Ready to embark on a day of fun, movement, and new experiences?  

Disability Sports Australia and Manningham Council invite adults living with disability to our free Abilities Unleashed event.  

Proudly supported by our official healthcare partners, Bupa Australia, MatchWorks, and the Australian Sports Commission, these days mark the initial steps in the active journey of an adult living with disability.

This event aims to motivate and enable participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sport and active recreation activities on the day. 

Come along to this indoor Go Soccer Mums program.

Designed specifically for women, GO Soccer Mums is all about having fun, meeting new people, and learning basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment.

It's not just for mums - but for all women, from all walks of life! It doesn't matter if you have never kicked a football before. Absolutely no experience in necessary - anybody can take part.

Mums are welcome to bring their young children or babies if required. There will be a comfortable space for feeding and changing babies. Prams are welcome in the stadium.

#ManninghamGirlsCan
 

Come and meditate in motion with a low-impact, mind-body exercise, which can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.

World Tai Chi Day is on Saturday 30 April and to celebrate, we're running a series of free outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong sessions for adults.

These two sessions will be at Mullum Mullum Reserve. They're one hour long, and facilitated by experienced instructor, Suzette Hosken, from Jade Lady Tai Chi & Qigong.

أهلا ومرحبا

Join us for Arabic stories and rhymes to support families with young children who wish to maintain a family language or learn an additional language.

Storytime sessions support literacy development, social skills and group learning, all while exploring health and wellbeing themes.

Who: For children aged one to five years.

When: Every third Thursday of the month at The Pines Library.

Cost: Sessions are free to attend, and no registrations or library membership are required.

The Arabic Storytime session is a part of the Government Multicultural Storytime grant which will help our local libraries deliver Storytime programs for babies and young children in Arabic and Italian in Manningham.

Bring your kids to this free multi sports event. Let's make it one unforgettable sports day!

Hosted by Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated and Templestowe Junior Football Club.

There will be cricket, AFL, tennis, soccer, scouts and many more sports to try.

• AFL - Templestowe Junior Football Club 
• Cricket - Templestowe Cricket Club
• Tennis - Slamin Tennis
• Soccer - Football Star Academy Doncaster
• Scouts - Templestowe Scouts

Clinics will run for 45 minutes with a 15-minute break in between each clinic.

 This event is for children 5 years and above.

Registrations are required.

Let's Crochet Together offers senior residents of Manningham an enjoyable and practical crochet session, with a special focus on those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Participants will not only acquire basic crochet skills, but also have the opportunity to build new community connections. 

Refreshments will be provided, and each participant will receive a complimentary crochet kit. 

Please note: this event will be conducted in Cantonese.

This event is free of charge for older adults aged 65 and above from Manningham. Spots are limited and fill up quickly, registrations essential.

Let's Crochet Together is organised by CASS Care and supported by Manningham Council’s Community Grants Program. 

In collaboration with Active Manningham and Manningham Youth Services, Mullum Mullum Stadium will host the Manningham All Stars basketball competition.

Participants can enter as a team or an individual to compete in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

Competitions will be split by age and gender:

• boys - 12 to 14 years
• girls - 12 to 14 years
• boys - 15 to 17 years
• girls - 15 to 17 years
• mixed - 18 plus years

Other competitions on the day include:

• 3-point competition
• trick-shot competitions 

Entry is free but registrations are required.

Join us for this free hike following the Yarra River downstream through one of the most remote and least accessible parts of the Warrandyte Gorge. This walk involves a creek crossing and off track walking, but the reward is well worthwhile. 

• Distance: 8km
• Time: 5 hours
• Rating: Difficult - some sections of steep, narrow and rocky foot tracks and terrain 

What to bring:  enough water for the duration of the walk, lunch and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and weather appropriate clothing. 

This walk involves a car shuttle from the meeting point to the start of the walk, as the walk is one way. 

The meeting point in Warrandyte will be advised on registration.

Join us for our special Easter Market!

Park Orchards Market is a lovely boutique market with over 55 carefully curated, quality stalls for you to explore. You won't see multiple of the same stalls, selling the same things here!

There's fresh produce, farm fresh pork, small goods, artisan cheese, bread, cakes, pastries, great coffee, delicious hot food, plants, jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, unique gifts, exquisite art and craft items and so much more!

Easy free parking in nearby streets.

Accessible parking is available on Bowmore Avenue, near the market entrance.

