Do you have a smartphone or tablet and have a question on how to do something? This informal Q&A drop-in session will give you the opportunity to ask our librarian for help. Learn accessibility settings, how to download an app or how to use the calendar for reminders. Join with others at this roundtable Tech Help session; their question may be something you would also like to know.
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Find out more about the Liveable City Strategy 2040....
The Liveable City Strategy 2040 (LCS) is Manningham’s 20-year plan to improve the liveability of our municipality, from our urban/suburban neighbourhoods to our rural areas.
The LCS will help shape the future of the municipality over the next 20 years and ensure Manningham will continue to evolve as a liveable, resilient, and desirable place to be.
Strategic direction
The strategy covers the following key directions:
- vibrant activity centres
- thriving employment
- housing choice and distinct communities
- greening our city
- sustainable transport and travel mode choice
- building social and cultural connections.
The LCS focuses on:
- creating vibrant activity centres and community places
- encouraging jobs growth in the suburbs
- providing housing and transport choice
- protecting Manningham’s valued landscape character.
Importantly, the LCS provides a plan for every neighbourhood as well as our activity centres.
Key concept
A key concept in the strategy is ‘Living locally - 20 minute neighbourhoods’ which is a core principle of Metropolitan Melbourne’s Plan Melbourne 2050.
The aim of a '20-minute neighbourhood’ is to create a place where people can meet most of their daily needs within a 20-minute walk from home, with safe cycling and local transport options.
Community engagement
The LCS was created following feedback from Imagine Manningham 2040 (IM2040) – an extensive community engagement project undertaken in 2019 that captured the views of a wide cross-section of Manningham’s diverse and varied community.
Council Plan theme
… Smart Energy, Smart Home: Solar, Battery and EV Integration for the Future … and Sustainability Electrify Your Life Whats On … Smart Energy, Smart Home: Solar, Battery and EV Integration for the Future …
Running an all-electric home with solar, a battery and even an electric vehicle means taking into account how and when to use your energy, and thinking about energy tariffs to maximise efficiency and savings on your energy bills.
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.
… the City Nature Challenge In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to observe the most species by the most …
Take part in one of the largest Citizen Science projects in the world while contributing valuable information about Manningham’s biodiversity.
About the City Nature Challenge
In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to observe the most species by the most people.
Manningham is collaborating with more than 25 local governments to form the Greater Melbourne project.
How to participate
During this four-day challenge, take photos of plants or animals and upload them to iNaturalist.
Your observations will be added to the Manningham iNaturalist projects (Manningham East or Manningham West) so that we can compete with participants from across Melbourne and around the world.
All data is added to Australia’s database of plants and animals, helping scientists with their research to improve outcomes for our environment.
Steps to prepare
- Install the iNaturalist app on your mobile phone and create an iNaturalist account.
- Join the Melbourne City Nature Challenge 2025: Greater Melbourne Project.
- Start adding your observations.
… 28 April to Monday 1 May 2023. In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to make the most observations of the most … project. Last year Greater Melbourne came 33rd from 445 cities for the number of observations made. Hume City came …
Join wildlife ecologist John Harris as we undertake a biodiversity survey of 100 Acres Reserve. This community biodiversity survey is part of the global City Nature Challenge (CNC).
How to participate
It is free, easy, and fun to get involved.
Bring your mobile phone or digital camera to take pictures of the wild plants, animals and fungi you see, or make sound recordings of frog or bird calls.
Any observations taken over the four days, need to be uploaded to iNaturalist and included in the City Nature Challenge 2023.
To prepare for the guided walks and talks:
- install the iNaturalist app on your mobile phone and create an iNaturalist account
- make sure your phone battery is fully charged on the day
- wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring a rain/wind-proof jacket, and wear safe, fully-enclosed walking shoes to go in long grass
- bring your own drink bottle and snacks
- become a member of the Melbourne City Nature Challenge project to discover nature in our neighbourhoods
About the City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge runs from Friday 28 April to Monday 1 May 2023.
In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to make the most observations of the most species by the most people.
Manningham is collaborating with over 25 local governments to form the Greater Melbourne project.
Last year Greater Melbourne came 33rd from 445 cities for the number of observations made. Hume City came fourth amongst the other local government areas.
… April to Monday 28 April 2025. In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to make the most observations of the most …
Take part in one of the largest Citizen Science projects in the world while contributing valuable information about Manningham’s biodiversity.
About the City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge runs from Friday 25 April to Monday 28 April 2025.
In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to make the most observations of the most species by the most people.
Manningham is collaborating with more than 25 local governments to form the Greater Melbourne project.
How to participate
It is free, easy and fun to get involved.
During the 4-day window of this challenge, take photos of plants or animals and upload it to iNaturalist.
Your observations will be added to the Manningham iNaturalist projects (Manningham East or Manningham West) so that we can compete with participants from across Melbourne and all over the world.
All data gets added to Australia’s database of plants and animals, helping scientists with their research to improve outcomes for our environment.
To prepare for the challenge:
- Install the iNaturalist app on your mobile phone and create an iNaturalist account.
