These awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Key dates for Civic Award nominations and announcements
- Nominations open - Wednesday 22 May 2024
- Nominations close - Monday 22 July 2024
- Winners announced - Thursday 22 August 2024
Take a look at our 2024 winners
Meet this year's Manningham Civic Award winners.
Nominations
Find out how to nominate and how winners are selected.
Anyone can nominate for the Manningham Civic Awards.
To nominate someone for a Civic Award, complete the online nomination form . You can also pick up a hardcopy form from the Manningham Civic Centre.
Nominations must include:
- background about the nominee
- the reason for the nomination including how this person has contributed to the community and how the community benefited from these contributions
- the achievements of the nominee including a list of awards and acknowledgements
Attach copies of any photos, newspaper articles or documents that support your nominee’s contributions and achievements.
Provide at least one referee to support your nomination.
Each year, Manningham Council selects a judging panel to assess nominations and choose a recipient. The panel consists of three independent people, the Mayor and the Manager of the Grants and Events team.
Nominations for this year's Civic Awards open on Wednesday 22 May and close on Monday 22 July 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Find out who can be nominated and what is required of the winners.
- Nominees must reside in Manningham.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted, except for community groups.
- Manningham Councillors, Manningham Council employees, State and Federal politicians are not eligible but are encouraged to nominate others.
- Award winners should be willing to share their achievements in the 12 months after winning, promote civic values and to reflect positively on the principles of the Manningham Civic Awards. This may include but is not limited to public speaking, promotional campaigns and having photos taken and displayed.
- The decision of the judging panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of the decision.
The Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Citizen of the Year should demonstrate a least five years of achievement in any field, including:
- community service
- community innovation
- philanthropy
- volunteer work
If you’d like to nominate someone as Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Nominees must be over 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.
Selection criteria
The nomination must demonstrate that the nominee has:
- contributed to the community for a significant length of time – at least five years
- made a meaningful contribution to the community - above and beyond paid employment duties (if employed)
- been an inspirational role model within our community
- impacted our community widely through their contribution
- faced challenges and has shown the ability to go above and beyond.
The Young Citizen of the Year Award is about recognising a young Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of our local community.
The Young Citizen of the Year should have demonstrated leadership qualities and have inspired others through their actions or by being a positive role model. The contribution can be made in any field, including:
- community service
- community innovation
- philanthropy
- volunteer work
If you’d like to nominate someone as The Young Citizen of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Nominees must be under 25 years of age on 20 May 2024.
The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a contribution made by a volunteer in the local community. This award honors Doreen Stoves for her inspirational work. Doreen worked for many years at Doncare and dedicated her life to helping others.
It highlights the contribution that is made by volunteers and those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year award can be made in any field, including:
- community service
- civic engagement
- environment
- sport
- the arts
- education
- business
- advocacy
If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to our community in addition to their paid duties.
The Community Organisation of the Year Award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. It can also recognise a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that displays a positive impact to Manningham.
Nominees must be not-for-profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to either:
- diversity
- acceptance and tolerance
- community spirit
- social connectedness in Manningham
Eligibility criteria
In addition to the general eligibility criteria above:
- Self-nominations by community groups are acceptable in this category.
The Sports Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a Manningham resident who has made an outstanding contribution by volunteering in our community.
This award recognises the contribution made by those who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring community. This award is specifically for those who volunteer to support sporting groups and clubs within our community.
If you’d like to nominate someone as Sports Volunteer of the Year through an achievement made in a paid role, then please show us how your nominee has contributed to the Manningham community.
The Manningham Civic Awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Citizen of the Year
Manningham's Citizen of the Year award goes to a resident whose outstanding contributions have improved the lives of our local community. Their contributions demonstrate a long-term commitment to community service, community innovation, philanthropy or volunteer work.
2024 Citizen of the Year – Brian Tyedin
Brian tirelessly and constantly searches for ways to support and serve the local community, finding the time and energy to go above and beyond. Brian is a champion of the Rotary movement and has served Rotary and the Manningham community with distinction.
2024 | Brian Tyedin |
2023 | Dennis Clarke |
2022 | Margaret Kelly |
2021 | Ian Goldsmith |
2019 | Hardy Shum |
2018 | Geoff Roberts |
Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year
The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award is about recognising a contribution made by a volunteer in the local community. This award honors Doreen Stoves for her inspirational work. Doreen worked for many years at Doncare and dedicated her life to helping others.
This award highlights the contributions made by the quiet achievers, who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring society. It recognises contributions made in the areas of community service, civic engagement, environment, sport, the arts, education, business or advocacy.
2024 Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year – Luke Bastian
Luke has played a crucial role in the Scouting community for more than two decades. His remarkable contributions to Rotary and the Doncaster Baseball Club have also been significant. Luke is a dedicated member of the Manningham community and exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional citizen.
2024 Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year – Kate Gniel
Kate is an outstanding individual who consistently makes remarkable impact in the community through her volunteering efforts. Over the past five years, Kate has dedicated her time and energy to enhancing and enriching the lives of others. In 2022 Kate became the first ever female president of the Sharks Junior Football Club and has focused efforts on making the mental health of players and families first and foremost.
2024 | Luke Bastian |
2024 | Kate Gniel |
2023 | Frank Johnston |
2023 | Shin Thant (Berry) Eain (Young Volunteer) |
2022 | Varvara Ioannou |
2021 | Patricia Wheeler |
2019 | Kathy Monley |
2018 | Teresa Clarke |
Community Organisation of the Year Award
This award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. Nominees must be not for profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to diversity, acceptance and tolerance, community spirit and social connectedness in the Manningham community.
Community groups may be nominated for a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates a positive impact made to the Manningham community.
2024 Community Organisation of the Year Award - Rotary Club of Manningham City
The Rotary Club of Manningham City Inc. received its official charter on 1 July 2023, bringing together Rotary clubs and individuals with diverse talents that have contributed to Manningham for over 45 years. The club’s dedication to serving our community spans across all demographics, capabilities and requirements and plays a crucial role in maintaining connections among people.
2024 | Rotary Club of Manningham City |
2024 | Manningham Toy Library - Highly commended |
2023 | LinC Manningham Inc |
2022 | CareNet Program |
2021 | Manningham State Emergency Service |
2019 | Doncaster All Abilities Basketball |
2018 | Women’s Friendship Group |
Sports Volunteer of the Year
This award recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the sporting arena and/or displays exemplary leadership in the Manningham sporting community. This award is for people who inspire others, encourage participation and embody the principles of sportsmanship and fair play.
This award recognises those who play sport and anyone who contributes to Manningham’s sporting community off the field. This includes coaches, referees, umpires, organisers, volunteers and officials.
2024 Sports Volunteer of the Year - Anthony Milicia
Anthony dedicates himself to volunteering with Manningham Juventus Football Club as if it were a second job, setting a positive example and motivating others. His actions serve as a source of inspiration for others. Anthony is accessible and an excellent communicator, who consistently makes himself available to others.
