Come join Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung educator Thane Garvey-Gannaway at Bolin Bolin Billabong and learn about the significance of this amazing part of the Birrarung.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Come prepared and dress for the weather on the day, including closed-toed footwear. 

Bring a snack and water bottle for morning tea. 

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled. 

This event is part of Manningham's 2024 Spring Outdoors Series.

Help celebrate the opening of the Doncaster Hill Community Garden’s new shed, art mural and food cubes.

The day will include an official opening of the shed by special guests Jane Edmanton (ABC Gardening Australia) and Mayor Cr Deidre Diamante at 11.00am. This will be followed by free children's gardening activities with Tiffany from Chooktopia.

For more information about getting involved in the Community Garden, contact Garden Coordinator Nigel Philpot at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.

Starting at the sacred Wurundjeri Bukkertilibul dreaming site on Brushy Creek, we follow the river upstream, then head up to one of the highest points in Manningham. Enjoy the 360 degree view with the Great Dividing Range to the north and the rapids that mark the start of the Warrandyte Gorge below.

• Distance: 5kms
• Time: 3 hours
• Rating: difficult (some steep and slippery sections)

Please bring a water bottle and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes, a hat and clothing appropriate for the weather.

Registration is essential. The meeting point will be advised on booking.

Join Council's Biodiversity Planner Cathy Willis for a walk identifying most Manningham’s eucalypt species in the field.

Details:

• Rating: Moderate (mostly easy with one steep section)
• Distance: 1.5 km
• Time: 2 hrs
• Wear: Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring: A water bottle.
• Meeting point: Pound Bend picnic area in Warrandyte State Park (in the carpark near the tunnel at the southern end).

If you can no longer attend, please cancel via Eventbrite.

The Clothing Exchange believes that looking good shouldn’t cost the earth.

Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your wardrobe without hitting the shops. It saves you pennies and the planet too!
 

Eligibility

To participate you must drop clothes off. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of eight items per person will be accepted.

Please note, the clothes drop off commences at 12.00pm and the Clothes Swap Exchange commences at 1.00pm.
 

What items will we accept:

• clean, folded or pressed
• good quality with a long potential lifespan
• free of faults or with minor faults that are easy to repair (for example, a missing button).

The best items to swap are good quality garments that you once loved but are no longer your favourites or perhaps no longer fit you perfectly. This way, you’re giving them a second life with someone new who will treasure them.

Whatever you swap, please make sure you are emotionally detached from the item, as once it has been swapped you cannot change your mind.
 

What we will not accept:

• anything pilled, smelly or too far from perfect
• undergarments
• swimwear
• tracksuits.

Please note that we have quality screening processes at our events. Any items left over after the event finishes are donated to a local charity.

The Clothing Exchange believes that looking good shouldn’t cost the earth.

Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your wardrobe without hitting the shops. It saves you pennies and the planet too!
 

Eligibility

To participate you must drop clothes off. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of eight items per person will be accepted.

Please note, the clothes drop off commences at 10.00am and the clothes swap commences at 11.00am.
 

What items will we accept:

• clean, folded or pressed
• good quality with a long potential lifespan
• free of faults or with minor faults that are easy to repair (for example, a missing button).

The best items to swap are good quality garments that you once loved but are no longer your favourites or perhaps no longer fit you perfectly. This way, you’re giving them a second life with someone new who will treasure them.

Whatever you swap, please make sure you are emotionally detached from the item, as once it has been swapped you cannot change your mind.
 

What we will not accept:

• anything pilled, smelly or too far from perfect
• undergarments
• swimwear
• tracksuits.

Please note that we have quality screening processes at our events. Any items left over after the event finishes are donated to a local charity.

Suitable for ages newborn to 12 years old.

Are you covered for emergencies at home?

We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.

The session will cover important topics including:

• having an up-to-date insurance policy  
• the right insurance amount for your home and contents
• what to look out for in your existing insurance policy.

Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.

It's free to register but bookings are essential. 

Are you covered for emergencies at home?

We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.

The session will cover important topics including:

• having an up-to-date insurance policy  
• the right insurance amount for your home and contents
• what to look out for in your existing insurance policy.

Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.

It's free to register but bookings are essential. 

A 6 week art therapy group for kids in grades 5 and 6, who have experienced or witnessed family violence.

