Whether you've never picked up a tennis racquet, played years ago and want to start playing again, or just looking to have some fun, take a free tennis coaching lesson from our professional head coach Peter.

All ages and skill levels welcome to come along and enjoy our family friendly facilities.

Tennis is great for the mind, body and soul and very social. It's a great way to meet new friends.

Please note: registrations are essential. Register your interest via email to wongaparktennis@yahoo.com.au.

The Pines will be hosting free kids activities these school holidays. Don't miss the fun! 

Week 1 - 23 to 26 September

Gingerbread Decorating - personalise a gingerbread with colours of your favourite footy team

• Time: 11.00am to  3.00pm
• Location: near Specsavers
   

Week 2 - 30 September to 4 October

Make and Play - Unleash your creativity with vibrant play and food themed craft sessions

• Time: 11.00am - 2.00pm
• Location: near Specsavers
   

Free face painting (30 September to 2 October)

• Time:  11.00am to 2.00pm 
• Location: near Woolworths.
   

Ready to embark on a day of fun, movement, and new experiences?  

Disability Sports Australia and Manningham Council invite adults living with disability to our free Abilities Unleashed event.  

Proudly supported by our official healthcare partners, Bupa Australia, MatchWorks, and the Australian Sports Commission, these days mark the initial steps in the active journey of an adult living with disability.

This event aims to motivate and enable participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sport and active recreation activities on the day. 

Come along to this indoor Go Soccer Mums program.

Designed specifically for women, GO Soccer Mums is all about having fun, meeting new people, and learning basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment.

It's not just for mums - but for all women, from all walks of life! It doesn't matter if you have never kicked a football before. Absolutely no experience in necessary - anybody can take part.

Mums are welcome to bring their young children or babies if required. There will be a comfortable space for feeding and changing babies. Prams are welcome in the stadium.

#ManninghamGirlsCan
 

In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Seniors of Manningham to enjoy a day outing to pick some summer berries and cherries at Blue Hill, Silvan.

The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. Included is bus transport to and from the berry farm, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Attendees can choose to purchase some of the berries at farm prices.

Please BYO hat, sunscreen and water bottle for this outing.

Please note: date may be subject to change, dependent on weather.

For more information and to book, please call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au

Come and meditate in motion with a low-impact, mind-body exercise, which can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.

World Tai Chi Day is on Saturday 30 April and to celebrate, we're running a series of free outdoor Tai Chi and Qigong sessions for adults.

These two sessions will be at Mullum Mullum Reserve. They're one hour long, and facilitated by experienced instructor, Suzette Hosken, from Jade Lady Tai Chi & Qigong.

A one-day practical seminar visiting sites around Warrandyte that have had their local native vegetation restored using a range of techniques. 

Join your land restoration guides, Alan Noy and Glenn Jameson on the land and for a short summary session in the study room.

They will take you on a local journey observing and discussing practical aspects of revegetation design, local vegetation patterns, choosing plants, maintenance, and long-term management of natural vegetation.

Visit sites where our community is attempting to reconcile the loss of biodiversity and learn how we can be part of that reconciliation process through the revegetation of the land.

Stuart Myers of Equiculture is delivering this full-day workshop on keeping horses and land healthy and happy. 

The Equiculture program is loved by horse owners throughout Australia (and beyond!) as an evidence-based approach to keeping horses and land healthy.

Topics covered:

• Horse health, behaviour and welfare
• Grazing management for pasture and soil health
• Managing equine obesity and laminitis
• Manure and parasite management
• Property designs for healthy horses and healthy land
• Reducing farm labour to increase quality time with your horses

There is also a two-part evening workshop in Yarra Glen if you are unable to attend the full-day workshop.

Experience the thrill of our brand new ninja warrior course. Swing, climb, and conquer exciting obstacles at Ruffey Lake Park.

The ninja warrior course provides an exciting opportunity to test your physical prowess whilst having fun!

Join us for a come and try session with the team from A Space, as they explain how to use the new facilities. There will be coaches on hand to offer help and instructions, and to guide you through the obstacles. 

Competitions will run throughout the session, with prizes available.

So come on down and challenge yourself, have fun, and unleash your inner warrior!

Read more about this fantastic new facility.

Join the us for a afternoon of empowerment and connection at the Serenity for women social event to celebrate the This Girl Can Week!

Get ready for a week filled with inspiring talks, engaging workshops, and fun activities designed to uplift and support women from all walks of life. Whether you're looking to network, gain new insights, or simply enjoy some well-deserved me-time, this event has something for everyone.

Connect with like-minded individuals and build lasting friendships in a warm and inclusive environment. Share stories, exchange ideas, and create meaningful connections that will support you on your journey.

Let's face it. Parenting is challenging. Would you benefit from some time out to focus on yourself?

Facilitated by skilled therapists and counsellors and based on evidence based positive psychology, topics explored during the four sessions will include:

• the importance and different methods of self-care
• learn to reco​gnise the signs of having a low tank and the effect on your parenting
• explore the values and aspects of thriving
• identify hopes and dreams as parents
• build your resources to thrive.