2024 | Anthony Milicia |
2024 | Michael James - Highly commended |
2023 | Caroline Clarkson |
2022 | Vince Montuoro |
2021 | Roland Frasca |
2019 | Alan Duffus |
2018 | Fiona Huber |
Young Citizen of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve the lives of our local community. This can be demonstrated through leadership qualities, inspiring others through action or being a positive role model.
2022 | Stephanie Martinez |
2021 | Sulaymaan Hafeez |
2019 | Zoe Petropoulos |
2018 | Jade Chan |
The Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award supports Victorian studio ceramics and acknowledges the special place ceramics have in the Manningham region.
The biennial acquisitive award and accompanying exhibition celebrates the best in contemporary Victorian ceramic art practice from across the state. Works acquired through the award form part of the Manningham Art Collection and are subsequently displayed in public buildings throughout the municipality, including Manningham Art Gallery exhibitions.
The Manningham Art Collection includes almost 30 ceramic artworks acquired through the Award since 2009, representing some of the best contemporary ceramic work in Victoria.
The award is currently not running, please keep up to date with Arts Manningham news, opportunities, and events via our Facebook page and newsletter.
Past winners and acquisitions
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David Ray |
"Within my work I apply critical comment to contemporary consumerism and the less reputable aspects of our national identity through often flamboyant baroque creations. WILD explores the juxtaposition between the perception of the beautiful and the ugly. Decoration is incorporated within the body of the work, weaving, twisting and turning, with a confounding plethora of images, motifs and decals – the ‘glamour of the artificial’ colliding, almost in total meltdown. The hand of the artist is never far from one’s consciousness when viewing my work, which is intentionally imperfect, asymmetrical and sometimes seemingly top heavy. Also lingering in one’s awareness is the nature of ceramics; usually pristinely designed and immaculately fashioned and fragile. These two opposing qualities are a reaction to the overriding influence of machines as opposed to the natural." - David Ray, 2017. |
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Tim Clarkson |
"Some say the world is getting hotter, some say this is due to mankind’s impact upon the earth, yet others refuse to acknowledge that the environment around us is changing and in a rapid way. With more information and knowledge at our fingertips than ever before, why is it that many of us just don’t see the impact our actions are having on the world around us? With each day, we are given the opportunity to do something about it, yet for something so critical to our future survival, there is little being done about it. Since 1992, melting ice from both poles have been responsible for a fifth of the global rise in sea levels, with the polar ice sheets melting faster in the last 20 years than in the last 10,000. The work titled Washed Away looks at how other inhabitants of this world are suffering the consequences of our own actions. Global warming is altering key habitat elements that are critical to wildlife’s survival and putting natural resources in jeopardy. Studies have projected that the Arctic could see its first ice-free summer as soon as 2020." - Tim Clarkson, 2017. |
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Magdalena Dmowska |
"When approached in the round, my ‘still life’ of ceramic forms references domestic objects, architecture and the body, whereas from a distance it references painting. Painting is confined by its frame, or self-contained by its edge as it encounters the wall, while ceramic objects work in the round, hence they frame themselves as the ‘clothing of emptiness’. I want my work to show the special power of ceramic forms through their association with tactility and the familiar, as they create intimacy with the viewer, contrary to the experience of separation associated with painting. My work explores the manipulation of familiar forms in order to move the viewer’s attention towards the metaphysical aspects of ceramic objects soothingness and lastingness, the metaphor for the perceptible representing the immaterial. I want the viewer to think about the inside of the closed forms, to embark on a journey of discovering what is really present in the space – the still life of ceramic forms translated into abstract painting. Beyond the art gallery, ceramic objects are perceived through their socially embedded meaning associated with function. My work demonstrates that ceramic forms can operate as hybrids, referring to the function while completely abandoning it in order to embrace the container as the ‘ultimate form of abstraction’." - Magdalena Dmowska, 2017. |
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Bridget Foley |
"The movement of the glazes and the irregular line that moves around the vessels where the glazes overlap evokes the shifting lines of sand that occur when tides come in and out. I have spent many hours walking along the beaches on the Surf Coast of Victoria. These experiences get expressed in the work I make." - Bridget Foley, 2017. |
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Eva Glac |
"Duality and duplicity, the agony and the ecstasy of reproduction and sexuality. A species may employ illusory tactics for its reproduction and survival. Unwitting suitors and would be predators see what they want to see or are tricked into seeing. However, no human is a tool for someone else’s purpose. They are not owned, exchangeable or reduced to mere flesh. Body parts are beautiful and are not things without personality or dignity. We are slowly adapting to survive the verbal and physical abuse that is the result of objectification. Will we change physically, behaviorally or physiologically? The Eucalyptus flower buds are for your viewing, but do not ever touch the Corymbia ficifolia without my permission." - Eva Glac, 2017. |
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Dean Smith |
"This artwork focuses on the link between the worked ceramic form and the disquieting landscape near my home. The gold-mining activity of the past has left the landscape disordered and jagged. The jagged line is echoed not only in the topography and quartz reefs but in the dry, brittle vegetation - the bare twigs whose reflections are amplified and multiplied in the dams and reservoirs. These observations are worked into my ceramic form as surface markings, through scoring and drawing with enamels and palladium. The landscape has contrasts of light and shade, past and present. The tannin-stained dams, the shadowy pine plantation, unearthed metal relics, scorched white bones and unexplained objects, sounds or past movements. My vessel-like form refers to the randomness and order I see in this particular landscape - the unexpected elements translated through strong contrasts and subtle nuance in the sculptural form." - Dean Smith. |
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John Dermer |
"I have pursued the demanding and often frustrating discipline of salt glazing for almost fifty years. Couple this with my preference for working with porcelain, and the potential complications are amplified. However, this is a conscious choice I make and not some perverse form of self-inflicted pain! After much experimentation with various clay bodies I find that the porcelain provides me with a clean palette and a fine surface which underlays, and integrates with, the materials I apply to react with the salt. For my purposes the clay body is as integral to the form as it is to the nature of the surfaces I seek - it does not remain hidden as with most conventional glazing and firing techniques. I view the salt kiln as an extension of my hands. It is a final tool in the process of making pots. Unlike alternative glazing techniques, salt glazing requires a huge investment in time and money through the construction, maintenance and firing of these dedicated kilns. It is not a ceramic field to be taken lightly. Over the years I have persistently endeavoured to push the boundaries in order to break away from the universally accepted limitations of the salt glazing process. After relentless experimentation and research, many disastrous failures, kiln calamities and some lucky mistakes I have been able to achieve surface textures and colours that are totally unique in the history of salt glazing. However, this pot presents a surface that I have never seen or achieved previously. I also fear I may never again! My aesthetics are a reflection of the traditions and values of the Leach-Hamada movement. I believe in a balanced form, an honesty of process towards materials and a respect for the timelessness of presence. When this pot emerged from the kiln I was both stunned and elated. The proud, organic forms and the subtle nuance of colour and surface texture appear to have been born and not created. They have integrity, beauty and presence. They encourage me to continue to seek the magic pot. A pot that will live far beyond me, but would proudly occupy any place along the historical timeline." - John Dermer. |
