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Electrify Your Life - Drop in session - Bulleen
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By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.

That’s why Manningham Council has partnered with Solar Savers, a local government initiative that takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades. The Council-backed program has now expanded to offer more suppliers and product choices, as well as home energy assessments for personalised advice.

Do you have questions about making your home more comfortable and efficient? Keen to install solar, batteries or efficient electric appliances? Drop in to learn more.

Join us at your local library for a session between August and October 2025. 

Registration is not required. Drop in any time during the 1-hour session.

 

Electrify Your Life 

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.

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Electrify Your Life - Drop in session - The Pines
… Life . Environment and Sustainability Electrify Your Life Whats On … Electrify Your Life - Drop in session - The Pines …

By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.

That’s why Manningham Council has partnered with Solar Savers, a local government initiative that takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades. The

Council-backed program has now expanded to offer more suppliers and product choices, as well as home energy assessments for personalised advice.

Do you have questions about making your home more comfortable and efficient? Keen to install solar, batteries or efficient electric appliances? Drop in to learn more.

Join us at your local library for a session between August and October 2025.

Registration is not required. Drop in any time during the one-hour session.

 

Power up a cleaner future

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.

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Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series - Attracting native bees and butterflies into the garden
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Native bees and butterflies are great pollinators and beautiful additions to any garden. There are many things you can do to attract them for a visit – and to even reside in your garden.

This workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of native bees and butterflies, their role in nature as pollinators and as an important player in the food web. This is all in addition to the splash of colour, movement and beauty they bring to a garden.

Topics covered:

  • Introduction to native bees
  • Different types of bees: native, introduced, social and solitary
  • Pollination services
  • Habitat needs of native bees
  • The world of bee hotels
  • Introduction to butterflies
  • Lifecycle of butterflies and pollinators
  • Impacts of chemical use in the garden
  • How to attract more butterflies to your garden
Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series

This series of workshops by Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to give you the skills and knowledge to plan and build a wildlife friendly garden at home. All seminars are at Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, Reynolds Road Doncaster East. Supper is at 6:45pm and the seminar begins at 7:00pm sharp.

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Home Harvest - Growing Asian Vegetables
… home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!  Free Environment and … Centre Home Harvest Environment and Sustainability Whats On … Home Harvest - Growing Asian Vegetables …

There is a huge array of nutritious and delicious Asian vegetables that thrive in Melbourne over autumn and winter. 

Come along and learn from Connie Cao, passionate home gardener and author of 'My Asian Veggie Patch' about how to grow, care for, harvest and cook with these unique herbs and vegetables.

The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!

About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps! 

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Inclusive Connections expo event
… inconvenience. Are you a person with disability? Are you on the NDIS or not on the NDIS? Perhaps you're a carer, friend, family member, … at 12.20pm  There’ll be three live talks and a panel on during the event. Topics include: Navigating the NDIS, …

We've been advised today that due to a nation-wide shortage, our provider is unable to provide Auslan interpreters for this event. We apologies for any inconvenience.

Are you a person with disability? Are you on the NDIS or not on the NDIS? Perhaps you're a carer, friend, family member, or just interested in disability inclusion?
Do you want to know more about local opportunities for people with disability and how to remove barriers to inclusion?

The expo includes:

  • Support services
  • Social inclusion 
  • Arts
  • Sport
  • Recreation
  • Housing
  • Education
  • Employment

Celebrating International Day of People with Disability, come along to Inclusive Connections.

The expo, in Function Room 1 and 2, starting at 12.00pm

We'll have many service providers for you to connect with. Discover what services and programs are available for people with disability in Manningham.

Speaker program, in Function Room 3 , starting at 12.20pm 

There’ll be three live talks and a panel on during the event. Topics include:

  • Navigating the NDIS, with Christine Scott from VALID
  • An easy guide to the Social Model of Disability, with Mark Glascodine
  • Inclusive fashion, with JAM the label
  • A panel discussion about barriers and enablers to access and inclusion, with the Manningham Disability Advisory Committee

Art exhibition, in the foyer  

Art by world renowned artist with disability, Alan Constable, in the foyer of the Civic Centre. This exhibition will run from 17 November to 17 December.

Plus, don't miss the film screening at Doncaster Library!

After the event, break for some dinner and then come back at 6.30pm to watch the screening of Australian disability advocacy film Defiant Lives, at Doncaster Library!

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This is a mask friendly event and includes a quiet space. 

