When your registration has been approved, you will need to lodge a Statement of Trade (SOT) to notify the Council area where the event or festival is held.
Before you buy a food business, we recommend you request a pre-sale inspection to check that it meets standards and regulations. You can use this to negotiate outstanding items before settlement.
You will still need to register before you take over and operate the food business.
We will issue contact you and issue an invoice once we receive your application.
Once you have been registered, we will conduct an annual inspection to ensure your business meets the requirements under Public health and wellbeing regulations. We will also offer ongoing advice and education.
If you change your business activity, contact us as this may affect your risk rating.
We will contact you and send an invoice after we receive your application.
Once you are registered, we will visit your business to make sure it meets the Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and regulations. We will also offer ongoing advice and education. Hairdresser-only businesses are exempt from annual inspections.
If you change your business activity, contact us as this may affect your risk rating.
… How to guides and support for businesses Get advice on starting a new business and find … and information available to support all types of local businesses. Why start a business in Manningham? With more … Home based business account for around 80 per cent of all businesses in Manningham contributing to the economic, social …
Setting up a new business is an exciting and challenging time with many things to consider such as budgets, staffing, branding, operations and marketing. It's important to think about the big picture and how you would like to grow into the future.
Below you'll find a range of resources, tools and information available to support all types of local businesses.
Why start a business in Manningham?
With more than 30 local centres, nine neighbourhood activity centres, one major activity centre and one principal activity centre – the retail sector employs over 5,500 people and generates over $680 million to the local economy each year in Manningham;
Tourism employs 1,700 people and generates over $315 million to the local economy each year.
Home based business account for around 80 per cent of all businesses in Manningham contributing to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the municipality.
We have a Gross Region Product of $4.89 Billion, this is the total value of final goods and services produced in the region over the period of one year (2020).
We are here to help!
The Manningham Business Team are here to assist you with resources, networking events and various training programs throughout the year.
Local business associations, networks and mentoring
There are a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as annual events and training.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network. They provide members with support, shared experiences, resources and new idea.
Connecting Manningham is a community initiative by local residents and helps connect local business and residents. This initiative is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Templestowe and Rotaract Manningham.
… on how business remodelling concepts can be applied to businesses of all types and sizes. David is a seasoned … business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area. Manningham Business Whats …
The theme of this Business Breakfast is "Transform and Grow Your Business".
Attendees will gain an overview from guest speaker David Choi on how business remodelling concepts can be applied to businesses of all types and sizes.
David is a seasoned business transformation expert with a proven track record in leading initiatives across global enterprises, including ASX-listed companies and Fortune 100 firms. He has extensive experience optimising business operations, supply chains, and technology implementations, managing large teams to deliver multibillion-dollar projects with significant ROIs.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area.
… business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area. Manningham Business Whats …
The theme of this Business Breakfast focuses on the "Value of financial advice".
Lead by Asel Bolotbek of Fiducian Financial Services, this session will assist members and guests in discovering the essential role professional monetary advice plays in creating a sound financial future.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area.
… business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area. Manningham Business Whats …
The theme of this Business Breakfast focuses on the topic "Closing the Loopholes".
Brad Dodemond of People Partners HR will present a professional, extensive overview of how the Federal Government's new "Closing the Loopholes" bill will change Australia's employment laws, in particular for casual employment, and impact on our workplaces.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area.
… business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area. Manningham Business Whats …
MBN’s December Business Breakfast has two exciting elements - an interactive mini-trade show themed networking session and a motivational keynote address.
What better way to close our year than by celebrating our successes and kick starting our New Year plans!
Our morning’s networking process encourages open interaction, where members and guests can mingle and chat – and sell the benefits of their business.
Tabletop space will be available for MBN member’s brochures and special offer flyers – to help start that important conversation leading to lasting connections.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area.
The Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the stories of 30 First Nations people with disability.
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This exhibition is no longer showing in the Manningham Art Gallery.
The Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the stories of 30 First Nations people with disability.
Their deeply personal stories are complex and intertwined with Australia’s political and social history, which has resulted in today’s unacceptably high rates of disability in Australia’s First Nations communities. This was a collaborative project between participants and Artist and Social Documentarian, Belinda Mason Knierim OAM.