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Kate Jones |
"The combination of painted surface and sculptural form creates an ambiguity that questions assumptions about both genres. This allows the work to sit in a liminal space that affords a realm of possibility in which new configurations of ideas and relations can occur." - Kate Jones. |
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Irianna Kanellopoulou |
"My practice is largely involved with the creation of individual ceramic forms that create a narrative and explore issues of identity, (dis)placement, unity and movement. I often utilize collected images and objects of our environment and popular culture to explore the persona and emotional associations with our immediate environment and memories, real and invented. I am interested in using the figure as a cultural object to project a narrative of surreal reality; a super reality. The work is infused with symbolism and it personifies imaginary dialogues, deliberately shifting relationships while drifting in and out of an augmented reality. Different characters and personalities are captured in a fleeting moment to reveal a network of masked identities, fragmented conversations and hidden emotions. Focusing on the micro the work draws our attention to the small details which are often overlooked. This microcosm, at times humorous and bizarre, highlights the transformation and personification of such images as a means of making sense of our surroundings, our environment and ultimately ourselves. Drawing inspiration from 18th century European porcelain, the work fuses the traditional with the modern and utilizes traditional techniques that are rapidly being lost through modernization." - Irianna Kanellopoulou, 2015. |
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Susan Robey |
"As an architect and ceramic artist I use architectural imagery to make ceramic objects that are about the boundaries between one kind of space and another - outside and inside, hollow and solid, open and enclosed. I play with mass and scale in both form and surface texture and make reference to architectural elements such as walls, windows and columns. With soft, flexible cast clay slabs, I draw on my detailed understanding of architectural structures to construct thin walled objects with the lightness of paper but the solidity of buildings. I have adapted builders' techniques to my handbuilding processes including the use of formwork and the application of carpentry joints such as the mitre and the dowel. I use the static and inert in architecture to create the illusion of animation. I want the objects I make to be challenging and ambiguous." - Susan Robey. |
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Prue Venables |
"A search for simple, quiet, innovative forms to be held and used; the translucency of porcelain with light dancing on the sprung tension of a rim, the softly melting body inviting touch; even the frustration of failure - all motivate my work. The procedures and intelligence of making hold my attention. I delight in the relationships that spring and develop between objects as they stand together like elements of musical harmony. From the shadows that form between them to the implied movements across spaces, they dance. An exploration of technical invention with origins in both studio and industrial spheres now enables handles to be fired separately, suspended, to be joined later. Such high risk practice leads to objects that have a sense of impossibility and without the encumbrances of limitations defining them even while they are still an idea. Silver components extend formal possibilities and facilitate the strengthening of joints between sections. The silver material and new techniques has enlivened my understanding of the porcelain I thought I knew so well." - Prue Venables. |
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Petrus Spronk |
"My new series of work is concerned with the magic of the firing process. The throwing of the bowls is the same, though more refined. The burnishing of the bowls is the same, though more refined. The preparation for firing is as it has always been, but more finely skilled. With this work it is the firing process in the wood-fired kiln where the emphasis lies: the enriching of a surface imbued with flame and smoke markings, extracting from the kiln is visual magic, enhancing the work with kiln mysteries, painting the surface of the bowl with a brush loaded with fire and smoke, creating landscape images in its primal form, returning to the source, something raw with something refined, and there lies the necessary tension in the work; the tension which gets the attention." - Petrus Spronk. |
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Alan Constable |
Constable’s sculpture is a lyrical interpretation of a technical instrument and the artist’s finger marks can be seen clearly on the clay surface like traces of humanity. In this way, Alan Constable’s camera can be viewed as an extension of the body as much as a sculptural representation of an object. |
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Neville French |
"My work involves an exploration of elemental porcelain vessels. Through each work, I try to distil an essence of place and evoke notions of quietude and transcendence through the expressive use of glaze and its relationship to form, space and light. The Willandra dry lakes region in southern New South Wales is a World Heritage site of profound significance for its record of geological evolution and human cultural record of earliest Australians. At Lake Mungo the land has been sculpted by climatic changes spanning millennia and the vast basin, silent spaces and ephemeral effects of light, weather and time, inspire my current work. In response to this extraordinary Australian landscape – a place of great spiritual significance – I have gently altered this wheel thrown piece to evoke a poetic sense of the vast topography whilst extending the glaze matrix to achieve subtle shifts in the colour and light on the form." - Neville French. |
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Terunobu Hirata |
"For more than 30 years, I have lived in Australia after leaving my home country, Japan. The life in Australia has always reminded me of my origin as Japanese. My passions have been to express the emotions and feelings I have had through the life in Australia into my work. Also, tasks such as working with clay, throwing on the wheel and firing the kiln give me a sense of satisfaction through interacting with nature. They are a source of my inspiration although they can be distressing at times. I have been fascinated by the ash glaze on dark body. This work gives the feeling of harmony of movement and tranquility. I draw upon the Bizen pottery style from Japan which influences my dark surfaces and undecorated forms. I have been experimenting with various methods to fulfill my passions for pottery. I have been excited and thrilled with what I do as a potter." - Terunobu Hirata. |
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Janetta Kerr-Grant |
"I am interested in how a particular sense of place is conveyed in ceramics. For the past few years I have been drawn to the urban iconography of freeways. My inspiration derives from frequent travel, often at dusk, along the Western Highway. The soft haze of twilight dissolves the heavy traffic, streetlights and road signs into a richer more ambiguous landscape. In this diffuse half-light these ordinary, even banal, vistas are transformed into landscapes of unexpected and fleeting beauty. Working from reference photographs, I use this imagery as the starting point to produce elemental ceramic vessels that explore notions of mood and atmosphere." - Janetta Kerr-Grant. |
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Vanessa Lucas |
"A single smooth dark stone among rough grey rocks on a deserted beach in Tasmania suggested the form of these jugs and the dark satin glaze. The jug series has emerged with variations from the primary immutable form, each descending shape seeming to fall naturally from the largest vessel." - Vanessa Lucas. |
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Tracy Muirhead
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"Utensils have been used by man for millennia. They are useful, practical objects, but the use of tools and utensils is not unique to humans; in fact gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants and birds have been observed using stones, twigs and bone shards to help obtain a desired object or substance. Today, we regard table manners and the ability to wield cutlery as a mark of sophistication.This series of utensils removes all pretension of sophistication in that they are basic, verging on crude, yet as a group, make an elegant statement where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts." - Tracy Muirhead. |
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Christopher Headley |
