Get ready to be inspired and empowered at the Manningham This Girl Can launch event. This exciting event is a celebration of women's strength, resilience, and achievements in the world of sports.

Join us for an evening filled with stories of determination and success as our This Girl Can Ambassadors share their personal experiences in women's sports. These remarkable women have overcome challenges and broken barriers to excel in their respective fields, and they're here to inspire you to do the same.

You'll also have the opportunity to meet and hear from some of the local providers running events during This Girl Can week. Learn about the exciting activities and programs available in your community, and discover how you can get involved.

Find out more about This Girl Can.

Join Volleyball Victoria and volunteers from Maroondah Volleyball in these school holiday clinics. These clinics are for beginners or those with some volleyball experience.

Program information

• this clinic is for primary school aged children
• suitable for all genders.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $15. All other participants will be charged $60.
• To be eligible for the discounted ticket you must show a current ID with an address that has a Manningham postcode.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest via the Maroondah Volleyball website.

Join Volleyball Victoria and volunteers from Maroondah Volleyball in these school holiday clinics. These clinics are for beginners or those with some volleyball experience.

Program information

• this clinic is for secondary school aged children
• suitable for all genders.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $15. All other participants will be charged $60.
• To be eligible for the discounted ticket you must show a current ID with an address that has a Manningham postcode.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest via the Maroondah Volleyball website.

Summer Celebration is coming to Jackson Court in February.

Bring your friends, family and party vibes.

We are showcasing our incredible local Manningham artists with our local businesses throughout summer.

The sidewalk will be abuzz with activities and laughter - come and join us! 

💫 Jessihoopz illuminating the area with her LED acrobatic artistry
👨‍🎤 Robbie Medica performing at Ms Jackson 
📸 A super fun photo booth outside Royal Stacks 
🦄 Face painter Jodi will bring joy to our faces!  

All this to add a little bit of magic to times spent eating, drinking and supporting local businesses.

Local artists. Local businesses. Live performances. All summer long across Manningham. 

Who said you shouldn’t enjoy Christmas music all year round? No one we know!

It’s not all Christmas though, we've also included a variety of many other enjoyable pieces. After the world premiere of Iron Horse at our 50th Gala last year, we're including another young Australian’s original composition.

We're also very proud to have a fantastic guest soloist on Cor Anglais performing two pieces with us. This is a very difficult instrument to play and having heard some of her recordings, we know you’ll be impressed.

Please spread the word and encourage family and friends to come and enjoy a great afternoon with the Manningham Concert Band.

Tickets available via TryBooking and also at the door.

Ready to bump, set, and spike your way into the world of volleyball? This beginner-friendly program is the perfect place to start! 

Volleyball Labs will keep these sessions fun and welcoming while teaching you the skills and confidence to grow as a volleyball player. Whether you're totally new or just want to level up, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive, high-energy environment that focuses on fun, teamwork and inclusion.

Plus, if you're feeling competitive, there's a pathway to take your game to the next level — all the way to state competitions!

Cost: $30.00 per session or $100.00 for 4 sessions.

Age group: all genders aged 12 to 17 years or  youth in grades 6 to 12 (high school students)

Meeting Date: 27 June 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm 
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.         

Council meeting livestream

Time Stamps

Are you a mum who loves watching your daughter play basketball, while cheering from the sidelines?  Why not have a go yourself. 

Bulleen Boomers are hosting a mother/daughter session, where mothers and daughters come together to train and play, followed by afternoon tea.

Girls love to share the court with their mums, showcasing their skills and teaching their mums a thing or two. Come on down to have a run together.

This will be an all-female event with coaches, mums, daughters, aunties, grandmothers or any special other female in your life, getting together for a fun filled session of basketball.

Women of all ages and all abilities are welcome to participate.

What to wear: Basketball uniform or clothes you can move freely in and supportive sports shoes.

What to bring: A clearly named basketball (optional) and water bottle (optional).

Registrations are required.

 

Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club is offering a free women’s mountain bike ride through the beautiful Warrandyte State Forest. 

This is a no-drop ride (meaning no-one will be left behind), aimed at bringing women together through mountain bike riding in a friendly and supportive environment. 

The ride will cover about 14km with some hills and a creek crossing. After the ride the group will gather for lunch and/or coffee at Warrandyte’s famous Grand Hotel. 

All you need to join in is a properly maintained mountain bike, an Australian Standard helmet and basic riding skills. 

