That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone to joined us for Manningham’s most anticipated event of the year!

On Friday 8 September our community came together with Mayor Cr Deirdre Diamante to be a part of this glamorous night. 

Partnering with MannaCare, the Mayoral Charity Gala has raised awareness and funds for initiatives to support those in our community touched by dementia.

We're still taking donations!

Our partner MannaCare are still taking direct donations.

All proceeds will go to creating a dementia-focused initiative in Manningham.

 Thank you to our wonderful partner and sponsors! 

• MannaCare - Gala partner
• Noel Jones Doncaster - Gold sponsor
• Rose Phoenix Health - Bronze sponsor   

Need help?

If you have any questions about donating directly, please contact our events team on 9840 9333 or at events@manningham.vic.gov.au

Is now the right time to go electric?

Join Rotary Manningham City for an Electric Vehicle Expo, vehicle display and free seminars. 

Local dealerships and importers, as well as members of the Australian EV Association (AEVA) and EV owners, will bring along hybrid and electric vehicles for you to inspect and explore. 

The range includes Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Mini, Subaru, Honda, Chery, GWM, Nissan, MG Ringwood, Toyota YV, Renault, EV Automotive van, Ford Mustang Ringwood, Tesla Owners Club, Peugeot Balwyn, BYD, Polestar, Volvo, Zeeker, and others. EV charging companies will also be on hand. 

Where else can you see all these EV’s in one place at one time!

Event details

The Expo and car show will be held between 10.00am and 4.00pm in the Manningham Civic Centre carpark.

The seminar program will be held at Manningham Civic Centre in the reception area on Level 1, at the times listed below. 

The seminars are free, but bookings are essential.

Seminar 1: Electric Vehicles industry trends, the key issues, and myths, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

 11.00am to 12.30pm 

• Chair Brian Negus - Ambassador ITS Australia, Formerly GM RACV
• Opening and Address - Andrew Day CEO City of Manningham
• Bryce Gatton – EV Choice Consulting and RENEW
• Riz Akhtar – The Driven and the Australian Electric Vehicle Assoc – AEVA.
• Xavier Vagedes, Engineering Manager Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty. Ltd
• Q and A.
   

Seminar 2: Electric Vehicle Charging at Home and on the Go

 1.00pm to 2.30pm 

• Chair Brian Negus - Ambassador ITS Australia, Formerly GM RACV
• Nirav Thaker – Residential Delivery Manager, Jet Charge
• Rohan Smith – RACV Product Manager Home and Commercial EV Charging
• Nick Wodzinski - Head of Product, Chargefox
• Q and A.
   

The Electric Vehicle Expo and Seminars are brought to you by Rotary Manningham City, supported by Manningham's Community Grants Program.

For more information, go to Electric Vehicle Expo.

Come along to this webinar to hear from the founder of Plastic Free July, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz.

Rebecca will talk about how this inspiring movement grew from just a handful of people, to 140 million people worldwide.

Learn how you can be part of this community change as Rebecca shares solutions and stories from people making small steps to reduce plastic waste. Together we can make a real difference in Victoria in 2023, beyond the plastic bans.

Have a FOGO question? We’ve got the answer.

Not quite sure how the new FOGO service works?

Drop in to one of our casual online Q and A sessions where our friendly staff will be available to answer any of your queries.

有关于FOGO的问题吗？我们有答案。

不太清楚新的 FOGO 服务如何运作？

欢迎参加我们的在线问答环节，我们友善的工作人员将回答您的任何疑问。

有關於FOGO的問題嗎？我們有答案。

不太了解新的FOGO服務如何運作？

歡迎參加我們的網上問答環節，我們友善的工作人員將回答您的任何疑問。

Have a FOGO question? We’ve got the answer.

Not quite sure how the new FOGO service works?

Drop in to one of our casual online Q and A sessions where our friendly staff will be available to answer any of your queries.

Please note: this session will be run in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

We encourage community members to join the Wonga Park CFA for this Bushfire community meeting.

This session covers fire safety essentials information including:

• Local fire risk
• What to expect from fire
• Preparing for fire
• Fire danger ratings
• How to stay informed
• Seasonal update

We encourage community members to join the Wonga Park CFA for this Bushfire community meeting.