"Forgotten Worlds responds to memory and emotion. The intention of the work is to allow the viewer time to reflect on the past. Guided by the rich assembly of images that create a history - the broken fine china plate, the idealised view of nature and the dream of flight. Such histories are recorded and projected into present time and we connect with them through our emotions - such as melancholy. Melancholy is thus evoked in the context of quiet reflection, evoking memories of both happiness and sadness." - Christopher Headley. |
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Paul Wood |
"I begin new work by gleaning op shops, ebay and second-hand shops for unwanted ceramic objects. These are piled into a kiln and fired. Their shape and glazes melt, warp and fuse together into new forms. I am interested that their previous existence in one’s everyday domestic life to their rejection as non-fashionable ‘clutter’ are given a new life and resurrected into small monuments to their past circumstances. Their new rather wilted form expresses the exhaustion of their previous domestic setting. L.N. Fowler is a re-produced Phrenology head lying on its side on a pile of platters. A glass bowl is melted over its head. The leaf imprint on the melted glass bowl becomes like a textile pattern on a cloth head scarf. Gone is the previous brittle and rigid state of the bowl. Now it is fluid and feels light like a piece of muslin cloth. Tucked inside the Phrenology head’s bust are two miniature figurines. In their earlier context they may have seemed innocent and a little banal. Perhaps they sat on a quiet mantel piece. In their new context there is something a little darker coming into play. Looking closely at these two figurines you notice that the male figure has been beheaded. The Fowlers head, previously used for science and now lying on its side on some platters and clothed in a beautiful scarf also alludes to a more sinister narrative. Perhaps a King or Queen has called for its head to be chopped off and served on a platter!" - Paul Wood |
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Brian Keyte |
Humankind has evolved within the natural world. I reason, therefore, that if one can utilise nature’s design rules then the product will rest easy on the human eye that has evolved with it. As the golden mean or phi seems to be what nature uses, each piece is made with this in mind as a guide to structure, with the plastic nature of the clay and the intended glaze contributing to the final form. I constantly work with the ratios of a form’s elements in mind. Thus much of my work could perhaps be classed as an engineered structure. The calculated rhythm of a wave formed rim, and the careful forming of a bowl shape coming close to perhaps a sine wave, a catenary or parabolic curve. Some may see these forms as clinical in their calculated aesthetic, but they are informed by nature as the mathematics behind them is simply the mathematics that falls out of the natural world when we study it. It is the Cartesian mathematics of Descartes, Newton, Venturi and others who simply observed nature in fine detail and sought to explain it in the language of numbers. With an understanding of these rules and a piece constructed to them, I can then break those rules to move beyond this clinical thoughtful foundation and add creative flair unbounded by them. |
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Robyne Latham
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The mystique of saggar firing is captivating. The process is complex from beginning to end, from wedging the clay to firing the work. It invariably requires the artist to juggle the potential of intuition with the whisper of serendipity. The inevitable and unavoidable flip-side of this magic, due to the very nature of the firing, is the possibility of a disaster. Frequently, one can open the kiln to find hours of work have literally ‘gone up in smoke’. This necessitates the artist to develop a sound and philosophical resilience to the loss of works. Works which do endure a saggar firing however, emit a unique quality, borne of the coalescence of earth, fire, water, air and space. This unique quality can challenge the construct of time. With curiosity one can ask, “Could this work have been created last week or a century ago?” The works, Kick’n Goals and Strange Fruit address timeless themes of the human condition. Both works explore the co-existence of beauty with ugliness, and grace with trauma. On one hand humans can create a sculpture, a garden or a symphony of such beauty, and concurrently such violence and destruction. There exists a synergy between the unique quality of saggar fired work, the intent of challenging the construct of time and the exploration of universal themes. |
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Tina Lee |
"After collecting ceramics for 10 years I have become interested in the ceramic objects that people do not collect. The objects discarded or rejected and existing on the periphery of good taste. My current body of work juxtaposes elements of the highly sought after collectable with elements of the undesirable object relegated to the junk pile. The small ceramic vase in the opportunity shop that no one ever buys has become an object of focus. I decided to call a forlorn, common 1950s vase, Karen. Like the vinyl LP’s of Tijuana Brass, Kamahl and Karen Knowles, she is always available. She is usually two dollars. She is dependable. The slip cast shell that is covered in a dry textured glaze characterizes Karen. She is one of probably thousands cast so many times the relief decoration is hardly legible. In the ceramic world, Karen competes with the handcrafted, the one-off, the authentic, and the unique collectable object. In the hierarchy between the handmade and the slip cast multiple, she remains at the bottom. But that is what is appealing about her. After living with her for a while, her simple ordinariness begins to grow on you. The psychology of the mass produced is comforting to us because it’s everywhere—past and present." - Tina Lee. The Karens' is permanently displayed above the entrance to Manningham Art Gallery. |
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Vipoo Srivilasa |
"Child’s Play is a piece from the series Bloody Bangkok. This series is a response to the red shirt and yellow shirt protests that have occurred in recent years." - Vipoo Srivilasa |
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Michael Doolan |
"My work, inspired by popular culture and finding expression in a 'world of the toy' de- and re-construct childhood imagery. They engage the viewer with this world. Intentionally set up to be viewed through the eyes of an adult while still allowing us to participate childlike, in this 'world of the toy'. My aim is to capture and reveal the invisible, hidden qualities of the miniature. Their featureless countenance employed to subvert “my” subject’s visually-friendly nature. A major feature of these works is their high gloss reflective finish. This mirror-like finish will force the viewer to engage with the work as an active and intimate participator, so they observe themselves as a distorted reflection. There is an intention with this work to question the way we perceive ourselves in the world, in this case, my world of the toy, around them." - Michael Doolan. |
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Tim Clarkson |
"Long intrigued with the art of origami, this work reflects ceramic sculptures based on typical origami forms. The forms are then used as canvases in which current issues that we are facing in the world today are expressed. Whilst researching origami, the crane was used as a starting point. Although this form is one of the most commonly known origami folds in the world, it was the history behind the origami crane that made it the perfect subject matter. The crane is strong, graceful and beautiful, and is a symbol of loyalty and honour. Each year thousands of paper cranes are folded around the world as ways of promoting peace, making friends and also honouring those whose lives were destroyed in the bombing of Hiroshima. By using the ceramic medium, the forms are created and imitate the paper qualities of origami, whilst also giving the work a more permanent existence. From the sharp angular lines to the crisp paper folds, all elements of the paper crane are recreated to symbolise the precision and geometrical forms found in the art of origami. With the use of custom decals, the newspaper print further adds to the illusion of paper. Almost 60 years on we are still faced with the threat of nuclear attacks, with the rise of civil restlessness in the Middle East testifying to this. With reference to the Hiroshima bombing the work connects the past with the future reminding us that history has a way of repeating itself." - Tim Clarkson. |
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Ann-Maree Gentile |
