Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC) invite you to an introduction to dog socialisation at the FOMDAC clubhouse at Aranga Reserve.
This is a free event but registration is recommended.
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… at the FOMDAC clubhouse at Aranga Reserve. This is a free event but registration is recommended. Aranga Reserve …
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home. ...
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Manningham has more than four seasons. Duncan Cocking from Leaf, Root and Fruit will deep dive into succession planning for local conditions.
Duncan will discuss the patterns that he sees in nature and how easily you can begin observing them too. Use these observations to inspire your gardening activities by working with nature rather than against it. Learn how to refine your succession planting and ripen that elusive Christmas tomato. Create your own action plan for your vegetable patch.
Topics covered include:
- the seasons of Melbourne/Manningham
- being an observant gardener
- Phenology
- timing of planting and succession planting
- growing Christmas tomatoes, creating an action plan.
Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm.
Registration is recommended but not required.
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.
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Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening series to inspire you to grow your own delicious fresh food at home....
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening series to inspire you to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects – the good, the bad and the ugly.
Integrated Pest Management aims to manage pests using a mixture of physical, cultural, and biological control methods, with low impact chemical being used as a last resort.
This session will cover:
- an introduction to Integrated Pest Management
- being a detective – identifying the culprits
- beneficial insects versus pests
- using barriers and cultural strategies
- when to consider garden chemicals
- an introduction to companion plants to help control garden pests and diseases
- common garden pests and control options.
Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm.
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.
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Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home. ...
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Karen Sutherland has a lifelong passion for growing her own food. In this seminar Karen will share with you her expertise in incorporating a bush tucker garden at your place.
This session will cover:
- the best bush food plants for gardens in Manningham
- which plants to pot vs those to plant in the ground
- basic growing information
- the basics of harvesting bush 'tucker'
- simple uses for both fresh and dried plants.
Start your passion for native edibles such as lemon and cinnamon myrtle, native thyme and sage, peppers, mints, fruits and berries.
Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm.
Registration is recommended but not required.
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.
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… Elonnah at Aranga Reserve fenced training area. This is a free event but registration is recommended. Aranga Reserve …
Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC) invite you to join their qualified trainer Elonnah at Aranga Reserve fenced training area.
This is a free event but registration is recommended.
… Slime making workshop Kids and family Free hands on slime making workshop with a tried and tested …
Free hands on slime making workshop with a tried and tested slime recipe.
Kids can take home their own creation and recipe.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
… Holiday fun Kids and family The Pines will be hosting free kids activities these school holidays. Don't miss the … Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm Location: near Specsavers Free face painting (30 September to 2 October) Time: 11.00am …
The Pines will be hosting free kids activities these school holidays. Don't miss the fun!
Week 1 - 23 to 26 September
Gingerbread Decorating - personalise a gingerbread with colours of your favourite footy team
- Time: 11.00am to 3.00pm
- Location: near Specsavers
Week 2 - 30 September to 4 October
Make and Play - Unleash your creativity with vibrant play and food themed craft sessions
- Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm
- Location: near Specsavers
Free face painting (30 September to 2 October)
- Time: 11.00am to 2.00pm
- Location: near Woolworths.
… access to services for those who need it. This is a free inclusive event, open to all ages. Participants who register before 4 November will receive a free T-shirt. Lucky lap prizes will be awarded throughout …
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
Come and join others from all around the community in our Unity Walk for Mental Health.
Show your solidarity and support of mental health and help raise awareness about the importance to talk about it, and NOT stay silent.
Raising mental health awareness is an important initiative to improve understanding and increase access to services for those who need it.
This is a free inclusive event, open to all ages.
Participants who register before 4 November will receive a free T-shirt.
Lucky lap prizes will be awarded throughout the day.
Pet friendly event.
… in your local area. Other events in this series Free Environment and sustainability Gardening for … Currawong Bush Park Conference & Environmental Centre Free Environment and sustainability Gardening for … Currawong Bush Park Conference & Environmental Centre Free Environment and sustainability Gardening for …
Create your garden to become an inviting space for our local native fauna to thrive in.
In this workshop, learn how to become a ‘Champion for Wildlife’ by incorporating food sources, water, shelter and nesting places in your garden for wildlife.
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 first 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.
Other events in this series
… the natural beauty of where you live. This workshop is FREE and take home notes will be provided. Wear shoes and … on the day. Bring a water bottle and a notepad and pen. Free light lunch provided. Location will be provided upon …
Join our local Land Restoration Guides, Alan Noy and Glenn Jameson for an interactive walk in 100 Acres Reserve, and for a summary session in the study room. Learn how to successfully tackle weeds and support local wildlife on your block. Become empowered to collectively regenerate our native bushland and help it thrive, so that you can improve the natural beauty of where you live.
This workshop is FREE and take home notes will be provided.
Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for a bush walk and the weather on the day.
