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Living with the natural environment
… Living with the natural environment Find out how we support biodiversity and work to protect and enhance our natural environment. We … ‘The Zoo That Comes to You’. Watch now Environment and sustainability news Soak up spring: 2025 Spring Outdoors …

We are privileged to live surrounded by green open spaces and bushland in Manningham. From walking tracks along the Birrarung (Yarra River) to our many parklands and reserves, natural beauty is all around us. We all have a role to play in ensuring our local wildlife and plants thrive. Together, we can create a nature-positive legacy for future generations.

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Native animals and insects

Learn about the most common creatures found in the local environment and our guidance around them.

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Pest animals and insects

Pest animals and insects can threaten our native species. Find out how you can control them.

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Plants and ecology

Learn about the most common plants and ecology found in the local environment and our guidance around them.

Protecting our waterways

We are developing long-term sustainable solutions to managing water supply and protecting our waterways. Find out how you can get involved.

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The Green Wedge

Learn about how we are protecting natural and rural values and what it means for residents living in the Green Wedge area.

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Manningham's Backyard Diversity Series

Learn all about Manningham’s unique local wildlife and environment with TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey from Wild Action, ‘The Zoo That Comes to You’.

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Environment and sustainability news
  • Soak up spring: 2025 Spring Outdoors Festival
    The Spring Outdoors is a series of free interactive and educational events, activities, and workshops hosted throughout...
    24 Jun 2025 Healthy Community
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    Media release: Doncaster Hill Community Garde...
    Community members will enjoy a safer, more accessible and usable Doncaster Hill Community Garden, with a redesign...
    21 May 2025 Resilient Environment
  • A chalkboard sign sits amongst a veggie garden with a colourful mural in the background. The sign says 'Doncaster Hill Community Garden. Stay safe. Hope to see you soon"
    Fresh look for Doncaster Hill Community Garde...
    We’re making the Doncaster Hill Community Garden safer, more accessible and even better for our community to enjoy.
    12 May 2025 Resilient Environment
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Climate and environment
… to change the future for generations to come. Tags Environment and Sustainability … Climate and environment …

Through our commitment to environmental action, we’re determined to maintain the liveability of our area and build our resilience to the impacts of global warming.

 

Action areas

There are several ways you can take action and make a difference, from electrifying your home to planting trees at your local park. We have also been busy with our ongoing programs of sustainability initiatives. 

You can learn about what we’re doing and how to be involved.

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Climate and environment action
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Electrify Your Life
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Environment grants and rebates
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Living with the natural environment
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  • Zero Emission Pathways (ZEP) for Community and Council
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Home Harvest - Seed Saving and End of Year Seed Swap!
A woman with short, curly hair smiles next to glass jars of bulk foods
Live more with less with Lindsay Miles
Australian spring wildflowers including Spreading Wattle; Thin-leaf Wattle and Common Hovea
Manningham Nature Walk: 100 Acres Wildflowers
native bird
Great Southern Bioblitz 2025
Superb Fairywren (bird) standing on a log
Breakfast with the Birds
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
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Environment seminars - Birds in the burbs
… Environment seminars - Birds in the burbs Environment and sustainability Australia’s population is steadily increasing, …

Australia’s population is steadily increasing, prompting the need for new houses, shops and roads. While these developments are important for our community, they may have a negative impact on our local birds. 

So, how do birds respond to urban development? Why do some species cope better than others? And what can we do to better support the more sensitive species? 

To answer these questions, we’ve invited Dr Jacinta Humphrey to share her findings on what makes a residential street, urban park or private garden bird-friendly.

Speaker bio:

Dr Jacinta Humphrey (she/her) is an Urban Ecologist and Research Fellow with the ICON Science group at RMIT University. She completed her PhD at La Trobe University and continues to work with the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Her work explores Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design (BSUD) and aims to find opportunities to enhance habitat for wildlife in residential streets, urban parks, schoolyards and private gardens. She also monitors the Birrarung Trial Floating Wetlands, a series of artificial habitat islands installed in the Yarra River (Birrarung), on behalf of The University of Melbourne.

