We’re committed to being a dementia friendly city. We recognise that a person with dementia can still be an active member and can still live their best lives.
You can learn more about our commitment to being a dementia friendly city in our action plan.
After a dementia diagnoses, it’s easy for you or your loved ones to feel overwhelmed. Support is available to help maintain a person’s independence and help them live well.
Dementia Australia can help individuals, couples and families by helping you:
Become a dementia friend and make a positive difference to people living with dementia.
Register today and help increase awareness and support for people living with dementia.
Misusing words with negative connotations when discussing dementia can have negative impacts. It can also lead to stigma or discrimination. To ensure that the words we’re using are sensitive to those affected by dementia, Dementia Australia’s language guidelines is a great resource.
You can get common sense advice and practical strategies on issues related to dementia from Dementia Australia’s help sheets.
To learn more, contact the National Dementia Helpline toll free 1800 100 500 or visit the Dementia Australia website.
Celebrating International Women's Day, Manningham presents No Lights No Lycra. The original dance in the dark movement proven to make you feel better!
Come along and dance without limits or judgement, as we turn out the lights and crank up the tunes during this casual free-form dance class.
All you need to bring is a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes to dance in.
Release all your inhibitions and work up a sweat, all while completely sober!
For more information go to No Lights No Lycra.
This is a free guided nature walk, exploring a variety of bushland settings in Manningham. It is paced to allow participants to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
This nature walk is rated moderate and incorporates moderately steep and slippery sections.
The walk will cover approximately 3km and go for around 2.5 hours.
The meeting point for the nature walk will be provided at the time of registration.
Please note: nature walks will be cancelled on days of total fire ban or extreme weather warning.
Are you looking to return to work, perhaps start up your own business or change career?
Register now for this FREE informative session in a relaxed environment at Pines Learning
Find out from the experts about short course ideas, the Swinburne Skills and Job Centre, Jobs Vic Advocates, the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme which helps you turn your business idea into a viable business, the Reconnect program and the Carers Employment Project.
You will also be provided with an opportunity for one-on-one consultations with representatives.
Each winter, the Heritage Fruits Society (HFS) runs a grafting and tree sale day at Pettys Orchard.
Come along to this free public event and discuss your fruit tree growing needs with us. You will also be able to:
For more information about the day, visit Heritage Fruit Society.
Active Manningham will be running a free Cycle Sprint class.
Gear up for an intense, exhilarating ride with our cycle fitness classes. Perfect for low-impact, high-intensity workouts that’ll get your heart racing.
Fast-paced, freestyle, indoor cycle workout. A series of climbing hills and sprints designed by your instructor but allowing you to workout at your own pace.
Due to limited spaces, registration is essential.
Celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival and come down to Leeds Street Sports Centre and try the sport Pickleball.
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It's easy to learn, low impact and easy to play for all ages.
So come along to this free session guided by Pickleball Victoria, and learn the rules, tips on play, and get the most out of your new favourite activity!
No registration necessary.
Manningham residents are invited to a free two-hour workshop on equality, inclusion and respect presented by Intertwine.
Whether you're supporting young people who are queer, trans, neurodivergent, disabled, racialised or any combination of the above, we would love to see you.
Suitable for parents or guardians, educators, school wellbeing staff, service providers and interested community members.
The workshop will feature interactive activities, colourful slides and lots of time for Q and A.
Pack a picnic rug and enjoy an afternoon of jazz with friends at Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte.
Featuring performances from Shirazz, Bob Sedergreen and friends, Pippa Wilson, Stuart Cardell, Jazz Notes, Simple Syncopation (Donvale Christian College) and, opening the show, the DR Big Band. This free community event will come alive with bands, performers, delicious food, coffee and more.
Presented by Community Music and Performances Inc, this event is supported by Manningham Council's Community Grant Program.
Get involved in football fun at Bulleen Plaza these school holidays.
In collaboration with the AFL, Bulleen Templestowe Bullants, and Kelly Sports, Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre is hosting "For the Love of Footy".
Come along and enjoy a great range of free activities, including:
Special event: Thursday 21 September at 11.00am, meet and greet with Collingwood AFLW players.
Dress up in your favourite team colours and get excited for the upcoming Grand Final!
Meet the Rainbow Serpent and Threatened and Endangered Species are two fun, free events for kids in January at Bulleen Plaza.
Meet the Rainbow Serpent - Thursday 23 January
Threatened and Endangered Species - Thursday 30 January
Animal face painting will be available after each show.
Join the team from the Wonga Park Community Cottage for a free Tai Chi session.
The session will be held at Wonga Park Reserve (weather permitting) or at the Wonga Park Community Cottage.
This session is for females aged 20 plus. No experience required.
What to wear: clothes that allow movement
Wonga Park Community Cottage is celebrating This Girl Can by helping inspire women of all ages and abilities to get active however, wherever and whenever they choose, without being judged.
We’re celebrating 10 years of MC Square (Manningham City Square) with an anniversary event in December.
There’ll be fun for the whole family, including:
This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Help celebrate the opening of the Doncaster Hill Community Garden’s new shed, art mural and food cubes.
The day will include an official opening of the shed by special guests Jane Edmanton (ABC Gardening Australia) and Mayor Cr Deidre Diamante at 11.00am. This will be followed by free children's gardening activities with Tiffany from Chooktopia.
For more information about getting involved in the Community Garden, contact Garden Coordinator Nigel Philpot at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.
Experience Australia’s most loved sport through AFL Victoria’s free Footy 4 Fun event!
A footy experience full of fun activities, modified games and memorable moments to take home with you - come and try AFL Football.
For ages 5 to 12 years old.
All genders are welcome and encouraged to attend.
No prior experience required.
Together with Boroondara and Whitehorse City Council, we are welcoming international students!
We invite you to come and join us for a day of fun activities, while you make new friends and get to know the place you live in.
This is a FREE event. Registrations are essential.
Download the flyer to see all the events!
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We encourage community members to join the Wonga Park CFA for this Bushfire community meeting.
This session covers fire safety essentials information including:
We encourage community members to join the Wonga Park CFA for this Bushfire community meeting.
This session covers fire safety essentials information including:
Join us for a free, inclusive and informative community information forum on river safety.
The forum will be presented by a panel of subject matter experts from SES, Victoria Police and Life Saving Victoria. There will be an opportunity for Q and A following the presentations.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.
There will be professional assistance available on the night for anyone distressed by the subject matter.
This event is run as a collaboration between Warrandyte Neighbourhood House, Manningham SES, Victoria Police, Life Saving Victoria, Nillumbik Shire Council and Manningham Council.
As gas prices increase and more people are looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint, the transition to an all-electric home is both financially appealing and a sure way to take action against climate change.
This information session will help you understand:
All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!
This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.
To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.
This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.
This event is for Manningham residents only.