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If you have any questions, or need to request a language interpreter, please contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.au.

If you need a language interpreter, please request this before 28 November 2022.

 

 

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Home Harvest - Winter fruit tree pruning and maintenance
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Home Harvest Manningham is a monthly home gardening seminar series that will teach you how to grow your own delicious fresh food at home.

Karen Sutherland from Edible Eden Design will talk about the best way to maintain and prune your fruit trees during winter for long lasting thriving fruit trees. 

Food swap from 6.45pm, session starts at 7.00pm.

Registration is recommended but not required.

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.

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Home Harvest - Edible Perennials and Maximising Your Harvests
… home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!  Free Environment and … Centre Home Harvest Environment and Sustainability Whats On … Home Harvest - Edible Perennials and Maximising Your …

In celebration of International Permaculture Day, join Kat Lavers, a renowned permaculturist and owner of iconic garden 'The Plummery', to explore the incredible world of edible perennials beyond rhubarb, artichokes and asparagus. We will also discuss how to maximise yields through clever crop choice and parts of plants you may not realise are edible (and delicious).

The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!

About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps! 

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Home Harvest - Therapeutic Horticulture and Healthy Ageing in Gardening
… home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps! Free Environment and … Centre Home Harvest Environment and Sustainability Seniors Whats On … Home Harvest - Therapeutic Horticulture and Healthy …

Come along and learn from therapeutic horticulturist Shani Shafrir, who will discuss the health benefits of gardening and how being in nature and engaging in gardening activities can support a healthy mind, body and soul.

Shani will also discuss how gardening and garden spaces can become age-friendly and support healthy ageing through design and management techniques.

The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!

About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!

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Electrify Your Life - Drop in session - Doncaster
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By going all-electric, you can create a safer home and brighter Manningham.

That’s why Manningham Council has partnered with Solar Savers, a local government initiative that takes the hassle out of home energy upgrades. The Council-backed program has now expanded to offer more suppliers and product choices, as well as home energy assessments for personalised advice.

Do you have questions about making your home more comfortable and efficient? Keen to install solar, batteries or efficient electric appliances? Drop in to learn more.

You can also find out about available discounts and discover how Solar Savers can help.

Join us at your local library for a session between August and October 2025.

Registration is not required. Drop in any time during the 1-hour session.

 

Electrify Your Life

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.

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Electrify Your Life - Summer Comfort - Doncaster
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By improving your home's efficiency, you can reduce energy costs and create a more comfortable home for your family.

Looking for ways to improve comfort and energy efficiency at home? This 2-hour session, funded by Manningham Council and hosted by Doncaster Library, is perfectly timed as we enter the warmer months. 

Join expert presenter Lucinda and learn practical strategies to optimise your home and appliances for summer comfort.

Topics include:

  • how heat builds up in your home and strategies to reduce this
  • simple tips for staying cooler in summer
  • choosing efficient and affordable appliances
  • habits and behaviours to make your home more liveable
  • government freebies, rebates and financial incentives.
     

You'll leave with fresh ideas and an upgrades roadmap to help you achieve greater comfort and lower energy use – long into the future.

The session is suited to anyone looking for simple, practical ways to save money, reduce their environmental impact and improve their home's liveability. 

Registrations are essential.

Note: Pines Learning will be hosting an earlier session of Liveable Homes - Summer Comfort on 9 October 2025.

 

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Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series - Soil care in a wildlife garden
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Soil care in an indigenous wildlife garden

All gardens begin and end in the soil. In this workshop we will dive into the world of soil and how to care for it so your indigenous / wildlife garden flourishes and becomes a welcome home for wildlife. 

There are many simple ways to improve the soil in your garden and the paybacks can be huge, improving the local environment, supporting wildlife and maintaining a productive and beautiful garden. This webinar will introduce you to the science of soil, and provide tips on how to protect and improve soil for a wildlife garden in an environmentally beneficial way.

Topics covered:

  • Physical structure of soil – clay, silt, sand
  • Soil pH and how to adjust it
  • Six steps to a dynamic soil food web
  • Simple soil tests
  • Which mulch to use in an indigenous garden
  • Planting under existing eucalyptus
Wildlife Gardening Seminar Series

This series of workshops by Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to give you the skills and knowledge to plan and build a wildlife friendly garden at home. All seminars are at Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, Reynolds Road Doncaster East. Supper is at 6:45pm and the seminar begins at 7:00pm sharp.