- Join the Melbourne City Nature Challenge 2025: Greater Melbourne Project.
- Start adding your observations.
… Cooling' using fans and air conditioners. There are smart ways to keep you comfortable, reduce wear and tear, … less electricity and deliver lower energy bills. Consider smart technologies and upgrading appliances for an even more …
Are you tired of skyrocketing energy bills and worried about sweltering in the summer heat? It's time to control the heat and create a cool comfort haven at home this summer.
Join this webinar to discover how to:
- Repel the urban heat island effect by harnessing nature's incredible cooling potential! Explore natural cooling methods like passive solar design, landscaping, and ventilation to keep your home cool.
- Examine your home's performance. We'll discuss the impact of air leaks, insulation needs and window treatments which can greatly enhance your home's performance through the heat.
- Learn about best practice 'Active Cooling' using fans and air conditioners. There are smart ways to keep you comfortable, reduce wear and tear, consume less electricity and deliver lower energy bills.
- Consider smart technologies and upgrading appliances for an even more energy efficient future.
- Find out about rebates and get answers to your specific cooling challenges and concerns.
Whether you live in a small apartment or a spacious family home, this presentation offers solutions for every type of living space.
Join us for this essential presentation and take the first step toward creating a cool, comfortable, and energy-efficient 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.
Registration is essential.
Learn strategies to help you take charge of your financial future. ...
Join Victoria Devine, ‘She’s on the money’ podcaster, well-known author and former financial advisor to learn strategies to help you take charge
of your financial future.
Victoria is passionate about sharing her ideas on gaining financial freedom whether you’re stuck in debt, managing a mortgage or juggling family and lifestyle.
Tickets to attend this event in-person are booked out. There are still spots available to attend this event via livestream. Book your place to be sent the event link on the day of the session.
Those who attend the presentation in person will also have the opportunity to talk to representatives from relevant support organisations at the mini exhibition.
This event is part of the 2024 Health and Wellbeing series and brought to you by Maroondah City Council in partnership with EACH, Your Libraries, City of Boroondara, City of Kingston, City of Monash, Whitehorse City Council and Manningham Council.
This online webinar will provide tips on creating healthy, affordable lunchboxes for all ages....
This online webinar will provide tips on creating healthy, affordable lunchboxes for all ages.
We’re partnering with Nutrition Australia for two free online webinars as part of Healthy Lunchbox Week - 9 to 15 February 2025.
- Healthy lunchbox tips for kindergarten and school starters
- Budget-friendly lunchbox tips
Learn how to:
- balance key food groups
- keep grocery costs down
- save time with simple prep
- change it up with a recipe and leftover ideas.
Presented by Monash Council, City of Kingston, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, and Maroondah City Council.
This online webinar will provide tips and tricks for packing healthy lunchboxes for little ones starting kinder or school. ...
Did you know children consume around 30 per cent of their daily food intake at school? Most of this comes from the contents of their lunchbox.
We’re partnering with Nutrition Australia for two free online webinars as part of Healthy Lunchbox Week - 9 to 15 February 2025.
- Healthy lunchbox tips for kindergarten and school starters
- Budget-friendly lunchbox tips
This online webinar will provide tips and tricks for packing healthy lunchboxes for little ones starting kinder or school.
Learn how to:
- balance key food groups
- keep grocery costs down
- save time with simple prep
- change it up with a recipe and leftover ideas.
Presented by Monash Council, City of Kingston, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, and Maroondah City Council.
… and easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger. Overachiever Marcy, …
An eclectic group of sixth-graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons.
Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee. Bold and hyperallergic speller William Barfee uses his “magic foot” to propel him to greatness. Former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty, and easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger. Overachiever Marcy, meanwhile, is disappointed by her consistent success and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her gay dads.
In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers.
Presented by Phoenix Theatre Company
Find out more about Manningham’s Public Toilet Plan. ...
Toilets allow people to spend more time in public spaces to socialise, exercise, recreate, learn, support local businesses and to engage with their community. Equitable access is critical for the health, wellbeing and diversity of a community.
Focus areas:
- opening up five existing toilets to provide new public toilet facilities
- constructing new public toilet facilities in eleven locations
- upgrading older style toilets to improve safety and be gender inclusive
- conduct accessibility audits and upgrade access paths to public toilet facilities
- provide Changing Places at major destinations around Manningham
- provide public toilets along linear trails at regular intervals as site conditions permit
- investigate a program of artworks on blank walls of toilet buildings to raise awareness of our toilet facilities, improve perceptions of safety and activate public spaces.
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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.
Join this informative presentation to learn practical tips to maintain a harmonious household when living with adult children. ...
Do you share a home with your adult children? Whether your kids have moved back into your home, or you are sharing a space, this presentation will provide tips to maintain harmony in your household and control of your lifestyle. Followed by a morning tea and service provider stalls.
Bookings are essential for this free event.
Register online or call the Manningham Healthy Ageing Team on 9840 9230 to book your spot.
