Self compassion and mindfulness for Manningham carers run by Living and Learning at Ajani. ...
Living and Learning at Ajani presents a special carers event led by a health-care professional. Come along and learn how you can incorporate mindful practices into everyday life and practice self-compassion and kindness.
Registration is required. Afternoon tea provided.
If your child identifies as LGBTQIA+, non-binary, gender diverse, or is questioning their sexuality and/or gender, this event is for you.
This event will include:
This is an inclusive and accessible event.
Light refreshments will be served. To assist us with catering and seating, please register for this event.
Phoenix Theatre Company Inc is excited to announce their production of "I Wish".
This one-of-a-kind show invites passionate and talented individuals to step into the spotlight, performing the iconic roles they’ve always aspired to play - even those they’ve never imagined auditioning for.
From classic showstoppers to contemporary hits, “I Wish” celebrates the joy of musical theatre, showcasing a diverse array of performances that reflect the dreams and aspirations of its cast.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend where dreams take centre stage and come to life in the most dazzling way possible!
Director/Choreographer: Renee Maloney and Ally Denovan
Music Directors: Simon D'Aquino and Ben Noble-Saroto
Presented by Phoenix Theatre Company.
Manningham City Council has partnered with Richmond Institute to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to volunteers of Manningham sport and recreation clubs.
Using practical, evidence-based action plan, this mental health first aid (MHFA) course equips people with the knowledge and skills to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, and assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
This opportunity is available for two people per club.
The Blended Face to Face course is made up of two components:
It is strongly encouraged to have completed the e-Learning modules prior to the face-to-face session as this session will present scenarios and activities that apply these learnings.
Topics include:
To register, speak to your club and then get in touch with our Recreation Participation Officer.
This exhibition is no longer showing in the Manningham Art Gallery.
Deborah White is a Melbourne-based artist who works across performance-based photography, video and mixed-media installations.
Everlasting Happiness entertains the utopian idea of love as a political concept. The underlying philosophy of this aspiration is to love the most distant. This is not a sentimental notion of love. It is a robust kind of love with a revolutionary power. Viewing the actions of love as a deployment of force, this work intertwines supernatural wonder with the spectacle of war.
The playful and vibrant performance-based video depicts an anarcho-mystic quest battling against the pathology of the post-truth world. Featuring fictitious characters that defy the rational world, the video is infused with flower power, music and animal warriors that open the heart to hope and joy. All the characters are performed by the artist—serving as a self-reflection on the internal struggle to love unconditionally. This work strives for the idealistic desire of a utopian non-place of the imagination. (Sound design is by Jamie Coghill.)
Video still from Everlasting Happiness (2023).
HD digital video, 11:15 mins, 1 or 3 channel, looped, variable dimensions.
Image courtesy of the Artist.
Explore our maps to find information about your property. View up to date and historical aerial photography and discover more about your neighbourhood. You can access the map below or view them in full screen.
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Sporting clubs play in important role in our community. They can be important places of social connections and support, as well as influential structures where attitudes and behaviours, including those towards women and girls, are formed and upheld.
Sporting clubs also have an important responsibility to ensure all members are safe and free from discrimination and harassment. This can be achieved by creating and supporting fair, inclusive and respectful sporting environments on and off the playing field.
Active Bystander training seeks to support fair, inclusive and respectful sporting environments through skilling participants to not only identify and challenge sexism, but other forms of discrimination such as racism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia. Active Bystander training equips participants to step in when they see or hear sexist or discriminatory language, jokes, behaviours or practices across a range of sports settings and scenarios.
Research shows that promoting bystander action across your sporting club can support a range of benefits. Some examples of this include:
Spots in this workshop are limited so book your spot as soon as you can.
Registrations are essential. Refreshments provided.
This workshop is being delivered in partnership with Women's Health East and made possible thanks to Change Our Game - Community Activation Grants program.
This workshop is being delivered in partnership with Women's Health East and made possible thanks to Change Our Game - Community Activation Grants program.
To help you remove garden waste to prepare for bushfire season, you can drop off either one car boot, station wagon, ute or a 6‘x4’ level trailer load of garden waste on certain dates throughout the year.