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INFANT Program - 12 months - Manningham Civic Centre
… eating, food refusal and fussy eating strategies and ideas on how to play with your baby the role that parent wellbeing … Centre For parents, guardians and families INFANT program Whats On … INFANT Program - 12 months - Manningham Civic Centre …

The Infant Feeding, Active play and Nutrition (INFANT) program provides parents with evidence-based skills and information about healthy eating and active play for their babies.

INFANT is an evidence-based initiative led by our local Maternal Child Health (MCH) Nurses.

Sessions cover topics including:

  • feeding, solids introduction, healthy eating, food refusal and fussy eating
  • strategies and ideas on how to play with your baby
  • the role that parent wellbeing plays in your baby’s life
  • experiences, strategies and tips from other parents. 

Cost: Free

Who should attend: Parents and caregivers

Please note: This is the 12 months session - for babies aged from 11 to 13 months.

We offer interactive sessions in four different age groups:

  • 3 months (babies aged from 2 to 4 months)
  • 6 months (babies aged from 5 to 7 months)
  • 9 months (babies aged from 8 to 10 months)
  • 12 months (babies aged from 11 to 13 months).

For more information, go to Maternal and Child Health Services or call 9840 9188.

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Breakfast with the Platypus River Walk
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Join Melbourne Water Platypus Education Officer, Madeline Taylor, and Manningham Waterwatch Coordinator, Nigel Philpot, for an early morning walk along the Birrarung (Yarra River) to spot platypuses and to celebrate Threatened Species Day. 

Along the walk, you'll learn about these unique and vulnerable creatures while in their habitat.

The walk is an easy 2km stroll that's suitable for all ages, including young children. Participants will cross a foot suspension bridge over the Yarra and finish at the Wombat Bend play spaces, making it a fun morning for families.

Details

  • Please arrive by 6.45am.
  • Bring binoculars, solid shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and a water bottle.
  • A light breakfast will be served after the walk. 

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. 

In the event of extreme weather, this event will be cancelled.

2025 Spring Outdoors Festival

This event is part of Manningham's 2025 Spring Outdoors Festival.

The Spring Outdoors Festival is an opportunity to connect with nature through a broad program of environmental events. Banyule, Manningham and Nillumbik Councils are proud to collaborate again to offer our communities exciting experiences in nature.

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About Riverfest

This event is part of the 2025 Birrarung Riverfest. Celebrate our river at one of 60+ events hosted over three weeks from 6 to 28 September.

Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest.

Riverfest is presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Melbourne Water.

Explore the Riverfest program.

About this event

Join Melbourne Water Platypus Education Officer Madeline Taylor and Manningham Waterwatch Coordinator Nigel Philpot for an early morning walk along the Birrarung (Yarra River) at Finns Reserve, a platypus sighting hotspot, to celebrate Threatened Species Day. Learn about these unique and vulnerable creatures in their natural habitat.

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Warrandyte and Wonga Park residents: Have your say on upcoming projects in your area
… Warrandyte and Wonga Park residents: Have your say on upcoming projects in your area Come along to a consultation session or share your feedback online. On this page All News … Warrandyte and Wonga Park residents: Have your say on upcoming projects in your area …
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We invite residents to provide feedback on upcoming projects in Warrandyte and Wonga Park in November.

Our CEO, Andrew Day, encouraged residents to share their thoughts and ideas at upcoming consultation sessions – to help ensure future projects reflect community values and priorities.

“We want to hear directly from the people who know the area best – its residents,” said CEO, Andrew Day.

"If you like the project – tell us. If you have ideas to improve the project – tell us. Your feedback, no matter the opinion, is essential to helping us make informed decisions for the community," he said.

The sessions will consult on projects across various stages. Some will be in the initial planning phase, where community sentiment and input are vital. Others will be further advanced, where project designs will be shared, and officers will be available to answer questions.

Each session will focus on projects within its suburb.

Consultation Session details

  • Monday 25 November, 4.00pm to 7.00pm, Wonga Park Hall, corner of Launders Avenue and Yarra Road
  • Monday 2 December, 4.00pm to 7.00pm, Warrandyte Community Hall, 2-8 Taroona Avenue 

Can't attend a session? Provide your feedback online.

Projects

Wonga Park

Warrandyte


There will be opportunities to discuss other projects, which may be taken on notice as required.

We host these sessions twice yearly as part of our ongoing commitment to meaningful community engagement.


