Ramak Bamzar, a Melbourne-based Iranian photographer, blends art historical influences with a meticulous focus on colour, texture, and lighting. Her work explores themes of gender identity, geographical determinism, culture, and environment, all characterised by thoughtful compositions.

In these striking works, the Moustachioed Women and Rhinoplastic Girls from Bamzar’s 2022 series burst out of their imprisoning frames to capture a moment in the ongoing struggle, intertwining with the essence of Iranian culture and heritage. Through the integration of poetic motifs, epic themes, and historical allusions, the images go beyond mere documentation, offering a profound insight into the resilience and determination of Iranian women.

The Vigil – Crying for a Man I Never Met, 2022. Ramak Bamzar. Image courtesy of the Artist.

Walking football is specifically designed for people over 50. 

It is a social, small-sided, and sustainable version of football played by people worldwide. It is the slower paced version of the beautiful game and the rules have been adjusted to make it social, safe and fun. 

Come along to our come and try event to give walking football a go!

No bookings required - just turn up.

Come and try hockey with your first session free of charge.

Whether you're trying hockey for the first time, a beginner player or returning after some time away from the sport. Come and try this new program aimed at women and girls, ages 12 to 99 years.

Any fitness level, no prior experience needed, no uniform required. 

What to wear: comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes.

What to bring: all equipment will be provided. It is recommended you bring your own mouth guard. Mouth guards can be purchased from a chemist. 

No registration required.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Pines Learning invites women 16 plus, who are new to their centre, to attend a 'free come and try' session for one of their many, varied health, fitness or wellbeing exercise classes. 

Select from Tai Chi, Barre class, chair yoga, dance classes and much much more!

To register, go to Pines Learning to view what classes are on offer in November, then call 9842 6726 to organise your free class.

Places are limited and bookings are essential.

What to wear: comfortable clothing appropriate for exercise and correct footwear for each of the classes.

What to bring: a towel and water bottle are optional.

Please note: current Pines Learning members are not eligible for a free session.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Join us these school holidays for a Minecraft and Superheroes event with Bricks 4 Kids at Bulleen Plaza.

Lots of creative fun for all the kids.

No bookings required. 

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.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Come down and try lawn bowls with experienced coaches at Doncaster Bowls Club.

Lawn Bowls is a sport that can be played all year round.

This event is suitable for women and girls of all ages. No previous experience required.

What to wear: casual clothing and flat sole shoes.

What to bring: nothing, everything you need to participate will be provided by the club.

Where to park: parking is available at the club. Free parking is also available on J.J. Tully Drive.

No registration necessary, just turn up on the day.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Seniors of Manningham to enjoy a day outing to pick some summer berries and cherries at Blue Hill, Silvan.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. Included is bus transport to and from the berry farm, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Attendees can choose to purchase some of the berries at farm prices.

Please BYO hat, sunscreen and water bottle for this outing.

Please note: date may be subject to change, dependent on weather.

For more information and to book, please call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au

A celebration of the birth of Jesus through carols, prayers, and readings. A light, festive supper with non-alcoholic sparkling drinks will follow the service.

Event will be held at East Doncaster Baptist Church. 

To get there: Bus routes 902 or 907 to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and then it's a 5-minute walk south down Tunstall Road. Limited parking is available on site.

More details at East Doncaster Baptist Church.
 

Come on down to the Doncaster Playhouse over the September/October school holidays for Playhouse Pantomimes’ original musical adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk. 

There will be songs, audience participation and lots of laughs for the whole family.

Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes.

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. 

Come along and learn from market gardener and passionate seed saver, Julie Bennett from Montalto Kitchen Gardener and Seeds are free. 

In this session, we'll cover the incredible world of seeds, while also discussing tips, tricks and techniques for how to successfully save your own seed – year after year. This will save you money while preserving heritage seeds and maintaining the genetic diversity and local adaptations of our food crops.

This seminar begins at 6.15pm. Please bring along any saved or excess seeds for a seed swap party afterwards! Please ensure your seeds are correctly labelled (envelopes will be provided).

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!

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Meeting Date: 26 October 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.          

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

Livestreaming to commence at 7pm on 26 October 2021.

Meeting Date: 28 September 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.          

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: 14 September 2021
Meeting Time: 6:30pm 
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.   

Notice is given that a Council Meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 14 September 2021. This meeting is called pursuant to Rule 12.1 of the Governance Rules. The business to be transacted at this Council meeting is:

• 2020/21 Financial Report and Performance Statement: Approval in Principle
• Hearing of Submissions – Proposed Road Closure of Arundel Road (West), Park Orchards

This meeting will be held online. Residents and interested people are encouraged to view the livestream on Manningham’s Facebook page or website.
 
ANDREW DAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER     

Council meeting livestream

Agenda timestamps

• 00:00 - Opening prayer and statements of acknowledgement
• 03:13 - 2020/21 Financial Report and Performance Statement: Approval In Principle
• 06:09 - Meeting to hear Submissions - Proposed Road Closure - Arundel Road (West), Park Orchards

Meeting Date: 24 August 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.          

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

Agenda timestamps

00:00 - Opening prayer and statements of acknowledgement
06:35 - Passing of former Councillor Fred Chuah
13:00 - Kiwanis Club – Monster Raffle
15:36 - Petitions
24:10 - Public question time
29:21 - Planning permit applications
37:51 - City planning and community
45:42 - City services
49:46 - Procurement Policy review
53:35 - 10 Year Financial Plan 2021/22 to 2030/31
1:00:41 - Council Plan 2021-2025
1:06:10 - Strategic Risk Register
1:10:51 - Bulk Retirement of Council Endorsed Policies
1:20:21 - Review of Manningham's Governance Rules
1:25:47 - Documents for Sealing
1:27:26 - Councillors' question time

Meeting Date: 27 July 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.          

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 Mayor. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.

Council meeting livestream

Agenda timestamps

00:00 - Opening prayer and statements of acknowledgement
04:28 - Passing of Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP
23:57 - Tokyo Olympic Games acknowledgement
24:34 - Petitions
25:50 - Public question time
33:06 - Community Partnership Grant Program 2021-2025
38:18 - Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2025

Meeting Date: 29 June 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. You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question 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: 25 May 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. You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question 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