You need to live in a Bushfire Prone Area to use this service. We will ask you to show proof of residency (either a driver's licence or rates notice) at the check-in point on the day. If someone else drops off the garden waste for you, make sure you provide them with your proof.
Not sure if you live in a Bushfire Prone Area?
View our Bushfire Prone Area map to check or contact us.
If you are not eligible for this service or have excess garden waste to dispose, you can:
Need help? Contact us
✔ Branches
✔ Tree prunings
✔ Logs (maximum 250mm diameter)
✔ Large garden cuttings
✖ Soil
✖ Grass clippings
✖ Building material, bricks, steel or concrete
✖ Plastic bags
✖ Ivy, rose bushes or thorny material
✖ Bamboo leaves and stems
✖ Palm trees or branches
✖ Fence palings
You can drop off either one car boot, station wagon, ute or a 6’x4’ level trailer load of garden waste for free. There is a charge for any extra garden waste – see costs below.
| Garden waste load type | Example | Cost |
| Car boot | FREE | |
| Station wagon or ute | FREE | |
| Single trailer level – 6’x4’ | FREE | |
| Single trailer heaped – 6’x4’ (up to 1.1m3) | + $30 | |
| Single trailer high sides – 6’x4’ (up to 2m3) | + $50 | |
| Tandem trailer level (up to 1.25m3) | + $30 | |
| Tandem trailer heaped (up to 2m3) | + $50 | |
| Tandem trailer high sides (up to 3.65m3) | + $90 |
You can only pay by EFT on the day.
Due to high demand of this service, you can only book one timeslot per household each month. Bookings are essential.
Choose a date from the list below, select your preferred 30 minute timeslot and click ‘Register’ to finalise your booking. We will continue adding timeslots for future months throughout the year - so keep checking back for more options.
Disposal days will not proceed on a Total Fire Ban day or a day of Extreme or above Fire Danger Rating.
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
With two billion active social media users in the world, including more that half of Australia's population, social media is undeniable one of the largest and most effective word-of-mouth marketing tools available... if you know what you're doing!
This workshop will set the foundations for best practice social media management for your business. It will focus on how to successfully leverage key social platforms to grow grow your business through strategic understanding and approach. It will cover:
Full of tips and tricks you can implement in your business straight away to see results. If you can only attend one Digital Accelerator Program session then make sure this is it!! But be quick - places are limited to the first 50 registrations!
About the facilitator
The Digital Picnic is a digital marketing agency with a difference; they are social media training specialists. The team at The Digital Picnic exist to equip businesses with the tools, techniques and marketing tactics to help your business become the best possible version of its online self.
Jacqui, The Digital Picnic's Content Director, is a communications and content professional with 15 plus years experience. She is passionate about decoding what works.
With a slew of content awards and viral creations under her belt, Jacqui has a knack for knowing the kind of content that'll translate. Experienced in corporate, government, e-commerce and creative settings, she'll help you cut through, no matter your message.
An overview of what's happening in the social media landscape in 2023 and the tricks to make it work for your business!
Victoria is poised for transformative change with the State Government’s release of several proposed planning reforms.
These changes will have significant and lasting impacts, which could drastically alter the character and liveability of our neighbourhoods.
While we acknowledge the need for more housing, we’re concerned that these reforms have progressed without transparent consultation and adequate consideration of their potential impact.
We’re urging the State to consult with us, as we work closely with our communities to ensure any reforms align with their needs.
In September 2023, the State Government released its Housing Statement (2024- 2034), which seeks to address housing supply and affordability.
A range of significant planning reforms were proposed to increase housing delivery:
Since these changes were released, the State Government has announced further reforms, including:
In response, Manningham has provided submissions to the reforms as outlined below.
This draft plan sought feedback on key policy directions including housing, transport, liveability and sustainability.
It proposes a draft target of 39,000 new dwellings in Manningham by 2051, representing a 76 per cent increase over the next 26 years or around 1,500 dwellings per year.
This target significantly exceeds the rate of growth that currently informs the preparation of our Residential Strategy.