Stay informed about upcoming events and outcomes by visiting the Your Say Manningham website. 

Subscribe to the project page for email updates on current and future consultations.

 

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How we're supporting you to act on climate
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Getting involved in climate action is vital to creating a more liveable future. We’re making this action easier by offering resources, events, programs and partnerships. 

Since we recognised the Climate Emergency in 2020, we’ve introduced several initiatives to help us move towards our zero emission targets – for Council by 2028 and for the Manningham community by 2035. 

Here’s how we’re supporting you to act on climate, both individually and together as a community.

Individuals: How we can support 

We’re making individual change feel less solo by sharing handy resources, connecting you with government discounts and even providing a year’s supply of compostable bin liners. 

 

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1. Resources and discounts to go electric

We’re supporting households to go electric with free resources, webinars and information sessions. Residents can also access installers and government discounts through our partnership with Solar Savers.

The benefits? The opportunity to create a healthier, more efficient home while also powering a cleaner future.  

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2. A network of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers

Considering purchasing an electric vehicle (EV)?

Owning one will soon be more convenient in Manningham, as we’re rolling out a network of nine public EV chargers from early 2025. The chargers will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, through government accredited GreenPower. 

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3. FOGO support (and a free roll of liners!)

The FOGO service is one of the simplest ways to reduce carbon emissions. 

By using our FOGO bins, we can decrease the waste sent to landfill to create a healthier environment for us all.

This means placing the right items in your FOGO bins and using the certified compostable liners (that meet the AS4736 standards), as these decompose. 

To make this simpler, we’re providing each Manningham household with a free roll of 150 compostable liners (approximately one year’s supply), available for collection from the Manningham Civic Centre or Council Depot.

We’re also sharing FOGO tips and tricks, ‘how to’ videos, translated language guides and more to help you with FOGO. Explore our helpful FOGO resources.

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4. Clothes swap days

Fast fashion has a negative impact on our environment, accounting for 10 per cent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

An alternative to this? 

  • buying secondhand and vintage
  • swapping clothes.

Clothes swap days are a fantastic way to refresh your wardrobe and meet new people. Here at Council, we regularly run clothing exchange days. See when the next one is.

 

Our community: How we’re helping 

Our impact is greater when we work together. That’s why we’re facilitating community events and connecting you to local groups who make a positive difference.  

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5. Tree planting days

Planting trees is one of the best and simplest ways to take climate action, while making Manningham a greener and more beautiful place to live and work. 

Join us next National Tree Day (Sunday 28 July) to plant trees together. Check our What's on event calendar each July to find planting locations.

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6. Access to community groups

Local environmental groups are a fantastic opportunity to connect with neighbours and make a difference in your shared backyard.

We can connect you to:

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7. A regular community garden

The Doncaster Hill Community Garden is a friendly space for anyone interested in gardening and making new friends.

Meeting every second Tuesday morning, volunteers tend to the garden with all produce donated to Doncare’s food relief program. Register for the next session.
 

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8. Sustainable schools program

We run several programs to encourage local schools to protect and care for our natural environment, as well as sustainable education programs for our teacher network.

This includes:

  • Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning
  • Resource Smart Schools Program
  • Environmental Leadership Program for Schools

Learn more about our schools programs.

 

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Have your say on the Wombat Bend Playground upgrade
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We want to hear from you! What do you love most about Wombat Bend Playground and how can we make it even better? 

Take the survey

We’re making some minor enhancements to play items and existing picnic facilities at Wombat Bend Playground, as well as replacing play equipment that is no longer fit for purpose.

The upgrade will include:

  • selective upgrades to play equipment that show signs of wear 
  • new play pieces 
  • minor improvements to the picnic area adjacent to the playground
  • furniture and path improvements
  • review and potential upgrade of exercise equipment and location.

This project supports Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo (Yarra Strategic Plan) 2022-2032,  which aims to protect the health of the Birrarung (Yarra River)  and its lands. It also aims to improve parkland and recreational opportunities to support community wellbeing.

Carparking improvements, toilet building works and a major playground upgrade are not part of this project.

For more information and to take the survey, visit YourSay Manningham.

Survey closes 5.00pm, Thursday 12 December 2024.

There will also be an onsite consultation from 10.30am to 12.00pm (noon) on Sunday 8 December 2024. Please come and have your say on the day.

Feedback received during this consultation will help inform the final design for this playground.

