
Check out all the things you can do - from exploring our nature, looking for fun activities or learning new skills.
Check out all the things you can do - from exploring our nature, looking for fun activities or learning new skills.
Whatever your experience, our places and programs will help you explore Manningham and a variety of contemporary art and recreational choices in fun and engaging ways.
The Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre is one of the largest recreation and aquatic facilities in Victoria.
Whether you are looking to improve your club operations or increase participation - you can find useful information and templates to get you started.
We have a vibrant arts and cultural scene for you to explore. With a proud history in visual arts, Arts Manningham is home to renowned painters, ceramicists and mid-twentieth century artists.
Get to know our municipality through our local businesses.
View our range of grants available to assist your community group, club or arts practice.
We have several clubs in Manningham for older adults. The centres and clubs provide social and recreational opportunities for older people.
Contact the clubs directly if you are interested in joining.
You can also contact us or call 9840 9230.
Join us at the Manningham sports club forum for an engaging and informative event designed to support community sports clubs.
What to expect
Special guest speaker
Simon Derrick GAICD, General Manager Commercial Operations and Stakeholder Engagement at the Richmond Football Club, will share valuable insights.
Interactive opportunities
It is recommended each club have a minimum of two club representatives attend.
Food and refreshments will be provided.
Sport and gambling don’t have to go together.
Club representatives and coaches, we’d love you to join us for a conversation and find out how you can have a positive influence on players, teams, and club culture.
Find out how gambling impacts your sporting community, and what you can do to help reduce the risk of harm.
Together, we can make a difference.
Hear from experts and community voices who will speak about the challenges, effects of gambling on young people and help clubs, coaches and sport volunteers understand the role they play in developing and influencing teams and players at their club.
Let’s work together to raise awareness in our sporting communities, connect and find ways to reduce gambling harm.
Richmond Institute and Life Saving Victoria are running First Aid and CPR training for Manningham's sport clubs volunteers.
Suitable for those wanting to refresh their training or complete training for the first time.
Richmond Institute is the education arm of the Richmond Football Club and a leader in sports industry education. In 2020 Richmond Football Club formed a partnership with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) to deliver accredited training on their behalf to Richmond Institute staff and students.
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is a registered training organisation regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) approved to deliver nationally accredited vocational education and training services throughout Victoria.
Together LSV and Richmond Institute work with communities, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses, and the broader aquatic and sport industry, to achieve our combined organisations’ visions and missions.
Manningham’s Resource Hub has been created to support our sport and recreation clubs both on and off the field. The hub provides key information, links, resources and updates on important topics related to sport club operations and participation.
Game Plan is a free online platform that allows sporting clubs of all sizes to get insights into their current capability in key areas of club administration, then supports ongoing club development with a suite of tools.
Club Help has been developed as a "one stop shop" for resources for local sporting clubs to support them in running a successful club.
The Good Sports program supports and inspires community sporting clubs to set up a better environment for players, volunteers, supporters and officials, helping tackle tricky topics such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, mental health and safe transport.
Vicsport's aim is to get as many people in Victoria engaging in sport and physical activity as possible. They are the peak body for sport and active recreation in the state and work closely with the Victorian Government to promote the many benefits sport has to offer.
A new free and interactive way to understand and comply with the 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards
Victoria's Child Safe Standards were put in place in 2016 to protect children and young people from harm and abuse.
Providing safe sporting environments for children and young people in Victoria is not optional, it is required by law under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
Celebrating and supporting everyday women to get active in ways that suit them — featuring a range of physical activity events designed to welcome beginners and those curious to try something new.
The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation (OWSR) is the first dedicated office designed to improve gender equality in sport and recreation in Australia. Their goal is to increase the number of women and girls participating in sport and active recreation, from grassroots through to senior
A toolkit to help sporting clubs and active recreation settings to take positive action towards gender equity and achieving fair access and usage of community infrastructure for all genders.
DSR's vision is to create a Victoria where all people with disability can choose and access any sport or active recreation activity they want to engage with.