Warning: First Nations Peoples should be aware that this exhibition contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
Image: Standing Tall, Uncle John Baxter, Latja Latja/Narungga man. Board Member Reconciliation Victoria and First Peoples Disability Network, Aboriginal Partnership Coordinator - Brotherhood of St Laurence / NDIS. Photo by Belinda Mason Knierim OAM from the series Unfinished Business. Image courtesy of the Artist.
If you require access supports to attend this exhibition, please contact our Community Strengthening team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. Auslan interpreters should be booked as early as possible.
Setting up your business plan is an important first step. Find out more at Business Victoria.
What kind of structure do I need?
From sole trader to company, there are different reporting and financial requirements for each. Find out what structure is best suited to your business.
Running your business from home can be a perfect way to balance work and family commitments. Or you might be just starting out and wanting to minimise your overheads.
The Economic Development Team is here to support you setting up and growing your business. We are your point of contact for business enquiries and support, permit information, training workshops and events. Stay up to date by signing up to the Manningham Business Newsletter and following our Manningham Business Facebook page.
Find essential resources
We've compiled a list of useful websites to help guide you through the essential steps of setting up and running your small business.
Business Victoria's training, tools and templates
Business Victoria provides essential information, training, tools and templates to help you develop the skills you need to start, run or grow a successful business.
Get a free one-on-one session with an experienced business mentor to help you start or grow your business. Email business@manningham.vic.gov.au to register your interest.
Digital Solutions Program
Join the Digital Solutions Program for Government-subsidised one on one mentoring, workshops, and courses for all your digital needs.
Grant and funding opportunities
Search a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities at Grant Guru.
Overseas markets with AusTrade
Find out more about running a business with overseas markets at AusTrade.
National information from My Business
My Business provides national information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed.
Workplace wellbeing
Find out about mental health and business wellbeing support for sole traders, small businesses and employees at Business Victoria.
Business Continuity Plan
Having a plan after an emergency can help get your business up and running as soon as possible. Create a plan with the help of Business Victoria's continuity guide.
Connect with local business associations, networks and mentoring
There are a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as regular events and training.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network. They provide members with support, shared experiences, resources and new idea.
Connecting Manningham is a community initiative by local residents and helps connect local business and residents. This initiative is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Templestowe and Rotaract Manningham.
Running your business from home can be a perfect way to balance work and family commitments. Or you might be just starting out and wanting to minimise your overheads.
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Running your business from home can be a perfect way to balance work and family commitments. Or you might be just starting out and wanting to minimise your overheads.
Manningham is home to a large number of home based businesses and we actively support and encourage this business community.
A home based business is run from a residential premises or building in which the owner of the business lives.
It is important to distinguish between people who may be working from home, and those who are running a business from home. A home based business operator runs a business from home, and doesn’t work from home for an external organisation.
Is my business appropriate to run from home?
Council has certain requirements for home based businesses. These requirements help to ensure that your business won’t have a negative impact on your neighbours or the neighbourhood.
The most appropriate businesses or occupations to be conducted from the home are those where:
only two employees who do not live in the home but work in the occupation or business operating in the home
a room or space is set up for the business or occupation away from the rest of the household so that it is not affected by household noises or interruptions if you plan to meet clients at home
the product or service does not require large storage areas, administration or waiting areas
the product or service has only few deliveries and they only occur during normal business hours or daylight hours on weekends
the product or service does not create noise pollution or any other disturbance that can affect the local neighbourhood.
What kind of advertising signage can I have?
In all residential zones, home based businesses are permitted to have signage which displays business identification information. A total of 0.2 square metres of advertising is permitted without a planning permit.
The information which is acceptable on this sign includes:
business name
short service description
contact number.
For any sign not meeting these requirements, you must apply to the Statutory Planning team on 9840 9333.
… a list of all permits and fees related to business Apply Businesses Manningham Business … All business permits and fees …
Below is a list of all common permits and fees related to your business. Permits often need to be renewed annually as regulations and your business activities change.
Prices current as of 1 July 2024. Prices are subject to change.
Food businesses
If you plan to sell food within our community there are a range of regulations you need to be aware of. A food business registration ensures that you have met these essential requirements and are needed before you start trading.
Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation
You must meet requirements set out by Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation
You must meet requirements set out by Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation
You must meet requirements set out by Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Risk 2: No fee
Risk 3: No fee
Risk 4: No fee
Mobile food business/ food vehicle registration
Business, Company or Sole Trader
Risk 2: $575
Risk 3: $380
Risk 4: No fee
Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation
You must meet requirements set out by Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Use our shared spaces to safely show off your wares, meet and greet your customers and provides a welcoming entry to your shop. A footpath trading permit allows you to have items such as tables and chairs, planter boxes and other decorative items.
Parking permits help make sharing parking spaces easier for you and your customers. Whether its a big delivery or sale day, parking permits keep it fair for everyone.
This moving documentary tells the stories of 30 First Nations people living with disabilities. Their deeply personal stories are complex and intertwined with Australia’s political and social history, which has resulted in today’s unacceptably high rates of disability in Australia’s First Nations Communities.
Their stories are also featured in the Unfinished Business exhibition, which is showing at Manningham Art Gallery until Saturday 29 July.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Uncle John Baxter: Latja Latja/Narungga man, Board Member Reconciliation Victoria and First Peoples Disability Network, Aboriginal Partnership Coordinator - Brotherhood of St Laurence/NDIS, participant and creative collaborator of Unfinished Business.
Attendees will also have the chance to view the exhibition at their own pace.
The Unfinished Business Documentary is a creative collaboration between brothers, Liam and Dieter Knierim, Belinda Mason Knierim OAM, and participants.
This is a free and accessible event. Bookings not required. Refreshments will be provided.
Warning: First Nations peoples should be aware that this exhibition contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
You may need to get approval from Manningham Council to do certain business activities. It depends on your business type and what you are trying to do.
Need to build or extend your property to accommodate your business? There are building regulations and permits to be aware of. Some works that will require permits include:
From hairdressing and make-up artists to pilates and yoga studios, it’s important that client safety is kept as a top priority. Have a look at some of the permits and regulations needed to operate a healthy business for you and your clients.
Any business that sells or manufactures food or drink must be registered with their local council and follow regulations to ensure that the food they sell is safe to eat. This includes restaurants and cafes, market stalls and mobile food vans.
… also give you an insight into the new AI Google Search. Businesses Manningham Business … Boost Your Online Presence - …
Alison Evans, from local digital marketing agency Pinpoint Local, is a specialist in Google Business Profile optimisation strategies.
In this session she will help you get what you need most - more customers, more leads and more sales with SEO strategies and a Google Business Profile.
Alison will also give you an insight into the new AI Google Search.
… this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses. Boost your online presence: Mastering SEO and … about ‘local ranking’ and how this type of SEO helps local businesses appear more prominently in the Local Pack, the …
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Boost your online presence: Mastering SEO and Google Business Profiles
Learn new and proven concepts to help you understand local search engine optimisation (SEO) and use Google Business Profiles to grow your business. This session will cover:
Local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and why your business needs local SEO
understanding how local SEO works and the process of ranking above or higher in the search engine results page (SERP).
learn about ‘local ranking’ and how this type of SEO helps local businesses appear more prominently in the Local Pack, the Local Finder, in localised organic results, and on Google Maps.
Google Local Pack - what is it?
Google Business Profile
understand how to use Google Business Profile to grow your business
how to claim your Google My Business listing
how to optimise your Google Business Profile listing
how to use Google posts
how to get Google Reviews
local SEO Pack and map rankings factors
Website local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
understand local on page optimisation
local content marketing, link building and technical SEO
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is Google's next-generation measurement solution - learn how to make the switch
About the speaker
Alison Evans - Pinpoint Local Business (Owner)
Pinpoint Local Business is a digital marketing agency providing SEO services for local business and is a specialist for Google Business Profile optimisation strategies (formerly Google My Business GMB).
Google Business Profile (GBP) allows your business to easily connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. If you run a local business that serves customers at a particular location, or you serve customers within a designated service area, then Google Business Profile is your gold nugget. GBP helps local consumers find your business.
Besides providing full GBP management and Local SEO services for local business, Alison also provides presentations, workshops, and one to one mentoring sessions.
