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!
Every 18 seconds, someone in Australia needs blood. Be the reason they live - donate with us this January.
Manningham Youth Services have reserved a number of donation slots during January. To help you get there, we’ll be offering free transport to Lifeblood Ringwood via our Manningham Youth Services van on those days.
We’ll leave from MY Hub at MC Square and where possible drop people directly home afterwards.
Register online now!
Manningham Youth Services (delivered by EACH) will be on-site to provide support.
Every year, the average Australian sends 23 kg of textiles to landfill. That's over 100 t-shirts - so much money!
Join this engaging class to find out more about ways to recycle and repurpose old objects.
Do you have a worn-out t-shirt at home? Maybe you no longer wear it, but the idea of tossing it away makes you sick to your stomach.
Bring your worn-out or cherished t-shirts to this workshop to learn how to transform them into reusable tote bags.
Suitable for: ages 8 - 18
What to bring: attendees are required to bring old t-shirts
On behalf of the Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated (AICSI), find yourself with Yoga.
Join our yoga session, offering more than just physical wellbeing:
Trainers and presenters
Ruchi Arora from YogSynergy (Doncaster) will be the exclusive yoga trainer.
Valerie Judge from Rose Phoenix Health (Templestowe) will be the keynote speaker to enlighten you all and connect yoga with a better mental health.
Bring your yoga mat and be ready to improve your physical and mental health.
Move, groove and connect at this inclusive silent disco designed for older adults, including people living with dementia and their carers.
Hosted by: Manningham Council
Location: Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Cost: Free
Keep social, fit and happy this year with ballroom dancing!
Join the Seniors Happy Life Club Inc for a fun afternoon of ballroom dancing every Wednesday at the Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre.
Manningham's Healthy Ageing Team in partnership with the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission), ScamWatch and the National Anti Scam Centre present a free Scams awareness presentation.
Stop. Better safe than scammed.
Scammers are criminals who use increasingly sophisticated methods to target their victims. In this session, a representative from The National Anti-Scam Centre (also known as Scamwatch), will deliver a free presentation designed to help you identify scams and stay safe.
They’ll showcase some real-life examples, and let you know what to do if you have been targeted. They’ll also provide an overview on how the Centre is working across government and industry to help make Australia a harder target for scams.
Places are limited, so reserve your seat today.
Manningham Council's Healthy Ageing Team in partnership with the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission), ScamWatch and the National Anti Scam Centre present a free Scams Awareness Presentation.
Stop. Better safe than scammed.
Scammers are criminals who use increasingly sophisticated methods to target their victims.
In this session, a representative from The National Anti-Scam Centre (also known as Scamwatch), will deliver a free presentation designed to help you identify scams and stay safe.
They’ll showcase some real-life examples, and let you know what to do if you have been targeted. They’ll also provide an overview on how the Centre is working across government and industry to help make Australia a harder target for scams.
Places are limited, so reserve your seat today!
Dementia is the second cause of death in Australia.
Come and hear experts talk about research, clinic and the App.
Free parking is available for the duration of the seminar and there is a bus stop in front of the Manningham Civic Centre.
For more information, you can contact the organisers through the booking website
The upcoming event will feature three expert speakers offering valuable insights for seniors and their families.
Join us for this practical, actionable, professional and motivating triple bill event featuring:
Parking available at The Pines Learning Centre car park. Some disabled parking places are available.
Places are limited and registration is essential.
Contact The Pines Learning Centre on 9842 6726 or visit our website.
Keep social, fit and happy this year with line dancing!
Join the Seniors Happy Life Club Inc for a fun afternoon of ballroom dancing every Tuesday at the Doncaster Senior Citizens Centre.
$2 entry each class for members (plus $30 annual member fee).
View a list of local childcare centres and get tips on what to look for ...
We recommend families visit a range of childcare services to choose the most suitable one for your child’s needs.
Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing a childcare service:
Contact us for more information on childcare in Manningham.
Visit Manningham Maps to find a local Childcare centre near you or check the list below:
Early Years at MC Square
Early Years offers full time care from birth to 5 years of age. We are the only Manningham Council owned early childhood education and care service.