Making art can help us to tell our stories and make sense of our experiences. Plus, it is a fun creative way to get to know ourselves better as well as others in the group. Helping us to appreciate who we are, our special talents and gifts, and to see these gifts in others too.

Art therapy helps us to:

• express thoughts, ideas, and emotions
• manage difficult feelings, like anger and worry
• learn to problem solve and build resilience
• grow confidence and self-esteem
• improve social skills

A fun, safe and supportive space that encourages listening and caring.

Participation is free and all art materials will be provided. No artistic skills necessary!

This program is provided by Doncare in partnership with Anglicare Victoria.
 

Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park. Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range, visit the Blue-tongue Bend Chapel and then traverse the shaly escarpment to the old Stane Brae farm. Enjoy morning tea at the best beach in Wonga Park before returning past a 400+ year old Red Box tree near the old dairy.

• Difficult (some steep, slippery and narrow tracks) approx 6km 3.5hrs
• Please wear appropriate clothing for walking
• BYO morning tea / snacks / water
• Location will be given upon registration

The Clothing Exchange believes that looking good shouldn’t cost the earth.

Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your wardrobe without hitting the shops. It saves you pennies and the planet too!

Eligibility
To participate you must drop clothes off. For each item you drop off you will receive a token which can then be used to select another item. A maximum of eight items per person will be accepted.

Please note: the clothes drop off starts at 12.00pm and the clothes swap exchange starts at 1.00pm.

What we accept

We will only accept items that are:

• clean, folded or pressed
• good quality with a long potential lifespan
• free of faults or with minor faults that are easy to repair (for example, a missing button)

The best items to swap are good quality garments that you once loved but are no longer your favourites or perhaps no longer fit you perfectly. This way, you’re giving them a second life with someone new who will treasure them.

Whatever you swap, please make sure you are emotionally detached from the item, as once it has been swapped you cannot change your mind.

What we don't accept

We will not accept:

• anything pilled, smelly or too far from perfect
• undergarments
• swimwear
• tracksuits

Please note: we have quality screening processes at our events.

Any items left over after the event finishes are donated to a local charity.

What amazing biodiversity is in your area? We'd love to know!

By the end of October, the natural world is on full throttle. Flowers are blooming, insects are emerging, birds are singing, and reptiles are coming out of their winter hibernation. It makes sense for the Southern Hemisphere to observe life at this time of year.

The purpose of the Great Southern Bioblitz is to highlight the immense biodiversity spread across the Southern Hemisphere in the flourishing springtime. Also, to engage the public in science and nature learning, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist.

To participate in the event you will need to download the iNaturalist app on your device.

• iNaturalist app for Android
• iNaturalist app for Apple

Find out about different aspects of the water quality of the creek and how we test it while enjoying a walk along one of the prettiest sections of our iconic Mullum Mullum Creek. 

• Distance: 5 km
• Time: 3.5 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate: Long out and back walk 

Booking essential.

Meeting point to be supplied on booking.

Are you covered for emergencies at home?

We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.

The session will cover important topics including:

• having an up-to-date insurance policy  
• the right insurance amount for your home and contents
• what to look out for in your existing insurance policy.

Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.

It's free to register but bookings are essential. 

Please note: this repeat session of the Home Insurance workshop will be held in Mandarin. 

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

What amazing biodiversity is in your area? We'd love to know!

By the end of October, the natural world is on full throttle. Flowers are blooming, insects are emerging, birds are singing, and reptiles are coming out of their winter hibernation. It makes sense for the Southern Hemisphere to observe life at this time of year.

The purpose of the Great Southern Bioblitz is to highlight the immense biodiversity spread across the Southern Hemisphere in the flourishing springtime. Also, to engage the public in science and nature learning, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist.

To participate in the event you will need to download the iNaturalist app on your device.

• iNaturalist app for Android
• iNaturalist app for Apple

This online program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. The program runs over seven sessions and covers coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.

You will gain knowledge in:

• dementia and related issues such as planning for the future
• strategies for living positively with dementia including support
• the management, reduction and/or prevention of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Suitable for people living with dementia and their family carers and family members. This program is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.

Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This program is delivered interactively - you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants, giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.

If you register to attend this program you will be contacted by Dementia Australia staff to ensure that the program will meet your needs and that you meet the eligibility requirements.