Celebrate National Tree Day in 2024 by registering for the following 2024 National Tree Day community planting sessions at  9.00am to 11.00am Ruffey Lake Park.

Bring along your family and friends and help plant native trees and vegetation to protect the park's natural environment.

Our team will provide advice on how and where to plant the plants to support local habitat.

What to bring

We'll provide all the tools, equipment, and plants. All you need to bring is a personal water bottle and any snacks.

Where to meet

Ruffey Lake Park, along the creek at the bottom of Church Road entrance, Park available at the Victoria Street entrance.

Please note this year's National Tree Day also has a second location at:

11.00am to 1.00pm Mullum Mullum Creek, walk 100 meters upstream from Reynolds Road Bridge, Donvale.

Celebrate National Tree Day in 2024.

Bring along your family and friends for a morning planting native trees and vegetation to help protect the park's natural environment.

Our team will be on hand to help and provide advice on planting for the local habitat.

What to bring

We'll provide all the tools, equipment, and plants. All you need to bring is a personal water bottle and any snacks.

Where to meet

The planting site will be at Mullum Mullum Creek, walk 100 meters upstream from Reynolds Road Bridge, Donvale. 
 

Celebrate National Tree Day in 2024.

Bring along your family and friends for a morning planting native trees and vegetation to help protect the park's natural environment.

Our team will be on hand to help and provide advice on planting for the local habitat.

What to bring

We'll provide all the tools, equipment, and plants. All you need to bring is a personal water bottle and any snacks.

Where to meet

The planting site will be at Ruffey Lake Park. along the creek at the bottom of Church Road entrance. Parking available Victoria Street entrance. 

One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.

• 8.15 am: March

  Prior to the ANZAC service a march will commence at the Templestowe Hotel car park.

• 8.30 am: Service

  Templestowe RSL will hold an ANZAC service followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the clubhouse at the conclusion of the service.

One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.

The Doncaster RSL will hold a Dawn Service followed by a Gunfire Breakfast.

One of Australia’s most important national occasions, ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day in which we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars and operational service past and present. Come along and mark the day at one of the RSL services in Manningham.

• 10.30am: March

  Prior to the ANZAC service a march will commence in Yarra Street.

• 10.45am: Service

  Warrandyte RSL will hold an ANZAC service at the conclusion of the march noted above. Refreshments and morning tea will be available in the club following the service. Limited reserved seating is available on the club balcony for those unable to stand for the service. Doors open from 10.00am. 

  Phone 0481 307 696 to reserve seating

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.

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria, with support from RACV and Victoria Police, are hosting a Safe Plate Day at Doncaster Park n Ride.

Come along to discover what you can do to protect your number plates from being stolen, and have your battery and tyres checked while you are there.

For an optional gold coin donation, attendees can have one-way screws installed on their car number plates to prevent them being stolen.

The Yaluk Langa Community Day at Heide Museum of Modern Art will celebrate the continuing creative culture and traditions of the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people , Heide's traditional owners.

Bring your picnic for this free community day, and learn about the Indigenous history of the local landscape and the role everyone can plan in caring for Country.

Wurundjeri Elders will share stories around the cultural practice behind the recent tree scarring and shield projects, funded by Manningham Council, and lead art making activities and the planting of native grasses in Yaluk Langa.

Photograph credit: Clytie Meredith 

Clean Up Australia Day is happening on Sunday 3 March, come along and help keep our beautiful city clean.

We would love our community members to join our Councillors and staff at Warrandyte River Reserve.

Each participant will be issued with gloves and litter collection gear.

BBQ lunch will be provided from 12.30pm.

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.

Come and join us for a day of exploration at Gateway Lighthouse Church's Open Day!

Step into a world of wellness, community, and healthy lifestyle as we open our doors to welcome all with  family activities and free health checks.

Enjoy delicious vegetarian food stalls, a fun photo booth, and car wash for a cause. All profits raised will  go to Indonesian Advent Care Foundation supporting an orphanage in Monado, Indonesia.

We will be hosting a free ‘E-waste Drop Off Day’ where residents can responsibly dispose of a range of materials that cannot be placed into household bins. All items collected on the day will be recycled.

What you need to do

When you register, select the time slot you wish to drop off your waste and we’ll take care of the rest.

How to register

Complete the registration by selecting a suitable time slot below to attend and drop off your unwanted items - we'll take care of the rest.

Registrations are only open to Manningham residents and are essential to avoid lengthy delays.

Please note: location will be provided upon registration.

We will be hosting a free ‘Waste Drop Off Day’ where residents can responsibly dispose of a range of materials that cannot be placed into household bins. All items collected on the day will be recycled. 

Registrations are essential and can be made on Eventbrite.

What you need to do

When you register, select the time slot you wish to drop off your waste and we’ll take care of the rest.