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| Bulleen Kids Early Learning Centre | 60 Manningham Road, Bulleen | 9850 2791 |
| Creative Play Childcare and Early Learning Centre | 1 Templestowe Road, Bulleen | 9852 3277 |
| Moresby Avenue Child Care and Early Learning Centre | 6 Moresby Avenue, Bulleen | 9850 7755 |
| Wonderworld Early Learning Centre | 106 Templestowe Road, Bulleen | 9850 1777 |
| Kids Academy Bulleen | 54 Thompsons Road Bulleen | 70205356 |
| Nido Early School Bulleen | 29 Manningham Road Bulleen | 90391922 |
| Dandelion Childcare and Early Learning Centre | 37 Manningham Road Bulleen | 90857611 |
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Aquarena Aquatic Centre Childcare Centre |
139 Williamsons Road, |
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Doncaster Early Learning Child Care Centre |
20 Turana Street, |
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1 Lauer St, Doncaster |
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MyKidz Early Learning Centre |
97 High Street, |
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6 High Street, |
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| Creative Play Early Learning Centre Doncaster | 522-524 Doncaster Road Doncaster | 98482157 |
| Playhouse Early Education and Care | 70 Tram Road Doncaster | 90184070 |
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Good Start Early Learning Centre |
76-78 Andersons Creek Road, |
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A.C.E. Child Care Centre |
2 Renshaw Street, |
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Deep Creek Childcare Centre |
510-518 Blackburn Road, |
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Doncaster East Day Care and Kindergarten |
84 Blackburn Road, |
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Kids Academy Doncaster East |
952-954 Doncaster Road, |
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Busy Bees at Doncaster East |
160 Andersons Creek Road, |
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Minikins Kindergarten and Child Care Centre |
13 Leeds Street, |
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MyKidz East Doncaster |
81 George Street, |
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Pines Learning Childcare Centre |
520 Blackburn Road, |
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Guardian Childcare and Education Doncaster East |
100 Deep Creek Drive, |
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| Bambini Early Learning Centre | 1 Fullwood Parade Doncaster East | 96993980 |
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Donvale Early Learning Centre |
11 Mitcham Road, |
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| Nido Early School Donvale | 318-320 Springvale Road Donvale | 85939434 |
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Templestowe World of Learning |
247-249 High Street, |
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Journey Early Learning Childcare Centre |
271 Thompsons Road, |
9005 4650 |
| Templestowe Kids Early Learning Centre | 11-13 Herlihys Road Templestowe Lower | 98520710 |
| Templestowe Montessori Academy Childcare Centre | 36-38 Parker Street Templestowe Lower | 1300000162 |
| Alpha Omega Early Education | 1 Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe | 9846 3592 |
| Cuddly Bear Templestowe Early Learning Centre | Corner Swilk and Parker Streets, Templestowe | 9846 4011 |
| Grow Early Education Templestowe | 1 Niland Rise, Templestowe | 1300934769 |
| Leading Bees Montessori and Early Learning centre | 14 Aloha Gardens, Templestowe | 9008 7277 0434 555516 |
| Paisley Park Early Learning Centre | 239 Foote Street, Templestowe | 1800 724 753 |
| First Steps Early Learning Journey | 58-60 Smiths Road, Templestowe | 83722012 |
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Warrandyte Child Care and Preschool Centre |
2 Masonic Avenue, |
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Wonga Park Community Cottage Child Care Centre |
Unit 1, 9-13 Old Yarra Road, |
Find all childcares, schools, kindergartens and more within Manningham
Our local wildlife is struggling with the impacts of urbanisation and the removal of habitat. But with a few simple changes, a garden can become an inviting space for fauna to visit and live in.
Learn how to become a ‘Wildlife Champion' by incorporating food sources, water, shelter and nesting places in your garden for our indigenous animals.
Topics covered:
This series of workshops by Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to give you the skills and knowledge to plan and build a wildlife friendly garden at home. All seminars are at Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, Reynolds Road Doncaster East. Supper is at 6:45pm and the seminar begins at 7:00pm sharp.