Discover the sculptures dotted around the trails in the bush. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore at Currawong Bush Park. Can you spot the kangaroo? Play in the woven cubby, curl up in the giant nest or count the ants the echidna is about to eat.
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This is a great place for kids to explore and immerse themselves in the outside world.
Discover the sculptures dotted around the trails in the bush. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore at Currawong Bush Park. Can you spot the kangaroo? Play in the woven cubby, curl up in the giant nest or count the ants the echidna is about to eat.
See if you can spot the native birds, lizards and frogs on your adventure, or maybe you will be lucky enough to catch sight of a wombat, or koala.
Stay for a bite to eat and enjoy a picnic in the bush, or cook up a feast using the onsite barbecue.
Places and spaces
There are many tracks around the park to explore on foot. Our self-guided walks will familiarise you with different areas such as the scar tree and the billabong:
All Manna of Gums Walking Guide – Takes you along the Mullum Mullum Creek via the Mullum Mullum Trail and Currawong Bush Park
Currawong Bush Park Walks are a series of eight walks, each focusing on different aspects of the reserve. All of these walks start and finish at Currawong bush Park. Downloading the audio guides will enhance your Currawong experience
Mullum Mullum Trail is popular with nature loving cyclists and walkers. The trail runs on the other side of the Mullum Mullum Creek and is connected to Currawong Bush Park with a pedestrian bridge just north of Reynolds Road.
Conference Centre available for hire for your next functions, meetings or seminars
Getting there and car parking
You can park your car at one of the two carparks from the Reynolds Road entrance.
The first carpark is at the top of the driveway and is closest to the conference centre.
The second carpark is closer to the park, you will find the carpark further along the road.
Walk to the park and enjoy the surroundings. Cross the pedestrian bridge near the Mullum Mullum Trail north of Reynolds Road. This track forms part of a 4.5 kilometer circuit walk through the park or for a shortcut, take the driveway to the central area.
Take the bike and use the pedestrian bridge from the Mullum Mullum Trail and the vehicle track from Arnold Drive. To protect the park and animals that live here, you can only use bikes on vehicle tracks.
Please also check the weather before arriving, the park will be closed on total fire bans days.
Please don't bring your dog
Dogs are not allowed at Currawong Bush Park because it is a protected habitat.
All Manna of Gums - Currawong Bush Park to Mullum Mullum Creek Walk
All Manna of Gums - Currawong Bush Park to Mullum Mullum Creek Walk
All Manningham reserves are closed on days of total fire ban, or higher extreme or catastrophic Fire Danger Rating. Visiting a reserve on these days places you at risk and potentially in danger.
To check the current Fire Danger Rating or find out if it’s a total fire ban day, go to the CFA website.
Report an issue
Please let us know if you notice anything unsafe, like a broken tree branch or damaged playground.
What we do to reduce fire risk at Currawong Bush Park
Finer fuels such as leaf litter, tree branches and twigs raise the level of risk within reserves. Large fallen trees require a much higher level of heat to burn and provide habitats for native wildlife.
Here are some actions we take throughout the year to reduce the fire risk at this reserve:
create and maintain fuel breaks within the reserve
maintain grass heights with slashing, brush cutting and tractors year round
remove fine fuels such as loose and fallen branches
annual inspection and maintenance of Fire Access Tracks, to ensure emergency service vehicles can access the reserve
inspect access points, gates and locks
We manage 20 per cent of the land in Manningham, but the other 66 per cent is privately owned. Visit the CFA website for information on how to prepare your private property for fire.
Safer Together
Watch the video below to learn more about:
different types of vegetation
how a fire may behave within the reserve
how to prepare for a fire
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
… do business. Find out how you can submit a tender with us. Businesses … Tenders …
Our Procurement activities must be transparent and ethical with demonstrated integrity, fairness and accountability that meets relevant legal requirements.
Register to view tenders
We use the eTendering Portal, eProcure to advertise and manage all open Tenders, Requests for Quotation and Expression of Interest.
After registration you can:
View and/or download full documents for all current and future opportunities.
If you would like to do business with us, there are a few things to understand about the local government procurement process.
The source of our procurement policy is from the Local Government Act 2020.
Keep in mind that you’re dealing with ratepayers, not shareholders.
Tenders involve:
Public money.
Legal and value for money basis for decisions.