Our submission reinforces that:
These reforms represent an overhaul of ResCode, which is the planning rule for single or multiple dwelling developments that require a planning permit (including lots under 300 square metres and apartment developments up to a height of four storeys).
Proposed changes include the removal of neighbourhood character considerations, which we anticipate could have a significant impact on the look and feel of our suburbs.
It also includes a proposal to remove third-party appeal rights. This means that an objector to a multi-unit application cannot appeal Council’s decision if all relevant standards are met.
While we acknowledge that there are opportunities to improve Victoria’s existing planning controls and processes, better planning outcomes are achieved by considering neighbourhood character and involving the communities in the planning process.
We provided a submission on the designation and draft structure plans for the 10 metropolitan and major activity centres, with specific comments on the plans for the Ringwood activity centre which affects land abutting Manningham.
This forms part of the State Government’s Activity Centre Pilot Program.
A key focus of these structure plans is the designation of ‘walkable catchments’ within an 800m radius of the activity centre, where increased residential development (heights and density) will be encouraged.
Our submission focused on the significant implications of this work on all activity centres across metropolitan Melbourne.
It’s essential that a range of funding and delivery mechanisms are established by the State Government to ensure the continued delivery of vital open space, services and infrastructure to support a rapidly growing population and vibrant and functional activity centres.
You can advise the Victorian Government on whether you support or oppose these changes.
Provide your feedback to the Victorian Government:
*Submissions closed on 30 August 2024, but we still encourage you to provide feedback.
Have your say when consultation opens for Manningham’s draft Residential Strategy and Activity Centre Design Guidelines in 2025.
The Monster Community Raffle is now closed. Find out how to return your sold raffle tickets below.
Manningham has held the Monster Community Raffle as an annual event for over 18 years. The raffle is proudly supported by our raffle partner, the Templestowe Bowling Club.
There is an incredible $10,000 worth of prizes on offer.
Manningham-based community groups, schools and sporting clubs are encouraged to get involved and take this opportunity to fundraise for their organisations and the Manningham Community Fund.
The 2024 Monster Community Raffle was drawn on 17 July 2024. Congratulations to all the winners listed below.
| Prize | Ticket number | Name |
| 1st prize | 011215 | Mietta Miller |
| 2nd prize | 017353 | Alex Seta |
| 3rd prize | 017353 | Alana |
| 4th prize | 001380 | Malissa Mills |
| 5th prize | 007280 | Terry McDonnell |
| 6th prize | 012010 | Chris/Jo |
First prize is one $5,000 Coles Myer gift voucher.
Runner up prize is five $1,000 Coles Myer gift vouchers.
Any not-for-profit organisation in Manningham can take part in the raffle. This includes schools, community groups and clubs.
Not for profit community groups can order the ticket books from us for free.
The only cost to the groups and organisations is the time it takes to sell the tickets.
100% of the proceeds are invested back into the community.
For every raffle ticket sold for $2.00 each, organisations will receive $1.50, and the remaining 50 cents will be donated to the Manningham Community Fund.
The Manningham Community Fund supports the welfare services offered by charitable organisations within our community.
The Monster Community Raffle opens 1 April and closes on Monday 1 July 2024.
Monday 1 April 2024
Monday 1 July 2024
Wednesday 17 July 2024 at the Templestowe Bowling Club. The draw will also be live-streamed on the Manningham Council Facebook page.
The Monster Community Raffle is now closed.
Minor Gaming Permit Number: 10112/24
There are two steps to return your sold raffle tickets:
Deposit all money collected into the below account. No money will be accepted in person.
| Bank | Bendigo Bank |
| BSB | 633 000 |
| Account number | 191523976 |
| Account name | Templestowe Bowling Club Inc |
| Reference/ Description | The name of your organisation |
Ticket books are to be returned to Customer Service at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
If you have any questions, please contact the Templestowe Bowling Club at manninghamraffle@gmail.com, or call Eric on 9846 1978.
Sadly, the increase in overt racism seen around Melbourne is also being experienced here in Manningham.
Councillors and Council officers meet with community members regularly and are aware of the current rise in racist vandalism, including offensive graffiti.