Weeds are the bane of the home gardener but also a serious threat to local native flora and fauna.
Whether in private or public gardens, or in the natural environment, weeds compete with preferred plants for space, light, nutrients and water and often are designed to win in the battle.
In this community workshop participants will learn how to identify and control weeds using an integrated approach that minimises negative impacts on the environment.
Topics Covered:
This series of workshops by Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to give you the skills and knowledge to plan and build a wildlife friendly garden at home. All seminars are at Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, Reynolds Road Doncaster East. Supper is at 6:45pm and the seminar begins at 7:00pm sharp.
Australia is blessed with wonderful mammals, marsupials and monotremes. While we might not all see a large mammal like a kangaroo in our garden, there are many smaller mammals that may visit our garden – especially at night.
Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia, this workshop will introduce you to the world of mammals, tips on building garden habitat, and the do’s and don’ts to invite this special wildlife into your garden.
Topics covered:
This series of workshops by Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to give you the skills and knowledge to plan and build a wildlife friendly garden at home. All seminars are at Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, Reynolds Road Doncaster East. Supper is at 6:45pm and the seminar begins at 7:00pm sharp.
Did you know that the average Australian household increases its waste output by around 30 per cent during the festive season?
So how can you reduce your waste without missing out on the traditions you love, or creating a stack more work for yourself?
Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, and learn how to make eco-conscious, sustainable decorations using upcycled and natural materials.
This free hands-on workshop touches on ways to decorate your home during the festive season without adding to the global waste crisis. Some homemade festive snacks will be supplied during the presentation, and you will take home what you make as well as instructions to continue crafting at home.
Registrations is essential and spots are limited.
Native bees and butterflies are great pollinators and beautiful additions to any garden. There are many things you can do to attract them for a visit – and to even reside in your garden.
This workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of native bees and butterflies, their role in nature as pollinators and as an important player in the food web. This is all in addition to the splash of colour, movement and beauty they bring to a garden.
Topics covered:
This series of workshops by Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to give you the skills and knowledge to plan and build a wildlife friendly garden at home. All seminars are at Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, Reynolds Road Doncaster East. Supper is at 6:45pm and the seminar begins at 7:00pm sharp.
Create your garden to become an inviting space for our local native fauna to thrive in.
In this workshop, learn how to become a ‘Champion for Wildlife’ by incorporating food sources, water, shelter and nesting places in your garden for wildlife.
Presenter: Charlotte Harrison from Sustainable Gardening Australia.
Supper is at 6.45pm, the seminar begins at 7.00pm sharp.
Registration is essential.
This is the first of a four-part series on Gardening for Biodiversity. The series of workshops is run by Sustainable Gardening Australia and provides tips and tricks to garden for wildlife and support biodiversity in your local area.
Free come and try women only fitness class at Aquarena. Yoga, Zumba or Pilates.
Suitable for ages 16 years plus.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to move around in and appropriate shoes to exercise in.
What to bring: An exercise mat. Participants may be able to borrow one from the centre but stock is limited.
Bookings are required.
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If you’re an artist living or working in Manningham, join us for an online meet and greet to build creative connections in your backyard.
Facilitated by Debby Maziarz, this inaugural community of practice event will look at what dramatic adaptation can mean for your arts practice, with particular regard for opportunities and challenges presented by online tools and modes of working.
You'll hear from local creatives Adrian Rice, Cath Rutten and Lindy Yeates about their experiences, particularly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as have the chance to share ideas and discuss your current practice.
Free event.
Limited numbers, registration essential.
Image: Lindy Yeates, installation shot from the Sanctuary Project, 2020-21.
Located at the entrance to MC Square, Manningham Art Gallery presents a diverse range of contemporary art exhibitions and related public programs throughout the year. See all upcoming exhibitions.
There is a huge array of nutritious and delicious Asian vegetables that thrive in Melbourne over autumn and winter.
Come along and learn from Connie Cao, passionate home gardener and author of 'My Asian Veggie Patch' about how to grow, care for, harvest and cook with these unique herbs and vegetables.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
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