Australia’s only dedicated referral and connection service for people with a disability to sports and recreational opportunities in Victoria. AAA Play work with the enquirer to identify what activity they wish to be involved in, what their disabilities are, and where they are located.
A national not-for-profit sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations at all levels with the inclusion of employees, athletes, volunteers and spectators with diverse genders and sexualities.
Championing inclusivity in sports. Sports Clubs can learn how to ensure inclusivity for every member, while Individuals can find opportunities to participate and connect.
In partnership with Proud 2 Play, Vicsport has created the Rainbow Roadmap to assist sport organisations in achieving rainbow ready status.
In partnership with Access Health and Community, City of Boroondara, Manningham Council, Whitehorse City Council and Leisure Networks we deliver the Inclusive Clubs project. The project includes an online webinar and two free 2-hour workshops with the completion of an inclusion assessment and action
All maintenance requests that are deemed a Council responsibility are to be reported via Council’s online request tool.
View the availability of Manningham’s sports grounds on our public calendar.
Council’s Recreation Capital Works Funding Program provides funding towards sporting facility infrastructure developments.
Need help? Contact us.
Manningham has more than 100 recreation and sporting clubs. Most sport clubs in Manningham offer both competitive and social sport options.
To find sport or recreational activity and where to play it, use the search box below or browse using the A to Z club listing.
Use the alphabetical listing to find a sports club in Manningham.
Doncaster Little Athletics Centre
Victorian Masters' Athletics Doncaster Venue
Doncaster Templestowe Badminton Association
Bulleen Basketball Club (Bulleen Boomers)
Koonung Comets Basketball Club
Park Orchards Basketball Club (Steelers)
Doncaster Basketball Association
Bulleen Templestowe Cricket Club
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club
Manningham Bicycle Users Group
Beverley Hills Junior Football Club
Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club
Bulleen Templestowe District Junior Football Club
Doncaster Junior Football Club
Park Orchards North Ringwood Parish Junior Football Club
Templestowe Junior Football Club
Warrandyte Junior Football Club
Old Yarra Cobras Football Club
Warrandyte Brownies Girl Guides
Bulleen Templestowe Gymnastics Club
Donvale and Templestowe Pony Club
Doncaster and Districts Netball Association
1st Doncaster East Scout Group
3rd Doncaster East Scout Group
Templestowe Lower 1st Scout Group
Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne
Manningham United Blues Football Club
Wonga Park Wizards Junior Football Club
Doncaster Templestowe Amateur Swimming Club
Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming Club
Melbourne Taekwondo Centre Doncaster
Heart Foundation Walking Groups
Heart Foundation walking aims to make regular physical activity enjoyable and easy, especially for people who are not used to be active.
Walking groups can be any size and walk at various times, distances, days and levels of difficulty. Join an already existing group, start your own or become a walking group leader.
Looking to join a walking group or want more information? Reach out to Manningham’s local walking coordinator Leanne de Vos from Access Health and Community on 9810 3000 for more information.
Early Bird Walking Groups
Social Walking and Lunch Group
Walking for Pleasure
Contact our Sport and Recreation officer on 9840 9333 or email recreation2@manningham.vic.gov.au.
EV Strengthening Communities in partnership with Manningham Council will be hosting an online workshop for sporting clubs in Manningham.
The session will be facilitated by CEO Viv Cunningham-Smith. Participants will be introduced to the core concepts needed to develop a successful volunteer program:
Register to attend.
Manningham City Council has partnered with Richmond Institute to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to volunteers of Manningham sport and recreation clubs.
Using practical, evidence-based action plan, this mental health first aid (MHFA) course equips people with the knowledge and skills to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, and assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
This opportunity is available for two people per club.
The Blended Face to Face course is made up of two components:
It is strongly encouraged to have completed the e-Learning modules prior to the face-to-face session as this session will present scenarios and activities that apply these learnings.
Topics include:
To register, speak to your club and then get in touch with our Recreation Participation Officer.
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs with membership retention and acquisition.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs understand marketing, promotion and social media.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
Bring your kids to this free multi sports event. Let's make it one unforgettable sports day!