Transport and parking
If you require assistance with transport, please contact Eastern Volunteers (EV) directly for transport bookings on 9870 7822.
Parking is available in the Civic Centre car park.
Hosted by the Eastern Elder Abuse Network (EEAN), a partnership between Eastern Community Legal Centre, Whitehorse City Council, Manningham Council, with support from Maroondah City Council, Victoria Police and Elder Right Advocacy.
… (Page 27) 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES 53:15 11.1 Welcoming Cities Progress Report (Page 36) 01:02:10 11.2 Draft Economic …
Meeting Date: 25 July 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Council meeting livestream
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 06:40 | PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 18:30 | 10 CITY PLANNING |
| 18:35 | 10.1 North East Link and Transport Advocacy Update |
| 37:50 | 10.2 Planning Reform Update (Page 14) |
| 49:00 | 10.3 Residential Strategy Refresh - Project Plan (Page 27) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 53:15 | 11.1 Welcoming Cities Progress Report (Page 36) |
| 01:02:10 | 11.2 Draft Economic Development Strategy (Page 36) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 01:09:00 | 12.1 Container Deposit Scheme (Page 149) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 01:19:35 | 13.1 MAV State Council October 2023 Meeting Matters (Page 178) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 01:24:45 | 14.1 Strategic Risk Register Six Monthly Report June 2023 (Page 181) |
| 01:25:30 | 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 187) |
| 01:26:10 | 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 192) |
| 01:26:30 | 14.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 202) |
| 01:27:25 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 01:27:30 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 203) |
Get involved at our next council meeting
Show your support for youth mental health. ...
Rotary Manningham City have joined with the Mental health Foundation, Australia to promote the importance of Youth Mental Health in association with the Manningham Family Festival at Finns.
Come along and have a great day at the festival and register for the Walk for Youth Mental Health.
This is a free inclusive event, open to all ages.
Located in 50 hectares of tranquil bushland, the centre is available for small functions, meetings and seminars. The Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre includes a conference room and the environmental centre....
Located in 50 hectares of tranquil bushland, the centre is available for small functions, meetings and seminars. The Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre consists of two separate hireable spaces. It is surrounded by a landscaped and paved outdoor area with picnic and BBQ facilities, and is only 30 minutes from the City via the Eastern Freeway.
Conference Room
The main room can accommodate up to 35 people seated and 50 theatre style. Equipment includes overhead projector, screen and electronic whiteboard. There are breakout rooms and a full kitchen with urn, microwave and dishwasher.
Environment Centre
Consists of a self-contained space which can accommodate up to 15 people seated or standing. Facilities include chairs, tables, refrigerator, microwave and urn.
Outdoor space
The large shared outdoor space has bench seating and theatre-style raised seating, BBQ facilities and accessible parking.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take a virtual tour of Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre.
How much does it cost?
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Booking during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Room Casual Hire | $40 per hour | $55 per hour |
| Environment Centre Casual Hire | $31 per hour | $50 per hour |
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds will be processed ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can assist you to organise this.
Open fires are not permitted in the park.
Have more questions?
Take our virtual tour of Currawong Bush Park Conference, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Have questions?
In Support of Victorian Seniors Festival (running throughout October). ...
In Support of Victorian Seniors Festival (running throughout October).
Looking for ways to improve comfort and energy efficiency at home? This two-hour session, presented in partnership with Manningham City Council, is perfectly timed as we head toward the warmer months. We can all appreciate minimising cost and maximising comfort, so join us for the multiple takeaways this comprehensive and practical session will provide.
Places are limited and enrolment is essential
… 2024 Environment and sustainability Help us compete with cities from across the southern hemisphere during the Great …
Help us compete with cities from across the southern hemisphere during the Great Southern Bioblitz.
You can get involved by taking photos of plants and animals or making sound recordings of wildlife using iNaturalist. The bioblitz takes place between Friday 20 September and Monday 23 September.
Let's show the world the incredible biodiversity of Manningham. A great reason to be out and about in nature!
… webinar, ‘ Reduce Your Energy Bills! ’ is your ticket to a smart, more affordable and comfortable home. Learn how to …
Have you had enough of rising energy bills? Do you feel like your bills are swallowing up your earnings?
It's time to take control! This webinar, ‘Reduce Your Energy Bills!’ is your ticket to a smart, more affordable and comfortable home. Learn how to create an efficient haven that nurtures your family, benefits your wallet and cares after the planet.
Connect with the best! Learn how to find the right energy plan and how to choose between the fog of so many offers. It may be confusing to navigate but we can help you knock down those overpriced bills!
See the power and direct the current! Learn about simple energy monitors that show you real-time energy usage. We'll show you how these clever tools reveal appliance costs and makes it easy to manage them.
Get practical - get rewarded! We highlight the best energy efficiency methods tailored for Australian homes. From insulation, draught proofing, windows and appliance upgrades, we'll show you where to start, what elements deserve attention now and how to optimize your appliances for results.
Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your home and embark on a journey towards a more energy-efficient future.
Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field and 20 years living ‘Off-Grid’. 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.