Dementia is the second cause of death in Australia.
Come and hear experts talk about research, clinic and the App.
Free parking is available for the duration of the seminar and there is a bus stop in front of the Manningham Civic Centre.
For more information, you can contact the organisers through the booking website
Conveniently located next to Ted Ajani Reserve, this large hall is perfect for parties, weddings, engagements, memorial services, classes or meetings. We also provide access to a large car park, conveniently located next to the hall. ...
Conveniently located next to Ted Ajani Reserve, this large hall is perfect for parties, weddings, engagements, memorial services, classes or meetings. We also provide access to a large car park, conveniently located next to the hall.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 13 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of the Ajani Community Hall.
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 hire rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Casual Hirer | $92 per hour | $169 per hour |
| Regular Hirer | $36 per hour | $45 per hour |
A 12 hour flat rate for $815.00 is also available for community casual hirers.
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 organise this for you.
Take our virtual tour of the Ajani Community Hall, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Travel overseas without leaving your seat! ...
Travel overseas without leaving your seat!
Sit back and enjoy a presentation on a different city or country every month.
Visit for a free come and try session of this social support group.
Afternoon tea included.
Please book via phone or email by 13 October 2025.
Council meetings are the formal decision-making forum for our Council. ...
Meeting Date: 12 December 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 06:25 | 5.1 Pink Up Warrandyte (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Certificate of Appreciation |
| 08:00 | 5.2 Council Plan 2021-2025 Progress Update |
| 14:35 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 14:41 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 39:43 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (page 2) |
| 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
| 40:45 | 9.1 Planning Application PLN22/0109 at Tram Road Reserve rear of 2-18 Tram Road, 6 Whittens Lane and 32 Grange Park Avenue, Doncaster, for the use and development of the land for a utility installation (wastewater recycling facility) (page 3) |
| 01:04:10 | PROCEDURAL MOTION |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 01:05:05 | 12.1 Schramm's Visitor Centre - Recommended next steps (page 205) |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 01:25:05 | 10.1 Pilot 24-Hour Cat Confinement Initiative (page 99) |
| 01:44:03 | 10.2 Endorsement of Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee (LPSAC) Community Members (page 110) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 01:45:55 | 11.1 Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space |
| 01:52:03 | 11.2 Community Grants Program Update (page 159) |
| 01:54:32 | 11.3 Supplementary Motion and Early Years Infrastructure Planning Update (page 185) |
| 01:59:22 | 11.4 Endorsement of the Advisory Committee Membership (page 193) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 02:04:43 | 13.1 Communicating with our Multicultural Communities update (page 210) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 02:10:48 | 14.1 Revised Instrument of Delegation to Members of Council Staff (page 222) |
| 02:11:25 | 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (page 305) |
| 02:12:55 | 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 02:13:32 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2023) (page 323) |
| 16. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 02:20:15 | 16.1 Documents for Sealing |
| 02:22:45 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 324) |
Find out how to access information and services in your languages other than English. ...
Interpreter services are available in multiple languages.
Call our Interpreter service on 9840 9355.
We value our multicultural community and want to make sure you can communicate with us in the way that you prefer. Over 40 per cent of Manningham residents speak a language other than English at home.
Communicate with us through the Translating and Interpreting Service if you do not speak or understand English.
The interpreter service will contact the relevant council area and act as a direct translator between the caller and Council.
All interpreters are accredited with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) to ensure the highest standards of customer service available to non-English speaking customers.
We use Google Translate to give you the option to read Council information in your language.
To use Google Translate:
Find the translate menu at the bottom of the page.
We've provided extra resources in these languages other than English.
Stay informed about programs, services, council projects, opportunities and important news for our diverse communities.
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.
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.
We're inviting community feedback on proposed upgrades to Aranga Reserve dog park in Donvale....
We're inviting community feedback on proposed upgrades to Aranga Reserve dog park in Donvale.
A popular destination for dog owners across Manningham, Aranga Reserve currently features a designated dog activity park, the Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC) clubhouse, a playground and picnic area.
The proposed upgrade includes new features for dogs and their owners including a new dog agility circuit, gated quiet dog area, new planting and a covered seating area.
The proposed concept plan includes a range of improvements designed to enhance the safety, comfort and usability of the park for dogs and their owners.
Key features of the upgrade include:
- A new, separate double-gated quiet dog area
- A second entrance to the main dog area, closer to Aranga Crescent
- A new agility circuit in the main dog area
- A covered seating area near the Eastway Avenue entrance
- Path lighting between Aranga Crescent and Eastway Avenue
- Additional tree planting
- Path improvements.
