Have a FOGO question? We’ve got the answer.
Not quite sure how the new FOGO service works?
Drop in to one of our casual online Q and A sessions where our friendly staff will be available to answer any of your queries.
Have a FOGO question? We’ve got the answer. ...
Have a FOGO question? We’ve got the answer.
Not quite sure how the new FOGO service works?
Drop in to one of our casual online Q and A sessions where our friendly staff will be available to answer any of your queries.
Looking to make home energy upgrades, but not sure where to start?
Come along to a Solar Savers webinar this August to meet the new supplier panel and hear about their new product and services.
Alongside solar panels, batteries, reverse cycle air conditioners and hot water heat pumps, Solar Savers now also supports upgrades like EV chargers, induction cooktops, draught-proofing and insulation.
Solar Savers takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades by vetting suppliers and negotiating competitive prices.
Free informative webinars
Each webinar will focus on one of Solar Savers’ products or services:
In the webinars, you’ll learn about what’s involved, how it works and the benefits of having that product. Solar Savers’ panel of trusted suppliers will also be there to answer any questions.
Explore the webinars below. Registration is essential.
Solar, Batteries and Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers | Tuesday 19 August 7:00pm |
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems | Wednesday 20 August 12:00pm |
Split Systems (Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning) | Thursday 21 August 12:00pm |
Induction Cooktops | Tuesday 26 August 12:00pm |
Insulation and Draught Proofing | Wednesday 27 August 7:00pm |
Home Energy Assessments | Thursday 28 August 7:00pm |
Come and see the Exhibition of Costumes, featuring an extensive collection of costumes dating from the Victorian era.
This exhibition is run by the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society, as part of the Manningham Heritage Festival.
Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to the Doncaster Playhouse over the July school holidays for Playhouse Pantomimes’ original musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.
Based on the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, our version tells the story of a young brother and sister who get lost in the woods and discover a gingerbread house, but who lives there?
There will be songs, audience participation and lots of laughs for the whole family.
Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes.
Join us this National Recycling Week at our 2025 Inspired Living Series to discover how we can produce less waste for a happier life and a healthier world.
Lindsay Miles
Lindsay is an educator, speaker, author and passionate zero waste/plastic-free living advocate who helps others live more meaningful lives with less waste and stuff.
She has been sharing ideas, tips, tricks and strategies on her website Treading My Own Path since 2013. She has published two books ‘Less Stuff’ and ‘The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen’, detailing simple and practical methods for how to live simply yet richly. Lindsay also presented at the acclimated TEDx Conference, with her empowering talk 'The Non-disposable Life'.
Chris De Fazio
Chris is Visy's Local Government Contracts Manager. Having worked in the recycling industry for 25 years, he knows a thing or two about what really belongs in your household recycling bin.
Chris works with councils to help educate communities on getting recycling right and will share insights on what can and can't go in your recycling bin, what happens to your recycling after it's sorted, and common recycling myths and misconceptions.
Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events
The 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to and embrace sustainability.
Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles, and each speaker will talk about their journey, and inspire our audience to embrace simple, positive lifestyle choices, connect to nature and foster community for a stronger, more resilient and brighter future.
Registration for this event is required.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
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Have a FOGO question? We’ve got the answer.
Not quite sure how the new FOGO service works?
Drop in to one of our casual online Q and A sessions where our friendly staff will be available to answer any of your queries.
Please note: this session will be run in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Don't miss this workshop with the award-winning Caroline Lewallen, who will lead you through working with pastels, a medium she loves for its immediacy and intensity of colour.
Held as part of a series of monthly workshops at the Doncaster Templestowe Artists' Society running from September 2025 through to July 2026. Visit the Society's webpage for more information and to book.
This workshop is proudly supported by Manningham Council's Community Grants Program.
Image courtesy of the Doncaster Templestowe Artist Society.
Presented by Cancer Council Victoria and BreastScreen Victoria, this free session will cover topics such as
Content is particularly relevant to those up to 75 years of age, however all welcome.
Places are limited - bookings essential.
The MannaCare Memory Place Cafe has been established to provide an opportunity for people with a dementia diagnosis and their carers to connect with others who are travelling a similar road.
The cafe provides a relaxed, safe and supportive environment for people with a dementia diagnosis and their carers to enjoy time together.
Memory Place Cafe is open on the second Thursday of every month.
If you would like to participate or volunteer, please contact MannaCare using the details listed.
Protecting our environment and biodiversity is everyone's responsibility. We encourage residents to get involved in climate action and sustainability – whether in natural spaces, at home, or in the garden.
Our Climate Emergency Response Plan (CERP) outlines our approach to addressing climate change and its impact on Manningham.
We encourage and support residents to get involved in climate action, sustainability, and protecting our natural environment.
Residents can sign up for the following programs and events.
Spring Outdoors Program
Come along to one of the many Spring Outdoors events. In collaboration with Nillumbik and Banyule Councils, we offer over 50 programs each year, including sessions on local frog and bird species.
Check our What's on event calendar each spring to find out what's happening near you.
Home Harvest
The Home Harvest seminar series is a free monthly program that teaches you how to grow fresh, healthy food at home. Home gardening is a fun way to take climate action and benefits both you and the environment. Whether you're new to gardening or an expert, everyone is welcome.
