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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Build on the basic skills acquired in Smartphones and Devices - The Basics. You'll extend your understanding of technology, use of digital devices, their functionality, and the ways you can use these devices to connect with others on a variety of platforms and access services over the internet.

The topics covered include:

• getting started

• building email skills

• creating in Microsoft Word

• finding information online

• being social

• managing information

• connecting to devices

• day to day technology

• being safe and secure

• new online experiences

Plus additional and separate activities on PowerPoint.

Car parking is available onsite and Bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.
 

Join ecologist/zoologist David De Angelis to learn about your local frog species calling in autumn. Find out how to conduct your own monitoring survey using the Melbourne Water Frog Census app.

There will be a special focus on two local species that mainly call in autumn. The Southern Toadlet and Victorian Smooth Froglet both lay their eggs on land before they get inundated weeks later.

The conservation status of the Southern Toadlet was re-assessed from vulnerable in 2013 (DSE 2013) to endangered in 2021 (Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act Threatened List Victoria (DELWP 2021)).

Join us for an engaging session presented by Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MHA) – Australia’s leading voice for musculoskeletal health.

Presented by Helen Jentz, MHA Chief Executive Officer, the session will help you:

• learn about the muscles, bones, and joints that keep us moving
• explore the nine most common musculoskeletal conditions in Australia as well as their impact, treatment options, and self-care strategies
• find out how to take charge of your health and be an active participant in your care.

Plus, get the inside scoop on The World’s Biggest Sit In – an exciting world record attempt for the largest chair-based exercise class on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Football Star Academy will be running soccer camps during the upcoming school holidays for any children interested in developing their skills, meeting new friends and having some fun over the break.

Our football training curriculum is designed by professional and qualified coaches who are dedicated to creating a skill-based learning environment with a focus on skill and player development, confidence and empowerment. 

Where: Donvale Primary School

When: 9-12pm (3 hours)

Cost: $50 per day

Week 1: Monday 7 to Friday 11 July

Week 2: Monday 14 to Friday 18 July

For ages 5 years to 12 years, all genders.

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter – whether that's a suburban backyard, local park, 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. Please complete each count 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 online or by using the Aussie Bird Count app.

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

Want to make the most of your Sunday?

We could all do with less alcohol in our lives. So every Sunday during August Aquarena are offering free access to the centre to push back against boozy weekends and start your week right!

From 8:00am and 10:00am participants get access to:

• gym
• pool, spa and steam room
• group fit classes (subject to availability on the day).

This offer is for all genders and abilities aged 18 years plus.

Bring your friends and family along to have fun and feed good. Together, let’s take Sundays back!

Come along to this webinar to hear from the founder of Plastic Free July, Rebecca Prince-Ruiz.

Rebecca will talk about how this inspiring movement grew from just a handful of people, to 140 million people worldwide.

Learn how you can be part of this community change as Rebecca shares solutions and stories from people making small steps to reduce plastic waste. Together we can make a real difference in Victoria in 2023, beyond the plastic bans.

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

This session will provide information on the Community Development, Arts, Festivals and Events and Healthy Ageing grant categories.

Interested representatives from community organisations are encouraged to attend this information session.

Community organisations could include:

• community and children’s services
• seniors clubs
• sports clubs
• recreation and leisure groups
• arts and cultural groups.

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.

On behalf of the Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated (AICSI), find yourself with Yoga.

Join our yoga session, offering more than just physical wellbeing:

• starting off with initial focus on breathing followed by warm up
• moving on to the Asanas in flow
• relaxed stretching
• finishing off with Savasana and Meditation.

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.