Audits and reviews.
Make sure you:
Read the tender or quote carefully and understand all requirements.
Respond to questions in the right format.
Provide pricing in the correct structure.
Submit by the deadline.
Make submissions clear and easy to understand.
Consider the sustainable outcomes we require.
How to create a great tender
Broadly speaking, we seek:
open and fair competition that provides value for money
clear guidelines to allow consistency and control
demonstrated accountability to our community
ethical behaviour
the best outcomes for our community.
We’re always looking for suppliers who practice fairness and are also innovative.
What we look for in our suppliers
We seek suppliers who are able to generate and support local businesses (where practicable) and who are committed to generating sustainable benefits (such as social, economic and environmental benefits).
We want them to have certain attributes such as:
providing value
a history of work in the area
the financial capacity to deliver
complying with relevant legislation
reliability
professionalism.
Potentially we’ll ask prospective suppliers about their:
qualifications, skills and experience
trading history
contract history
quality management
references
occupational health and safety
equal employment opportunity history
environmental management policy
risk management policy
insurance details.
Remember to only provide the information requested and describe your organisation accurately.
View upcoming tenders
Select the listing below to view details on the upcoming tender opportunity. To receive a notification when you can apply, register as a supplier
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Asphalt Works Panel
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Panel arrangement for essential road resurfacing and reconstruction projects.
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Premium Catering Services Panel
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Provision of catering services for medium to large functions and events for council
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… Get approval to perform in Manningham. Tags Businesses Event organisation … Apply for busking approval …
Do you have a talent for music and dance? Perhaps magic is more your speed? Then why not share your talents with the community.
We love our residents displaying their talents in public spaces, while enjoying the benefits of public performance. But before you do, there’s a few things you should know.
If you’d like to busk on land that we own, you must:
You’re able to busk at several shopping precincts and plaza. You should be aware that some shopping precincts are privately owned. So, they’re not within our jurisdiction and permits don’t apply. You should contact the management of the shopping centre for approval to busk.
To busk on Council-owned sites, approval from Manningham Council is required and the following conditions apply:
A Council approved and current approval is to be carried at all times when busking and produced when requested by a Council Local Laws Officer.
Applicants are limited to request a maximum of 4 sites per month.
Buskers under the age of 14 years must be accompanied at all times during their public performance by a parent/guardian.
Busking applications submitted by performers under the age of 18 years must have parent/guardian consent and provide contact details to confirm consent. Manningham Council reserves the right to request a hardcopy parental consent.
Busking is only to be conducted between 9.00am and 9.00pm, or otherwise as requested by the relevant Traders Association
No busker may obstruct any footpath, carriageway, shop entrance and/or exit, or other public or private thoroughfare. Performers and their equipment must be a minimum of 2.5 metres from the shop front to allow for unobstructed pedestrian movement along the footpath. Please refer to Council’s Footpath Trading Guidelines for further details. No electrical cords into shops are to be used to power equipment
Prior to performing, the busker must obtain the verbal permission of the shopkeeper(s)/ trader(s) located directly adjacent to the performance area in order to agree to the location and length of time the busker will perform in that space (limited to a maximum of two hours in one location). The busker must cease performing immediately if requested to do so by any trader adjacent to the performance area.
A performance location must not be within 100 metres of another busker or shopkeeper(s)/trader(s) public performance/activity. A Street Stall or fundraising activity will take precedent over a Busking approvals.
No collection of personal information from the public is allowed. Performers may only distribute their own details using a professional card or flier.
A suitable receptacle for the receipt of public donations or relevant sale items can be placed within the performance area. No active soliciting of money or active selling of audio visual or printed material is permitted.
Buskers must have enough performance content such that they are presenting entertaining and non-repetitive material.
Electronic amplification is not permitted unless otherwise agreed directly with the relevant Traders Association or body corporate. If a music track is required (e.g. to accompany a dance item) the music must be kept at a reasonable level and not require electrical cords or outlets. Music volume must be turned off or reduced if requested by any centre/shopkeeper.
Buskers are required to perform in a manner that is safe for the public realm, undertaking no activities that may present as a risk (or perceived risk) to the public, themselves, property or traders. No fire or other dangerous materials or equipment are to be used in any busking performance.
