Seeing small birds visit our gardens is a wonderful experience and there are many ways we can create our gardens to encourage their visits. 

This workshop will share some of the challenges small birds face in the urban environment and what can be done to create a safe and inviting home for them.  A few of the local small bird champions will also be introduced and the session includes tips for providing food, shelter, water and breeding sites to create habitat for birds.

Presenter: Charlotte Harrison from Sustainable Gardening Australia.

Supper is at 6.45pm, the seminar begins at 7.00pm sharp. 

Registration is essential. 

This is the final session of a four-part series on Gardening for Biodiversity. The series of workshops is run by Sustainable Gardening Australia and provides tips and tricks to garden for wildlife and support biodiversity in your local area. 

Join us at Manningham Netball as we support the This Girl Can - Victoria campaign, encouraging girls to get active. 

This free netball clinic at Mullum Mullum Stadium is for females aged 11 to 15 years. Delivered by Nardelli Coaching, with the assistance of our representative players and a special guest! 

We're all about netball and want to introduce to you, why we love the game!

Spots are limited so registration is required. 

See you on the courts!

What to wear: active wear and sneakers

What to bring: water bottle

This event is running all throughout spring!

Get involved in our community frog monitoring program, and collect data to help us manage frog populations and raise awareness of waterway health issues.

The Frog Census Program collects frog data from community members who record their calls at a local waterway. This data is added to the Atlas of Living Australia and the Victorian Biodiversity Atlas and is used to manage the health of Melbourne’s rivers and creeks.

For more information, visit Melbourne Water.

Download the Frog Census App:

• For Android phones
• For Apple phones

The Equiculture program is loved by horse owners throughout Australia (and beyond) as an evidence-based approach to keeping horses and land healthy.

Topics covered:

• horse health, behaviour and welfare
• grazing management for pasture and soil health
• managing equine obesity and laminitis
• manure and parasite management
• property designs for healthy horses and healthy land
• reducing farm labour to increase quality time with your horses.

What you will learn

Practical land management advice for horse owners.

What you will get

Tools and ideas to implement sustainable horse property management strategies.

Losing a pet can often be a very difficult and lonely experience. Not everyone understands the impact such a loss can have and the important role pets play in our lives.

If you, a child, a relative or a friend has lost a pet and feel the need to reach out for support, FOMDAC (Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats) are hosting a Grief Support Group for anyone who wants to attend.

It can be any type of pet and it doesn’t matter how long ago you lost them. Attendees are encouraged to bring along a photo or a memory to share with the group.

An asteroid the size of a large island is heading directly for earth and there appears to be no way to stop it colliding.
What should we do?

Sit at home and pray while twiddling thumbs, drink, wail and gnash our teeth or head down to the local pub for one last trivia night with friends and convivial drink?

Warrandyte Theatre Co. presents The Last Quiz Night on Earth (written by Alison Carr and directed by Bob Bramble) a comedy-drama. Audience and actors engage in a pub trivia night. 

Gather friends for a group table booking of eight. 

It's important to keep building and maintaining our muscle strength as we age, so we can keep doing all the things we want to. 

In this 30-minute online exercise class Carol will take you through a fun series of upper and lower body standing strength exercises to help you stay strong at home. 

This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home.

 Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.

Come join in the fun at the ever-popular Manningham Family Festival at Finns Reserve - presented by Rotary Manningham City.

This annual community event features kids' attractions like pony rides, a jumping castle, a merry-go-round, and a baby animal farm.

On stage, we celebrate our community’s talent with performances from over 100 local adult and children's entertainers.

There are also 50 community and craft stalls, and a wide selection of food stalls to enjoy.

This day is always fun for all the family, from babies and toddlers to bigger children, teenagers, parents, grandparents and even the dog!

Celebrating its 50th year, the Manningham Concert Band will hold their Autumn Favourites - a mix of classic, contemporary and movie themes along with two unique soloists.

Featuring Sibelius' Finlandia, one of the true wonders of the musical world, music from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the beloved original) and our Timpani. Plus, a guest soloist taking us on a smooth journey with a surprise wind instrument that fits a concert band very well.

There will be a fun interactive competition during the concert with prizes to be won.