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Environment seminars - Autumn frog identification and monitoring
… Environment seminars - Autumn frog identification and monitoring Environment and sustainability Join ecologist/zoologist David De Angelis to …

Join ecologist/zoologist David De Angelis to learn about your local frog species calling in autumn. Find out how to conduct your own monitoring survey using the Melbourne Water Frog Census app.

There will be a special focus on two local species that mainly call in autumn. The Southern Toadlet and Victorian Smooth Froglet both lay their eggs on land before they get inundated weeks later.

The conservation status of the Southern Toadlet was re-assessed from vulnerable in 2013 (DSE 2013) to endangered in 2021 (Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act Threatened List Victoria (DELWP 2021)).

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Sustainable Fashion Workshop
… Sustainable Fashion Workshop Environment and sustainability Want tips on how to be your most stylish self …

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.

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Manningham Environment Seminar Series - Endangered Species of Manningham
… Manningham Environment Seminar Series - Endangered Species of Manningham Environment and sustainability Hear from local ecologist John Harris about …

Hear from local ecologist John Harris about Manningham's threatened species and the challenges they face, including habitat loss, invasive species and climate change.

Manningham is home to 56 threatened animal species, including the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot and Barking Owl.

There are 466 threatened plant species, 246 of which are critically endangered.

A species is considered threatened when it's at risk of extinction within a local area, even if it's not globally endangered.

About the presenter

John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) is the Director and Principal Zoologist/Ecologist at Wildlife Experiences. With a background in both environmental science and education, John has led fauna and flora surveys, environmental audits and sustainability programs across Victoria and beyond.

He's also an experienced educator, delivering seminars, guiding Nature Stewards walks, and formerly teaching secondary science for more than 17 years.

Manningham Environment Seminar Series - Threatened Fauna Species of Manningham

Spend an evening with local ecologist John Harris and learn about threatened fauna species that are found locally in Manningham

Manningham is home to a significant number of threatened species, both animals and plants, facing threats like habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. The municipality has identified 56 threatened animal species, including some of national and state significance like the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot, and Barking Owl. Additionally, there are 466 threatened plant species, with a substantial portion (246) considered critically endangered. #Swifft State Wide Integrated Flora and Fauna Teams

A species is determined to be threatened when its population within a specific geographic area (like Manningham or Victoria) is at risk of extinction, even if it's not globally threatened. This can happen due to factors like habitat loss, invasive species, or pollution within that area, making the species susceptible to local extinction.

Presenter: John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) - Director and Principal Zoologist / Ecologist

John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) is the Director and Principal Zoologist / Ecologist at Wildlife Experiences.

John has worked in both the environmental and education sectors, often combining the two. As an ecological consultant, John has been involved in flora and fauna surveys, environmental audits, flora and fauna salvaging (spotter/catcher) and as sustainability adviser in Victoria and interstate. He has co-authored or contributed to a number of books on wildlife, authored many flora and fauna assessment reports and management plans.

He is also an environmental educator working with landcare groups, delivering seminars for local governments and also provides fauna presentation and walks for the Nature Stewards program. He was previously in the education sector for over 17 years as a secondary Biology/Science teacher as well as Environment and Sustainability Manager.

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Build sustainable properties
… assist you in building a sustainable property. Property and Development … Build sustainable properties …

We are committed to recognising, valuing and protecting the natural environment and ecological processes that life depends on. We support and encourage using Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) principles for land use planning and development, design and construction.  

The benefits of Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD)

We encourage you to consider ESD principles in the early stages of your development proposal.

Benefits of ESD include:

  • easier compliance with building requirements
  • a reduced need for heating, cooling and lighting 
  • reduced costs over the lifespan of the building 
  • reduced running costs, improving long-term affordability 
  • improved amenity and liveability 
  • more environmentally sustainable urban areas 
  • integrated water management 
  • improved urban ecosystem health 
  • improved energy performance of buildings.

 

When do the ESD principles apply? 

The Manningham Planning Scheme requires medium and large scale developments to meet specific ESD objectives and standards.

 

What are the ESD application requirements?

Clause 22.12 - Environmentally Sustainable Development defines the requirements for medium and large residential and non-residential developments.  

The following tables also outline the ESD application requirements.

The fact sheets and links below provide further information about the application requirements.
 