View the concept plan and complete a short survey by Monday 15 September at YourSay Manningham - Aranga Reserve dog park upgrade.
The Aranga Reserve dog park upgrade is supported by the Victorian Government through the New and Upgraded Dog Park program (Round 2).
Residents of Warrandyte, Wonga Park and surrounds are invited to help shape infrastructure projects planned for their neighbourhood....
Residents of Warrandyte, Wonga Park and surrounds are invited to help shape infrastructure projects planned for their neighbourhood.
Attend a drop-in session this August to view project designs, ask questions and share feedback.
Our Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante, said hearing directly from residents is essential to making decisions that reflect the community’s priorities.
“Discussing projects with residents throughout the design and planning phase leads to better decision-making and outcomes that reflect community needs and preferences,”
“These sessions are a chance for us to explain decisions that have been made and ensure future outcomes are shaped by community input.”.
Projects open for consultation include:
Final designs available for viewing:
Community drop-in session details:
No registration is required - just drop in and have your say.
For more information or to have your say via our online survey, go to Your Say Manningham - Capital Works in Warrandyte and Wonga Park.
Swilk Reserve is 1.2 hectares of Crown Land that joins Ruffey Creek Linear Park and Ruffey Trail to the west. There is easy access to a bus stop on Swilk Street in front of the reserve. A section of Ruffey Trail runs parallel to Swilk Street, before crossing Swilk Street at the pedestrian refuge in front of the bowling club....
Swilk Reserve is 1.2 hectares of Crown Land that joins Ruffey Creek Linear Park and Ruffey Trail to the west. There is easy access to a bus stop on Swilk Street in front of the reserve. A section of Ruffey Trail runs parallel to Swilk Street, before crossing Swilk Street at the pedestrian refuge in front of the bowling club.
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
A health and fitness program lead by a qualified Fitness Instructor, designed for men over 50.
Combine strength, fitness and balance training whilst making friends and having fun.
Held on Wednesday mornings.
Parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons and Sunhill Roads bus stop.
Find inner peace and engage in constructive mind-body work with this unique class.
Core strengthening work will improve your posture.
Gentle stretching will improve your flexibility and also assist with injury prevention.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
Parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons/Sunhill Roads.
View the links below to report an incident or make a request.
Frequently used:
If your request is urgent call us on 9840 9333
Complaints help us improve our policies, practices and the way we deliver our services.
Your feedback provides us a valuable opportunity to review our policies, practices and the way we deliver our services, and to make changes where necessary.
Come along and help celebrate National Wattle Day in 2024 by registering for a community planting session....
Come along and help celebrate National Wattle Day in 2024 by registering for a community planting session hosted by our Parks and Environment team.
Meet at Stiggant Reserve where you will be guided by the team to plant local native plants to improve the habitat along the Birrarung (Yarra River) corridor.
The local community is invited to a guided walk to learn about the billabong's extraordinary significance and to help in a working bee to collect old tree guards. ...
The local community is invited to a guided walk to learn about the billabong's extraordinary significance and to help in a working bee to collect old tree guards.
Refreshments will follow.
This event is part of the 2024 Birrarung Riverfest.
This event has been funded by the Victorian Government through the North East Community Fund.
Free come and try evening for anyone looking to give women's social cricket a go!...
Free come and try evening for anyone looking to give women's social cricket a go.
For women and girls aged 12 years plus. No prior experience needed.
All equipment provided.
What to bring: Drink bottle
What to wear: Comfortable clothes for playing sport.
#ManninghamGirlsCan
Lead by a Bunnings expert, come along to this free 2-hour workshop and learn about how a worm farm can help you create fertile soil to help your plants thrive.
There is car parking available onsite and bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill road bus stop.
Footy 4 Fun inclusion is for children aged 5 to 12 that identify as having a disability.
The program will involve fun and modified AFL and sport activities delivered in a safe and inclusive environment.
All abilities are welcome, no prior experience playing AFL is needed.
Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Plenty of parking available on site.
Come and talk shop with other dressmakers and tailors.
Enjoy making time for your projects, swapping ideas and getting help with fitting.
Bring your sewing machine or over-locker and BYO projects.
We meet on the second Saturday each month. Cost is $9 per session.
There is parking available on site and Bus Route 905 stops at the Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road stop.
This evening series of mat-based, yoga flow classes incorporate Asana and breathing exercises to improve fitness and restore the body, mind and spirit.
Tutor Anna Ferro is adept at creating variations and adjustments to suit your level.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
Parking is available on site and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.