Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs with membership retention and acquisition.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
Help us compete with cities from across the southern hemisphere during the Great Southern Bioblitz.
You can get involved by taking photos of plants and animals or making sound recordings of wildlife using iNaturalist. The bioblitz takes place between Friday 20 September and Monday 23 September.
Let's show the world the incredible biodiversity of Manningham. A great reason to be out and about in nature!
Fun-filled sessions of music and movement for pre-school aged children 2-5 years old.
They will enjoy 45 minutes of dancing and moving to music with props, facilitated by an experienced dance teacher.
Classes require participation from parents/carers with dances and movement modified for all abilities.
Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.
This program is for children aged 5 to 12 years. All genders and abilities are welcome.
No experience needed.
Sessions will focus on building confidence, having fun and making new friends.
What to bring? snacks, lunch and a drink bottle.
Limited spots available so book as soon as you can to avoid missing out!
This program is delivered by Manningham Juventus Football Club
Join us for this free guided Wattle Identification Walk to see all 15 local indigenous Wattles. Most will be in flower or bud. This nature walk is rated moderate and incorporates moderately steep and slippery sections.
Bring your own hat, sunscreen and water bottle.
Location: The location will be emailed to you when you register.
Distance - 3km
Difficulty - Moderate
Time - 2.5 hours
Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping?
Join a panel of experts as they unpack the known health implications of vaping and what the recent legal reforms will mean for young people.
This online seminar will also cover ways to facilitate conversations, strengthen communication and minimise harm when talking about vaping with the young people in your life.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be given information about where to go for further help.
This event is a collaboration with Manningham, Monash, Kingston, Boroondara and Yarra Ranges Councils.
Meet the panel members
Sharon Torpey from Drug Education Australia
Sharon Torpey is the Founder and Director of Drug Education Australia, a leading provider of high quality, factual drug education. Sharon is a qualified Physical Education and Health Teacher, with 25 years’ experience connecting with young people and their parents.
Amanda Low from Healthy Communities Coordinator, Prevention Division at Quit
With a background in Public Health and as the Healthy Communities Coordinator at Quit, Amanda Low leads prevention strategies to reduce harm caused by smoking and vaping within communities and settings.
The Manningham Junior Ranger Program is designed to get young environmentalists out and active in our local environment.
Go on a bush park discovery walk with Environment Officers as they explore why Currawong Bush Park is known as the best little wilderness in town.
Survive a live wildlife show presented by Wild Action, the Zoo that comes to you.
Experience nature as a place to play, imagine, relax and explore.
Important information:
Meeting place:
Currawong Bush Park, Environment Education Centre.
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.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Discover the pathway to taking your club to new heights with our exclusive club development workshop - Planning for success (strategic planning). Learn the art of setting clear objectives, making informed decisions, and creating a roadmap for long-term success.
This session will be facilitated by Michael King from MK Consulting. Michael will share actionable strategies and real-world examples tailored to clubs of all sizes and backgrounds.
Whether you're an experienced club leader or just starting, this workshop equips you with the tools to drive your club toward greatness. It's also a great networking opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and build valuable connections.
What will be covered on the night?
This session will focus on key drivers behind planning for your clubs success, including:
This is the third session of Manningham Council's club development workshop series.
Don't miss this chance to empower your club and make it stand out. Secure your spot today, and together, let's embark on the journey to club success!
Australia’s population is steadily increasing, prompting the need for new houses, shops and roads. While these developments are important for our community, they may have a negative impact on our local birds.
So, how do birds respond to urban development? Why do some species cope better than others? And what can we do to better support the more sensitive species?
To answer these questions, we’ve invited Dr Jacinta Humphrey to share her findings on what makes a residential street, urban park or private garden bird-friendly.
Speaker bio:
Dr Jacinta Humphrey (she/her) is an Urban Ecologist and Research Fellow with the ICON Science group at RMIT University. She completed her PhD at La Trobe University and continues to work with the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary.
Her work explores Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design (BSUD) and aims to find opportunities to enhance habitat for wildlife in residential streets, urban parks, schoolyards and private gardens. She also monitors the Birrarung Trial Floating Wetlands, a series of artificial habitat islands installed in the Yarra River (Birrarung), on behalf of The University of Melbourne.
Delivered by Proud2Play, this free session will help prepare participants with an introduction to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in sport and movement settings.
This session is ideal for those organisations, sports clubs or individuals who have never engaged in LGBTIQ+ inclusion, or recently started working with LGBTIQ+ communities.
Key learnings in this session include:
Come and thank our Veterans for their service and take time to remember those no longer with us - lest we forget.
Official commemoration service begins at 3.00pm followed by an afternoon of food and friendship.
Speakers will include:
Come get your groove on at a safe all-ages and all-ability disco right here in the heart of Manningham.
Bring your carer or a friend, and move to the funky beats of our in house award winning DJ.
Dress up optional.
Bookings essential and carers free if registered.
Your ticket is transferable for one drink and something to eat at the canteen on the night.
Run and staffed by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Manningham City
Enjoy one of the best walks in Warrandyte State Park.
Spectacular views of the river and out towards the dividing range. Some rare and interesting plants and animals, with a bit of history thrown in.
Approximate distance - 6km.
Difficulty rating - difficult with some steep areas and narrow tracks.
BYO water and snacks. Wear good walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
The location will be given at the time of booking.
Get outdoors and improve your wellbeing with these free yoga sessions, delivered by trained Aquarena Yoga instructors.
No prior experience needed, and people of all genders and ages are welcome to attend.
Please note: participants are required to bring their own exercise mat or towel to lay on the ground.
This a great opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing while connecting with others in the community.
Come along and learn how to compost, worm farm and bokashi to make a meaningful difference to the planet and help reduce food waste.
Learn some science behind composting, fun facts about worms and become an expert at indoor composting.
Meet some real live worms and learn some tips to boost their breeding and appetite!
Who is it for?
The workshop is aimed at primary and secondary school aged children.
Learn how to identify our local eucalypt trees and find out how understanding where they grow can help you to read the landscape.
If all the trees and bush look a bit the same to you, this short walk and talk could change the way you see the world!
Join experienced local naturalist and ecologist Alan Noy on an easy walk through Pound Bend, as we discuss the distinctive identification features of the local trees.
Anxiety among children and adolescents is at an all-time high in the wake of the pandemic. Join Dr Jodi Richardson as she presents strategies that can help you and your kids.
This presentation empowers parents and carers with understanding, practical skills, and the confidence to respond in impactful ways when anxiety shows up.
Dr. Jodi Richardson is one of Australia's leading lights in managing anxiety and amplifying wellbeing. As seen on the Morning Show, Channel Ten and the ABC.
Victoria Police is hosting a forum for Manningham residents and local services to discuss what is important to the community.
The forum will explore a range of topics including:
To attend this event, you must register online and present your ticket on arrival.
Refreshments and food will be offered, if there are any dietary requirements, please email MANNINGHAM.DI@police.vic.gov.au
Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to the Doncaster Playhouse over the July school holidays for Playhouse Pantomimes’ original musical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.
Based on the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale, our version tells the story of a young brother and sister who get lost in the woods and discover a gingerbread house, but who lives there?
There will be songs, audience participation and lots of laughs for the whole family.
Presented by Playhouse Pantomimes.