Accommodation - mixed-use with a residential component

Type of development Application requirements Example tools 
  • Three to nine dwellings 
  • Development of a building for accommodation other than dwellings with a gross floor area of 500m2 to 1000m2 
  • Alterations and additions creating 500m2 or more of additional gross floor area (excluding outbuildings)
Sustainable Design Assessment (SDA) 

BESS  

STORM 

  • 10 or more dwellings
  • Development of a building for accommodation other than dwellings with a gross floor area of more than 1000m2 

Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) 

Green Travel Plan (GTP) 

BESS 

Green Star 

MUSIC 

STORM 

 

Non-residential buildings 

Type of development Application requirements Example tools 
  • Development of a non-residential building with a gross floor area of 500m2 to 1000m2
  • Alterations and additions of 500m2 to 1000m2.  
Sustainable Design Assessment (SDA)

 

BESS 

MUSIC 

STORM 

  • Development of a non-residential building with a gross floor area of more than 1000m2 
  • Alterations and additions of more than 1000m2

Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) 

Green Travel Plan (GTP) 

Green Star 

BESS 

MUSIC 

STORM 

 

If you don't know which category your development fits into, please refer to the following resources:

  • Manningham Planning Scheme - Land use terms
  • Manningham Planning Scheme - Nesting diagrams

If you are still unsure, please contact us.
 

Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process (SDAPP) 

Planning permit applications for medium or large developments, as defined in Clause 22.12 - Environmentally Sustainable Development, must include information on how the proposal meets the ESD objectives.

You will need to consider each of the 10 Key Sustainable Building Categories when preparing your application. More information about these categories can be found below.

Depending on the scale of your project, you may need to engage an ESD consultant or qualified sustainability professional. They can help you meet the ESD requirements and prepare the necessary documentation.

Sustainable Design Assessment fact sheets

We have a series of fact sheets to assist you in meeting the requirements of Clause 15.01-2L Environmentally sustainable development – Manningham. The fact sheets cover each of the Key Sustainable Building Categories.

They provide an outline of:

  • the category
  • why it’s important
  • strategies to improve the performance of a building (including best practice standards)
  • Council requirements.
     

Key Sustainable Building Categories 

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Operational Energy

Building fabric, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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Embodied Carbon

Carbon emissions associated with materials and construction processes through the lifecycle of a building.

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Transport

Buildings design that makes sustainable and active transport easy.

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Integrated Water Management

Water efficiency, rainwater harvesting and water sensitive urban design.

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Urban Ecology

Vegetation and landscaping for human health and biodiversity.

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Indoor Environment Quality

Healthy and comfortable indoor spaces for people.

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Waste and Resource Recovery

Rethinking 'waste' in design, construction and building operation.

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Innovation

Creative and new solutions for a better built environment.

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Best Practice Standards

Best practice standards for all categories in one place.

Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) tools 

The ESD tools fact sheet explains what ESD tools are, why you should use them and which tool to use for SDAPP. 

SDAPP - Environmentally sustainable design tools
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The following list provides links to the ESD tools described in the fact sheet above.

  • BESS - Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard
  • STORM - Stormwater Treatment Objective - Relative Measure
  • MUSIC - Model for Urban Stormwater Improvement Conceptualisation
  • Green Star - Green Building Council of Australia certification
  • NatHERS - Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
  • NABERS - National Australian Built Environment Rating Scheme

 

On-site Stormwater Detention guidelines 

The On-site Stormwater Detention (OSD) guidelines help developers and engineering consultants meet the technical requirements for engineering plans.  

All stormwater management features must adhere to these guidelines. This includes:

  • rainwater tanks
  • rain gardens
  • on-site stormwater detention systems.
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Climate and sustainability education for schools
… We encourage and support local schools to become actively involved in protecting and caring for our natural environment and biodiversity. Find out how your school can participate. … Climate and sustainability education for schools …

How can my school get involved?

Schools can sign up for the following programs and events.

Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning

Manningham Council is a member of the Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL). EASL provides professional development, learning and networking opportunities for early years, primary and secondary schools. Events run throughout the year, including the Learning for Sustainability Conference held in March.

Register for the annual Learning for Sustainability Conference.