Hosted by Australian Indian Cultural Society Incorporated and Templestowe Junior Football Club.
There will be cricket, AFL, tennis, soccer, scouts and many more sports to try.
Clinics will run for 45 minutes with a 15-minute break in between each clinic.
This event is for children 5 years and above.
Registrations are required.
Join this free workshop series for sport clubs.
Explore the six principles of the Fair Access Policy.
Attendees will use the Sport for All Toolkit to create a tailored action plan with practical strategies to implement.
Facilitated by industry expert Lisa Lymbery, from Victoria University.
Arrival and check in from 6.00pm, workshop starts at 6.30pm.
A fun and inclusive day of activities connecting children with disabilities to local sport and active recreation opportunities.
Variety Activate Inclusion Sports Day (AISD) gives kids the opportunity to try sports they might otherwise miss out on.
Aimed at kids aged 5 to 18 years with learning difficulties, intellectual, sensory and physical disabilities. This is an opportunity to have a go in a fun and inclusive environment.
The day involves:
Benefits of attending the day:
This event is delivered in conjunction with Disability Sports Australia.
Disability Sports Australia aims to get more Australians with a disability more active, more often while working nationally to support sport and active recreation participation.
Variety the Children's Charity believes all kids deserve a fair go. They provide practical and essential support to kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs.
Kelly Sports has summer entertainment covered with a jam-packed holiday program filled with sport and recreation activities. From soccer and cricket, to tag games, kids will have a blast staying active and learning new skills.
The Kelly Sports team are supportive and encouraging. Their aim is to help kids get active, develop skills, build confidence and gain a lifelong love for sports and recreation.
Manningham Council are partnering with Kelly Sports to offer a limited number of low-cost, full and half day places in their holiday program.
Participants can select from a range of activities, times and days. Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
Program information
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, register your interest now via the online form. Once you have submitted the form, a Council officer will contact you to confirm registration into your nominated Kelly Sports program.
Please note: applications are an expression of interest only and submission does not confirm a place the program.
View the full program
Manningham DISC is a stadium located in a large area of open space which provides a range of sporting and recreational opportunities to the residents of Donvale and the wider community. The main facility is the indoor stadium which is managed by Aligned Leisure.
Visit Manningham DISC on the Active Manningham website to learn more about their available activities and programs.
Come along and learn to play Bridge and make new friends and challenge your brain!...
Come along and learn to play Bridge and make new friends and challenge your brain!
The fun sessions are led by a long-time bridge player, David Kuchmar. It includes a structured lesson and play time to practice your skills.
$3 donation per session and all coaching and cards supplied.
Car parking is available on site and bus 905 stops at Thompsons Road / Sunhill Road bus stop.
Delivered by Proud2Play, this free session will help prepare participants with an introduction to LGBTIQ+ inclusion in sport and movement settings.
This session is ideal for those organisations, sports clubs or individuals who have never engaged in LGBTIQ+ inclusion, or recently started working with LGBTIQ+ communities.
Key learnings in this session include:
Connect with other like minded retirees and enjoy fun, friendship and social events....
Connect with other like minded retirees and enjoy fun, friendship and social events. Come and join in the many club organised meetings, activities, outings and trips.
Templestowe Central Probus Club meets every second Wednesday of the month, except in January. The club meets at the Manningham Leisure Centre, near the indoor basketball courts.
For more information about our club, please call 0414 234 361 and leave a message for our membership secretary. You can also visit our website or email us at tcprobusclub@outlook.com.
Ready Steady Go into a lifelong love of sport!
Perfect for young sports fanatics, Ready Steady Go is Australia’s largest multi-sport program. Enroll today and help your kids build confidence and self-esteem, providing a platform of knowledge, and boosting school readiness skills.
Program information
Classes are for children aged two to six years with the following sessions:
Terms and conditions
Participants must be Manningham residents to qualify for the subsidised rate of $5. All other participants will be charged $10.
Eligible families can apply for a discount for multiple children.
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:
Spaces are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.