This session covers fire safety essentials information including:

• Local fire risk
• What to expect from fire
• Preparing for fire
• Fire danger ratings
• How to stay informed
• Seasonal update

Greythorn Bowls welcomes you to a free family and friends fun day.

Come along for fun bowls activities for all the family to enjoy together, including:

• barefoot bowls and games
• live music from the 60s, 70s and 80s
• face painter, slushies and fairy floss 
• sausage sizzle

This event is suitable for all age groups. 

No bookings required. Flat soled shoes recommended for playing.

To celebrate National Recycling Week, we are hosting an online Q and A session about all things waste.

Not sure what item goes into each bin?

Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?

Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?

Come along to our friendly Q and A session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!

To celebrate National Recycling Week, come along to our information session about all things waste.

Not sure what item goes into each bin?

Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?

Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?

Come along to our friendly session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!

Ramak Bamzar, a Melbourne-based Iranian photographer, blends art historical influences with a meticulous focus on colour, texture, and lighting. Her work explores themes of gender identity, geographical determinism, culture, and environment, all characterised by thoughtful compositions.

In these striking works, the Moustachioed Women and Rhinoplastic Girls from Bamzar’s 2022 series burst out of their imprisoning frames to capture a moment in the ongoing struggle, intertwining with the essence of Iranian culture and heritage. Through the integration of poetic motifs, epic themes, and historical allusions, the images go beyond mere documentation, offering a profound insight into the resilience and determination of Iranian women.

The Vigil – Crying for a Man I Never Met, 2022. Ramak Bamzar. Image courtesy of the Artist.

Walking football is specifically designed for people over 50. 

It is a social, small-sided, and sustainable version of football played by people worldwide. It is the slower paced version of the beautiful game and the rules have been adjusted to make it social, safe and fun. 

Come along to our come and try event to give walking football a go!

No bookings required - just turn up.

Come and try hockey with your first session free of charge.

Whether you're trying hockey for the first time, a beginner player or returning after some time away from the sport. Come and try this new program aimed at women and girls, ages 12 to 99 years.

Any fitness level, no prior experience needed, no uniform required. 

What to wear: comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes.

What to bring: all equipment will be provided. It is recommended you bring your own mouth guard. Mouth guards can be purchased from a chemist. 

No registration required.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Pines Learning invites women 16 plus, who are new to their centre, to attend a 'free come and try' session for one of their many, varied health, fitness or wellbeing exercise classes. 

Select from Tai Chi, Barre class, chair yoga, dance classes and much much more!

To register, go to Pines Learning to view what classes are on offer in November, then call 9842 6726 to organise your free class.

Places are limited and bookings are essential.

What to wear: comfortable clothing appropriate for exercise and correct footwear for each of the classes.

What to bring: a towel and water bottle are optional.

Please note: current Pines Learning members are not eligible for a free session.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Join us these school holidays for a Minecraft and Superheroes event with Bricks 4 Kids at Bulleen Plaza.

Lots of creative fun for all the kids.

No bookings required. 

Women and girls in Manningham are invited to join the Manningham Walking Group for Carers Multicultural dance lesson.

This session will include a range of dance styles - line dancing, Bollywood dancing, belly dancing.

Coffee and snacks will be provided after the session.

Suitable for women and girls of all age, no prior experience needed.

Come down, meet some new people and have fun.

What to wear: comfortable clothes.

What to bring: a water bottle.

Register via email at info@manninghamwalkinggroup.com.au.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

Come down and try lawn bowls with experienced coaches at Doncaster Bowls Club.

Lawn Bowls is a sport that can be played all year round.

This event is suitable for women and girls of all ages. No previous experience required.

What to wear: casual clothing and flat sole shoes.

What to bring: nothing, everything you need to participate will be provided by the club.

Where to park: parking is available at the club. Free parking is also available on J.J. Tully Drive.

No registration necessary, just turn up on the day.

#ManninghamGirlsCan

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

A celebration of the birth of Jesus through carols, prayers, and readings. A light, festive supper with non-alcoholic sparkling drinks will follow the service.

Event will be held at East Doncaster Baptist Church. 

To get there: Bus routes 902 or 907 to Tunstall Square Shopping Centre and then it's a 5-minute walk south down Tunstall Road. Limited parking is available on site.

More details at East Doncaster Baptist Church.