… Your councillor for Waldau Ward Tags AboutCouncil Councillors Waldau Ward … Councillor Anna Chen …
Cr Chen has lived in the Waldau Ward for 20 years and has been a Manningham Councillor since 2016.
Cr Chen values equity, inclusion and positivity as well as the importance of understanding local issues, listening and working together with our community. She stands for cost-effective operations, sustainable planning outcomes, reducing climate impacts and improving public transport. Cr Chen wants to see more civic participation opportunities provided for our young residents to grow and shine. Cr Chen also wants to see proactive traffic management around schools and that our parks and open spaces are protected and improved. Cr Chen believes in an inclusive, safe and sustainable community for all including seniors, youth and young families.
… Your councillor for Currawong Ward Tags AboutCouncil Councillors Currawong Ward … Councillor Andrew Conlon …
Cr Conlon has lived in the Currawong Ward with his wife and family of eight children for 17 years.
A Manningham Councillor since 2016, Cr Conlon previously served as Mayor during 2020 / 21 and 2017 / 18.
Cr Conlon is passionate about support services for families and older residents along with sports clubs and volunteer organisations and believes good governance starts with integrity and transparency. He advocates for improved local traffic management, footpaths, roads and streetscapes as well as park maintenance.
Cr Conlon has managed an engineering consultancy for many years and previously served as a board member of Donvale Christian College and co-ordinator of a local Donvale basketball club.
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… Mayor of Manningham Your councillor for Yarra Ward Tags AboutCouncil Councillors Yarra Ward … Councillor Carli Lange …
Cr Carli Lange is the Mayor of Manningham.
Cr Carli Lange is a resident of Warrandyte and an active community advocate.
Cr Lange is passionate about Manningham’s Green Wedge, protecting local parklands and sporting facilities, including cycling and walking connections. She supports school mentor programs, health and support services for both families and older residents. She is an advocate for emergency management, reducing traffic congestion as well as sustainable and responsible development.
Cr Lange believes in being authentic, proactive and transparent in representing the community’s needs and concerns. She has a background in teaching and has been president of the Warrandyte Community Association (WCA) since 2018.
… 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 … on secondhand and sustainable style hacks. Maroondah City Council is hosting this event in collaboration with Knox City …
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.
… Mayor of Manningham Your councillor for Schramm Ward Tags AboutCouncil Councillors Schramm Ward … Councillor Laura Mayne …
Cr Laura Mayne is the Deputy Mayor of Manningham
Cr Laura Mayne has lived in Manningham all her life, is an active member of the community, and is currently studying Law and Commerce at university.
Cr Mayne is passionate about making Manningham as inclusive as possible, building community connection, encouraging sustainable transport, and supporting strong climate action.
She currently sits on the Gender and LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee, the Audit and Risk Committee, and is chair of the Youth Advisory Committee.
… aware Are you interested in connecting with others to talk about climate safety and climate action? Reducing our climate … a free cuppa at your local cafe and chat with CFA, SES and Councilabout topics like: ways to take climate action in our local …
Are you interested in connecting with others to talk about climate safety and climate action?
Reducing our climate impact and preparing for extreme weather caused by climate change is easier than you think!
Drop in for a free cuppa at your local cafe and chat with CFA, SES and Council about topics like:
ways to take climate action in our local communities
how to build environmentally-friendly practices into our everyday lives
how to be prepared for severe weather like floods, storms and bushfires.
People of all age and abilities are welcome. There will be great resources to take home, including information for people with disability and additional needs.
… and apply for our recruitment and selection process. Tags AboutCouncil Careers Apply … How to apply for a career with us …
Thanks for your interest in working with us! We want to help you create a great application.
Application checklist
Your application should include:
Resume
Cover letter (including Key Selection Criteria) or
Key Selection Criteria
When are the closing dates?
Applications close at 5.00pm (AEDT) on the closing date, unless otherwise stated. After this time you will be unable to submit an application online. We are unable to accept late applications.
How to apply
We only accept applications online. To start the process, follow the step below:
Select the position you wish to apply for (you will be directed to our recruitment system).
Read the role overview.
Select 'Apply now'.
Complete the application form and add any supporting documentation.
Select 'Submit'.
We only accept applications made through our online recruitment system. Unfortunately, we can't accept applications by email.
Need help using the system? Contact us
What happens after you apply?
Our recruitment process aims to give you an equal opportunity to show your suitability for a position. We have an objective and comprehensive selection process and all appointments are based on merit.
Your application follows this process after you apply:
Application is submitted and an acknowledgement email is sent.
After the closing date, the hiring manager reviews all applications.
Short listed applicants are contacted, which may include a phone interview.
Short listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel of three council officers (staff members).
Pre-employment screening is undertaken, which includes:
reference checking
National Criminal History Check (Police Check)
VEVO/Work Right Check
psychometric testing (for selected positions)
pre-employment medical (for selected positions)
Working With Children Check (for selected positions)
proof of COVID-19 vaccinations
Qualification and/or professional Registration check (for applicable roles).
Unsuccessful applicants are contacted (usually by email).
View current job vacancies
Kickstart your journey with us and view the available roles, here at Manningham.
… wards, healthcare centres and other places of interest. AboutCouncil Maps … Discover your neighbourhood using our maps …
How to find Council Wards
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left of the screen and select the What's nearby menu
Select About Manningham > Wards from the menu listing
Select from Heide, Mullum Mullum or Koonung wards
The map will outline the area of the ward selected and a pop-up will appear at the bottom of the screen with links to more information on the ward, its Councillors, and community demographics.
Search by property address
Search for a property using the search bar in the top left corner
A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, which will show the ward the property is located in
Select the ward to learn more information
How to find suburbs
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What's nearby menu
Select About Manningham > Suburbs from the menu listing
Select a suburb to view its location in Manningham. A pop-up will appear at the bottom of the screen with links to a brief summary and the community demographics of the suburb
How to find activity and shopping centres
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the what’s nearby menu
Select Key Destinations and choose from Neighbourhood Shopping Centres or Local Shopping Centres from the menu listing
Select a centre to view more information in the pop-up at the bottom of screen
How to find Capital Works
Search in Manningham
Select Capital Works from the menu listing and choose a financial year in which the Capital Works was undertaken
Select a project to view more information about the budget and category in the pop-up at the bottom of screen
How to find Maternal and Child Health centres
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Health and Families > Maternal Child Health Centre from the menu listing
Select a Maternal and Child Health Centre
A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the page with links to more information on the centre. The centre’s address and phone number will appear under each centre in the listing to the left.
Search by property address
Search for a property using the search bar in the top left corner
A pop-up will appear on the bottom of the screen, which will show the Maternal and Child Health centre assigned to the property address
Select the Maternal Child Health link to view more detailed information about the centre.
How to find immunisation sessions
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Health and Families > Immunisation Sessions from the menu listing
The sessions will appear on the map. Select a session from the listing on the left to view more details about a session.
How to find childcare and kindergartens
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Health and Families > Childcare and Kindergartens from the menu listing
The child care centres and kindergartens will appear on the map. Select a location from the listing on the left to view more details.
How to find retirement villages
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Health and Families > Retirement Village from the menu listing
The retirement villages will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view more details.
How to find libraries
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Facilities > Libraries from the menu listing
The libraries will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view more details.
How to find council venues for hire
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Facilities > Council Venues for Hire from the menu listing
The council venues for hire will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view venue details.
How to find sports stadiums for hire
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Facilities > Sports Stadiums for Hire from the menu listing
The council venues for hire will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view venue details.
How to find public toilets
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Facilities > Public Toilets from the menu listing
Public toilets in Manningham will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view a location.
