Summer Celebration is coming to Templestowe Village throughout February.

Bring your friends, family and party vibes.

We are showcasing our incredible local Manningham artists with our local businesses throughout Summer.

• come and enjoy Jessihoopz illuminating the area with her LED acrobatic artistry
• the place will be vibrating with happy energy from the sounds of African drum musician Super Mande
• a free photobooth will make it even more fun for everyone.

All this to add a little bit of magic to times spent eating, drinking and supporting local businesses.

Local artists. Local businesses. Live performances. All summer long across Manningham. 

Walking Basketball is great for participants across all ages, genders and abilities. The program is particularly valuable for seniors or those returning to activity after illness, injury or surgery.

The sessions are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh along the way.

Sessions are 10.00am to 11.00am on Thursdays at Bulleen Basketball Stadium White court. Morning tea is provided after each session.

The sessions are free, but participants need to register.

Term 2 dates: Thursday 1 May to Thursday 19 June
Term 3 dates: Thursday 21  August to Thursday 11 September
Term 4 dates: Thursday 9 October  to Thursday 4 December

Walking Basketball is great for participants across all ages, genders and abilities. The program is particularly valuable for seniors or those returning to activity after illness, injury or surgery.

The sessions are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh along the way.

Sessions are 10.00am to 11.00am on Thursdays at Bulleen Basketball Stadium White court. Morning tea is provided after each session.

The sessions are free, but participants need to register.

Term 2 dates: Thursday 1 May  to Thursday 19 June
Term 3 dates: Thursday 21 August to Thursday 11 September
Term 4 dates: Thursday 9 October to Thursday 4 December

Walking Basketball is great for participants across all ages, genders and abilities. The program is particularly valuable for seniors or those returning to activity after illness, injury or surgery.

The sessions are low-impact and focus on gentle movement, judgement-free exercise, moving at your own pace and having a laugh along the way.

Sessions are 10.00am to 11.00am on Thursdays at Bulleen Basketball Stadium White court. Morning tea is provided after each session.

The sessions are free, but participants need to register.

Term 2 dates: Thursday 1 May to Thursday 19 June
Term 3 dates: Thursday 21 August to Thursday 11 September
Term 4 dates: Thursday 9 October to Thursday 4 December

Designed to provide a calm and relaxing environment, during Sensory Quiet Time, we will:

• Keep the lights dimmed to reduce visual stimuli.
• Turn off the spa jets to minimise noise and vibration.
• Refrain from making PA announcements unless there is an emergency.
• Encourage all patrons to keep noise to a minimum.

Sensory quiet time starts Sunday 13 July 2025 and will be running every Sunday between 3.00pm to 4.00pm transforming our indoor pool into a sensory-friendly space

Patrons need to pay entry to the centre. Adult and concession prices available. See the Active Manningham website for more information.

Prepared to be delighted! The 100 Acres Walk bursts to life with wildflowers during spring.

Join us for an enchanting walk along narrow bush tracks, beside ponds, across bridges, and in the presence of wildlife and enormous gum trees.

The 100 Acres Reserve encompasses 41 hectares and is classified as a conservation reserve of regional significance. The reserve also provides a range of recreational opportunities in a natural bush setting, including walking, jogging and nature appreciation.

Key details

• Distance: 2.5 km
• Time: 2.5 hours
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Good walking trail.
• Bring: A hat, sunscreen, hand sanitiser and a water bottle.
• Location: Meet at Domeney Reserve Car Park off Knees Road. 

Badminton sessions for kids!

Sessions are every Tuesday 4.00pm to 5.00pm during term 2 of school.

For ages 5 to 12 years, all genders and abilities.

All equipment provided.

What's covered in the sessions?

• Different technical theme each week
• Warm up, stretching and cool down
• Technical skills work and coaching
• Fun inclusive group games
• Modified match play every week
• Fun for all ages

How to enrol in the program

1. Visit FitforKids website
2. Select Manningham DISC and Shuttle Smash
3. Enter details, pay for term 2 program and start playing!

Come and join the fun at the newly renovated Doncaster Hill Community Garden! 

Every 2 weeks community members gather to lend a hand with planting, sowing seeds, weeding, watering and harvesting fresh produce. 

Comprising of wicking beds, fruit trees and herb patches, the produce is grown and harvested communally. While the produce gets donated to a local food bank, volunteers are able to get involved in fun and interesting activities, learn about gardening and connect with others. 

The garden is open to all and welcomes anyone with an interest in growing food, meeting others and learning new things. 

All gardening tools are provided. Please bring a water bottle, hat and closed toe shoes. 

No registration required. 

Have you had enough of rising energy bills? Do you feel like your bills are swallowing up your earnings?

It's time to take control! This webinar, ‘Reduce Your Energy Bills!’ is your ticket to a smart, more affordable and comfortable home. Learn how to create an efficient haven that nurtures your family, benefits your wallet and cares after the planet.

Connect with the best! Learn how to find the right energy plan and how to choose between the fog of so many offers. It may be confusing to navigate but we can help you knock down those overpriced bills!

See the power and direct the current! Learn about simple energy monitors that show you real-time energy usage. We'll show you how these clever tools reveal appliance costs and makes it easy to manage them.

Get practical - get rewarded! We highlight the best energy efficiency methods tailored for Australian homes. From insulation, draught proofing, windows and appliance upgrades, we'll show you where to start, what elements deserve attention now and how to optimize your appliances for results.

Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your home and embark on a journey towards a more energy-efficient future.

Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field and 20 years living ‘Off-Grid’. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of installing solar power and solar batteries at your home.