Commitment to participate in all four face to face sessions is essential.

Suitable for all parents except those who are experiencing serious issues that require more specialised professional support.

Join our local Land Restoration Guides, Alan Noy and Glenn Jameson for an interactive walk in 100 Acres Reserve, and for a summary session in the study room. Learn how to successfully tackle weeds and support local wildlife on your block. Become empowered to collectively regenerate our native bushland and help it thrive, so that you can improve the natural beauty of where you live.

This workshop is FREE and take home notes will be provided.
Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for a bush walk and the weather on the day.
Bring a water bottle and a notepad and pen.
Free light lunch provided.

Location will be provided upon registration

أهلا ومرحبا

Join us for Arabic stories and rhymes to support families with young children who wish to maintain a family language or learn an additional language.

Storytime sessions support literacy development, social skills and group learning, all while exploring health and wellbeing themes.

Who: For children aged one to five years.

When: Every third Thursday of the month at The Pines Library.

Cost: Sessions are free to attend, and no registrations or library membership are required.

The Arabic Storytime session is a part of the Government Multicultural Storytime grant which will help our local libraries deliver Storytime programs for babies and young children in Arabic and Italian in Manningham.

Bring your kids to this free multi sports event. Let's make it one unforgettable sports day!

Hosted by Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated and Templestowe Junior Football Club.

There will be cricket, AFL, tennis, soccer, scouts and many more sports to try.

• AFL - Templestowe Junior Football Club 
• Cricket - Templestowe Cricket Club
• Tennis - Slamin Tennis
• Soccer - Football Star Academy Doncaster
• Scouts - Templestowe Scouts

Clinics will run for 45 minutes with a 15-minute break in between each clinic.

 This event is for children 5 years and above.

Registrations are required.

Connect and Grow Health and Disability Expo aims to provide our community with vital resources and networking opportunities in the health and disability sectors.

Sponsored by Activate Allied Health, the expo offers a unique platform for individuals living with disabilities and those seeking health-related services to connect with local providers.

The expo will feature a diverse range of exhibitors, workshops, and networking opportunities, all geared toward enhancing accessibility and promoting overall well-being.

Attendees will have the chance to engage with experts in various related fields, learn about available resources, and discover new ways to navigate the challenges associated with disability and health-related concerns.

Let's Crochet Together offers senior residents of Manningham an enjoyable and practical crochet session, with a special focus on those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Participants will not only acquire basic crochet skills, but also have the opportunity to build new community connections. 

Refreshments will be provided, and each participant will receive a complimentary crochet kit. 

Please note: this event will be conducted in Cantonese.

This event is free of charge for older adults aged 65 and above from Manningham. Spots are limited and fill up quickly, registrations essential.

Let's Crochet Together is organised by CASS Care and supported by Manningham Council’s Community Grants Program. 

In collaboration with Active Manningham and Manningham Youth Services, Mullum Mullum Stadium will host the Manningham All Stars basketball competition.

Participants can enter as a team or an individual to compete in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

Competitions will be split by age and gender:

• boys - 12 to 14 years
• girls - 12 to 14 years
• boys - 15 to 17 years
• girls - 15 to 17 years
• mixed - 18 plus years

Other competitions on the day include:

• 3-point competition
• trick-shot competitions 

Entry is free but registrations are required.

As part of Manningham Council's Community Training Program we invite members of community organisations to find out more about Manningham's Community Grants Program.

This session will provide information on the Community Development, Arts, Festivals and Events and Small Grant categories.

Interested representatives from community organisations including community and children’s services, sports clubs, recreation, leisure, arts and cultural groups are encouraged to attend this information session.

There will also be an opportunity to receive early advice regarding your proposed activity from Council officers.

The session will cover:

• Grant categories
• Eligibility
• Key dates
• How to apply
• Required information
• Assessment criteria

Bookings are essential and limited to 2 people per organisation.

As part of Manningham Council's Community Training Program we invite members of community organisations to find out more about Manningham's Community Grants Program.

This session will provide information on the Community Development, Arts, Festivals and Events and Small Grant categories.

Interested representatives from community organisations including community and children’s services, sports clubs, recreation, leisure, arts and cultural groups are encouraged to attend this information session.

There will also be an opportunity to receive early advice regarding your proposed activity from Council officers.

The session will cover:

• Grant categories
• Eligibility
• Key dates
• How to apply
• Required information
• Assessment criteria

Bookings are essential and limited to 2 people per organisation.

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to be — a suburban backyard, a local park, a patch of forest, down by the beach, or the main street of town.

You can count as many times as you like over the week; we just ask that each count is completed over a 20-minute period.

The data collected assists BirdLife Australia in understanding more about the birds that live where people live.

You can record your bird count via a webform, or using the Aussie Bird Count app.

• Aussie Bird Count app for Android
• Aussie Bird Count app for Apple