How to find schools
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Local Schools > Primary Schools from the menu listing to search for primary schools
Select Local Schools > Secondary Schools from the menu listing to search for secondary schools
Primary schools / secondary schools in Manningham will appear on the map. Select a location from the list to view links to more information on the school in the pop-up on the bottom of the screen.
How to find bus stops
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Public Transport > Bus Stops from the menu listing
Bus stops situated in Manningham will appear on the map. Select a location from the list on the left to view more bus stop details in the pop-up on the bottom of the screen.
How to find parks, parks with dog off lead areas and reserves
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Active Manningham > Parks and Reserves from the menu listing to search for parks and reserves
Select Active Manningham > Dog Off Lead Areas from the menu listing to search for dog off lead areas
Select a park/reserve from the list on the left to view the location, visitor information and details about the park.
How to find sports and leisure centres
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Active Manningham > Sports and Leisure Centres from the menu listing
Select a centre from the list on the left to view the location, contacts and details about the centre.
How to find playgrounds / skate parks / BMX tracks
Search in Manningham
Refer to the top left corner of the screen and select the What’s nearby menu
Select Active Manningham > Playgrounds from the menu listing to search for playgrounds
Select Active Manningham > Skate Parks/BMX Tracks from the menu listing to search for skate parks / BMX tracks
Select a playground / skate park / BMX track to view the location and more details on Manningham Council website.
If you still cannot locate the information you seek, contact the Freedom of Information Officer at FOI@manningham.vic.gov.au.
In some instances, we may be able to provide you with the information you seek without going through the formal process.
Please note: If you need documents for a court hearing or litigation, speak to your legal adviser about other methods available to gain access in those circumstances.
How to make a FOI request
All FOI requests must be in writing.
You can submit a FOI request yourself, or you can authorise someone (e.g. a solicitor) to make the request on your behalf.
It is important that you provide an accurate description of the documents you are seeking to access. Requests must be for specific documents or groups of documents, not 'all documents' in a broad category. Try to identify a relevant timeframe and the type/s of documents you seek access to.
Your application must include:
a clear description of the documents you seek access to
a non-refundable application fee of $31.80 (from 1 July 2023), or
proof that you qualify to have the application fee waived, such as a current pension card or health care card in your name
we can provide an invoice for electronic and online payments
proof of your identity, such as drivers’ licence, if the documents are about your personal affairs
your written authorisation if a legal firm is submitting the request on your behalf
your contact details, including telephone number and email address. We may need to contact you if we have any queries about your application.
While not mandatory, you can use our FOI application form as a guide.
We will send you an invoice for the application fee.
By post
You can send a written FOI request by post to:
The Freedom of Information Officer
Manningham Council
PO Box 1
Doncaster VIC 3108
You can pay the application fee by including a cheque payable to ‘Manningham City Council' with your request. If you don't include a cheque, we will send you an invoice for the application fee.
In person
You can submit your FOI application form and pay the application fee in person at our customer service centre.
We are located at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
You can pay by cash, cheque, money order, credit or debit card.
FOI fees and charges
As well as an application fee of $31.80, there are costs to access documents. The charges are made under the Freedom of Information (Access Charges) Regulations 2014.
Search charges
$23.85 per hour or part thereof.
Inspection supervision charges
$23.85 per hour, calculated per quarter hour or part thereof.
Miscellaneous charges
photocopying - 20 cents per black and white A4 page
access in a form other than photocopying - the reasonable costs incurred by the agency in providing the copy
providing written document - the reasonable costs incurred by the agency in providing the written document
written transcript of a tape - the reasonable costs incurred by the agency in providing the written transcript.
What happens after you make a request?
Once we have received a request, we will review the request to ensure it meets the validity requirements of the FOI Act.
If there are any issues with the request, we will contact you to attempt to resolve those issues.
Some reasons we may contact you include:
to seek payment of the application fee
to seek clarification of the terms of your request.
Once the request is valid, we will process your request in accordance with the FOI Act.
How long does it take to process a FOI request?
Council has 30 days from the date of receiving a valid request to decide on whether to release the documents.
Please note: the decision timeframe outlined above may change or be extended as we process your request. This may occur for the following reasons:
under section 21 of the FOI Act, the time period may be extended
an additional 15 days if it is determined that mandatory third-party consultation is required when considering certain exemptions under the FOI Act
up to an additional 30 days with your agreement
if it is determined under section 22 of the FOI Act, that you are required to pay an access charges deposit, on account of the access charges estimate being $50 or more
payment of this deposit will reset the initial 30-day timeframe, restarting it from the day on which the deposit payment is received by us.
We will notify you if there is a change to the decision timeframe and the reasons for it.
Are there documents that can’t be requested?
The FOI Act outlines certain exceptions and exemptions where Council may refuse access to certain information contained in documents. These documents are often referred to as 'exempt documents'.
We will review any requested documents and decide if the information contained in the documents can be released. In some cases, we may refuse access to an entire document or give you access to a document with the exempt information deleted.
Examples of exemptions include:
internal working documents, where it would be against public interest to disclose
law enforcement documents
documents covered by legal privilege (e.g., legal advice)
documents containing personal information of other people
documents containing information provided to Council in confidence
documents containing information from a business
documents covered by secrecy provisions in other legislation.
If we decide to refuse access to some or all documents, we will tell you about that decision and the reasons why. We will also tell you of your review rights.
Ask for a review
You must request a review within 28 days of receiving the decision letter.
If you are not satisfied with our decision on access, you can ask for a review. You can do this by contacting the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner.
You can ask for a review in any of the following ways:
By post
Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner
PO Box 24274
Melbourne Victoria 3001
… people, the Traditional Owners of Manningham. Tags AboutCouncil Our History … Our First Nations history …
Manningham Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land and waterways now known as Manningham.
Council pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and values the ongoing contribution to enrich and appreciate the cultural heritage of Manningham.
Council acknowledges and respects Australia’s First Peoples as Traditional Owners of lands and waterways across Country, and encourages reconciliation between all.
Manningham Council values the contribution made to Manningham over the years by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Local Government plays a key role in activating Reconciliation within local communities by:
playing a leadership role in creating meaningful relationships
recognising and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and cultural rights
building understanding of our shared history
celebrating, recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritages
providing our local community and the education sector with an opportunity to take an active part in the process of Reconciliation
offering public programs, projects and events
providing accessible services; and
being a proactive employer and procurer of services.
Council articulates how this can be achieved through a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
The Manningham Innovate RAP 2023-25 has been developed in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation, local First Nations peoples, local residents, Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and Reconciliation Australia.
Council is committed to fostering respect for and understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, knowledge and rights throughout our organisation and the municipality.
The Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group will monitor the implementation of the RAP along with Reconciliation Australia.
In 2019, Council established regular Cultural Consultations with Elders and staff of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation).
As the Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation plays a key role in decision making for and protection of cultural heritage and as such are recognised as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage.
The regular Cultural Consultations with Elders provide Council with an opportunity to ensure our projects, services and systems work towards progressing reconciliation.
The East Kulin Nation have lived in the area now known as Melbourne, for more than 65,000 years harnessing the rich resources of the Yarra River and surrounding bush lands and ranges. Part of the East Kulin Nation are the Wurundjeri people who spoke the Woi-wurrung language who are the Traditional Owners of Manningham.
Wurundjeri people called the Yarra River "Birrarung" – 'river of mists and shadows'. The Birrarung was central to the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri willam people. Throughout Manningham, Wurundjeri people lived near the Birrarung and its tributaries, caring for the many culturally significant places in the area. The Yarra Flats in Manningham are associated with the accomplishments of creation ancestors and spiritual beings. Bolin Bolin Billabong in Bulleen was an important living and eel fishing area, a place which Wurundjeri people requested for their reserved use in 1840. It remained an important living area and visiting place for Wurundjeri people returning from lyrebird hunting in the Yarra Ranges into the 1850s.