Resource Smart Schools Program

Get involved in the Resource Smart Schools Program run by EASL. The program can help your school embed sustainability into everything you do, including ways to promote biodiversity, minimise waste, save energy and water, and take action on climate change.

Sustainability and Environmental Education Day 

In 2025 we are piloting a new program for Manningham primary schools, Sustainability and Environmental Education Day (SEED).  

This program will be an incursion, and will cover four themes of biodiversity, composting, waste and Traditional Owner education. The program includes both theory and hands on activities to enable students to gain a practical understanding of sustainability initiatives within their local context. The program is free of charge for schools and lead by Council Officers and in partnership with the Wurundjeri Corporation Education Unit.   

Lead to Sustain Conference

Bring your students along for a day of discovery and education at Currawong Bush Park. 

The Lead to Sustain Conference offers young people in our community the opportunity to learn how to lead the implementation of sustainable actions for the benefit of our local community. The conference includes activities dedicated to supporting biodiversity and ecology, saving water, reducing waste, recycling and reducing energy consumption.

This conference is designed to follow on from the SEED program and provides a day of celebration for the students and schools that participated in SEED. 

For more information, contact the Environment team at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.

Events
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Home Harvest - Seed Saving and End of Year Seed Swap!
A woman with short, curly hair smiles next to glass jars of bulk foods
Live more with less with Lindsay Miles
Australian spring wildflowers including Spreading Wattle; Thin-leaf Wattle and Common Hovea
Manningham Nature Walk: 100 Acres Wildflowers
native bird
Great Southern Bioblitz 2025
Superb Fairywren (bird) standing on a log
Breakfast with the Birds
Aussie Backyard Bird Count

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Financial Sustainability for Manningham Sport Clubs Webinar
… Financial Sustainability for Manningham Sport Clubs Webinar Programs and workshops This session will focus on empowering volunteers with essential knowledge and practical tools to ensure the financial sustainability of …

This session will focus on empowering volunteers with essential knowledge and practical tools to ensure the financial sustainability of their club.

Topics to be covered:

  • Understanding Financial Sustainability for Your Club
    Learn what it truly means for your club to be financially sustainable, and why it’s vital for long-term success.
  • Diversifying Your Club’s Income Streams
    Discover creative and effective ideas to diversify your club’s income, helping reduce reliance on a single funding source.
  • Best Practices for Managing Club Finances
    Gain valuable insights into best practices for financial management, ensuring your club’s resources are used efficiently and responsibly.

This webinar is a must-attend for anyone involved in managing or supporting a sport club in Manningham. Whether you’re a new volunteer or a seasoned committee member, you'll walk away with actionable knowledge to improve your club’s financial stability.

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Sustainable building design and tiny homes - Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton
… Sustainable building design and tiny homes - Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton Environment and sustainability As part of the  Inspired Living Series , Jesse …

As part of the Inspired Living Series, Jesse Glascott and Elle Paton will discuss sustainable building design and tiny homes at the Manningham Function Centre.

Jesse Glascott, is co-founder of the Sustainable Building Alliance, Director of G-Lux Builders and architect of the iconic Warrandyte Panel House. Jesse will discuss what goes into designing and building net zero sustainable homes.

Elle Paton is co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association. Tiny homes are prefabricated, transportable dwellings that can provide off-grid, eco-friendly and low cost solutions. Elle will share her story of what its like to live in a tiny house.

Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events

The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.

The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.

Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.

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Sustainable fashion in a circular economy - panel discussion
… fashion in a circular economy - panel discussion Environment and sustainability As part of the  Inspired Living Series  and …

As part of the Inspired Living Series and National Recycling Week, Nina Gbor and fellow panel members will discuss sustainable fashion in a circular economy at the Manningham Function Centre.

Nina Gbor:

Nina is a sustainable fashion educator, international speaker, sustainability consultant, and Founder of Eco Styles. Nina is also the Director of the Circular Economy and Waste Program at The Australia Institute and has been featured on the ABC's War on Waste. Nina will talk about her journey into sustainable fashion and discuss the collaborative effort needed to address sustainability challenges in the fashion industry.