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Do you want a new public toilet on the Mullum Mullum Trail? Let us know!
… Do you want a new public toilet on the Mullum Mullum Trail? Let us know! We’re proposing to … Mullum Trail, near the park at 16 Conos Court in Donvale. On this page All News … Do you want a new public toilet on the Mullum Mullum Trail? Let us know! …
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We’re proposing to install a new public toilet along the Mullum Mullum Trail, near the park at 16 Conos Court in Donvale.

This location was carefully chosen for its accessibility, ease of maintenance, and minimal environmental impact, avoiding the sewer pipe on the eastern side of the trail.

Why it’s needed

Public toilets make trails more accessible and allow more people to use them – for longer.

Whether you’re a walker, runner, cyclist, or family with young children, this new facility would provide a much-needed convenience for trail users.

What’s included?

  • A standard and accessible toilet to cater to all users
  • Baby and child change facilities for family-friendly use
  • Natural and powered lighting, inside and out
  • A water tank for environmentally friendly natural water supply.

The facility would be well maintained,cleaned daily and open between 6.00am and 10.00pm.

Have your say

Would you like to see a public toilet here? Let us know! Complete our online survey by 5.00pm on Monday 9 December 2024.

This project is part of our Public Toilet Plan.

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Have your say on our Nature Plan 2025-2040
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We’re developing a Nature Plan to help protect and enhance our environment over the next 15 years. 

The Plan will set a strategic direction for the future of our biodiversity and tree canopy assets, while also responding to challenges such as urbanisation, habitat loss and biodiversity decline.

It will also look to enhance Manningham’s bushland areas, landscape scale habitat connections, tree canopy, and provide recommendations to allow our natural environment to thrive and communities to live in a cooler, greener environment. 

Make your voice heard 

We want to hear your thoughts on:

  • What our top priorities should be in protecting and enhancing our environment?  
  • What practical solutions can help address these challenges?
  • What type of Council support would be most helpful to you and the community? 

Share your ideas by:

To get involved, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-plan.
 

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Make your mark on Manningham with one of our advisory committees
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We’re looking for passionate and dedicated community members to join our Recreation and Sport, and Youth advisory committees.

Our advisory committees provide an opportunity for locals to share expert advice, guidance and ideas to help drive positive change and outcomes for Manningham.

As an advisory committee member, you will:

  • play an active role in shaping the decisions Council makes for your community
  • gain valuable experience and skills in leadership, strategic thinking and collaboration
  • network with other community leaders, learning from their experience
  • share your interests and passions with the Manningham community.

 

Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee (RASAC)

Do you want to make a difference in recreation and sport for the Manningham community? We’re seeking individuals of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds to:

  • share their experience and insights
  • help improve sporting and recreational outcomes
  • ensure Manningham remains an active and vibrant community.

Who can apply

Committees are open to people who live, work, play or study in Manningham. Unfortunately, presidents, secretaries, and treasurers of sports clubs are ineligible to apply.

How to apply

Applications open Wednesday 26 February and will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 19 March 2025.

Complete the online Expression of Interest form. 

If you need help to complete the Expression of Interest form, email Recreation at recreation2@manningham.vic.gov.au. 

Before applying, read the Terms of Reference.

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Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC)

Are you passionate about the future of young people in Manningham? Join the Youth Advisory Committee to:

  • help shape government decisions that impact young people
  • be a voice for youth in the community
  • influence programs and policies that affect young people
  • develop leadership skills and make a lasting impact.

Who can apply

Committees are open to young people between the ages of 15 and 25 who live, work, play or study in Manningham.

How to apply

Applications open Wednesday 26 February and will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 19 March 2025.

Complete the online Expression of Interest form.

If you need help to complete the Expression of Interest form, email Children Youth and Family Services at youthadvisory@manningham.vic.gov.au. 

Before applying, read the Terms of Reference.

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Manningham Council would like to inform residents that from Tuesday 28 January 2025 through to mid March, your household may receive a call from an independent market research agency, National Field Services. They have been commissioned to conduct our 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey on behalf of the council. Please be assured that your details and individual responses are confidential.

The Community satisfaction survey is a yearly requirement. For these surveys, the market agency reaches out by phone to 400 randomly selected residents. The results of the phone conversations are then analysed, reported back to us, and discussed internally. 

This helps us to learn more about our performance across several areas. It also helps us to understand where changes and improvements are necessary.

Read more about last year’s community satisfaction survey.

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