For thousands of years the Wurundjeri nurtured and protected this land and its creation stories, and in return, enjoyed the highest standards of living, health and wellbeing. The river was plentiful with teeming wildfowl in the wetlands of Bulleen, continual harvests in the fish traps, and freshwater mussel farms along the Yarra. The Stringybark and Manna Gum forests also provided abundant game and bush tucker for a population of several hundred people.
The Wurundjeri people shared the same belief system as the East Kulin Nation. The creation period stretches back to when the creation ancestors and spirit beings travelled across the land, creating and naming as they went.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's oral tradition and religious values are based upon reverence for the land, and a belief in the creation period. The social moiety division and associated spiritual beings of the Woi-wurrung speaking people were Bunjil the wedge-tailed eagle and Waa the crow. Wurundjeri people were of the Waa moiety. During the creation period, Bunjil is their ancestor responsible for the creation of earth and men. Pallian the bat is their ancestor responsible for the creation of water and women. Waa was the protector of humankind.
Some very famous Wurundjeri people are associated with Manningham. In particular, William Barak and Simon Wonga who were both leaders of their community and have descendants still living in the region, some of whom are now Senior Elders themselves.
First Nations cultural heritage places in Manningham
First nations cultural heritage places relate to a particular place that's considered to be a sacred or historically important place for First Peoples. However, it should be noted that not all First Peoples cultural heritage places hold significance to the Wurundjeri community. Within Manningham, we have more than 90 sites of Wurundjeri significance, some of which are the most significant within regional Melbourne. These sites include burial or birthing sites, trading places, travelling pathways, campsites and ceremonial sites, gathering places, mission sites, reserves, and places where conflict took place. Archaeological evidence or artefacts verify where such sites exist within Manningham, as well as stories passed down from generations of Wurundjeri Elders.
Wurundjeri Stories Trail at Pound Bend
Pound Bend Tunnel Reserve, Warrandyte State Park, Pound Bend Road Warrandyte
Wurundjeri Stories is a fascinating and beautifully presented interpretive signage trail at Pound Bend that explores the Wurundjeri history, culture, traditional life, spirituality, events and the people linked to this sacred site.
There are seven signs, each containing in-depth historical accounts presented by a Wurundjeri working group, with stunning artwork and historical photographs, following a flat 1km riverside path, which walkers may wish to continue along the 3.5km River Walk or Loop Walk. Each sign features a section entitled ‘Bunjil’s Challenge’ which encourages walkers to explore the local surrounds in search of key features such as bush tucker, and to consider traditional lifestyle scenarios, making the trail an incredibly engaging, thought provoking and interactive experience.
Wurundjeri Stories is ideal for the casual walker, organised school and pre-school excursions, community groups and a ceremonial space for special Wurundjeri events. Groups are able to arrange for a Wurundjeri Elder or Educator to lead their organised excursion to the site.
A Wurundjeri Stories interpretive sign is also located at Wittons Reserve in Wonga Park, which shares the Wurundjeri history of this site, considered to be Sacred Women’s Country. The sign marks the beginning of the scenic Mount Lofty walk, a section of the Wurundjeri Songline route, the major Wurundjeri travelling route to the Yarra Valley.
For more information about the trail content, or to organise an Elder please contact the Wurundjeri Tribe Council at reception@wurundjeri.com.au or phone 9416 2905.
Resources to support your visit to Wurundjeri Stories at Pound Bend:
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are important ways to recognise and respect Traditional Owners.
A Welcome to Country can only be performed by an Elder from the traditional custodial tribe. The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is the nominated Registered Aboriginal Party for Manningham, and as such all request for Welcome to Country ceremonies held within Manningham should be directed to the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Corporation. A Welcome to Country is a paid service and can be arranged by submitting an online booking request form.
An Acknowledgement of Country is a statement a speaker makes at the beginning of an event to acknowledge the traditional owners.
… on open space and streetscape issues in Manningham. Tags AboutCouncil Committees and Working Groups … Open Space and …
Our purpose
The Open Space and Streetscape Advisory Committee provides strategic advice on open space and streetscape issues.
Our role
The objectives of the committee is the promotion of our open spaces and streetscapes to ensure that they’re:
accessible
well designed
properly managed.
Who are our members
Our community members will be residents and also have:
demonstrated interest in open space or streetscape issues
personal, professional and community networks
an understanding in strategic decision making
prior experience working on committees.
One community member will have open space planning qualifications. While, 2 members will have proven knowledge of managing, planning and use relating to Ruffey Lake Park.
Membership will be up to 3 years and advertising for nominations will be in the Manningham Leader.
There’ll be up to 7 community members on the committee.
… your feedback, comments, stories and experiences. Tags AboutCouncil Governance … Social media guidelines …
Manningham Council uses social media to engage and keep the community up to date with the latest news and upcoming events in Manningham. We welcome and encourage your feedback and look forward to your comments, stories and experiences.
Monitoring
Content posted on Manningham City Council’s social media accounts are monitored during business hours of 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). We aim to respond to general posts within 24 hours and within two days for more complex issues. If posts relate to personal or complex issues, we will request to continue communicating offline with the person making the post. If you have an urgent enquiry, please call Council on 9840 9333.
Moderation and Etiquette
To ensure that Manningham Council’s social media accounts are useful and engaging tools for residents, please respect these guidelines:
Do
Give us your feedback, stories, opinions and experiences
Stay on topic
Remember that social media is a public forum, and comments are searchable
Treat others with respect whether they are an individual or an organisation
Read relevant material before posting
Send a personal message to Manningham Council if you wish to advise us of yours or others personal information.
Don’t
By using this page you agree to not post any of the following:
Comments that are vulgar, obscene, hurtful, abusive, threatening or contain indecent language or images
Comments that promotes or fosters discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, nationality, sexuality or disability
Comments that violate another individual’s privacy, or breaches copyright laws
Comments that are considered spam with repeated posts. Please allow equal opportunity for the community to engage on the Council Facebook page
Comments that are overtly political
Comments that are defamatory. It is acceptable to voice legitimate concerns or grievances, but unacceptable to badmouth or engage in abuse of a person or service
Material that advocates or discusses illegal activity, with the intent to commit them
Comments that are a direct advertisement for a business or commercial operation
Post your or others personal details as a public post.
Posts which ignore these guidelines will be removed and continual breaches will be reported. Please note that the comments expressed by the public on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of Manningham Council or its staff and Councillors. If you are unhappy about anything which you see anywhere on our site, contact us.
… and places to improve liveability in Manningham. Tags AboutCouncil Committees and Working Groups … Liveability, …
Our purpose
Through innovation and technology, our Liveability, Innovation and Technology (LIT) Committee aims to:
improve liveability
public value.
By connecting people, places and assets.
Our role
Our LIT Committee is represented by a councillor and community members who meet the following criteria:
have an interest and knowledge in innovation and technology and how it applies to liveability
live or work in Manningham
can regularly attend and participate in meetings
has skills that compliments the committee.
Who are our members
If you meet the above criteria, you can nominate to be a community member on our LIT committee for a three year term.
We'll choose cross section of the community that best represents our diversity.
Unfortunately, we are currently not taking nominations. Follow our news channel and local media for when we advertise calls for nominations.
When do we meet?
LIT meets at least four times a year, on a quarterly basis.
What is the appointment process?
We will advertise calls for nominations in local media and on our news channels.
From the nominations received, we will select community members who best meet the selection criteria to join our committee for three years. Members can renominate to join the committee after their term ends.
Valuers must return three valuations of each property which are:
Capital Improved Value (CIV).