Courtney Holm:

Courtney is a circular fashion systems designer, thought leader and entrepreneur. She founded experimental circular fashion label A.BCH in 2017 and built it into a world leading example of what circular fashion could aspire to. In early 2024, she made a strategic decision to step away from making new clothes in order to focus on industry wide solutions. Courtney is the founder and CEO of Circular Sourcing - a climate tech platform turning surplus textile waste into resource. Courtney's expertise is in circular design for clothing, material flows and circular systems design. The heart of her practice is industry transformation for sustainable and equitable futures.

Jenna Flood:

Jenna is a slow fashion advocate whose main focus is helping people understand the issues that surround fast fashion. She advocates for sustainable alternatives such as pre-loved, vintage and clothing made with sustainable practices. Jenna believes in slowing down our clothing consumption by curating capsule wardrobes and buying for long term investments instead of purchasing on a whim or following short trends. She hopes that in the future, more people invest in the sharing economy by renting or borrowing garments instead of owning them.

Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events

The Inspired Living Series - keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.

The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can all shift to a greener future.

Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.

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Sustainable House Day 2025
… Sustainable House Day 2025 Environment and sustainability By going all-electric and updating the energy …

By going all-electric and updating the energy efficiency of your home, you can reduce energy costs and create a safer home for your family.

We are partnering with Renew to host Sustainable House Day 2025. Renew is a membership non-profit that has been working to transform Australian homes for climate and energy resilience since 1980.

Presented by Renew, Sustainable House Day is an annual event that provides an opportunity to explore some of Australia’s most inspiring homes – and learn from the people who designed them, built them and live in them.

The day includes:

  • open homes
  • online home tours
  • a webinar series during May covering all aspects of sustainable and energy-efficient home design.

Manningham residents can register to attend an open home or view video tours. 

In-person house tours attract a small fee $6.50 - $9.50 to cover Renew's costs of running the event. Online video tours can be viewed for free.

Manningham residents can also access 50 per cent discounted access to a webinars Series Pass.

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Designing Better Homes: Innovations in Sustainable Architecture
… Better Homes: Innovations in Sustainable Architecture Environment and sustainability Discover cutting-edge strategies for designing …

Discover cutting-edge strategies for designing sustainable, high-performance homes. 

This webinar will cover the fundamentals of passive solar design, helping you create energy-efficient spaces that maximise comfort and reduce environmental impact. We'll also dive into the latest commercially available sustainable materials—made from recycled and bio-based resources—that are reshaping urban construction.

This webinar is part of Renew's Sustainable House Day (SHD) 2025 webinar series.

Please note:

  • Registration is essential.
  • Manningham residents can book this event individually, or access a 50 per cent discount on the webinar Series Pass to attend all eight webinars ($37.50).
  • This session will be recorded and sent out to registered participants. 
  • Each webinar will take place on Zoom. If you need to download Zoom, you can do so here.
  • You will receive the link to attend the sessions the day before each event.
  • Renew is a small non-profit organisation that needs to raise money from ticket sales to cover the costs of hosting this event.

Electrify Your Life

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

  • Templestowe Route Upgrade: Stage 1 roadworks ...
    We’re starting construction on the Templestowe Route Upgrade on Monday 30 June 2025.
    27 Jun 2025 Liveable Places and Spaces
  • Soak up spring: 2025 Spring Outdoors Festival
    The Spring Outdoors is a series of free interactive and educational events, activities, and workshops hosted throughout...
    24 Jun 2025 Healthy Community
  • photo of stage one of the jumping creek road upgrade
    Our new Road Management Plan 2025
    We’ve completed a review of our Road Management Plan (RMP), and the updated plan was formally adopted at the Council...
    19 Jun 2025 Liveable Places and Spaces
  • Solar Savers success: Paul from Warrandyte
    After just one summer, Paul is reaping the rewards of his new 9.02kW solar system and battery storage. His summer...
    19 Jun 2025
  • Road Management Plan

    Find out more about Manningham’s Road Management Plan.

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    16 Jun 2025 Healthy Community
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Ask the Builder: Live Q&A with Expert Sustainable Builders
… Ask the Builder: Live Q&A with Expert Sustainable Builders Environment and sustainability Get expert answers to your burning questions …

Get expert answers to your burning questions about sustainable building practices, energy-efficient designs, and how to make your home greener.

