Join us for an informative evening presented by Leanne Carney, owner of A Dog’s Life – Pet First Aid Care and Nutrition, and learn about:
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton will discuss sustainable building design and tiny homes at the Manningham Function Centre.
Jesse Glascott, is co-founder of the Sustainable Building Alliance, Director of G-Lux Builders and architect of the iconic Warrandyte Panel House. Jesse will discuss what goes into designing and building net zero sustainable homes.
Elle Paton is co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association. Tiny homes are prefabricated, transportable dwellings that can provide off-grid, eco-friendly and low cost solutions. Elle will share her story of what its like to live in a tiny house.
The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
Power 2 Pedal is a fun and welcoming program, delivered in a safe environment where kids and teens with autism will learn and develop their bike riding skills.
This program will also support people to build their skills and confidence to be able to include bike riding in their everyday life, for example riding to school.
When
Each Monday between 22 April and 27 May 2024 (six week program).
Cost
$90 or participants can use NDIS plans to pay for the program.
Beginners (Level 1)
This level is designed for those who are new to bike riding or those who have been riding with training wheels. Focus areas will be balancing, pedalling, steering and braking.
If your child is a more advanced rider, register for the Level 2 (intermediate) program instead.
Support staff
We recommend all participants have someone with them at the program to support their development one-on-one.
Please note that support staff are not organised through this program. Should participant support be required, please organise this through a disability service provider (such as Leisure Networks).
What to bring
Participants are encouraged to bring their own bike and helmet. If this is not possible and you require access to equipment or you are unsure what level would be appropriate for your child, please phone Tori on 0434 412 989 or email tori.honner@leisurenetworks.org.
Places are limited in this program and registration is required.
Power 2 Pedal is supported by VicHealth in partnership with Aus Cycling, Manningham Council, and the Park Orchards BMX club.
For more information download the flyer below.
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!
Explore a stunning reach of the Yarra River enjoying spectacular views as we rock hop over the escarpment and then along the gentler banks. Here we will see the results of more than 25 years of wildlife habitat rehabilitation.
The walk is 4.5km over 3 hours. Parts of the trail are not on a flat walking track and involve good balance and rock hopping. Please consider your ability to complete the walk, being mindful the group will need to keep a steady pace to complete it in the allocated time.
Wear solid walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a hat and sunscreen.
Participants must provide a mobile number.
Please note: This walk starts and finishes at different locations, so will involve a car shuttle with fellow walkers.
Location will be given upon registration.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
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Gentleman Jim Slim, a dapper dude with attitude!
Gentleman Jim Slim is many things, Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown, Ringmaster, a complete Circus in one body! Is he from the East? Is he from the West? One thing is for certain, he is the Best!
Come and see him perform as he moves around the Tunstall Square Shopping Centre.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations.
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.
Join this local community festival for a fun family day out with activities, food and entertainment, concerts, waterslides and whacky races.
Other events include a billy cart derby, kids' market, battle of the bands, a film feast, Rotary Art Show and so much more.
For more information, go to the Warrandyte Festival website.
Note: this year's festival will not run on Sunday.
In her site-specific project Lumina, Izabela Pluta builds on her ongoing interest in temporality and place, using photography as a dynamic process to investigate the fluid intersections of time, memory and impermanence.
Come and see this art exhibition at Heide Museum of Modern Art until 5 October 2025.
Visit the Heide website for opening hours and information about how to plan your visit.
With over 70 stallholders, discover handmade wares and produce, enjoy local buskers and have a family day in beautiful surrounds.
First Saturday of the month, 8.00am to 1.00pm (except on days with a fire danger rating of catastrophic).
There are two markets held in December, and no market in January.
For more information, visit Warrandyte Riverside Market.
Markets run throughout the year in different locations across Manningham. Find one near you.
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 Tuesday at the Pines Learning and Activity Centre (Unit 3) from 12.45 to 2.45pm.
$2 entry each class for members (plus $30 annual member fee).
Get into the Christmas spirit with a community Carols featuring young talent from the local primary schools, kindergarten and more.
BBQ, soft drinks and glow novelties will be available for purchase.
Supported by Manningham Council and produced by the Lions Club of Park Orchards.
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.
One Tree Hill nature walk is the jewel in the crown of the Warrandyte Kinglake Nature Conservation Link. Explore habitat for many species no longer found further south.
Distance: 8kms
Time: 4.5 hours
Rating: Difficult
BYO lunch and water
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Join DJ Flash Gordon for the third Good Vibrations All Abilities Disco.
This time the theme is footy! So dress up in your clubs’ regalia and come and boogie the night away.
Entry to the event is free.
Water, orange and apple wedges supplied. Drinks and chips will be available to buy.
This event is presented by the Rotary Club of Doncaster and supported by the Bendigo Bank (Doncaster East and Templestowe).
The theme of this Business Breakfast focuses on the "Value of financial advice".
Lead by Asel Bolotbek of Fiducian Financial Services, this session will assist members and guests in discovering the essential role professional monetary advice plays in creating a sound financial future.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area.
Come and join the fun at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden! Spend a morning in the garden, helping our community gardeners plant, weed, water, sow seeds and harvest fresh produce.
Followed by a huge tomato seed giveaway to help your garden growing this Spring.
All are welcome, no gardening experience necessary! Please reserve a free ticket, as numbers are limited.
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.