Site Value, which relates to the market value of land only.
Net Annual Value, which is the current value of the property’s net annual rent. This is set at five per cent for residential properties, but could be higher for commercial assessments.
… continues to be an attractive place to live. Tags AboutCouncil Our History … View our demographics …
Manningham Demographics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census data from 2021 is now available for use by our community, local service providers, community groups and anyone else interested in effectively planning for the future.
For a snapshot of the latest statistics and demographic population data, use the .id toolkit, including:
Community Profile: Population facts and characteristics with comparisons over time and with other areas.
Population Forecast: Outlines the factors driving population change in the community and how the population, age structure and household types will change each year.
Social Atlas: Maps that show how particular population groups are distributed across the municipality.
The Manningham Community Profile provides demographic analysis for Manningham and its suburbs based on results from the 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing.
The Manningham population and household forecasts highlight the factors driving population change in the community and how the population, age structure, and household types will change each year between 2021 and 2036.
These forecasts were updated in December 2022 by .id, the population experts, on behalf of Manningham Council.
Demographic information for Manningham
Population
The 2021 Estimated Resident Population of Manningham is 125,827, an increase of 3,257 from 2016 (122,902).
Like much of Melbourne, the Manningham population is ageing, with 28.5 per cent of Manningham residents aged 60 and over.
The median age of Manningham residents is 43 years old
46.3 per cent of our community speak a language other than English at home.
Area
Manningham has a total land area of 114 square kilometres, including substantial green open spaces.
The municipality is mostly defined by natural boundaries: the Yarra to the north and west, Koonung Creek to the south.
The Mullum Mullum Creek divides Manningham into two distinct areas with the land to the west being urban in character and primarily rural/residential land to the east.
Our transport network includes 27 local bus routes, and more than 1700 kilometres of roads, paths, bike lanes and walking lanes maintained by Council.
Environment
Manningham has one of the largest networks of open space in metropolitan Melbourne. It covers approximately 17 per cent of the municipality, and includes more than 300 parks, gardens and reserves.
We are home to 22 per cent of Victoria's known plants, including 11 species of State significance and four species of National significance.
We provide a sanctuary to 56 threatened animal species.
Economy
For economy, jobs and business data, use REMPLAN. REMPLAN provides information on local employment, workers, industries and tourism in Manningham.
Manningham has a thriving and diverse local economy serviced by more than 27,500 registered local businesses, including almost 12,719 active businesses.
The vast majority of businesses in Manningham are small businesses employing fewer than five people and approximately one third of all Manningham businesses are home-based.
Download the demographic fact sheets below to find out more information about the Manningham population, including:
State of the City and Health Needs Analysis 2020 report
The State of the City and Health Needs Analysis 2020 is a research report that provides an overview of Manningham’s health, wellbeing, environment and economy.
Based on data from more than 60 sources, the report presents a picture of Manningham before the COVID-19 pandemic. The report provides an eight to 10 year view of how Manningham has changed since the last State of the City report was published in 2013 and is a baseline from which to measure the impact of the pandemic on our community.
The data sets analysed in the State of the City and Health Needs Analysis 2020 were used to assess Manningham against the health priority areas contained in the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (VPHWP) 2019-2023. This health needs analysis has been undertaken to help inform the development of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2025, which is Council’s Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan. The following data fact sheets were produced on the six VPHWP health priority areas that are most relevant to Manningham.
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The Community Grant Program supports groups delivering programs and activities that benefits the community. Our goal is to develop partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations that enriches the area and share our vision.
Who can apply for a grant
There’s five grant categories each with their own goals, values and timing.
Grant applicants must be either:
A not-for-profit constituted body such as an incorporated association or a company by limited guarantee.
An incorporated organisation supported by a not-for-profit organisation and able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project.
A school.
They must also meet eligibility criteria for the grant category.
How to apply
Choose one of the grant categories below to find out how to apply.
We hold yearly Community Grant information sessions and grant writing workshops to help organisations and community groups apply for a community grant.
Sessions are held in February each year, but you can also access the recorded presentations below.
Community Grant Information Session
Watch the presentation below to find out all about the Community Grant program.
Community Partnership Grants 2022 - 2025 (year two - 2023)
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation for year two
1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023
CareNet Ltd
Food Collective Manningham
$50,000
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre (Doncare)
Healthy Young Men's (HYM) Program
$50,000
Eastern Community Legal Centre
Promoting legal and social wellbeing in Manningham
$50,000
Eastern Volunteers
Manningham Youth Employment Pathways Program
$50,000
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Cultural and Community Connection at Heide
$30,000
Kevin Heinze Grow
Using nature as a supportive environment
$48,750
Lions Club of Park Orchards
Park Orchards Community Carols
$6,053
Living and Learning at Ajani Inc
Let's Connect
$25,000
Manningham Musicians Association
Manningham Concert Band Program
$17,373
Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre
Community Connection and Engagement for ALL
$40,000
Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe Inc
Together We Move Forward
$15,000
Pines Learning Inc
Linking together through connection and community engagement
$25,000
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc (REAL)
REAL Pathways
$33,071
Rotary Club of Templestowe
Manningham Family Festival
$12,000
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc
Positive Ageing Program for Chinese seniors
$36,513
The Onemda Association
Onemda Community Cafe Program
$48,694
The Pottery Expo
The Pottery Expo at Warrandyte
$25,000
Victorian Skateboard Association Inc
Manningham Skate Park Activation Project
$20,000
VP Community Holdings Ltd
Healthy food accessibility and education
$50,000
Warrandyte Community Church
Warrandyte Community Carols
$7,400
Warrandyte Festival Committee
Warrandyte Festival
$50,000
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Mind, Body, Community: building community health, social connection and wellbeing.
$40,000
Women's Friendship Group Inc
Friendship
$8,000
Women's Health East
Taking action to combat racism and support Manningham Chinese communities
$49,200
Wonga Park Community Cottage
Accessing and connecting with community life in Wonga Park
$40,000
Annual Grants
Arts Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Doncaster Templestowe Artists Society
Six open workshop days by different award winning artists
$3,550
The Onemda Association
Art and the Extra-Ordinary
$14,850
Festival and Events Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Beverley Hills Junior Football Club
Manningham District Girls Football Carnival
$4,000
Community Music and Performances Inc
Jazz In The Park: a free community event for everyone
$5,000
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Yaluk Langa Community Day 2024
$13,052
Manningham United Blues Football Club
Manningham Junior Girls Cup (football tournament)
$15,000
Rotary Club of Templestowe
Electric Vehicle Expo and seminars
$12,500
Trevisani Nel Mondo Melbourne Inc
Trevisani Nel Mondo Melbourne 50 Anniversary Celebration
$5,000
Warrandyte Senior Citizen Club
MEHREGAN Celebration
$3,800
Community Development Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
CareNet Ltd
CareNet digital transformation for better community food security outcomes
$19,960
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia
Hearts-in-Hands II - Rebuilding self-esteem after family violence
$15,000
Chrisalis Foundation
Let's Move Together
$5,360
Doncaster Bowling Club
Try-Bowls programs for women and girls
$3,140
Intertwine Pty Ltd
Fuse Pilot Program
$15,000
La Trobe University
Shared reading for wellbeing for adults of all ages
$8,800
Manningham Christian Centre
Safer community and stronger people: Helping the community build community
$10,830
Sport and Life Training Ltd
Mental health wellbeing training
$20,000
The Trustee for Raise Foundation
Raise Youth Mentoring Program - Templestowe College
$11,000
The Water Well Project Ltd
Improving the health and wellbeing of CALD communities
$10,320
Warrandyte Basketball Association
Female basketball programs (Girls Got Game)
$8,000
Manningham Community Fund(Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation)
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Chrisalis Foundation
Let's Move Together
$2,472
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc (MICH)
Affordable Home Facilitator
$19,303
Small Grants
Small Grants - Round 3
Organisation Name
Project Title
Allocation
Beverley Hills Junior Football Club
Onemda & Beverley Hills Annual Football Skills & Exercise Program
$3,000
Cass Care Ltd
Let's Crotchet Together
$2,086
Chrisalis Foundation
Get Fit At Aquarena
$3,000
Koonung Bushwalking Club
First Aid Training For Bushwalk Leaders
$2,100
Manningham Uniting Church
Musical Event: Music for a Warming World
$1,600
Marcellin Old Collegians Cricket Club
FrogBox streaming purchase
$1,100
Nakisa Malakooti- auspice Access Health and Community
Health and Wellness series for Carers respite (10-12 week series)
$3,000
Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre Incorporated
Cleaning Up
$942
Park Orchards Football Netball Club
Footballs & Netballs
$780
Persian Happy Family Inc
Nowruz / Harmony Day Event 2024
$2,500
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure REAL Inc
REAL Rhythm
$2,000
Serpell Tennis Club Inc
Tennis Light Pole Pads
$1,253
Veneto Club
Women's Circle
$1,940
Small Grants - Round 2
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Doncaster Baseball Club Incorporated
Essential Equipment Requirements
$720.00
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club
Competing in Victorian Premier Cricket Competition, fielding six teams
$1,000.00
House of Persia Community and Cultural Centre
Iranian Movement Workshop for Children
$2,700.00
Kevin Heinze Grow
Cafe Kevin Art Project
$3,000.00
Manningham Australian Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc
Chinese New Year 2024
$3,000.00
Park Orchards North Ringwood Parish Junior Football Club Inc
First Aid Kit Renewal
$1,448.00
Rotary Club Manningham City
Walk for Youth Mental Health
$3,000.00
Seniors Happy Life Club Inc.