Bring a water bottle and a notepad and pen.
Free light lunch provided.
Location will be provided upon registration
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home. ...
Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.
Want to be able to garden without spending a fortune? Maria Ciavarella from My Green Garden will show you how to utilise things you already have to garden and save money.
During this seminar you will discover innovative ways to create a sustainable garden without breaking the bank. Maria will share tips and tricks to help you save money while still achieving a beautiful and eco-friendly garden.
This session will cover how to:
- repurpose everyday items
- recycle organic waste
- make the most of your garden space.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to embrace sustainable practices and save money in the process.
As a special treat, all attendees will participate in a tomato seeding activity with a heritage or heirloom seed variety from the Bulleen Art and Garden range.
The community food, seed and garden swap takes place at 6.45pm, 15 minutes before each session.
Registration is recommended but not required.
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.
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… ScamWatch and the National Anti Scam Centre present a free Scams awareness presentation. Stop. Better safe than … Anti-Scam Centre (also known as Scamwatch), will deliver a free presentation designed to help you identify scams and … ScamWatch and the National Anti Scam Centre present a free Scams Awareness Presentation. Stop. Better safe than …
Manningham's Healthy Ageing Team in partnership with the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission), ScamWatch and the National Anti Scam Centre present a free Scams awareness presentation.
Stop. Better safe than scammed.
Scammers are criminals who use increasingly sophisticated methods to target their victims. In this session, a representative from The National Anti-Scam Centre (also known as Scamwatch), will deliver a free presentation designed to help you identify scams and stay safe.
They’ll showcase some real-life examples, and let you know what to do if you have been targeted. They’ll also provide an overview on how the Centre is working across government and industry to help make Australia a harder target for scams.
Places are limited, so reserve your seat today.
Manningham Council's Healthy Ageing Team in partnership with the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission), ScamWatch and the National Anti Scam Centre present a free Scams Awareness Presentation.
Stop. Better safe than scammed.
Scammers are criminals who use increasingly sophisticated methods to target their victims.
In this session, a representative from The National Anti-Scam Centre (also known as Scamwatch), will deliver a free presentation designed to help you identify scams and stay safe.
They’ll showcase some real-life examples, and let you know what to do if you have been targeted. They’ll also provide an overview on how the Centre is working across government and industry to help make Australia a harder target for scams.
Places are limited, so reserve your seat today!
… down to the Warrandyte Library these school holidays for free face painting. Activities will include traditional face …
Bring the kids down to the Warrandyte Library these school holidays for free face painting.
Activities will include traditional face painting and temporary glitter tattoos.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
… of the upcoming 4 week program. Come and Try 30-minute free workout Free swim for registered participants and their families. …
Women's Only Group Information Session
Get Active, Get Fit, Live Healthy!
What to expect at this session
- Meet the staff at Aquarena, become familiar with the facility and get a better understanding of the upcoming 4 week program.
- Come and Try 30-minute free workout
- Free swim for registered participants and their families.
- Refreshments provided
What to bring: Exercise mat, water bottle, towel
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to work out in.
Please register to attend the information session.
… are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh … tea is provided after each session. The sessions are free, but participants need to register. Term 2 dates: …
Walking Basketball is great for participants across all ages, genders and abilities. The program is particularly valuable for seniors or those returning to activity after illness, injury or surgery.
The sessions are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh along the way.
Sessions are 10.00am to 11.00am on Thursdays at Bulleen Basketball Stadium White court. Morning tea is provided after each session.
The sessions are free, but participants need to register.
Term 2 dates: Thursday 1 May to Thursday 19 June
Term 3 dates: Thursday 21 August to Thursday 11 September
Term 4 dates: Thursday 9 October to Thursday 4 December
… are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh … tea is provided after each session. The sessions are free, but participants need to register. Term 2 dates: …
Walking Basketball is great for participants across all ages, genders and abilities. The program is particularly valuable for seniors or those returning to activity after illness, injury or surgery.
The sessions are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh along the way.
Sessions are 10.00am to 11.00am on Thursdays at Bulleen Basketball Stadium White court. Morning tea is provided after each session.
The sessions are free, but participants need to register.
Term 2 dates: Thursday 1 May to Thursday 19 June
Term 3 dates: Thursday 21 August to Thursday 11 September
Term 4 dates: Thursday 9 October to Thursday 4 December
… are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh … tea is provided after each session. The sessions are free, but participants need to register. Term 2 dates: …
Walking Basketball is great for participants across all ages, genders and abilities. The program is particularly valuable for seniors or those returning to activity after illness, injury or surgery.
The sessions are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh along the way.
Sessions are 10.00am to 11.00am on Thursdays at Bulleen Basketball Stadium White court. Morning tea is provided after each session.
The sessions are free, but participants need to register.