Bookings open from Sunday 11 February, or tickets at the door.

Every 18 seconds, someone in Australia needs blood. Be the reason they live - donate with us this January. 

Manningham Youth Services have reserved a number of donation slots during January. To help you get there, we’ll be offering free transport to Lifeblood Ringwood via our Manningham Youth Services van on those days. 

We’ll leave from MY Hub at MC Square and where possible drop people directly home afterwards.

Register online now!

Manningham Youth Services (delivered by EACH) will be on-site to provide support.

Meeting Date: 24 May 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.          

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings.  Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or 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. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.

Council meeting livestream

Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.          

Council meeting livestream

Agenda item timestamps

The Sustainable Gardening Australia, Edible Gardening Seminar Series is a complete home gardening program that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh, healthy, and nutritious food at home.

Growing your own food can be not only rewarding and enjoyable but can also save you money as well.

Each seminar will cover a different aspect of growing organic food including soil preparation, pest and diseases and selecting what fruits and vegetables are right for your garden. 

Edible gardening topics

• Tuesday 11 October: Getting Started with Veggie Gardening
  The first step is to want to grow organically, but where do you start? This workshop will set you up to start your veggie gardening journey so you can enjoy the benefits of growing your own fresh, healthy, and nutritious food.
• Tuesday 18 October: Healthy Soil for Produce Gardening
  Healthy soil is full of life and fundamental to the health of our gardens, providing plants with all the nutrients and water they need to grow. Good soil is essential for growing produce.
• Tuesday 8 November: Dealing with Garden Pests without Harsh Chemicals - CANCELLED
  Garden pests can be managed using nature and its resources to strengthen the balance within your garden, avoiding unnecessary chemical use.
• Tuesday 15 November: Composting and Worm Farming
  Using compost, worms, bokashi or chooks to turn kitchen and garden waste into black gold for your garden.
• Tuesday 22 November: Preparing for Summer Harvest
  Everything you need to know to grow fresh produce at home this summer.

Food and gardening swap

Bring along your home-grown foods, seedlings, and other gardening items to share with someone else. The home-grown food and seed swap takes place 20 minutes prior to the start of the seminar. So don't forget to bring your own treats to share.  

This program is part of the wider Spring Outdoors Sustainable Gardening Australia Seminar Series. This series includes seminars and webinars at Nillumbik and Banyule councils.

For a full list of events in this series, download the Spring Outdoors Sustainable Gardening Australia brochure, or visit Spring Outdoors.

Find out how solar power and solar batteries will improve your home, save you money and generate a clean future for the environment.

This webinar will include:

• how solar power and battery systems work
• buying good quality solar and battery products
• what to look for in a solar and battery quote
• how to find a good installer
• how government rebates help.

Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of installing solar power and solar batteries at your home.

This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.

Bookings are essential.

GO Soccer Mums is an introductory soccer program designed specifically for women.

It's not only for mums but women from all walks of life! 

In 2022, we've been excited to welcome our Muslim community and any women, female-identifying, and non-binary participants.

Participants will have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills in a judgment-free environment.

It doesn't matter if you have never kicked a football before. No experience is necessary, and anybody can take part.

Bring a drink bottle and wear shoes and clothes that allow you to move, run and kick.

Manningham Council has partnered with FOCUS Consultants to deliver governance training to women in sport within Manningham.

This workshop will provide an opportunity for women to gain skills and insights to support their journey to become influential leaders, board or committee members. It will also provide the opportunity to network with other like minded administrators in a safe and supported environment.

This training is suitable for women who have either recently joined a board or a committee, or women who are looking to take on a board or committee position within the sport and recreation sector.

This workshop has been made possible by the 2021-22 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program.

Free Basketball clinic hosted by Michele Timms and supported by some of the best local female players in Manningham.

This training session is guaranteed to make you smile and sweat in the best way possible!

Open to females of all abilities and fitness levels. Bring your mum, daughter, sister, girlfriend or friend.

There will be an opportunity at the end of the session for a Q and A with Michele Timms. 

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Celebrating women and girls of all shapes, sizes, skill levels and abilities. Women supporting women in their pursuit of mind and body wellness, giving it a go and setting the example to our girls about maintaining an active lifestyle.