Community Multicultural Network Development and Partnerships Activity
$3,000.00
St David's Cricket Club
Purchase of Supper Sopper equipment
$1,500.00
Templestowe Bowling Club
Upgrade of Club Uniform
$1,775.00
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc.
Community Live Musical Band
$3,000.00
Wonga Park Community Cottage
The Good Neighbour Community Cookbook
$2,800.00
Small Grants - Round 1
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Australian Iranian Senior Citizens Society of Victoria
Festival gatherings and monthly gentle exercise
$1,350
Box Hill Cricket Club
Equipment purchase - Women's 3XI team and new U15 Academy
$750
CareNet Ltd
Christmas Giving Days
$2,932
Catjump Pre-school Association Inc
Purchase new photocopier
$1,500
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia
Safe on Your Feet - Falls prevention program in Manningham
$3,000
Doncaster Seniors Club Inc
Seniors Day Festival
$3,000
Donvale Bowls Club Inc
Purchase of extra bowls for community use
$1,500
East Doncaster Cricket Club
Purchase replacement junior club equipment kits
$840
Myths and Legends Australia
Basketball
$1,475
Old Yarra Cobras FC
Replacement of broken equipment
$925
Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre
Sight and Sound
$1,500
Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Manningham
Youth/Kids Festival
$3,000
Templestowe Valley Preschool
New tables and shelves
$1,500
The Scout Association of Australia, Victorian Branch - Manningham District
Defibrillator - St John G5 CPR hardcase bundle
$1,275
Warrandyte Basketball Association
Purchase of new sporting shorts for junior basketball players
$3,000
Warrandyte Childcare and Preschool Centre
Funding to support purchase of a trampoline
$1,000
Warrandyte Community Church
Warrandyte Community Carols
$3,000
Warrandyte Cricket Club
Pink up Warrandyte for breast cancer October 2023
$2,000
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association Inc
Building test and tag capability for Warrandyte Repair Cafe
$3,000
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Warrandyte Big Lunch
$2,438
Warrandyte Senior Citizens Centre Club
Celebration NOWROOZ and Persian New Year
$3,000
Wonga Park Cricket Club
Provision of laptop computer
$1,500
Past grant recipients
Community Grant Program 2022/2023
Arts Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
The Pottery Expo
Connection
An exhibition of photographs and a projection event with the theme of connection and what it means to the local community.
$15,000
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association Inc. (Warrandyte Arts)
Re-invigorating Warrandyte Arts
To deliver a series of workshops and programs to provide opportunity for people to undertake artistic endeavours including pottery, life drawing and playwriting, acting, directing, and lighting design.
$6,876
Festival and Events Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Greythorn Bowls Club as auspice for Manningham Bowls Group
Grand Fun Day
A 'Grand Fun Day' event to promote healthy, safe & inclusive sport/recreation of community lawn bowls, to people of all generations/abilities.
$10,720
Rotary Club of Templestowe Inc.
Walk 4 Youth Mental Health
An event to build community unity and increased awareness of the issue of youth mental health in Manningham and provide an opportunity for the wider community to become aware.
$9,283
SESTAA - Society for Empowerment, Service, Training and Awareness Australia Incorporated
A Very Special Performing Arts Evening, for One and All
Dance workshops to people with a disability and host performing arts events to celebrate International Day of Families in 2023 and showcase participants talents to the wider community.
$7,700
Templestowe College
Unleash - All-age concerts by and for Young Musos
'Unleash - A series of all-age concerts by and for the Young Musos of Manningham'. The program will provide an opportunity for youth in Manningham to connect around youth culture, music, and creative expression and develop a range of skills in production, promotion and front of house that will introduce an industry based learning experience.
$20,000
Wonga Park Community Cottage
Youth Speaks and Play in Wonga Park
The 'Youth Speaks and Play in Wonga Park' event will provide an opportunity for local youth, their families and friends to come together and participate in an arts focused activity and enhance social connections.
$9,000
Community Development Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia
Hearts in Hands in Manningham, Family Violence Free for Women
A program to raise awareness of family violence for the Chinese community that will also address prevention and inform on the supports available.
$16,000
Doncaster Bowling Club
Developing a Sporting Community Hub
To purchase equipment to develop a sporting hub that will assist people with disability/mobility issues to continue to participate in the sport and assist with combating social isolation.
$5,013
Doncaster Junior Football Club
"Footy for Fun" Multicultural Inclusion Come-and-Try Days
An activity that will provide opportunities for multicultural communities to get active through football and be introduced to community sport.
$5,000
Eastern Domestic Violence Service Inc.
(EDVOS)
Level Playgroup for Multicultural Families in Manningham
A Level Playgroup program to multicultural families in partnership with Migrant Information Centre, informing women from diverse backgrounds on gender equality and offering support services to them and their children.
$13,120
LinC Church Services Network Inc.
(Trading as LinC Manningham)
Community support for those in need.
A program to support the most vulnerable in the community with the provision of food vouchers and assistance to navigate longer term support.
$2,731
Living and learning at Ajani Inc
Engage with your Neighbourhood House
A range of low cost programs for the community to increase connections and engagement and improve their social and emotional wellbeing.
$20,000
Manningham Christian Centre
Fighting Hunger in Manningham.
To establish food pantries in partnership with Manningham community organisations to support the increase in requests for food relief that can be attributed to Covid and the increases in the cost of living.
$14,632
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc. (MICH)
Transition into Independent Living
A program to support people with an intellectual disability to gain skills and confidence to transition to independent living.
$18,103
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre
Climate Action in Park Orchards
A climate action group in Park Orchards to support the sustainability of Park Orchards and include guest speakers on a range of environment and sustainability topics to educate the community and implement climate adaption practices.
