollywood dancing, belly dancing.
Coffee and snacks will be provided after the session.
Suitable for women and girls of all age, no prior experience needed.
Come down, meet some new people and have fun.
What to wear: comfortable clothes.
What to bring: a water bottle.
Register via email at info@manninghamwalkinggroup.com.au.
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Kayak Paddleball is a team sport made up of five or more players who sit on top of kayaks. It is a low impact, outdoor activity.
This game offers a fantastic opportunity for social interaction and encouraging water confidence, water safety skills and team building.
Program information
Terms and conditions
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:
Please note: applications via this online form do not guarantee a spot in this program. After completing the online form, additional steps must be followed to secure a spot in this program.
Join Adam Grubb, renowned permaculturist and author of 'The Weed Forager's Handbook' and 'The Art of Frugal Hedonism' as he discusses what weeds are and how we can control them in the garden using a range of natural control, design and management methods.
We will also embrace the expression 'if you can't beat them, eat them!' and discuss how to safely identify, harvest and cook with these nutritional powerhouses.
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!
Please see our events section for other upcoming sessions.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