Wheelchair friendly.

Gold coin donation at entry gate is greatly appreciated.

UPDATED: Registrations are closed for this session. New sessions will be scheduled in 2024.

Join us on a free tour of the Bio Gro organics facility.

Bio Gro is the facility which will recycle Manningham’s food and garden waste into compost as part of our Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service.

This is a great chance to see first-hand how your food and garden waste will be processed and ask any questions along the way.

Closed toe shoes must worn on the day.

Participants must be 18 years or older.

Where to meet:

The tour will start and end at the Manningham Civic Centre.

Transportation:

The tour will include bus transport to and from the Bio Gro organics facility in Dandenong South.

Manningham United is running a free come and try Soccer Mum’s program for This Girl Can week.

We encourage mums or anyone who wants to enjoying keeping active in a fun social environment to come and join us.

Manningham United typically runs a weekly Soccer Mums program. The program is overseen by Natalie one of our board members and coached by Penny and Mel. Each week up to 50 mums get together to have fun, socialise and participate in some soccer basics to some pumping music!

There is no skill requirement, all you need is runners, a drink bottle and an appetite for fun.

No registration required.

For more information visit Manningham United FC.

MyTime is a free support group for parents and carers who have children under 18 years of age with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay.

MyTime is a place to:

• connect with others who understand what it is like to have a child with additional needs
• feel understood
• share ideas and experiences
• access quality information and resources
• unwind and take care of yourself.

In some MyTime sessions, members just relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information. In other sessions, a facilitator might lead a discussion on a topic of interest. Sometimes we may hold an activity aimed at helping members relax and take care of their well-being.

Are you interested in connecting with others to talk about climate safety and climate action?

Reducing our climate impact and preparing for extreme weather caused by climate change is easier than you think! 

Drop in for a free cuppa at your local cafe and chat with CFA, SES and Council about topics like:

• ways to take climate action in our local communities
• how to build environmentally-friendly practices into our everyday lives
• how to be prepared for severe weather like floods, storms and bushfires.

People of all age and abilities are welcome. There will be great resources to take home, including information for people with disability and additional needs.

This session is being run in partnership with Nillumbik Council.

أهلا ومرحبا

Join us for Arabic stories and rhymes to support families with young children who wish to maintain a family language or learn an additional language.

Storytime sessions support literacy development, social skills and group learning, all while exploring health and wellbeing themes.

Who: For children aged one to five years.

When: Every third Thursday of the month at The Pines Library. Every first Tuesday of the month at a local community venue.

Cost: Sessions are free to attend, and no registrations or library membership are required.

The Arabic Storytime session is a part of the Government Multicultural Storytime grant which will help our local libraries deliver Storytime programs for babies and young children in Arabic and Italian in Manningham.

Ciao e Benvenuto!

Join us for Italian stories and rhymes to support families with young children who wish to maintain a family language or learn an additional language.

Storytime sessions support literacy development, social skills and group learning, all while exploring health and wellbeing themes.

Who: For children aged one to five years.

When: Every second Tuesday of the month during school terms at Bulleen Library.

Cost: Sessions are free to attend, and no registrations or library membership are required.

The Italian Storytime session is a part of the Government Multicultural Storytime grant which will help our local libraries deliver Storytime programs for babies and young children in Arabic and Italian in Manningham.

Ciao e Benvenuto!

Join us for Italian stories and rhymes to support families with young children who wish to maintain a family language or learn an additional language.

Storytime sessions support literacy development, social skills and group learning, all while exploring health and wellbeing themes.

Who: For children aged one to five years.

When: Every second Tuesday of the month during school terms at Bulleen Library. Every fourth Tuesday of the month at a local community venue. 

Cost: Sessions are free to attend, and no registrations or library membership are required.

The Italian Storytime session is a part of the Government Multicultural Storytime grant which will help our local libraries deliver Storytime programs for babies and young children in Arabic and Italian in Manningham.

Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further. 

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library. 

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual and fun environment.

The library's outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.

 Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy - come down and have a go!

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Looking for a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Look no further.

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries are hosting free events during This girl can week. Community members can try out a variety of outdoor games that can be borrowed from the library.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of outdoor games and experience the benefits of physical activity in a casual and fun environment.

The library's outdoor games collection includes classics like badminton, egg and spoon race as well as modern favourites like giant tumble towers, Finska and Spikeball.

Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy - come down and have a go!

#ManninghamGirlsCan