$11,000
Vantage Point Community
Upgrade Food Transport Vehicle for Increased Access to Fresh Foods
To contribute to the purchase a refrigerated food truck to increase access to fresh food and refrigerated items for the Vantage Point Foodbank program to support the vulnerable Manningham community.
$20,000
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Reinvent, Repurpose & Restore
To provide the community with opportunity to learn the impact of waste and how to repurpose items for a more sustainable future and feature an exhibition of artists who up cycle waste materials to create their arts and crafts.
$10,300
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association Inc.
(Warrandyte Arts)
Re-invigorating Warrandyte Arts
To deliver a series of workshops and programs to provide opportunity for people to undertake artistic endeavours including pottery, life drawing and playwriting, acting, directing and lighting design.
$6,876
Manningham Community Fund
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
LinC Church Services Network Inc.
(Trading as LinC Manningham)
Community Support for those in Need.
A program to support the most vulnerable in the community with the provision of food vouchers and assistance to navigate longer term support.
$3,269
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc. REAL
REAL Cultural Diversity
To inform Manningham residents from diverse ethnic communities of the opportunities for social and activity inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities and to raise awareness of the organisation.
$18,583
Community Partnership Grants 2022 - 2025 (year one - 2022)
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation for year one
1 Jan to 31 Dec 2022
Manningham Musicians Association
Manningham Concert Band Concert Program
A series of concerts in the local community and civic events.
$7,976.26
Pensioners Association of Bulleen and Templestowe Inc.
Together We Move Forward
A program of activities for seniors from diverse backgrounds to build community connections and reduce social isolation.
$15,000
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre
Community Connection and Engagement for ALL
A range of low cost programs for the community to increase connection and engagement in community life.
$50,000
Manningham Christian Centre
CareNet- Food Collective Manningham
A co-operative food relief network with existing and new emergency food service providers in Manningham
$50,000
Warrandyte Community Church
Warrandyte Community Carols
A community celebration event at Stiggants Reserve, Warrandyte
$7,400
Eastern Volunteers
Manningham Youth Employment Pathways Program
A program to encourage and upskill youth into active community participation.
$50,000
Wonga Park Community Cottage
Accessing and Connecting with Community Life in Wonga Park
A program of affordable activities for the local community to improve their health and wellbeing.
$50,000
Pines Learning Incorporated
Linking Together through Connection and Community Engagement
A program of a range of recreational and social community programs to support community participation.
$50,000
Kevin Heinze Grow
Kevin Heinze Grow
To deliver therapeutic, capacity building programs for people in need including people with a disability or poor mental health.
$50,000
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Mind, Body, Community: building community health, social connection and wellbeing.
A program of activities for the community to promote active lifestyles and reduce social isolation and loneliness.
$50,000
Living and learning at Ajani Incorporated
Let's Connect
A program of activities at minimal or no cost to improve health and fitness, connection to and engagement in community life for all Manningham residents
$50,000
Women's Friendship Group Inc.
Friendship
A support group for senior women from diverse backgrounds to increase connections and participation in community life.
$8,000
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Cultural and Community Connection at Heide
Reducing the financial barriers for Manningham residents to experience arts and culture through the Heide Museum
$30,000
The Chinese Senior Citizens Club of Manningham Inc.
Positive Ageing Program for Chinese Seniors
Offer a range of additional activities to meet the needs of the increasing membership.
$35,868
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre
(Doncare)
Healthy Young Men's (HYM) Program
A program to respond to the needs of young men and individuals who identify as men aged 12-25 through counselling, therapeutic groups and place based service delivery.
$50,000
The Onemda Association
Onemda Community Cafe Program
To establish a Community Cafe, providing young adults with intellectual disabilities exposure and practical skills in customer service, food preparation, money handling and the overall concept of running a business
$34,155
Lions Club of Park Orchards
Park Orchards Community Carols
A community run, cultural end of year celebration event
$6,723
Rotary Club of Templestowe
Manningham Family Festival
A family festival at Finns Reserve
$12,000
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc REAL
REAL Pathways
A program to provide opportunities for adults with an intellectual disability to engage in community life.
$33,064
Women's Health East
Taking Action to Combat Racism and Support Manningham Chinese Communities
A program to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Mandarin-speaking women in Manningham by providing opportunities for increased social connection and engagement in community life.
$48,775
Victorian Skateboard Association Inc
Manningham Skate Park Activation Project
A capacity building program for Manningham residents to build a sustainable skateboarding ecosystem.
$20,000
VP Community Holdings Ltd
Healthy Food Accessibility and Education
To increase the ratio of healthy food available through the foodbank program and offer an education program around preparing low cost, good quality meals.
$50,000
Eastern Community Legal Centre
Promoting Legal and Social Wellbeing in Manningham
A range of activities and support services for Manningham residents that address legal and social wellbeing across the prevention continuum, including a focus on legal response, early intervention, education and primary prevention.
$50,000
Small Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Veneto Club
Bulleen Men's Shed
To offer a Men's Shed program for men to meet and form new friendships and provide activities to support mental health and social connection.
$1,700
Phoenix Theatre Company Inc.
Auslan Performance of a Musical
Engage an Auslan interpreter at performances to make it accessible for people who are deaf or hearing impaired to participate in community live theatre
$3,000
Doncaster Tennis Club
Rotary Line Sweeper
To purchase a rotary line sweeper to assist older members and people with a disability to maintain the court surface in a safe manner.
$250
Park Orchards BMX Club Inc.
Increase Participation in BMX as a Sport
To purchase aged appropriate bike and helmets to provide opportunity to potential new members to try the sport before committing to purchasing the equipment.
$780
Chinese Health Foundation of Australia
Warm Hearts for Golden Ageing in Manningham
A program that will inform the Chinese community of the potential risks of elder abuse and how to seek help and support.
$3,000
Templestowe Football Club
Pathway Program for Female Player and Coaching Development
To offer a Pathway Program for Female Player and Coaching Development which will provide professional AFL coaching and training services to female participants and the coaches.
$3,000
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Inc.
Match Balls 2022-23
To purchase approved cricket balls for use on match days.
$1,500
Manningham Walking Group for Carers
Strengthening Craft To Connect For Carers
To offer the 'Strengthening Craft to Connect Carers Program' to encourage connections and improve the health and mental wellbeing of carers.
$3,000
Australian Iranian Senior Citizen Society of Victoria
Gentle Exercise
To offer a range of programs for seniors to be active and achieve healthier lifestyles.
$750
Pines Learning Inc
Let's Laugh - Laughter Workshop
To offer a Laughter Workshop to engage participants and facilitate community connections and improve wellbeing.
$1,065
Access Health and Community
Therapeutic Equipment to Support the Wellbeing and Development of Children
To purchase therapeutic equipment to build the capacity of children with developmental delay and disabilities that use the service.
$1,500
Old Carey Cricket Club
Increase Participation in Cricket
To purchase equipment and training shirts to support the men's, women's and girls teams.
$1,500
Bulleen Cricket Club
Balls for Juniors Boys & Girls and Seniors
To purchase approved cricket balls for use on match days.
$1,500
Doncaster & Districts Netball Association (DDNA)
New Uniforms for our Association's Rebranding to Entice Wider Participation
To purchase of new uniforms to support a rebrand to Manningham Netball.
$1,500
Templestowe Bowling Club Incorporated
Lawn Bowls and Community Engagement Event
To host the 'Lawn Bowls and Community Engagement' event to encourage participation and celebrate the club's 75th anniversary.
$3,000
Doncaster RSL Subbranch Incorporation
Provide Amenity to have Better Events for our Community Partnerships
To purchase equipment to enable better utilisation of the RSL through providing community programs to local groups and schools.
$1,500
Doncaster Cricket Club
Crucial Cricket Balls
To purchase training and match day balls.