This webinar is part of Renew's Sustainable House Day (SHD) 2025 webinar series.

Please note:

  • Registration is essential.
  • Manningham residents can book this event individually, or access a 50 per cent discount on the webinar Series Pass to attend all eight webinars ($37.50).
  • This session will be recorded and sent out to registered participants. 
  • Each webinar will take place on Zoom. If you need to download Zoom, you can do so here.
  • You will receive the link to attend the sessions the day before each event.
  • Renew is a small non-profit organisation that needs to raise money from ticket sales to cover the costs of hosting this event.

Electrify Your Life

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

  • Templestowe Route Upgrade: Stage 1 roadworks ...
    We’re starting construction on the Templestowe Route Upgrade on Monday 30 June 2025.
    27 Jun 2025 Liveable Places and Spaces
  • Soak up spring: 2025 Spring Outdoors Festival
    The Spring Outdoors is a series of free interactive and educational events, activities, and workshops hosted throughout...
    24 Jun 2025 Healthy Community
  • photo of stage one of the jumping creek road upgrade
    Our new Road Management Plan 2025
    We’ve completed a review of our Road Management Plan (RMP), and the updated plan was formally adopted at the Council...
    19 Jun 2025 Liveable Places and Spaces
  • Solar Savers success: Paul from Warrandyte
    After just one summer, Paul is reaping the rewards of his new 9.02kW solar system and battery storage. His summer...
    19 Jun 2025
  • Road Management Plan

    Find out more about Manningham’s Road Management Plan.

  • Colourful ribbon-like figures on a purple background with text: Manningham Community Awards. A vibrant, inclusive community design.
    Nominations now open for new community awards
    Do you know someone doing incredible things in our community? Nominate them for one of our new Manningham Community...
    16 Jun 2025 Healthy Community
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Food for thought: Sustainable food with Jo Barrett and Jade Miles
… Food for thought: Sustainable food with Jo Barrett and Jade Miles Environment and sustainability Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series …

Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series presentation on the exciting world of sustainable food!

Jo Barrett 

Jo is one of Australia’s most innovative chefs, specialising in sustainable and low waste cooking. Having released her cookbook 'Sustain: Groundbreaking Recipes And Skills That Could Save The Planet', she went on to be named 'Chef of the Year' at the Good Food Guide 2024 awards.

Jo is a long time collaborator with sustainability legend Joost Bakker, taking part in the groundbreaking eco-living experiment futurefoodsystem, a self-sustaining, zero waste, highly productive house at Federation Square. 

Jo also works with Wildpie, using invasive game species in pies, and is collaborating with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to develop creative, edible ways to use the 456 million loaves of bread wasted in Australia every year. Jo will discuss her journey to sustainable food and inspire audience members to embrace new ways of eating.

Jade Miles

Jade is host of the Futuresteading podcast and author of the book by the same name. Both are practical guides to living slower and simpler, in ways that are healthier for you, your home and the environment. 

Jade is a regenerative heritage fruit farmer at Black Barn Farm, a biodiverse orchard, nursery and workshop space in Northeast Victoria. 

Jade is also the CEO of Sustainable Table, an organisation seeking to transform farming, food and fibre systems through regenerative practices. Grounded in care for people and planet, her team facilitates connection, collaboration, funding and learning to catalyse positive change across Australia's food system. 

Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events

Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.

Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and foster community for a stronger, more resilient future.

Registration for this event is essential. 

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Home Harvest - Therapeutic Horticulture and Healthy Ageing in Gardening
… Home Harvest - Therapeutic Horticulture and Healthy Ageing in Gardening Environment and sustainability Come along and learn from therapeutic …

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

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

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

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

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Electrify Everything - Installing solar power and batteries - webinar
… Electrify Everything - Installing solar power and batteries - webinar Environment and sustainability Find out how solar power and solar batteries …

Find out how solar power and solar batteries will improve your home, save you money and generate a clean future for the environment.

This webinar will include:

  • how solar power and battery systems work
  • buying good quality solar and battery products
  • what to look for in a solar and battery quote
  • how to find a good installer
  • how government rebates help.

Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of installing solar power and solar batteries at your home.

This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.

Bookings are essential.

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Eco-adventuring with Beau Miles and Cezary Carmichael
… Eco-adventuring with Beau Miles and Cezary Carmichael Environment and sustainability Come along to celebrate the launch of our 2025 …

Come along to celebrate the launch of our 2025 Inspired Living Series with a panel of two inspiring local storytellers and eco-adventurers!

Beau Miles

Beau is a father, YouTuber, author of The Backyard Adventurer, wannabe farmer and maker of stuff from other people's junk. Known for oddball storytelling that aims to turn seemingly mundane or silly ideas into things that are enjoyable, challenging and insightful. Beau is known for his ‘Backyard Adventurer’ philosophy of connecting people with their local heritage, history and environment.

Cezary Carmichael (Two Birders Two Bikes One School)

Cezary is a 19-year-old filmmaker and student who recently completed a year-long journey on his bike around Australia to fund the development of a school in Timor-Leste (raising more than $120,000). His upcoming documentary will explore the cultural and ecological significance of birds in Australia and the importance of storytelling and communication in fostering community.

Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events

Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.

Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and strengthen their community for a stronger, more resilient future.

Registration for this event is required.

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Electrify Your Life with Heidi Lee, Tim Forcey and Brendan Lang
… Electrify Your Life with Heidi Lee, Tim Forcey and Brendan Lang Environment and sustainability Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series …

Come along to our 2025 Inspired Living Series panel to learn about the exciting future of electrification and energy efficiency – both at home and beyond!

Heidi Lee

Heidi is the CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, an independent think thank that shows how Australia can prosper in a zero emissions economy through ambitious research, influential engagement and compelling communications. Heidi has two decades' experience in sustainable design and architecture, and in 2024, was named one of The Australian's 'Top 100 Green Energy Power Players' for the third year running. 

Tim Forcey

Tim is one of Australia's leading voices in home energy efficiency and electrification. He is an avid researcher and author of 'My Efficient Electric Home Handbook', which captures a decades worth of advice and insight. Tim founded and contributes to the thriving My Efficient Electric Home online community. As a qualified home energy advisor who has advised in more than 1,000 homes, Tim will share his main insights on how to transform and retrofit any home to be efficient, comfortable and sustainable. 

Brendan Lang

Brendan is an electrician with more than 10 years' experience operating his electrical contracting business. He's also the founder of Get Off Gas. The core motivation for his work is to help accelerate the transition to renewable all-electric buildings and transport, which will reduce running costs and improve liveability. Brendan and his Get Off Gas team offer solutions to electrify homes, with a strong focus on educating homeowners to ensure they make great choices for the environment and their wallets.

Inspired Living Series – keynote speaker events

Our 2025 Inspired Living Series showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings. The series will introduce you to a diverse lineup of local keynote speakers who will offer unique insights on embracing sustainability.

Topics range from sustainable food to low waste lifestyles. Each speaker will share their journey – inspiring our audience to embrace positive choices, nurture a connection to nature, and foster community for a stronger, more resilient future.

Registration for this event is required.
 

Electrify Your Life 

This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, supporting residents to go all-electric at home and power up a brighter future for Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life. By switching to electric appliances, you can create a safer and healthier home for your family. 

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… Gardening for biodiversity - Attracting native bees and butterflies into the garden Environment and sustainability Native Bees and butterflies are great …

Native Bees and butterflies are great pollinators and beautiful additions to any garden. There are many things you can do to attract them to your garden.

This workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of native bees and butterflies. It will cover the role of insects in nature as pollinators and discuss practical ways you can attract them to your garden. You’ll be helping the environment while enjoying the splash of colour, movement and beauty native bees and butterflies bring to a garden.

Presenter: Charlotte Harrison from Sustainable Gardening Australia.

Supper is at 6.45pm, the seminar begins at 7.00pm sharp.

Registration is essential.

This is the third session of a four-part series on Gardening for Biodiversity. The following and final session will cover how to attract small birds into your garden. The series of workshops is run by Sustainable Gardening Australia and provides tips and tricks to garden for wildlife and support biodiversity in your local area. 

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