"When I was growing up Manningham was a road, a road that lead to my Nonna and Pop’s, Aunties and Uncles and the Doncaster Baths. Now it’s a municipality. For a very long time Doncaster was my world. I lived there, went to kinder and school there and all my friends did too. The landscape, places and people of Doncaster inhabit many nooks and crannies in the memory section of my brain. I have taken this opportunity to explore some of my childhood memories, there is nothing earth shattering in fact it makes me wonder how some of these memories are so vivid while others have just faded away. Sometimes when we speak of these times people ask how do you remember something so obscure and when they talk I wonder if I was really there. Long live the joy of finding a plastic toy in cereal box and the strange machinations of memory." - Ann-Maree Gentile. |
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Victor Greenaway |
"The strength of my work is in the ability to create spontaneity in each piece during the session on the potter's wheel. As a brush or chisel is the tool of a painter or sculptor, so too is the wheel mine. The dynamics are created through light and shade, modelled through the use of indentations and various surfaces and colours. The translucency of the porcelain contributes to this by passing light through thin linear markings and fine edges. As in a quick sketch or abstraction the outcome relies on experience, intuition and a confidence in technique. Often the result is uncertain and the work lost or discarded but the journey is an exciting one and constantly rewarding. I look for glaze surfaces to enhance the form and lines by creating light and shade, adding dynamic energy to the piece. I often find glossy glazes to be too distracting so tend to select glazes that are more satin or matt. I also produce work that follows the specialist techniques of the black Etruscan bucchero firings. It provides a beautiful and appealing contrast to the high-fired, pure white of the Limoges porcelain." - Victor Greenaway. |
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Wendy Jagger |
"Surrounded by the beautiful and sometimes austere alpine environment of Victoria’s North East, my work is strongly influenced by its seasonal landscapes. Field drawings are developed in the studio in a range of painting media or depicted in translucent porcelain imagery. Working with Southern Ice porcelain, etching the imagery, layer by layer into the thrown walls of the vessel is painstaking and fraught with danger. At any moment, the bone dry clay could shatter, as I rub away at the shellac resist, eroding the surface. Yet it is exciting. It’s like painting with light. It’s like a treasure hunt, as I search for that luminous translucency. It is a quest of passion. Firewheel came about when a shadow play of light cast dancing botanical patterns on the wall one afternoon. Different densities of light passed through the growth of the native shrubs outside the window. Firewheel has been delicately double etched, on the interior and exterior of the form to recreate this shadow play." - Wendy Jagger. |
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Irianna Kanellopoulou |
"In the piece Dreamscape different images of automobiles are fused together to represent the car as an important icon of desire as well as an embodiment of our personas, dreams & sexuality. I use a combination of handbuilding and slipcasting techniques, exploring the sculptural and plastic qualities of clay in a contemporary context. Working with modules and different components allows relationships between forms to develop, investigating the life of an object outside of its initial intent and purpose. I seek to merge traditional hand crafted ceramic techniques with industrial methods and processes to achieve a fusion of techniques. The integration of these contrasting elements is an essential aspect of my artwork and enables me to continue to explore and push the boundaries of my artistic practice." - Irianna Kanellopoulou, 2009. |
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Sally Lee
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Sally uses translucent porcelain for her work as she appreciates its fine texture and the way it provides for the passage of light through the form. She also enjoys the challenge of working with such a technically challenging medium. The technique of combining pattern, colour and design within the body of the vessel itself is her particular enthusiasm. In the union of luminosity, pattern and structure Sally is seeking to create an ideal of beauty inspired by nature. Her soft muted colours and designs take inspiration from anything from a simple rock, flower, a butterfly, fish or feather to the colours and forms of the Australian landscape. The irregular forms reflect the accidental deviations and variations often found in nature. Sally's pieces are exquisitely delicate and are not glazed as she feels that the subtlety of the forms can be better appreciated this way. The vessels are instead simply polished both before and after the final firing. |
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Mary-Lou Pittard |
"Clay allows me to use many processors when forming my work. I enjoy the transformation from the soft pliable state through to the hard durable finish. I often push its bounders to see what I can produce sometimes to no avail but still find myself back the next day exploring again. Once the piece is made its shape often dictates the decorative elements. With every year my decoration seems to become more intricate. My love for food and cooking has always played a big part in my creating process. Ideas in the studio or dishes in the kitchen are inspired by the mood or flavour of the day. Like cooking I start with traditional ingredients but end up with something new and exciting. Mass production never interested me as a student, I never wanted to let go of the imperfections of the hand made object. Years ago I came across an unusual ceramic object in a Regional Gallery. It was titled “Asparagus Dipping Bowl ‘It was made especially for dipping asparagus I loved it. I also have a book on Victorian household goods that is full of obscure and extravagant objects. I enjoy combining elements of a ceramics tradition with my own artistic desires. They play on the functional decorative side, to use or not to use, ‘Breakfast Tray’ is for those lazy mornings to use out on the veranda or enjoyed displayed on the sideboard." - Mary-Lou Pittard. |
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We have three awards that recognise the outstanding contribution of locals who have distinguished themselves with their service to the community.
- Freeman or Freewoman of the City - this award recognises the outstanding contribution made to the community by an individual. All nominees have given extensive and distinguished service, in a largely voluntary capacity to local organisations and community groups.
- Key to the City - this is a single event award which acknowledges the contribution of an individual, group or organisation for an outstanding achievement in sport, entertainment or humanitarian work at a national or international level.
- Freedom of Entry to the City - this award reflects a special relationship between a local emergency services unit or an Australian Defence Force unit and the local community.
Our award recipients
The following people have received Freedom of the City Awards.
- Mr William (Bill) Howard Larkin, OAM - Freeman of the City 2011
- No. 401 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets - Freedom of the City 2001
- The Honourable Neil Anthony Brown, QC, - Freeman of the City 1991
- Mr Barry Anthony Jones - Freeman of the City 1990
- Mr Leslie John Cameron - Freeman of the City 1990
- Mr Irvine Heber Green, OAM - Key to the City 1988
- Sir Raymond William Garrett, AFC, AEA - Freeman of the City 1987
Please note award recipients include those made by the Manningham Council's predecessor, the City of Doncaster and Templestowe.
Key dates
You can make a nomination anytime.
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Nominations close Monday 22 July 2024 and winners will be announced at the 2024 Ceremony on Thursday 22 August 2024.
Are you looking for a creative way to show someone how much you appreciate the difference they make to the Manningham community? Nominations are open for the 2024 Manningham Civic Awards.
The awards recognise individuals and community organisations improving the local area through volunteer, paid or unpaid work.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange encouraged the community to nominate.
“Nominating a friend, family member or someone you work with is a great way to show how much you value and appreciate the difference they make,” Cr Lange said.
“Civic Awards are important because they raise awareness of all the good things happening in our community and acknowledge individual and group contributions.”
There are five award categories:
- The Citizen of the Year Award – recognises a Manningham resident whose outstanding contribution has improved the lives of the local community.
- The Young Citizen of the Year Award – for an outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve the lives of the local community.
- The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award – recognises the contribution made by a volunteer in the local community.