This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.

Bookings are essential.

Join local ecologist John Harris as he takes you on a journey through Warrandyte State Park’s Fourth Hill. John will undertake a bird survey and help you identify birds found in the Warrandyte area. 

Walk rating: 3km moderate, includes steep and narrow sections, creek crossing, slippery sections and tripping hazards.

What to bring: solid shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a water bottle and your own binoculars. Light breakfast will be served after the walk.

The meeting place will be at Gold Memorial Drive Picnic Ground. Please arrive 10 minutes before the walk starts.

Please note: the nature walk could be cancelled due to extreme weather.

Connect to the river paddling gentle moving water.

Practice ecological thinking floating on the Birrarung. Through the prism of birds and fish, learn to use relationships to find joy playing with forces beyond our direct control. 

We will begin our dance on the Birrarung upstream of the Warrandyte bridge.  When we are feeling confident the group will negotiate its path downstream and pull out before Pound Bend.

After the activity we will all take a 20 min stroll back to the starting point.

Location: The Birrarung just upstream of the Warrandyte Bridge

Duration: 90 min

Prepare: Dress for the conditions, spray jacket,  shoes to get wet, keep cup, good energy and open minds.

All paddling gear and safety provided.

Come join Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elders Uncle Bill Nicholson Jr and Uncle Dave Wandin at Currawong Bush Park. Learn about the significance of scar trees, the traditional practices of creating a scar tree and the tools used. 

The Uncles will answer questions about the importance of connecting with Country.

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. 

Currawong Bush Park is protected habitat, dogs are not permitted in the park at any time.

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

Introducing The Thrive Program – an empowering program of self-discovery and reconnection with community for women aged 60 plus.

“Thrive” will foster a supportive community of like-minded women on the shared path to personal growth and fulfillment, and a life filled with purpose, positivity, and authentic connections.

This free 5-session program is designed specifically for women aged 60 plus (living in Manningham) who are ready to embrace the next chapter of their lives with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Our aim is to empower participants to connect with true self, strengthen bonds within the local Manningham community and cultivate a deeper sense of belonging and fulfillment.

We are currently taking expressions of interest and invite eligible participants to apply. 

To apply, please call  9842 6726 or complete the online enquiry form on our website. 

Come and see the Exhibition of Costumes, featuring an extensive collection of costumes dating from the Victorian era.

This exhibition is run by the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society, as part of the Manningham Heritage Festival.

Join us as we officially open Pettys Reserve following major upgrade works!

Enjoy loads of FREE family fun including:

• sausage sizzle

• face painting

• temporary tattoos

• roving entertainment

• watch a NPL2 game - Manningham United Blues FC vs Werribee City FC

• see a children’s all abilities session in action, hosted by Macedon Blues United FC.

• plus soccer personalities and more!

Upgrade works at Pettys Reserve have included construction of:

• purpose built, full size floodlit synthetic soccer pitches

• a pavilion, including spectator area

• an asphalt car park

Come along and check them out!

This project has been delivered by Manningham Council in partnership with the Victorian Government.

The Manningham Youth Employment Expo is fast approaching and registration is now open.

The expo is an opportunity for young people aged 14 to 24 to embark on a journey of exploring different pathways to employment. 

Navigate different pathways through stalls rich in information on a diverse range of jobs, careers, and industries. Hear first-hand which attributes local employers are looking for. Talk to key industry bodies and training and employment services about current employment pathway opportunities.

Join us in the break-out rooms to hear from a range of presenters who will deliver engaging workshops on:

• essential employability skills
• how to navigate your employment journey
• insider top tips

There will also be panel discussions with speakers who have lived experiences of unique employment journeys.

Become a scientist this spring and help our scientific community record valuable information about Platypi in Manningham.

PlatypusSPOT is a citizen science platform that gathers information from the community on platypus occurrence. Locals know their area and we want to tap into your knowledge. PlatypusSPOT brings together all that valuable information in one publicly accessible website.

Platypus are difficult to study in the wild and we know very little about how platypus populations are faring. Platypus and their habitat are vulnerable to a variety of natural and man-made threats that are increasing with climate change and population growth. Understanding the distribution and occurrence of platypus is essential to develop effective conservation strategies with waterway managers.

To participate in this event, download the PlatypusSPOT app on your device.

• For android phones
• For Apple phones

Warrandyte Neighbourhood House and the Warrandyte Arts Association will be joining forces to launch National Recycling Week on Sunday 6 November 2022.

This fun community day has been funded by a Manningham Community Grant and will include:

• sustainability workshops and demonstrations
• an exhibition of artwork using recycled materials
• The Repair Café
• Warrandyte Potters
• musical entertainment and theatre
• food and drinks

National Recycling Week, established by Planet Ark in 1996, is held every year during the second week of November.

Excessive consumption is a key driver of environmental change. It points to the need for increased understanding of the environmental impact of everyday items and how we can alter our behaviour and choices. Making our households and communities sustainable will enable us to adapt to a carbon constrained world.

GO Soccer Mums is an introductory football program designed specifically for women, where participants can have fun, meet new people, and learn basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment!

This summer break we are offering a free multi-week program for you to try the program for the first time or return to keep up your skills and maintain your psychical activity level in the off season.

Many participants may be busy with children on school holidays so we are also offering a free football clinic for kids!

This will run parallel to or GO Soccer Mums session for boys and girls aged five years to 12 years old.

Stuart Myers of Equiculture is delivering this two-part evening 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

Please note: this is a consecutive two-part program, not the same program on both days. Participants must attend both evening sessions.

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