What to bring: Mountain bike, helmet and a drink bottle (optional).

What to wear: Appropriate shoes and clothing to ride a bike.

Location: The ride will take in a loop around Warrandyte, starting and ending at Gospel Carpark, opposite Whipstick Gully Road.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Come down to Aquarena and join in a female only workout class.

Each session will cover a different activity. Come to one or come to all of them.

• Pilates - Monday 12 September at 12.30pm 
• Cycle - Wednesday 14 September at 12.30pm
• Strength - Thursday 15 September at 9.30am
  Please note: this session will be at the Heimat Centre - 125 George St, Doncaster East
• Vinyasa Slow Flow Yoga - Thursday 15 September at 12.30pm 

Registration is required. When registering, please specify which classes you wish to attend.

What to wear: active wear and runners.

What to bring: drink bottle, exercise mat (if you have one, for the Pilates and Yoga).

Walking basketball is aimed towards getting our senior community and those with lowered mobility due to injury, illness, recovery from surgery or rehabilitation, involved in low impact basketball.

The program is a fun and engaging and will give participants a chance to socialise and be active at the same time, usually with a lot of laughter!

A size five ball is used with lowered and modified rings. The program caters for all levels of walkers, including those with walking aids and limited mobility.

Program details

• sessions will go for 60 minutes and morning tea will be provided afterwards
• the program will run for six weeks on consecutive Thursday mornings
• sessions will be held on the white court at Sheahans Road stadium.

What to bring: water bottle

What to wear: suitable sporting clothes and footwear

This program is delivered by the Bullen Templestowe Basketball Club.

Join the Serenity for Women group for a free mat Pilates class.

This class is focused on bringing together women from different multicultural backgrounds, creating a diverse and enriching environment. It will focus on improving flexibility, strength, core stability and body awareness using low impact, repetitive moves for a full body workout.

Improved flexibility:

• increased muscle strength and tone particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the core muscles of your body)
• balanced muscle strength on both sides of your body
• improved posture
• better mobility.

Who are these classes for?

• classes are for females only.

What to bring:

• mat and water bottle
• wear comfortable clothing to work out in.

Registration:

• Register via Eventbrite – bookings are essential, maximum 25 participants per class.

Kickstart the holiday fun!

Join the Football Star Academy for some action-packed fun and games on the field. No previous football (soccer) experience required.

Program information

• suitable for all genders
• this activity is for kids aged five to 12 years.

Terms and conditions

• Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $10. All other participants will be charged $50.
• Eligible families can apply for multiple children. Only one session application at the discounted rate can be submitted per child per program.

How to apply

To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest now via phone 0424 253 549 or email vic23.football@sportstaracademy.com.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.

Summer Celebration is coming to Templestowe Village every Saturday in February.

Bring your friends, family and party vibes.

We are showcasing our incredible local Manningham artists with our local businesses throughout Summer.

Talented local artists Jazz Notes will be outside Carlucci's creating soulful summer memories. Playing a mix of gentle and upbeat jazz with classical, pop and Latin twists, the Duo combines the delicate sounds of Ann Craig (flute) and Kevin Blazé (guitar) to suit wide-ranging tastes.

Ann and Kevin are both classically trained but, after independently undertaking short courses with Australian jazz legend, Bob Sedergreen, both found the liberation offered by jazz. Then, a chance meeting led to the collaboration that is now Jazz Notes.

Local artists. Local businesses. Live performances. All summer long across Manningham. 

Summer Celebration is coming to D'Oro restaurant at Templestowe Village throughout February.

Bring your friends, family and party vibes.

We are showcasing our incredible local Manningham artists with our local businesses throughout Summer.

Talented local artists Jazz Notes will be creating soulful summer memories. Playing a mix of gentle and upbeat jazz with classical, pop and Latin twists, the Duo combines the delicate sounds of Ann Craig (flute) and Kevin Blazé (guitar) to suit wide-ranging tastes.

Ann and Kevin are both classically trained but, after independently undertaking short courses with Australian jazz legend, Bob Sedergreen, both found the liberation offered by jazz. Then, a chance meeting led to the collaboration that is now Jazz Notes.

Local artists. Local businesses. Live performances. All summer long across Manningham. 

Do you like your jazz cool or do you like it hot? We’ve got all of that for you and everything in between.

Come along and support a community concert band whose purpose is to provide a wide variety of enjoyable music for everyone throughout the year.