There is absolutely no place in our community for hate-based symbols, language or behaviour.
As a community, we all have a responsibility to call it out.
Council stands solid and united in condemning any racist behaviour.
We remove offensive or political graffiti on Council property within one business day of becoming aware and encourage everyone to report instances to Council on 9840 9333 or via our website.
To report vandalism in other locations, please contact Victoria Police on 131 444.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Carli Lange
Manningham Council is taking significant steps to find new ways of funding the increasing costs of services and infrastructure locally.
At their meeting last week, Councillors voted to proceed with an expression of interest process for the potential development of the former Doncaster quarry, located at 620-628 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East.
This is the first site to be explored for development under Council’s Strategic Property Portfolio initiative and Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said the project reflects Councils community-centric approach.
“We regularly hear from residents about the challenges they’re facing due to the increasing cost of living, and this is always at the front of our minds. This project is a measured way of ensuring we’re financially sustainable by exploring other revenue opportunities to ensure we are delivering the best for our community.
“Interested parties will also have the option of incorporating the larger Manningham Depot-Quarry precinct. This will expand our options to find the best use for the land, ensuring continued service delivery through a well-planned and beneficial development for our community.
“We’re optimistic that this opportunity will not only provide funding to benefit services and infrastructure, but also flow on to enhance economic growth and improve infrastructure, paving the way for a brighter future for our community,” Cr Lange added.
Expressions of interest are open until 11.00am on 1 May 2024.
You can read more about the initiative at yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/former-quarry-precinct.
We're taking significant steps to find new ways of funding the increasing costs of services and infrastructure locally.
At their meeting last week, Councillors voted to proceed with an expression of interest process for the potential development of the former Doncaster quarry, located at 620-628 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East.
This is the first site to be explored for development under the Strategic Property Portfolio initiative and our Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said the project reflects our community-centric approach.
“We regularly hear from residents about the challenges they’re facing due to the increasing cost of living, and this is always at the front of our minds. This project is a measured way of ensuring we’re financially sustainable by exploring other revenue opportunities to ensure we are delivering the best for our community.
“Interested parties will also have the option of incorporating the larger Manningham Depot-Quarry precinct. This will expand our options to find the best use for the land, ensuring continued service delivery through a well-planned and beneficial development for our community.
“We’re optimistic that this opportunity will not only provide funding to benefit services and infrastructure, but also flow on to enhance economic growth and improve infrastructure, paving the way for a brighter future for our community,” Cr Lange added.
Expressions of interest are open until 11.00am on 1 May 2024.
You can read more about the initiative at yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/former-quarry-precinct.
To help protect the welfare of cats and wildlife, we will require pet owners to confine their cats within the boundaries of their properties from 1 April 2024.
Council endorsed the introduction of a pilot 24-hour cat confinement order at its meeting on Tuesday 12 December 2023.
The pilot cat confinement order will be implemented over two years, including an amnesty period between April and December 2024 and an evaluation period in December 2025.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said Manningham’s Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) included endorsed initiatives to promote responsible pet ownership, one of which was the pilot cat confinement order.
“We will be focused on community awareness and education on the benefits of cat confinement prior to and during the amnesty period before moving towards compliance and enforcement.
“During the pilot it will be fine for cats to be outside so long as they’re confined to the boundary of their owner’s property,” Cr Lange said.
Manningham is home to 3250 registered pet cats and provides a sanctuary for 56 threatened animal species.
“We understand this is a big change for cats and their owners and will provide support and information to help with the transition, including educational information, videos and practical advice on preparing your pet and your property. We will continue to publish this information on our website between now and April.”
By confining cats to their properties, pet owners can:
Animal Welfare Charity, Tails of the Forgotten Paw (TOFP), are offering a free desexing program to local cat owners experiencing financial hardship.
This program is subsidised through Animal Welfare Victoria.
The DAMP was informed by extensive community consultation and adopted by Council in May 2022.
All Victorian Councils are required to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
To help protect the welfare of cats and wildlife, Manningham Council will require pet owners to confine their cats within the boundaries of their properties from 1 April 2024.