$1,500
Doncaster Seniors Club Incorporated
Women's Matters
To offer the Women's Matter program to encourage connections and reduce loneliness and isolation.
$2,270
Wonga Park Community Cottage Inc.
Toddler Playtime @ the Cottage
To provide a playgroup program to support families and reduce social isolation.
$3,000
Warrandyte Cricket Club
Scoring Equipment Purchasing
To purchase of equipment to support online scoring at cricket games.
$1,500
Yarraleen Cricket Club
Equipment for Junior Cricket
To purchase equipment to support the development of young cricketers.
$968.25
La Trobe University
Shared Reading for Wellbeing and Social Inclusion
To establish a Shared Reading Program and provide an opportunity for social inclusion and improved wellbeing.
$1,147.40
Melbourne Shandong Australian Association Inc.
Multicultural Activity Links Us Together
To provide an opportunity for the community to attend performances to re-engage and lift their spirits following the lockdowns.
$3,000
Happy Life Club Inc.
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Activities
A healthy lifestyle program to promote wellbeing through a range of activities.
$2,347
Cantonese Art Association Inc
2023 Fabulous Rabbit New Year Festival Show
To host the 2023 Fabulous Rabbit New Year Festival Show.
$2,480
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc (MICH)
Support for social MICH
To establish a support network and to share experiences of preparing for and living independently.
$2,706
Manningham Christian Centre
Practical cyber safety
To host two practical cyber safety nights for parents and young people.
$2,860
Donvale Netball Club
New balls and playing bibs
To purchase netball equipment to support the skill development of participants
$1,005
Warrandyte Historical Society
iPad and electronic funds technology
To purchase an iPad and card reading technology to improve the operations of the Historical society.
$279
Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society
Multimedia presentation screen
To purchase a tv screen to replace an ineffective multimedia projector to improve the customer experience.
$1,405
Bulleen Tennis Club Inc
Renewal of court equipment
To purchase court equipment to provide a better experience for participants at the club and new members.
$1,500
The Scouts Association of Australia - Wonga Park Scout Group
Camping adventures
To purchase equipment to facilitate outdoor experiences for new and existing group members and their families of the Wonga Park Scout Group.
$1,064
Eltham Panthers Junior Netball Club
Coaching development program
To deliver the Coaching Development program to upskill volunteer coaches.
$3,000
Scones Together auspiced by Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre
Scones Together
To deliver a monthly event inviting older residents to socially connect for afternoon tea, build friendships and have fun reducing social isolation and loneliness.
$3,000
Warrandyte Toy Library
Little Movers Playtime
To purchase of play equipment to relaunch the Warrandyte Toy Library through a playtime session in the new and bigger location at Warrandyte Community Hall.
$1,493
Beverley Hills Junior Football Club
ONEMDA Football Program for people with disabilities
To deliver the ONEMDA Football program and provide an opportunity to play football in safe, fun and inclusive environment.
$3,000
Eastern Volunteers
Manningham Volunteer Expo
To contribute to the cost of the marketing and promotion for the Manningham Volunteer Expo.
$3,000
Bulleen Templestowe Amateur Football Club
Canteen Fridge
To contribute to the purchase of a new fridge.
$1,460
Donvale and Templestowe Horse and Pony Club
Purchase of a riding arena rake for the club
The purchase of an arena rake to provide a safe environment for riders and their horses/ponies.
$1,485
Manningham Neighbourhood Watch Inc
Don't Do Something Silly: Beating Scams (for Chinese Speakers)
A program to raise awareness on scams and how to beat them. Delivered in English and Chinese.
$2,150
Old Carey Grammarians Football Club
Relaunching of women's AFL program to increase participation
To provide an opportunity for women to participate in AFL and enhance access through reducing the financial barriers.
$730
Pickleball Manningham
Pickleball Manningham Club
To purchase sporting equipment to facilitate Pickleball playing sessions at Leeds Street Sports Centre.
$1,460
Serenity for Women
Women's only Group fitness and Aquatic Program
To provide women from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing.
$3,000
Waterdale Theatre Inc
Bonnie and Clyde the Musical
To purchase a portable staging deck for use by the amateur theatre.
$1,500
Community Grant Program 2021/2022
Community Development Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Chinese Health Foundation of
Australia
Golden Ageing - Friendly Manningham without Elderly Abuse
Program II
Stage 2 of an elder abuse prevention program including seminars,
support group, volunteer training and hot-line support.
$20,000.00
parkrun Inc (T/A parkrun Australia)
parkrun for Warrandyte
To establish a parkrun event in Warrandyte and provide an opportunity for the community to participate in a free 5km timed run/walk every weekend.
$7,550.00
LinC Church Services Network Inc (Trading as LinC Manningham)
Helping to bridge the gap in a time of need.
A program to support the most vulnerable in the community with the provision of food vouchers and assistance to navigate longer term support.
$6,000.00
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc. (MICH)
Transition into independent living - facilitation and support
A program to support young people with intellectual disabilities to gain skills and confidence to transition to independent life.
$16,566.00
Doncaster & Districts All Abilities Netball
All Abilities Netball Competition / Program
A program for people of all abilities to actively participate in netball and empowering them to be physically active and productive, improving their health and well-being.
$5,358.00
Kevin Heinze Grow
Community Liaison Development Project
A project to rebuild and strengthen the volunteer program and establish beneficial collaborations with the aged-care sector, service groups, special interest groups and individuals.
$14,000.00
The Men's Table Ltd
Healthy men, healthy masculinities, healthy communities of Manningham
A project to establish 3 groups in Manningham to run the Healthy men, healthy masculinities, healthy communities program.
$17,880.00
VP Community Holdings Ltd
Implementing COVID-safe Structures to Strengthen the Foodbank Program
Continue the foodbank program to support vulnerable members of the community through the provision fresh food and groceries
$14,000.00
Arts Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
St Peter and Paul's Primary
School
Indigenous Mural and Garden
To create an Indigenous space which includes a mural and garden
within the school grounds to promote the benefits of celebrating
our Indigenous heritage and caring for our environment.
$3,001.00
The Pottery Expo
Fresh Perspectives
An exhibition of photographs and a projection event to offer fresh perspectives on what we view as important in our lives after period of confinement and reflection.
$14,600.00
Manningham Musicians Association
Manningham Concert Band Concert Program
To perform a series of concerts in the local community involving music of diverse backgrounds, in various performing formats and venues.
$9,235.00
Wonga Park Community Cottage
Publication of 'A History of Wonga Park
The Suburban Village' To produce printed copies of the book titled 'A History of Wonga Park The Suburban Village'.
$7,000.00
Doncaster Templestowe Artists Society
Open days x 3 with Demonstrations by various artists A program for the community to engage with artists demonstrating different art mediums.
$3,050.00
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc
REAL Hope 21
A creative arts community project engaging a local potter to work with a group of adult residents who have intellectual disability to generate a work for public display which gives a post pandemic message of hope.
$7,585.00
Heide Museum of Modern Art
Yaluk Langa: Three Contemporary Scar Trees at Heide's Indigenous Garden
To create an indigenous garden along the Yarra River on the Heide site, which has been named Yaluk Langa by Wurundjeri elders involving the ceremonial scarring of three significant trees, to represent the three family groups of the Wurundjeri Woi- wurrung and to signify cultural continuity.
$14,174.00
Manningham Uniting Church
Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre Community Mural
To create a vibrant five-part mural along the western boundary wall and public walk through of the new Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre.
$4,400.00
Festival and Events Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Australian Oriental Martial
Arts Tai Chi Inc.
World Intangible Cultural Heritage Tai Chi Festival in
Manningham
A program of regular weekend Tai Chi in the Park for all residents.
