We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.
The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.
All current appointments were made by Council on 26 November 2024.
Council Committee | Appointee(s) for 2024/2025 | Chairperson Appointee for 2024/2025 |
Arts Advisory Committee | Cr Eltaha | Appointed Councillor |
Audit and Risk Committee | Cr Diamante Cr Lange | Independent Chairperson |
CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee | All 9 Councillors | Mayor |
Disability Advisory Committee | Cr Bain | Appointed Councillor |
Flooding and Stormwater | Cr Lange Cr Conlon Cr Gough | Cr Lange |
Gender Equality and LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee | Cr Mayne | Cr Mayne |
Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee | Mayor | Mayor |
Healthy Ageing Advisory Committee | Cr Chen Cr Bain | Cr Chen |
Historical Societies Working Group | Cr Lange | Appointed Councillor |
Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee | Cr Gough Cr Grivas Cr Chen | Cr Gough |
Manningham Community Fund Grants Panel | Mayor Cr Grivas | Mayor |
Multicultural Communities Advisory Committee | Cr Diamante Cr Eltaha Cr Bain | Cr Diamante |
Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) | Cr Lange | Director City Services or Delegate |
Municipal Fire management Planning Committee (MFMPC) | Cr Lange | Commander
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Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group | Cr Mayne | A member of the senior leadership team will serve as Chairperson |
Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee | Cr Conlon Cr Grivas Cr Mayne | Cr Conlon |
Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) | Cr L Mayne Cr Chen Cr Eltaha | Nominated committee Chairperson assisted by Cr L Mayne |
External Bodies | Appointee(s) for 2024/2025 |
Australian Local Government Women’s Association - Victoria (ALGWA-Vic) | Cr Mayne |
Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance (EAHA) | Cr Bain |
Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG) The ERG works collaboratively on significant issues of common importance and priority through advocacy, integrated planning, shared services and joint procurement to benefit communities of the eastern region. | Mayor Cr Conlon |
Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) | Cr Chen |
Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) | Cr Chen |
Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) | Cr Grivas Substitute Cr Lange |
Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) Executive Committee | Cr Eltaha |
Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) | All 9 Councillors |
Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation (WMRLC) | Cr Conlon Cr Grivas |
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 peaceful, inclusive and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture, wildlife and natural environment. We are resilient and value sustainable and healthy living, a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
Strategies
Action plans
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:
- improving social and emotional wellbeing
- increasing healthy eating
- increasing active living
- increasing adaptation to the health impacts from climate change
- reducing injury and harm
- preventing family violence
- increasing connection and engagement of community life.
Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.
Find a community
The following historical groups and societies actively seek to promote and preserve Manningham’s heritage.
Reconciliation Manningham Group
Reconciliation Manningham is a small, committed group working to advance reconciliation through partnerships between Aboriginal people, Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council, Manningham Council and the local community.
The group aims to preserve, protect and promote respect for, and pride in our Australian Aboriginal culture and heritage. They achieve this through offering a host of activities, programs, events and services that directly involve, support and include Aboriginal people.
Through Heritage Week, Reconciliation Week and other key times throughout the year, the group leads local Indigenous heritage walks and history presentations, and are also available to present indigenous history education within local schools. Fascinating information about local sites of significance and the process of reconciliation is presented on their website. New members are welcome.
Native Bees and butterflies are great pollinators and beautiful additions to any garden. There are many things you can do to attract them to your garden.
This workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of native bees and butterflies. It will cover the role of insects in nature as pollinators and discuss practical ways you can attract them to your garden. You’ll be helping the environment while enjoying the splash of colour, movement and beauty native bees and butterflies bring to a garden.
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 third session of a four-part series on Gardening for Biodiversity. The following and final session will cover how to attract small birds into your garden. 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.
Other events in this series
Meeting Date: 31 October 2017 Meeting Time: 7.00 pm Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster ...
Meeting Date: 31 October 2017
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Council meeting livestream
Our Pines Learning and Activity Centre is ideal for meetings, conferences, functions or family occasions and can be hired until 11.00pm, seven days a week. It is located next to the Pines Shopping Centre.
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 The Pines Learning and Activity Centre.
How much does it cost?
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 | |
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Function room - Casual hirer | $122 per hour | $215 per hour |
Function room - Regular hirer | $40 per hour | $54 per hour |
Meeting room - Casual hirer | $53 per hour | $60 per hour |
Meeting room - regular hirer | $33 per hour | $44 per hour |
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.
Have more questions?
Take our virtual tour of The Pines Learning and Activity Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Have questions?
An opportunity for women and girls to experience flying a remote controlled airplane with guidance from skilled and friendly trainers.
This activity has all the aspects of STEM, engineering, construction skills, aviation principles and hands on experience.
This event is suitable for women and girls of all ages. No previous experience required.
Participants are encouraged to bring their parents, family and friends with them.
What to wear: sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.
What to bring: nothing, everything you need to participate will be provided by the club.
Parking is available at the club and adjacent to the club's flying field.
Registrations via email at events@dac.org.au.
#ManninghamGirlsCan
Experience the thrill of our brand new ninja warrior course. Swing, climb, and conquer exciting obstacles at Ruffey Lake Park.
The ninja warrior course provides an exciting opportunity to test your physical prowess whilst having fun!
Join us for a come and try session with the team from A Space, as they explain how to use the new facilities. There will be coaches on hand to offer help and instructions, and to guide you through the obstacles.
Competitions will run throughout the session, with prizes available.
So come on down and challenge yourself, have fun, and unleash your inner warrior!
A range of information, resources and services are available for people with disabilities.