- Sports Volunteer of the Year Award – for individuals who demonstrate leadership in the Manningham sporting community.
- Community Organisation of the Year Award – acknowledges community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community.
Find out more and nominate
Nominations are now open for the Civic Awards and close Monday 22 July 2024. Winners will be announced at the 2024 Ceremony on Thursday 22 August 2024.
To find our more or to nominate visit, manningham.vic.gov.au/civic-awards. The awards acknowledge community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community.
Hear from Berry - 2023 Young Citizen of the Year
Manningham’s 2023 Young Citizen of Year, Berry Eain, received her award for her commitment to bridging the gap between local and international students within her school and the wider community.
Berry, an advocate for student voice, shared her gratitude for receiving an award.
“Growing up, I have always had strong intentions of striving for the betterment of myself, my family and my community. Unfortunately, this was not the reality in my home country, Myanmar.” Berry said.
“I was genuinely surprised by the emphasis on student voices and youth engagement in Manningham. It was a whole new concept to me to see young people actively undertaking volunteering and leadership roles.
“I am honoured to be able to use my agency and voice for those in my home country, spreading awareness that despite lack of opportunities, we can still be leaders for ourselves one day.”
We proudly honoured the exceptional individuals and organisations making a meaningful difference in the community at the 2024 Civic Awards.
Held last week, family and friends of the nominees gathered at the Manningham Function Centre for the awards ceremony. The nominees were celebrated for their outstanding contributions, and winners were announced for their exceptional community service.
Brian Tyedin was awarded Manningham Citizen of the Year for his work with Rotary over the past 25 years.
“Being nominated is a reward in itself and to be recognised for what we are doing in the community,” Brian said.
“There are so many opportunities to volunteer in this community and so many people doing great things.
“I hope that by receiving this award, I can work with other organisations to achieve an even better outcome for Manningham and help others in the community,” Brian said.
This year there were two recipients of the Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award, Luke Bastian and Kate Gniel.
Luke was recognised for his outstanding commitment to the local Scouting community over the past two decades. Park Orchards-based mum of three, Kate, was recognised for her remarkable work in the community and with the Sharks Junior Football Club.
“Volunteering fills my heart and makes me feel content. My youngest son was diagnosed with leukemia a few years ago, and during that time, we were overwhelmed by the kindness of so many people,” Kate said.
“That’s when we discovered the true power of community and felt deeply connected. It inspired us to give back and help others in the same way we were helped.”
Meet the winners of the 2024 Manningham Civic Awards
Brian Tyedin - 2024 Citizen of the Year
Brian was awarded Citizen of the Year for his tireless support and service to the local community. He is a champion of the Rotary movement and has served Rotary and the Manningham community with distinction.
2024 Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year – Luke Bastian and Kate Gniel
Luke Bastian - 2024 Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year
Luke has played a crucial role in the Scouting community for more than two decades. His remarkable contributions to Rotary and the Doncaster Baseball Club have also been significant. Luke is a dedicated member of the Manningham community and exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional citizen.
Kate Gniel - 2024 Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year
Kate is an outstanding individual who consistently makes remarkable impact in the community through her volunteering efforts. Over the past five years, Kate has dedicated her time and energy to enhancing and enriching the lives of others. In 2022 Kate became the first ever female president of the Sharks Junior Football Club and has focused efforts on making the mental health of players and families first and foremost.
Anthony Milicia - 2024 Sports Volunteer of the Year
Anthony dedicates himself to volunteering with Manningham Juventus Football Club as if it were a second job, setting a positive example and motivating others. His actions serve as a source of inspiration and consistently makes himself available to others.
Rotary Club of Manningham City - 2024 Community Organisation of the Year
The Rotary Club of Manningham City Inc. received its official charter on 1 July 2023, bringing together Rotary clubs and individuals with diverse talents that have contributed to Manningham for over 45 years. The Club’s dedication to serving the community spans across all demographics, capabilities and requirements and plays a crucial role in maintaining connections among people.
In addition to the 2024 winners, the following nominees were highly commended for their outstanding contributions:
Michael James - Highly Commended, 2024 Sports Volunteer of the Year
Michael’s dedication to enhancing the Sharks Football Club has positively impacted the lives of many. His strong belief in fostering sporting values and essential life skills underscores his passion for nurturing well-rounded individuals. Michael has introduced programs that have contributed to the overall growth and success of the club’s players.
Manningham Toy Library - Highly Commended, 2024 Community Organisation of the Year
Founded 39 years ago, the Manningham Toy Library has served as a vital resource for the Templestowe Lower community, positively impacting the lives of numerous families. The Library’s focus on inclusivity and accessibility sees it offer a wide selection of toys that address different needs and developmental phases, highlighting its commitment to supporting the entire community.
A heartfelt thanks to the awardees who have dedicated so much of their time and efforts to improve our community.
Find out more about the Manningham Civic Awards.
Are you looking for a creative way to show someone how much you appreciate the difference they make to the Manningham community?
Nominations are open for the 2024 Manningham Civic Awards. The awards recognise individuals and community organisations improving the local area through volunteer, paid or unpaid work.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange encouraged the community to nominate.
"Nominating a friend, family member or someone you work with is a great way to show how much you value and appreciate the difference they make." Cr Lange said.
“Civic Awards are important because they raise awareness of all the good things happening in our community and acknowledge individual and group contributions.”
There are five award categories:
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The Citizen of the Year Award – recognises a Manningham resident whose outstanding contribution has improved the lives of the local community.
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The Young Citizen of the Year Award – for an outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve the lives of the local community.
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The Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award – recognises the contribution made by a volunteer in the local community.
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Sports Volunteer of the Year Award – for individuals who demonstrate leadership in the Manningham sporting community.
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Community Organisation of the Year Award – acknowledges community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community.
Hear from last year’s winners
2023 Sports Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, Caroline Clarkson, was awarded a Civic Award for her devotion to the Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming club. Caroline held various roles on the committee at the swimming club, including registrar, recorder, secretary and president.
Caroline was nominated by Dee Sheffrin, who said “Caroline has enriched the lives of our members working tirelessly and professionally."
"She has made many positive changes and improvements for the benefit of their health, fitness, well-being, and social connection.”
Manningham’s 2023 Citizen of the Year, Dennis Clarke, was diagnosed with polio after returning from the Vietnam war.
Dennis has since become a pillar within the community through his work with Doncaster RSL as the Senior Vice President, Secretary of RAEME Vietnam Southern Chapter (previously Inaugural President), Anzac and Poppy Appeals, active participant of committees such as VVAA Box Hill Committee, ALPGA, VACC, RACV and more.
Surprised and honoured to receive his award, Dennis said “It feels amazing – a total surprise. I have never needed anything like this. It was a lovely gesture.”
Manningham’s 2023 Young Citizen of Year, Berry Eain, received her award for her commitment to bridging the gap between local and international students within her school and the wider community.
Berry, an advocate for student voice, shared her gratitude for receiving an award.