Having celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2024, we are now commencing the next exciting 50 years doing what we love most.

To add to the enjoyment, there will the always enjoyable multi-media presentation in conjunction with the music, which our regular Gala audience always loves.

Please, spread the word, encourage family and friends to come and enjoy a great evening.

Follow us:
- Instagram: @manninghamband
- Facebook: @manninghamband
- YouTube: @manninghamconcertband

How can people find out more about the event?
https://www.trybooking.com/DBWWQ

 

Looking for an engaging and energetic way to keep the kids active this winter?

Our Soccer Stars Program is the perfect opportunity for children aged 6–10 years to learn, play, and make new friends!

Join us for a fun-filled session where participants will be guided through essential soccer skills, enjoy team-based drills, and finish with a friendly match to put their new abilities into action. 

This inclusive program is designed to build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game, whether your child is new to soccer or looking to sharpen their skills.

What to Bring:

• A water bottle

• Cleats or outdoor shoes for playing on grass

• Indoor shoes in case of bad weather

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your child’s development through sport, teamwork, and wellbeing.

Spots are limited. Register now!

COVID-19 UPDATE: In light of the Victorian Government's announcement, Doncare has made the decision to postpone the Empowered Women, Empowering Women charity luncheon. The circuit breaker may have temporarily tripped our plans to host the event on the 4 June, but rest assured we are working busily behind the scenes with Jane Caro and Bramleigh Estate to reschedule the event.  

We are committed to creating the best possible experience for all of our guests and whilst we would love you to hang in there with us while we navigate the next few weeks and determine a new date, we do want to provide you with the flexibility to obtain a refund, should you wish to do so.  In order to initiate a refund request, please email martine.corbett@doncare.org.au.

Doncare would like to take this opportunity to thank our fabulous sponsors, Bendigo Bank, Bramleigh Estate, 89.9 The Light, Kinexus, Quintons IGA and Woodards.  Your support of this fundraising initiative is sincerely appreciated.  

Join Jane Caro at the Empowered Women, Empowering Women charity luncheon. Enjoy a three course meal and wine at the stunning Bramleigh Estate and hear from one of Australia's most influential social commentators.

Across the global stage, women's empowerment continues to be a common theme uniting communities and Jane Caro AM is a woman known for saying what's on her mind.

The author, novelist, broadcaster, columnist and social commentator is a weekly regular on Channel Seven's 'Weekend Sunrise' and 'Mornings' on Channel Nine. Jane appears frequently on the ABC's 'Q&A' and 'The Drum', Network Ten's 'The Project' and Channel Nine's 'Sunrise'. She is also a regular panelist on the ABC's top-rating show The Gruen Transfer and a regular columnist for MamaMia, The Conversation, MT magazine, the SMH and The Drum.

#ewew2021 is set to emulate the success of the inaugural charity luncheon which boasted a stellar line-up including comedian and radio personality Jo Stanley, 2015 Australian of the Year, Dr Rosie Batty and award-winning designer and TV personality Shaynna Blaze. In fact, we've invited Jo Stanley back this year to host the event because we know how much you loved her! Rosie has even promised to join us again for what promises to be another fabulous afternoon. Get ready to get empowered!

All funds raised support Doncare

Doncare is a not-for-profit community services organisation that has operated in the Manningham community since 1969. Doncare provides counselling for families and children in crisis; prevention, support and recovery following family violence; specialist intake and risk assessment; integrated family services; case management; emergency relief; social support for seniors and financial and material aid.

All guests receive:

General entry a three course banquet meal unlimited drinks (including beer, wine and soft drinks) live entertainment including key note speakers

Getting There

Bramleigh Estate is located at 420a Ringwood-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte Victoria 3113.  There is parking available at the venue.

Should you wish to travel by public transport, Bus 364 departs from Eastland Shopping Centre/Ringwood Street, Ringwood. The bus journey takes approximately 24 minutes and Bramleigh Estate is approximately a 68 metre walk from the Harding Rd/Ringwood-Warrandyte Rd bus stop. (Warrandyte).  Please visit Public Transport Victoria or download the PTV app. for more information.

Events Partners

Proudly supported by Bramleigh Estate and Bendigo Bank's Doncaster East and Templestowe Village Community Bank branches.

Since its inception in 1969, Doncare – Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre Inc. – has provided support to enhance the quality of life of people living in the Manningham and surrounding communities.