Strengthening disability inclusion in our community
Our Social Planning and Community team work across departments, with Manningham’s libraries and leisure centres to strengthen inclusion of all Manningham residents.
Contributions from those who are interested in disability services and initiatives within Manningham are welcome. Manningham community members who have a disability are also invited to share their experiences to better inform Council policy and practice.

Apply for an accessible parking permit
Find out how to apply for an accessible parking permit and how much it costs

Manningham Disability Advisory Committee
The role of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is to provide Council with direct access to a group of people who have a diverse understanding of living with a disability in Manningham. The Committee is a group of dedicated people who are advocates for increasing disability inclusion in Manningham.

Encouraging inclusive employment
Get advice on inclusive employment, whether you are looking to employ people with disabilities or if you are a person with disability looking for work.

International Day of People with a Disability
International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year.
IDPwD is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with a disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.
Services available in Manningham
Use the links below to access local services for people with disability.
For national services, view the Wellbeing support page.

Want to stay up to date with inclusive activities and opportunities?
Our bi-monthly Community Strengthening e-newsletter aims to build resilient and vibrant communities by keeping you informed about programs, services, council projects, opportunities and important news for local community groups and organisations.
Do you need to receive the e-newsletter in another format? Contact us on 9840 9333 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Welcome to the inaugural My Manningham Fun Run Walk, proudly supporting Carenet Food Relief in Manningham.
Our first annual 3km and 6km walk/run will be held on Sunday 13 April, starting at 8:30am.
The course follows the scenic Lake Circuit at Ruffey Lake Park, beginning from the Boulevarde Playground side.
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and making a difference in your own backyard.
This is a family event, the whole family is welcome:
- all children must be supervised by an adult guardian
- children under the age of five years do not need to pay a registration fee for the event
- prams are permitted, for safety reasons please ensure you start at the back of the run
- dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Carers Saturday cuppa and chat is a chance for all people who are currently caring for people with disability, illness, mental health issues and/or ageing to reconnect and find support over a free cuppa.
The session will be facilitated by Dr Nakisa Malakooti. Dr Malakooti is a carer and a neuroscientist and has lived at Manningham for the last 27 years. She is a strong advocate for carers, disability, mental health and dementia patients.
Getting There
By car
Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre has a large underground car park. You can also use the car park in the nearby area.
It is wheelchair accessible.
By bus
Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre is accessible via the following bus routes:
- 905, 280 to Pines Shopping Centre
- 281 to Doncaster Westfield and Box Hill Central
Whipstick Gully Reserve is fairly steep and has limited access to the land at either end. The adjacent road provides the pedestrian link between Yarra Street and Warrandyte State Park and also provides carparking for the Park and Yarra Street shopping strip.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Meeting Date: 28 August 2018
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
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Meeting Date: 24 April 2018 Meeting Time: 7.00 pm Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster ...
Meeting Date: 24 April 2018
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Council meeting livestream
Snow Gum Reserve is accessible from Snow Gum Road, Sanders Road and Sabason Court. It is an attractive and prominent local park with some trees and garden beds.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Smedley Reserve provides pedestrian access between Smedley Road and Curry Road with a sealed but steep path. The reserve contains indigenous vegetation and is within the Oban Road Biosite 21 in Council’s Healthy Habitats Bushland Management Strategy 2012.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Located on the corner of Springvale Road, this reserve feels like a secluded park, with its natural boundaries of mature Pine trees (on the adjoining road reserve), eucalypts and other species of trees on all boundaries.
There is also an informal path formed by residents walking between Garden Road and Springvale Road.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Meeting Date: 30 May 2017 Meeting Time: 7.00pm Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster ...
Meeting Date: 30 May 2017
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster