This event is sold out. Tickets won't be sold at the door.
Get ready to lighten up your evening with plenty of entertainment, activities, delicious food and dancing!
Presented by the Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated (AICSI).
Come along to celebrate the launch of our 2025 Inspired Living Series with a panel of two inspiring local storytellers and eco-adventurers!
Beau Miles
Beau is a father, YouTuber, author of The Backyard Adventurer, wannabe farmer and maker of stuff from other people's junk. Known for oddball storytelling that aims to turn seemingly mundane or silly ideas into things that are enjoyable, challenging and insightful. Beau is known for his ‘Backyard Adventurer’ philosophy of connecting people with their local heritage, history and environment.
Cezary Carmichael (Two Birders Two Bikes One School)
Cezary is a 19-year-old filmmaker and student who recently completed a year-long journey on his bike around Australia to fund the development of a school in Timor-Leste (raising more than $120,000). His upcoming documentary will explore the cultural and ecological significance of birds in Australia and the importance of storytelling and communication in fostering community.
Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events
Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.
Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and strengthen their community for a stronger, more resilient future.
Registration for this event is required.
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In this workshop, primary school-aged children are invited to join the staff from Awareaway to create fish from re-purposed plastic waste. The fish will then be displayed as part of the 'School of Plastic Fish' exhibition at the Box Hill Community Art Centre.
Participation in the workshops is free but places are limited.
The exhibition runs from 23 May until 29 May 2022 at the Box Hill Community Art Centre.
'School of Plastic Fish' is an exhibition responding to the alarming study that predicts by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans.
The fish depict an eerie yet beautiful ocean-scape where they are displayed, reminding us of a possible future and encouraging us to embrace positive behaviour change to reimagine a better and more sustainable future.
Awareaway is a social and environmental enterprise, co-founded by Sophie Dahm and Alex Child, dedicated to sustainable and creative design by re-purposing and up-cycling plastic waste.
Join us for a Spooktacular treat hunt.
Round up the kids and search for clues hiding in-centre. Meet our spooky characters and collect delicious treats.
Simply head to the booth near Specsavers to start the hunt.
Active Manningham will be running a free Intro to Strength class.
This class offers beginners an overview of strength training basics, equipment usage, and the benefits of this style of training. It emphasizes safe and effective techniques, making it ideal for those new to strength training.
Due to limited spaces registration is essential.
Join a friendly walking group and enjoy good company, fresh air, and green space exposure.
This brisk 50-minute walk around the local neighbourhood starts and finishes at Pines Learning.
Guest speakers will be invited to some walks to share information regarding available supports for carers.
More information at Pines Learning.
We love supporting vibrant diverse and events that benefits the community.
You’ve come to the right place if you’re considering hosting:
Holding a successful event requires careful and considerate planning. We work with event organisers to ensure events are safe and cause minimal disruptions. If you’re organising a public or private event in an outdoor public space, you may need our approval to do so.
Submit your event to the Manningham event calendar for local promotion and participation.
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Explore our community halls, meeting rooms and venues, and filter by amenities for your indoor event.
Contact us
For all enquiries contact us on 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
Everyone has the right to live their lives free from abuse.
There’s a number of things we can all do to prevent elder abuse from getting out of hand such as:
Elder abuse is hard to picture, but happens every day. What starts out small doesn't always stay that way.
Actions causing harm to an older person from someone they know or trust is elder abuse. It can include:
Anyone experiencing elder abuse may:
Elder abuse often occurs within close relationships and is a form of family violence. It’s unacceptable and we need to call it out.
There’s several actions we can take to stop elder abuse and includes:
If you or anyone you know is experiencing elder abuse, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Learn more about how we’re tackling ageism in Manningham.
Compass is a national website created to help older Australians navigate the complex issue of elder abuse and to guide action to end the problem. Compass make resources and information available both for older Australians and for the people who care for and support them.
As a voice for action, Compass acts against elder abuse by raising nationwide awareness of this growing social issue and simplifying the process of connecting people to services and information that can help.
Learn more by visiting compass.info or by calling 1800 ELDERhelp.
The OPERA project is a partnership between Eastern Community Legal Centre and Swinburne University. The project engages with older people about their experiences of ageing and age discrimination in the community.
The aim of the project is to ensure that older people feel valued and respected. It’s also about challenging some of the harmful beliefs and attitudes that can lead to age discrimination.
Every individual has the right to feel safe, respected and valued.
Learn more about the OPERA Project.
Learn how to make seed bombs for your home or community garden.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how to make seed bombs using native flower seeds and all the nutrients and protection the seeds need to get a great start on life.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics. ...
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
Learn more about your legal rights whilst planning for your future during this free webinar.
Anita Koochew from Eastern Community Legal Centre will deliver an online information session on the role of Powers of Attorney and other Substitute Decision Making mechanisms to support people with a disability and their carers.
This event is being delivered as part of Victorian Law Week 2024.
Join Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) for Taking Charge: Planning for the future, including healthy ageing, wills and powers of attorney.
Visit The Pines, Bulleen and Warrandyte Libraries during Victorian Law Week (20 to 26 May) to learn about legal issues relevant to you and your community.
Information brochures from ECLC will be made available from information stalls.
Meeting Date: 3 November 2022
Meeting Time: 6.45pm (to be seated by 7.00pm)
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Manningham Council cordially invites you and your guests to attend the Annual Meeting of Manningham Council for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Join Veronica from A Hand to Help as she shares tried and true methods to help:
Plus, how to recycle to reduce landfill in a mindful and thoughtful way, and part with possessions while reflecting on the memoires they evoke.
This is a free event, however registrations are essential.
Contact Pines Learning to register.
Meeting Date: 10 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. This Annual Council meeting will proceed in the Council Chamber adhering to our COVID-Safe Plan to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19.
Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Our next ordinary Council meeting will be held 7:00pm on Tuesday, 24 November 2020.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Meeting Date: 6 November 2025
Meeting Time: 6.45pm (to be seated by 7.00pm)
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Manningham Council cordially invites you and your guests to attend the Annual Meeting of Manningham Council for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
This livestream will be available at the time of the event.
Come and experience the botanic beauty of the luscious gardens at Applewood at our Open Gardens event.
James Wall from Gardenworld will do a presentation on springtime planting and provide tips to keep your garden in pristine condition.
Then we will do a walking tour of the village gardens, where you can admire the peaceful backdrop and stunning landscaping in this sophisticated oasis purpose-built for over 55s.
An afternoon tea will follow in the Community Centre.
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.
Presented by Cancer Council Victoria and BreastScreen Victoria, this free session will cover topics such as
Content is particularly relevant to those up to 75 years of age, however all welcome.
Places are limited - bookings essential.
Before embarking on building, renovating, tree removal/lopping or any other works, it is important to ascertain whether you require a permit.
Planning permits and building permits serve different purposes.
A planning permit is required to ensure that your project complies with the relevant zoning and overlay controls applicable to your property and to ensure that your project considers its impact on the surrounding area with respect to character, built form and materials, surrounding neighbours, traffic, environmental impacts and community need.
A building permit focuses on the technical aspects of construction and safety ensuring that your project complies with the relevant building codes and regulations.
Links to the relevant controls are:
Here are some common projects that need approval - contact us even if your project is not listed here:
New to building or renovation?
For advice on all things renovation and construction, visit the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).
Every dream project is different with its own needs and challenges. Here are the steps to give you a rough guide on the process, timeframes and costs when starting any project.
You can also view:
If you don't need a planning permit you can proceed straight to building permit
After you apply you can also
We do not issue building permits so you will need to contact a building surveyor to organise a building permit.
You will need the permit to ensure what you're hoping to construct or change is done right and to building code standards.
You may need permits for connecting to infrastructure, protection of public assets and more. Often you will find out which permits you need throughout the process, so it is always best to discuss your plans with us or industry professionals.
Some common permits include:
Hoping to build sustainably?
We've created a list of resources to help you build a sustainable, energy-efficient home or commercial building.
View resources