Find out more about the program and view upcoming sessions.
Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden
Join the Doncaster Hill Community Food Garden. Help local volunteers grow fresh produce, most of which is donated to local charities and community food banks.
Landcare
Join your local Landcare group.
Guided walks
Join a guided walk through Manningham bushland and learn more about our unique biodiversity. Check our What's on event calendar to find upcoming walks.
Inspired Living Series
Come along to the Inspired Living Series. A range of sustainable activities and events for all ages, including keynote speaker events featuring a diverse line-up of local and international subject matter experts.
National Tree Day
Plant some trees with us on National Tree Day. Check our What's on event calendar each July to find planting locations.
Clean Up Australia Day
Join us every March to help clean up the parks and waterways in Manningham. This one-day event is a fantastic way to get involved in a nationwide effort to protect and preserve our local environments and wildlife from the damages of litter.
Solar Savers
Get free advice about energy saving and solar installation services via the Solar Savers Program. You can register for a free solar and/or battery quote and get access to state and local government rebates and subsidies. We also run regular Solar Savers information sessions.
Check the What's on event calendar for more details.
iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge
Observe and document Manningham's natural environment as part of the iNaturalist - City Nature Challenge. During a four day observation period, residents are invited to find, photograph and document the native wildlife that lives and grows in our neighbourhoods.
iNaturalist observations submitted are added to the global iNaturalist database and shared with the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility to help scientists find and use your data. All you have to do is observe.
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Sign up for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, run each October by Birdlife Australia. You can join in on the fun and contribute with any birds you spot in Manningham by visiting Birdlife Australia.
Melbourne Water Frog Census
Get involved in local citizen science by recording frog species in Manningham with the Melbourne Water Frog Census App. An easy to use app to record audio and identify frog species by their call in local waterways, parks, and on your own property.
More information is available at Melbourne Water.
Waterwatch program
Join Waterwatch and get involved in exploring and protecting our local waterways. Volunteers collect water quality data that contributes to scientific research, management planning and on ground actions that improve the health of our waterways.
To sign up for Waterwatch, email environment@manningham.vic.gov.au.
For more information, contact the Environment team at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.
Come down to MC Square these school holidays for a free smoothie with a twist.
Kids and adults can make their own pedal powered smoothie with the team from Bike n' Blend.
Dairy free options are available.
This event is part of Manningham Placemaking Activations
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to discover the world of modern cloth nappies. ...
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to discover the world of modern cloth nappies.
She will take you through everything you need to know to get started with cloth nappies. Learn how to wash them, where to buy them and what to look for.
She will cover washing tips, dispel myths, show the different styles of modern cloth and most importantly an opportunity to ask questions to get you confident with cloth.
A free and fun pop-up event for young people aged 12 to 17 in Manningham!
Get active, learn to skate with Skateboarding Victoria, use the free sports equipment, learn about Manningham Youth Services and grab some free refreshments.
Learn to skate session
Whether you're a beginner or want to polish your skills, this All Aboard Learn to Skate session will help you improve your skating technique.
Skate coaches will provide hands-on instruction, offering tips for mastering basic skills or learning advanced tricks. Boards and helmets will be available to use, but feel free to bring your own.
Sports equipment zone
Bring your friends and play with a variety of sports equipment.
Whether you're into badminton, basketball, soccer, racquet sports or want to try something new, there will be plenty of equipment to use.
The Grand Family Funday is an event for all age groups.
It will include fun bowls activities for all the family to enjoy together. Other activities will include a free sausage sizzle, fairy floss, popcorn and tea and coffee.
It is a being held on National Grandparents' Day and is a free event, open to everyone.
This event is supported by Manningham Council.
There is a huge array of nutritious and delicious Asian vegetables that thrive in Melbourne over autumn and winter.
Come along and learn from Connie Cao, passionate home gardener and author of 'My Asian Veggie Patch' about how to grow, care for, harvest and cook with these unique herbs and vegetables.
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!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
In celebration of International Permaculture Day, join Kat Lavers, a renowned permaculturist and owner of iconic garden 'The Plummery', to explore the incredible world of edible perennials beyond rhubarb, artichokes and asparagus. We will also discuss how to maximise yields through clever crop choice and parts of plants you may not realise are edible (and delicious).
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!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Come along and learn from therapeutic horticulturist Shani Shafrir, who will discuss the health benefits of gardening and how being in nature and engaging in gardening activities can support a healthy mind, body and soul.
Shani will also discuss how gardening and garden spaces can become age-friendly and support healthy ageing through design and management techniques.
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!
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Designed to provide a calm and relaxing environment, during Sensory Quiet Time, we will:
Sensory quiet time starts Sunday 13 July 2025 and will be running every Sunday between 3.00pm to 4.00pm transforming our indoor pool into a sensory-friendly space
Patrons need to pay entry to the centre. Adult and concession prices available. See the Active Manningham website for more information.
Join renowned educational group Sustainable Gardening Australia as they discuss how the garden can be a place of climate action.
You'll also learn how to implement changes to reduce your contribution to climate change and help build personal and community climate resilience.
The session will also discuss how to climate proof your garden using organic waste, microclimates and water smart gardening.
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!
Registrations are essential.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.