Looking to celebrate the end of another great Seniors Festival?
Carol is going to get you moving and grooving in her online dance party exercise class. This event will have you laughing as you step back in time to the days of disco and boot scootin'!
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home. A good internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Seniors of Manningham to enjoy a day outing to pick some summer berries and cherries at Blue Hill, Silvan.
The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. Included is bus transport to and from the berry farm, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Attendees can choose to purchase some of the berries at farm prices.
Please BYO hat, sunscreen and water bottle for this outing.
Please note: date may be subject to change, dependent on weather.
For more information and to book, please call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au
Enjoy a cup of coffee, cake and some meaningful conversation in a friendly open space with the Seniors Happy Life Club.
The Seniors Happy Life Club is inviting Manningham residents to take part in one of two Coffee Chats at Doncaster Bunnings. The event will be bilingual, in both English and Mandarin, and everyone is welcome attend!
The Seniors Happy Life Club are proud to be hosting these chats as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (November 25 to December 10) to help raise awareness and promote a world free of violence for women and girls and non-binary people.
On the day:
Whether you're seeking information, want to show your support, or simply enjoy a friendly chat
Spaces are limited. Please register to attend.
To register call Suzanne on 0402 958 821 or email suzanne200571@hotmail.com.
This event is supported by Manningham Council's 16 Days of Activism Small Grants.
The Seniors Club Support Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows seniors clubs to achieve short to medium term community development outcomes.
The aim of the grant is to:
Open for applications on Friday 1 August 2025 and will close on Wednesday 3 September.
Funding is up to $8,000. Allocations are for one financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the Seniors Club Support Grant category is $70,000 per annum.
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
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Subscribe to the Community Grants Program mailing list and keep informed of upcoming grants and community training sessions.
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Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
Want to improve your cardio fitness? Want to build leg strength while you're sitting down? Carol has a great seated cardio class for you, so you can work on your coordination and heart health all from your kitchen chair.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels.
Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
Struggling with your balance? You can get better if you practice.
Maintaining good balance is critical for maintaining a good life. Carol is here with a 30-minute online exercise class dedicated to balance exercises that will help you improve coordination, flexibility, strength, and of course, your balance!
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home.
Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
It's important to keep building and maintaining our muscle strength as we age, so we can keep doing all the things we want to.
In this 30-minute online exercise class Carol will take you through a fun series of upper and lower body standing strength exercises to help you stay strong at home.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels from the comfort of their own home.
Internet connection is required and you will be sent a Zoom link once registered.
Experience Country Life in the city with a trip to Chesterfield Farm.
Enjoy a real ‘hands on’ experience of farm life: meet a variety of animals, explore the 100 acre agricultural farm and learn about how a daily farm runs.
We will have a morning coffee together, before we explore what the farm has to offer, and then move to the Notting Hill Hotel for lunch.
Cost includes transport from your door, morning coffee, entry to the farm, and lunch.
Places are limited, bookings are essential. Contact Manningham Community Transport (operated by EV) directly to book.
Seniors living with Dementia and their family/carers are invited to join this day trip to visit the National Gallery of Victoria.
We will be visiting the NGV to attend an open-studio style event as part of Dementia Action Week, followed by a modified high tea at the NGV tea rooms.
Cost includes transport, morning tea and lunch.
Bookings can be made by email or phone, and close on Friday 12 September.
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Come along to find out about INFANT, an evidence-based initiative led by our local MCH Nurses....
The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.
INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.
Sessions cover topics including:
Cost: Free
Who should attend: Parents and caregivers
Please note: This is the 6 months session - for babies aged from 5 to 7 months.
We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:
For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.
Come along to find out about INFANT, an evidence-based initiative led by our local MCH Nurses....
The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.
INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.
Sessions cover topics including:
Cost: Free
Who should attend: Parents and caregivers
Please note: This is the 9 months session - for babies aged from 8 to 10 months.
We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:
For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.