“Growing up, I have always had strong intentions of striving for the betterment of myself, my family and my community. Unfortunately, this was not the reality in my home country, Myanmar.” Berry said.
“I was genuinely surprised by the emphasis on student voices and youth engagement in Manningham. It was a whole new concept to me to see young people actively undertaking volunteering and leadership roles.
“I am honoured to be able to use my agency and voice for those in my home country, spreading awareness that despite lack of opportunities, we can still be leaders for ourselves one day.”
Winners will be announced at the 2024 Ceremony on Thursday 22 August 2024.
To find our more or to nominate visit, Civic Awards.
Manningham Council has proudly honoured the exceptional individuals and organisations making a meaningful difference in the community at the 2024 Civic Awards.
Held last week, family and friends of the nominees gathered at the Manningham Function Centre for the awards ceremony.
The nominees were celebrated for their outstanding contributions, and winners were announced for their exceptional community service.
Brian Tyedin was awarded Manningham Citizen of the Year for his work with Rotary over the past 25 years.
“Being nominated is a reward in itself and to be recognised for what we are doing in the community,” Brian said.
“There are so many opportunities to volunteer in this community and so many people doing great things.
“I hope that by receiving this award, I can work with other organisations to achieve an even better outcome for Manningham and help others in the community,” Brian said.
This year there were two recipients of the Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year Award, Luke Bastian and Kate Gniel.
Luke was recognised for his outstanding commitment to the local Scouting community over the past two decades. Park Orchards-based mum of three, Kate, was recognised for her remarkable work in the community and with the Sharks Junior Football Club.
“Volunteering fills my heart and makes me feel content. My youngest son was diagnosed with leukemia a few years ago, and during that time, we were overwhelmed by the kindness of so many people,” Kate said.
“That’s when we discovered the true power of community and felt deeply connected. It inspired us to give back and help others in the same way we were helped.”
Meet the winners – 2024 Manningham Civic Awards
2024 Citizen of the Year – Brian Tyedin
Brian was awarded Citizen of the Year for his tireless support and service to the local community. He is a champion of the Rotary movement and has served Rotary and the Manningham community with distinction.
2024 Doreen Stoves Volunteer of the Year – Luke Bastian and Kate Gniel
Luke Bastian
Luke has played a crucial role in the Scouting community for over two decades. His remarkable contributions to Rotary and the Doncaster Baseball Club have also been significant. Luke is a dedicated member of the Manningham community and exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional citizen.
Kate Gniel
Kate is an outstanding individual who consistently makes remarkable impact in the community through her volunteering efforts. Over the past five years, Kate has dedicated her time and energy to enhancing and enriching the lives of others. In 2022 Kate became the first ever female president of the Sharks Junior Football Club and has focussed efforts on making the mental health of players and families first and foremost.
2024 Sports Volunteer of the Year – Anthony Milicia
Anthony dedicates himself to volunteering with Manningham Juventus Football Club as if it were a second job, setting a positive example and motivating others. His actions serve as a source of inspiration and consistently makes himself available to others.
Community Organisation of the Year – Rotary Club of Manningham City
The Rotary Club of Manningham City Inc. received its official charter on 1 July 2023, bringing together Rotary clubs and individuals with diverse talents who have contributed to Manningham for over 45 years. The Club’s dedication to serving the community spans across all demographics, capabilities and requirements and plays a crucial role in maintaining connections among people.
In addition to the 2024 winners, the following nominees were highly commended for their outstanding contributions:
Highly Commended, Sports Volunteer of the Year – Michael James
Michael’s dedication to enhancing the Sharks Football Club has positively impacted the lives of many. His strong belief in fostering sporting values and essential life skills underscores his passion for nurturing well-rounded individuals. Michael has introduced programs that have contributed to the overall growth and success of the club’s players.
Highly Commended, Community Organisation of the Year – Manningham Toy Library
Founded 39 years ago, the Manningham Toy Library has served as a vital resource for the Templestowe Lower community, positively impacting the lives of numerous families. The Library’s focus on inclusivity and accessibility sees it offer a wide selection of toys that address different needs and developmental phases, highlighting its commitment to supporting the entire community.
To find out more, visit manningham.vic.gov.au/manningham-civic-awards.
The role of Council policies is to clearly state our position on a range of matters affecting the community. These policies assist us in our decision making and provide guidance to Council officers.
Child Safe policy
Our commitment to building a culture of child safety recognises that Manningham Council will prioritise the safety of children in our care and will build child safety into everyday practice.
Procurement Policy
Find out more about Manningham’s procurement policy. We’re always looking for suppliers who practice fairness and are technologically innovative.
Meeting Date: 25 October 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Agenda item timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
03:30 | 5.1 Yarra Strategic Plan |
5.2 Staff Service Awards | |
5.3 Councillor Service Awards | |
6. PETITIONS | |
9:00 | 6.1 Macedon Square Traders |
10:50 | 6.2 Women's Friendship Group Inc |
12:00 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
22:50 | 10.1 Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-25 |
29:50 | 10.2 Kevin Heinze Grow Community Gardens 39-41 Wetherby Road, Doncaster - Seeking Council approval of Development Plan (Page 34) |
11. CITY SERVICES | |
33:18 | 11.1 Asset Management Annual Report (Page 80) |
12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
41:15 | 12.1 Annual Report 2021/22 (Page 110) |
50:20 | 12.2 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 4 (April - June), 2022 (Page 403) |
13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
57:20 | 13.1 Council Meeting Schedule for 2023 (Page 427) |
57:50 | 13.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors (Page 429) |
58:20 | 13.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 440) |
59:00 | 15. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 443) |
Meeting Date: 28 March 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Time stamps
Time Code | Item |
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4:35 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
4:45 | 5.1 Manningham Staff Service Awards |
6:20 | 5.2 Victoria Police Honours and Awards Ceremony |
6. PETITIONS | |
8:05 | 6.1 Request to Cease Plans to Build a Footpath along Unwin Street, Templestowe |
8:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
26:45 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
25:51 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
26:05 | 10. CITY PLANNING |
27:10 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
27:10 | 11.1 Sports Facility Development Plan |
36:00 | 11.2 Draft Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Outdoor Masterplan |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
44:04 | 12.1 Draft Strategic Property Acquisition Policy |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
55:28 | 13.1 State Government Advocacy Update |
1:06:55 | 13.2 MAV State Council 2023 - Cost of Living Motions |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
1:13:08 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
1:13:40 | 14.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
1:13:10 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
1:14:50 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:15:00 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
Get involved at our next council meeting
We invite you to join us in acknowledging the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) as we gather together to recognise the strengths, contributions and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Attendees are welcomed to join us in raising the Pride Flag on the concourse out the front of the Civic Centre. We will then move into the function rooms to listen to and learn from our guest speaker, Sally Goldner, share her lived experiences and speak to this year's IDAHOBIT theme.
2024 IDAHOBIT theme "No one left behind: Equality, freedom and justice for all".
Please note: registrations are required for this event.