Term 2 dates: Thursday 1 May to Thursday 19 June
Term 3 dates: Thursday 21 August to Thursday 11 September
Term 4 dates: Thursday 9 October to Thursday 4 December
… open - Wednesday 22 May 2024 Nominations close - Monday 22 July 2024 Winners announced - Thursday 22 August 2024 Take a … Awards open on Wednesday 22 May and close on Monday 22 July 2024. Eligibility Criteria Find out who can be nominated …
2024 Manningham Civic Awards winners have been announced.
These awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Key dates for Civic Award nominations and announcements
- Nominations open - Wednesday 22 May 2024
- Nominations close - Monday 22 July 2024
- Winners announced - Thursday 22 August 2024
Take a look at our 2024 winners
Meet this year's Manningham Civic Award winners.
Nominations
Find out how to nominate and how winners are selected.
Who can nominate?
Anyone can nominate for the Manningham Civic Awards.
How to nominate
To nominate someone for a Civic Award, complete the online nomination form . You can also pick up a hardcopy form from the Manningham Civic Centre.
Nominations must include:
- background about the nominee
- the reason for the nomination including how this person has contributed to the community and how the community benefited from these contributions
- the achievements of the nominee including a list of awards and acknowledgements
Attach copies of any photos, newspaper articles or documents that support your nominee’s contributions and achievements.
Provide at least one referee to support your nomination.
How are the awards judged?
Each year, Manningham Council selects a judging panel to assess nominations and choose a recipient. The panel consists of three independent people, the Mayor and the Manager of the Grants and Events team.
When do nominations open?
Nominations for this year's Civic Awards open on Wednesday 22 May and close on Monday 22 July 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Find out who can be nominated and what is required of the winners.
- Nominees must reside in Manningham.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted, except for community groups.
- Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible but are encouraged to nominate others.
- Award winners should be willing to share their achievements in the 12 months after winning, promote civic values and to reflect positively on the principles of the Manningham Civic Awards. This may include but is not limited to public speaking, promotional campaigns and having photos taken and displayed.
- The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
Citizen of the Year Award
The Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Citizen of the Year should demonstrate a least five years of achievement in any field, including:
- community service
- community innovation
- philanthropy
- volunteer work
If you’d like to nominate someone as Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Nominees must be over 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.
Selection criteria
The nomination must demonstrate that the nominee has:
- contributed to the community for a significant length of time – at least five years
- made a meaningful contribution to the community - above and beyond paid employment duties (if employed)
- been an inspirational role model within our community
- impacted our community widely through their contribution
- faced challenges and has shown the ability to go above and beyond.
Young Citizen of the Year Award
The Young Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a young Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Young Citizen of the Year should have demonstrated leadership qualities and have inspired others through their actions or by being a positive role model. The contribution can be made in any field, including:
- community service
- community innovation
- philanthropy
- volunteer work
If you’d like to nominate someone as The Young Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Nominees must be under 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.
Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award
The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a contribution made by a volunteer in the local community. This award honors Doreen Stoves for her inspirational work. Doreen worked for many years at Doncare and dedicated her life to helping others.
It highlights the contribution that is made by volunteers and those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year award can be made in any field, including:
- community service
- civic engagement
- environment
- sport
- the arts
- education
- business
- advocacy
If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Community Organisation of the Year Award
The Community Organisation of the Year Award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. It can also recognise a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that displays a positive impact to Manningham.
Nominees must be not-for-profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to either:
- diversity
- acceptance and tolerance
- community spirit
- social connectedness in Manningham
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Self-nominations by community groups are acceptable in this category.
Sports Volunteer of the Year Award
The Sports Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution by volunteering in our community.
This award recognises the contribution made by those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. This award is specifically for those who volunteer to support sporting groups and clubs within our community.
If you’d like to nominate someone as Sports Volunteer of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to the Manningham community.
Civic Awards news
… at The Pines Kids and family Come and join in the fun with free activities at The Pines these school holidays. Test …
Come and join in the fun with free activities at The Pines these school holidays.
Test your skills at our mini golf course.
Kids are encouraged to dress in their footy gear for the activity.
Located near Specsavers. No bookings required, just turn up.
… from Manningham Senior's Clubs are invited to attend this free workshop. This session will help grant writers to … from each Manningham Seniors Club to attend. Cost: Free. What to bring: Bring your project idea with you. Apply …
Representatives from Manningham Senior's Clubs are invited to attend this free workshop.
This session will help grant writers to understand the basics of submitting grant applications.
Topics covered:
- how to interpret grant guidelines to ensure you hit the mark
- synthesising your content to meet the word limits
- understanding how to define your outcomes / strategies
- realistically budgeting your program.
Presented by: EV Community Strengthening, Viv Cunningham-Smith.
Audience: Maximum two representatives from each Manningham Seniors Club to attend.
Cost: Free.
What to bring: Bring your project idea with you.
Apply for a Senior's Club Support Grant
View the Senior's Club Support Grant guidelines and apply