Join experienced tutor, Clare Mannion, in a relaxed and creative environment to enhance your drawing skills.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our Life Drawing Classes provide a chance to practice sketching the human form from a live model. You will work on the basics of composition, colour and tone to find your own style with Clare.
Standing easels and materials are provided but if you wish to draw with a particular medium, please feel free to bring additional materials.
Please note: a minimum number of participants are required to proceed. Class bookings close 24 hours before the session so be sure to secure your spot early!
Attendance is on a drop-in basis, no commitment needed for future classes. Classes run on the first Thursday of each month until 3 April 2025.
Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.
Come along to find out about INFANT, an evidence-based initiative led by our local MCH Nurses....
The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.
INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.
Sessions cover topics including:
Cost: Free
Who should attend: Parents and caregivers
Please note: This is the 12 months session - for babies aged from 11 to 13 months.
We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:
For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.
Join us for a local trip to the Heide art museum and sculpture park, set on 6.5 hectares of parkland with five gallery spaces, award-winning architecture and a distinctive collection of more than 3,600 works of art.
After enjoying a morning coffee together, we will tour the art museum and grounds, followed by lunch at the Heide kitchen.
Cost includes transport from your door, morning coffee, entry to the museum, and lunch.
Places are limited, bookings are essential. Contact Manningham Community Transport (operated by EV) to book.
This is great venue for private functions. It also caters for dance, martial arts or art classes. Small group meetings can be held in one of the smaller rooms containing a whiteboard, television and comfortable seating. This venue is conveniently located to Jackson Court Shopping Centre and limited off street parking is available. ...
This is great venue for private functions. It also caters for dance, martial arts or art classes. Small group meetings can be held in one of the smaller rooms containing a whiteboard, television and comfortable seating. This venue is conveniently located to Jackson Court Shopping Centre and limited off street parking is available.
The three meeting rooms can hold between 12 to 30 guests.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre.
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hall - Casual Hirer | $72 per hour | $116 per hour |
| Main Hall - Regular Hirer | $32 per hour | $36 per hour |
| Meeting room - Casual Hirer | $39 per hour | $54 per hour |
| Meeting room - Regular Hirer | $27 per hour | $32 per hour |
A 12 hour flat rate of $648 is also available for casual community hirers in the main hall.
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can help to organise this for you.
Take our virtual tour of Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children....
Do you need support to help your newborn baby learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.
Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.
During this online session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.
Topics covered will include:
There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.
In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.
This session is designed specifically for Manningham parents of newborn babies aged between birth and 3 months.
Sessions are also available for older babies and toddlers.
Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.
Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children....
Do you need support to help your baby learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.
Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.
During this online session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.
Topics covered will include:
There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.
In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.
This session is designed specifically for parents of older babies aged between 6 and 8 months.
Sessions are also available for newborn babies and toddlers.
Please note: these sessions are only open to Manningham registered clients.
Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.
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:
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.
View the Senior's Club Support Grant guidelines and apply
Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children....
Do you need support to help your toddler learn to sleep? Come along to one of our free information sessions.
Through the Maternal and Child Health Sleep and Settling initiative, we are providing support for parents experiencing sleep and settling concerns with their young children.
During this online session, consultants will teach you an evidence-informed sleep and settling model of care.
Topics covered will include:
There will be time at the end of the session for you to ask questions about your specific situation.
In addition to the sessions, we are proud to provide an outreach service for interested parents. Speak to our Sleep and Settling Specialist at the end of the session for more information.
This session is designed specifically for parents of toddlers aged between 18 and 24 months.
Sessions are also available for newborns and older babies.
Working in partnership with the Victorian Government, this program is part of the 'More help for new Victorian mum and dads’ initiative.
Come along to find out about INFANT, an evidence-based initiative led by our local MCH Nurses....
The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.
INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.
Sessions cover topics including:
Cost: Free
Who should attend: Parents and caregivers
We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:
Please note: This is the 3 months session - for babies aged from 2 to 4 months.
For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.