Council endorsed the introduction of a pilot 24-hour cat confinement order at its meeting on Tuesday 12 December 2023.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said Manningham’s Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) included endorsed initiatives to promote responsible pet ownership, one of which was the pilot cat confinement order.
The pilot cat confinement order will be implemented over two years, including an amnesty period between April and December 2024 and an evaluation period in December 2025.
“We will be focused on community awareness and education on the benefits of cat confinement prior to and during the amnesty period before moving towards compliance and enforcement.
“During the pilot it will be fine for cats to be outside so long as they’re confined to the boundary of their owner’s property,” Cr Lange said.
Manningham is home to 3250 registered pet cats and provides a sanctuary for 56 threatened animal species.
“We understand this is a big change for cats and their owners and will provide support and information to help with the transition, including educational information, videos and practical advice on preparing your pet and your property. We will continue to publish this information on our website between now and April.”
By confining cats to their properties, pet owners can:
Animal Welfare Charity, Tails of the Forgotten Paw (TOFP), are offering a free desexing program to local cat owners experiencing financial hardship.
This program is subsidised through Animal Welfare Victoria.
The DAMP was informed by extensive community consultation and adopted by Council in May 2022.
All Victorian Councils are required to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
If you know a local legend, who has made a real impact in our community, you can now submit a nomination to have their name feature on one of the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will help build North East Link.
The two TBMs will start building 6.5km twin tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen this year.
North East Link is naming these machines after women who dig deep in their communities. TBMs are traditionally given female names before they get to work underground, a custom dating back to the 1500s.
Head to the North East Link website to learn more and submit a nomination.
Entries close Sunday 19 May 2024.
We are looking forward to consulting our community following Friday’s announcement by Victorian Minister for Environment, Steve Dimopoulos, that we will receive grants to upgrade two dog off-lead areas locally.
The grants, totalling $700,000, will see amenities for dog owners improved at Warrandyte Reserve (northern oval) and Burgundy Reserve, Doncaster. Dog parks are an important feature in Manningham’s Public Open Space.
Dog parks are an important feature in Manningham’s Public Open Space. Council will consider further upgrades of other facilities when funding becomes available in the second round of the State Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.
We will consult the community prior to delivering final designs for Warrandyte Reserve and Burgundy Reserve early in 2025.
We expect the projects to be delivered in mid-2026 and thank the State Government for their contribution to improvements for our community.
UPDATED: Friday 26 July 2024
Attention talented performers, quality food vendors, local businesses and community groups. We want to hear from you!
Expressions of interest are now open to be part of our 2024 Manningham Carols by Candlelight.
This year’s event will be held from 6.00pm Friday 13 December at Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster.
Don't miss out on this chance to showcase your talent, products, or services at Manningham's largest community event for the year!
Expressions of interest for the 2024 Manningham Carols by Candlelight have now closed. Stay updated with all the latest information at Carols by Candlelight.
As part of the North East Link Project (NELP), Doncaster Park and Ride will be closed from January 2025 and temporary bus stops will be put in place along Doncaster Road.
Buses will remain operational across all bus routes, including the 207, 280, 282, 284, 285, 303 and the 907 and 908 DART SmartBuses. The Park and Ride will be closed and temporary bus stops will be in place until 2028.
This is part of NELP’s upcoming redevelopment of the Doncaster Park and Ride to connect it to the Eastern Busway, a new dedicated busway along the Eastern Freeway.
We understand that the community and residents will be impacted as a result of the closures and are actively advocating on your behalf to improve commuter options. Our suggestions to North East Link Project and the State Government include:
Over the next few weeks, NELP officers will be distributing flyers and doing a door-knock in the local area. You’ll also start to see signage appear soon.
We’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available and will continue to advocate for ways that can minimise the impact for our community.
We’re also seeking reliable and sustainable transport options for the Manningham community while the Eastern Busway is being developed. Continue to check back here for updates.
You can read more on the Big Build website and sign up to receive email updates.
North East Link Program (NELP) has released designs for the redevelopment of the Doncaster Park and Ride. Help shape the next piece of the Eastern Busway.