Only the following items will be accepted:

• Small household electrical items (like toasters, hairdryers and tools)
• IT and TV equipment (like TV sets, computers, printers and cables)
• Computer accessories (like keyboards, mice and storage devices)
• Game consoles and electronic toys (remove batteries)
• VCR, DVD and CD players
• Microwaves
• DVD and CDs (no VHS tapes)
• X-rays
• Clean polystyrene - blocks only (no pellets or balls)
• Smoke alarms 
• Fluorescent tubes and CFL globes
• Paint tins and spray cans (10 litres max)
• Gas bottles
• Household and car batteries
• Cardboard (must be flattened - limited to one car boot load per person)

We do not accept:

• vacuum cleaners
• electric blankets

We reserve the right to reject any unsuitable items.

How to register

Complete the registration by selecting a suitable time slot below to attend and drop off your unwanted items - we'll take care of the rest.

Registrations are only open to Manningham residents and are essential to avoid lengthy delays.

A fun and inclusive day of activities connecting children with disabilities to local sport and active recreation opportunities.

Variety Activate Inclusion Sports Day (AISD) gives kids the opportunity to try sports they might otherwise miss out on.

Aimed at kids aged 5 to 18 years with learning difficulties, intellectual, sensory and physical disabilities. This is an opportunity to have a go in a fun and inclusive environment. 

The day involves:

• a range of sports to try
• specialised coaching
• adaptive equipment
• showbags
• water and fruit
• local sporting club exhibitors
• access to community services
• opportunities to network

Benefits of attending the day:

• the health benefits of physical activity
• building social wellbeing and friendship
• strengthening balance, coordination and mobility skills
• working as part of a team, collaborating and planning
• increased self-esteem through a sense of achievement

This event is delivered in conjunction with Disability Sports Australia.

Disability Sports Australia aims to get more Australians with a disability more active, more often while working nationally to support sport and active recreation participation. 

Variety the Children's Charity believes all kids deserve a fair go. They provide practical and essential support to kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs.

Come along and help celebrate National Wattle Day in 2024 by registering for a community planting session hosted by our Parks and Environment team. 

Meet at Stiggant Reserve where you will be guided by the team to plant local native plants to improve the habitat along the Birrarung (Yarra River) corridor. 

Join us to acknowledge Sorry Day and learn more about First Nations People and cultures.

This event will feature:

• a video of Aunty Doreen Garvey-Wandin's Sorry Day address
• a Cultural Regeneration Workshop with Alana Marsh
• closing comments by Manningham CEO Andrew Day
• a viewing of the Manningham Art Gallery Exhibition Serving Country

Catering will be provided by Mabu Mabu. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements by Monday 23 May by contacting spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.

Doncaster Bowling Club welcomes the community to their "Give Bowls A Go Day". 

Come and enjoy a fun day for all including free coaching,  sausage sizzle, ice cream for the kids and afternoon tea.

Drinks available at member prices.

All ages and abilities welcome, no bookings required. 
 

Each winter, the Heritage Fruits Society (HFS) runs a grafting and tree sale day at Pettys Orchard.

Come along to this free public event and discuss your fruit tree growing needs with us. You will also be able to:

• buy fruit trees and/or scion
• observe on-the-spot fruit tree grafting
• join a guided walking tour of the HFS heritage block.

For more information about the day, visit Heritage Fruit Society.

 

International Women's Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and raises awareness for women’s equality.  

Award-winning sports journalist and former Chief Football Writer for The Age, Caroline Wilson, will headline our International Women’s Day (IWD) event this year, sharing her captivating stories at this inspiring breakfast session.

Meet our speakers

Caroline Wilson

Sports journalist and former Chief Football Writer for The Age, Caroline appears on 3AW's pre-match AFL discussion and as a panelist on Channel Nine's ‘Footy Classified’. Caroline brings us her expertise as Australia’s first woman to cover Australian Rules Football.  

Shane Dunne

A well-respected leader, Shane is the Chief Executive Officer of Aligned Leisure and the General Manager of Aligned Leisure and Education at Richmond Football Club. Shane has more than 20 years of experience in successfully heading up diverse groups and is a strong advocate for women in leadership.

Courtney Jones

Courtney Jones is a player for the AFLW Richmond Tigers and she will join the panel to discuss the challenges she has faced and overcoming obstacles in the sporting industry.

Find out more about this year's International Women's Day on the UN Women's website.

Women’s economic empowerment is central to a gender equal world, and this year’s theme Count Her In will ‘examine the pathways to greater economic inclusion for women and girls everywhere’

– UN Women Australia.  

Tickets are $20 per person and will be on sale from 15 January 2024. For groups of 10 (discount applied) please contact civicevents@manningham.vic.gov.au to arrange an invoice.

If you have any questions about this event, contact us.

This is an accessible event. Access supports, including Auslan or language interpreters can be requested at the time of booking.