Keynote speaker
Sally Goldner AM’s massive involvement in Victoria’s queer communities spans nearly 30 years. Her diverse contributions include being a founding member of Transgender Victoria, presenting 3 CR’s “Out of the Pan,” Transfamily Treasurer, Just.Equal Australia Treasurer and Bisexual Alliance Victoria Treasurer. She is the focus of an autobio-doco “Sally’s Story”, a life member of four queer-focussed organisations and has made broad-ranging contributions to many groups.
Sally was inducted into the Victorian Women’s Honour Roll in 2016 (the first trans and first known bi woman to receive the honour), awarded LGBTI Victorian of the Year in 2015 and noted in The Age’s Top 100 most creative and influential people in Melbourne in 2011. She was awarded the Order of Australia in 2019. She is a professional wrestling ring announcer, MC, speaker, educator, life coach and occasional performer (all in contrast to her original accountancy training!).
Meeting Date: 26 March 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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04:25 | 2. APOLOGIES AND REQUESTS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE |
04:34 | 3. PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
04:45 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:30 | 5.1 Manningham Staff Service Awards |
07:20 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (Page 2) |
55:55 | ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (Page 2) |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
57:20 | 10.1 Manningham Residential Discussion Paper - Residential Strategy (for Community Consultation) (Page 3) |
14 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 252) | |
01:09:40 | 14.1 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 252) |
15. URGENT BUSINESS (Page 263) | |
01:10:11 | 15.1 Documents for Sealing |
01:10:55 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 263) |
01:18:17 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 263) |
Get involved at our next council meeting
Join us for a fun evening of one act play performances at the Doncaster Playhouse.
Finalists include:
- Seminal Chaos by Willa Hogarth - Luke reveals to his wife Carla, he has donated his sperm and "doner" children turn up
- Guilty by Eugenia Kozlevcar - a wife plans to free herself of her husband but all does not go to plan
- Behold AI by Harry Kolotas - the AI problem is growing and what can humans do to limit it.
Judges Awards and People's Awards will be presented.
Supper included.
Meeting Date: 26 September 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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During the meeting, Mayor Cr Diamante read out a statement attributed to the Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. The Statement was taken from a social media page administered by the Corporation.
After the Council meeting, we were advised that the Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation may update this statement. The Statement is therefore not included on Council’s website as stated by the Mayor.
Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:26 | 5.1 Acknowledgement of Ryan Smith |
14:51 | 5.2 Staff Service Awards |
17:54 | PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
30:40 | 11.1 Advisory Committees Membership Recruitment for 2024 |
35:28 | 11.2 Manningham Economic Development Strategy for 2023-2028 (Final) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
43:20 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 4 (April - June), 2022/23 |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
52:19 | 14.1 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report |
57:00 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
58:00 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
58:52 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
01:15:53 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Get involved at our next council meeting
MC Square Civic Plaza offers a range of flexible rooms that are well equipped and ideal for meetings.
Warrandyte Room
Up to 10 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 1, the Warrandyte room can seat up to 10 people. It adjoins the Donvale room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 20 people.
Donvale Room
14 guests in theatre style
Located on level 1, the Donvale room adjoins the Warrandyte room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 20 people.
Doncaster Room
40 guests in theatre style
Located on level 2, the Doncaster room adjoins the Templestowe room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 60 people theatre style.
Templestowe Room
20 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, the Templestowe room has panoramic views to the north.
It adjoins the Doncaster room and can be hired together and opened up to create one large space to seat 60 people theatre style.
Studio 4
14 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, ideal for small meetings.
Studio 4 can open into Studio 5 for a larger space for up to 28 people.
Studio 5
14 guests seated in boardroom style
Located on level 2, ideal for small meetings.
Studio 5 can open into Studio 4 for a larger space for up to 28 people.
Studio 6 (dance)
50 guests
Located on level 2.
This is a built for purpose dance studio with parquetry flooring, ballet bar and ceiling to floor mirrors.
How much does it cost?
(Prices as at 1st July 2024)
Community | Commercial | |
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Warrandyte room | $24 per hour | $29 per hour |
Donvale room | $24 per hour | $29 per hour |
Donvale and Warrandyte rooms | $29 per hour | $34 per hour |
Doncaster or Templestowe rooms | $29 per hour | $34 per hour |
Doncaster and Templestowe room | $34 per hour | $45 per hour |
Studio 4 | $25 per hour | $31 per hour |
Studio 5 | $18 per hour | $24 per hour |
Studio 4 and Studio 5 | $29 per hour | $34 per hour |
Studio 6 (dance) | $31 per hour | $56 per hour |
Council can provide public liability insurance at $26.
Rooms available at MC Square
How much for room hire?
Jump to the pricing table for each room with split pricing for community or commercial hire.
Have more questions?
Contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Meeting Date: 31 October 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:20 | 5.1 Cr Stephen Mayne - 10 Year Service Award |
06:56 | 5.2 Finn Huber - World Indoor Cricket Federation |
08:05 | 6. PETITIONS |
09:08 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
11:22 | 9.1 Planning Application PLN22/0462 at 7 Second Street, Warrandyte for a two-lot subdivision and associated works (including creation of access and removal of one Victorian native tree) |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
25:11 | 10.1 Endorsement of Final Affordable Housing Policy (Page 45) |
28:47 | 10.2 Housing Reform Announcements - Implications for Manningham (Page 82) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
57:46 | 11.1 Tom Kelly Athletics Track Usage Plan (Page 136) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
01:39:25 | 13.1 Annual Report 2022/23 (Page 198) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
01:51:17 | 14.1 Council Meeting Schedule for 2024 |
01:51:49 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
01:53:39 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
01:54:24 | 15. NOTICES OF MOTION |
01:58:04 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 359) |
02:16:38 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 12 September 2023
Meeting Time: 6.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Want tips on how to be your most stylish self in the most sustainable way? Award-winning eco stylist and educator, Nina Gbor of Eco Styles will share her restyling tips. ...
Want tips on how to be your most stylish self in the most sustainable way? Award-winning eco stylist and educator, Nina Gbor of Eco Styles will share her restyling tips.
Learn how to stylishly (re)use the items in your closet to look and feel amazing with any size and on any budget, while reducing your carbon footprint and textile waste.
Nina will also talk about:
- how to find your personal style
- how to find preloved treasures in op shops and online
About Nina Gbor
As the founder of Eco Styles, Nina Gbor is an award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist, writer and educator.
Nina has a master’s degree in International Development and is a former sustainable fashion tutor in short courses at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. She coined the phrase ‘get off the fashion trendmill’ which means individuality and self-knowledge should be the premise for consuming clothing, not fashion trends.
Follow Nina on Insta @eco.styles for inspiration on secondhand and sustainable style hacks.
Maroondah City Council is hosting this event in collaboration with Knox City Council, Whitehorse City Council, Yarra Ranges Council, and Manningham Council.