$3,530.00
Doncaster Seniors Club Incorporated
Seniors Day Festival
An event to celebrate and honour the senior members in our community as recognition of the contributions they have made in the community.
$3,450.00
The Pottery Expo
The Pottery Expo at Warrandyte
A weekend outdoor ceramics art event, involving approximately 80 ceramic artists from Australia and overseas, including clay activities for children, "Tent Talks",
demonstrations and workshops for adults and live music by local musicians on the riverbank at Warrandyte.
$20,000.00
Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre Inc.
Manningham Volunteer Expo
An Expo involving volunteer organisations in Manningham to share and promote opportunities for volunteering with interested residents with the potential recruit new volunteers.
$7,000.00
Warrandyte Community Church
Warrandyte Community Carols
A community Carols event at Stiggants Reserve featuring local singers and performers to create a festive atmosphere celebrating Christmas, singing carols, mingling with friends with a positive ambiance, advocating diversity.
$6,700.00
Rejoice Chinese Christian Communication Centre Inc.
Rejoice Manningham Lunar New Year 2022
A community celebration of 2022 Lunar New Year at MC² to promote mutual understanding and integration of multi- culturalism in Manningham.
$7,000.00
Small Grants
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Ambitious Sisterhood Society Incorporated
Sisters of one mind, making friends through dance
$3,000.00
Bulleen Cricket Club Inc
Software upgrading of video screen scoreboard to Solid Scoring Systems
$1225
Bulleen Tennis Club Inc
Equipment purchase
$984
Chinese Precincts Community Association Incorporated
Make Manningham the cultural home of Chinese Ethnic Minority Group
$3000
Chrisalis Foundation as auspice for Manningham Walking Group for Carers
Craft to Connect for Carers
$3000
Doncaster Athletic Club
Purchase of replacement athletic (high jump) equipment
$1360
Doncaster Baseball Club Incorporated
Equipment requirements
$739.85
Doncaster Chinese Senior Association Incorporated
Light up our spirit
$3000
Doncaster Cricket Club Incorporated
Senior and Junior cricket including matches, coaching and training
$1500
Doncaster Gardens Preschool auspice TRY Australia
Outdoor climbing equipment for preschool children
$1500
Doncaster Hockey Club
BBQ Area including BBQ, shade, table, gas bottles, storage shed
$1500
Doncaster Seniors Club Incorporation
Purchase of overhead projector and printer
$835
Doncaster Templestowe Badminton Association
Modernisation Project - Technology in club operations
$1500
Eltham Panthers Junior Netball Club
Increase participation by subsidising gender neutral uniforms to our Juniors
$1500
Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club Inc.
Competing in Victorian Premier Cricket Competition, fielding four teams.
$1500
Greek Elderly Citizens Club of Manningham
Seniors wellbeing and Pilates
$2350
Greythorn Bowling Club Inc
Equipment purchases to facilitate greater inclusivity
$1500
Heatherwood Special School
Heatherwood Community Mashup
$3000
House of Persia Community and Cultural Centre
Skills development and learning
$3000
Kevin Heinze Grow
Coffee machine for hospitality training program
$1500
LinC Manningham
Equipment modernisation for increased efficiency
$1427
Living and Learning at Ajani
Purchase of office desktop computers
$1500
Macedon Blues United FC
Soccer Mums and All Abilities programs to increase participation
$3000
Manningham Cobras Football Club
Upgrade honour board
$800
Manningham Inclusive Community Housing Inc. (MICH)
Making Better Decisions – A pilot program
$2888.03
Manningham Rotaract
Generations@Work
$3000
Melbourne 7 Melody Notes
Fabulous Christmas and New Year show
$2680
Melbourne Disc Golf Club Inc.
Active Community - Disc Golf
$1192.4
Melbourne Shandong Australian Association Inc.
Digital Events link us together 2021
$3000
Old Carey Cricket Club
Increasing active sport participation through a girls cricket program
$3000
Old Carey Cricket Club
Portable shade marquees for protection against the sun and weather
$1459
Old Trinity Grammarians Soccer Club
Purchase of portable soccer goals
$1496
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre
Laptops for learners
$1500
Park Orchards Football & Netball Club
Footballs and netballs
$600
Park Orchards North Ringwood Parish Junior Football Club Inc
First aid equipment for the safety of players and community
$864
Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure Inc REAL
REAL Try-Out
$2965
Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch as auspice for Wonga Park Scout Group
Returning to Nature
$1100
St Timothy's Anglican Church
Need to purchase a defibrillator for church to support elderly
$734.5
St. John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) Inc.
Purchase of essential equipment for St John Ambulance's Manningham Division
$1340
Templestowe Bowling Club
Website re-build
$3000
Templestowe Junior Football Club
Junior development program to encourage juniors' return to sport
$3000
Templestowe Returned and Services League
Provide community welfare and social connectivity facilities
$1500
University of the Third Age Manningham
Replace computers and ancillary Zoom equipment for hybrid classes.
$1500
Warrandyte Football Club
AFL Indigenous Round - recognising and celebrating First Nations players
$1500
Warrandyte Mechanics Institute and Arts Association Inc.
Building essential skills for the arts in Warrandyte
$2726
Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club
Dirt Devils coaching program
$1740
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Self care for children and youth
$2935
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House as auspice for Warrandyte Men's Shed
Continuing to develop support network for older men within Warrandyte
$1820
Wonga Park Cricket Club
New portable scoreboard
$1500
Yarraleen Preschool
Safety equipment and sandpit safety
$1357.72
Community Partnership Grants 1 July - 31 December 2021
Organisation name
Project title
Allocation
Pines Learning
Community Engagement
$25,000.00
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre Inc
Park Orchards Community House & Learning Centre Incorporated
$25,000.00
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Programs
$25,000.00
Wonga Park Community Cottage
Wonga Park Community Cottage Programs
$25,000.00
Living and Learning at Ajani Inc
Connecting Communities at Living and Learning at Ajani Inc
$25,000.00
Warrandyte Festival Committee
Warrandyte Festival
$50,000.00
Kevin Heinze Grow
Using nature as a supportive environment
$25,000.00
Access Health and Community
Parent Child Mother Goose program
- Connecting families and linking with the local community
$14,447.00
Eastern Community Legal Centre
ECLC community partnership program across Manningham
$15,000.00
Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre Inc. (Doncare)
Provision of multi-disciplinary services to support children in crisis
$15,000.00
Terms and Conditions and Glossary
The following are the Terms and Conditions and Glossary of Terms for our Community Grant Program.
You need to read these as part of the application process.
The following general terms and conditions apply to the Community Grants Program:
All applications must be approved by the Chairperson, President or Chief Executive Officer of the organisation.
Successful applicants must use Community Grant Program funding for the stated purpose for which the funding was awarded unless further written permission has been obtained from Council before the activity has commenced.
Successful applicants must comply with all relevant State and Federal government legislation that apply to pertaining to the funded activity. If the funded activity involves contact with children, your group or organisation may be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check. To find out if you need a WWC Check or are exempt, visit the Working With Children website.
Council’s Community Grant Program is a competitive funding scheme and the funding allocation is awarded on the merit of the application.
Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory performance and adherence to all grant conditions (e.g. permit requirements such as traffic management plans, traders’ permits, etc.).
The total funding available for Council’s Community Grant Program is subject to variation and Council’s annual Budget process.
Council reserves the right to request further information in considering applications. If deemed necessary, applicants may be required to discuss or clarify their application with Council officers and/or provide further written information within a specified timeframe.
Canvassing or lobbying Councillors, Council employees or independent assessors, in relation to a grant application, is prohibited. Lobbying or canvassing relevant officers may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
For the protection of grant applicants and those involved in the assessment process, all Council officers, Councillors and community members involved in the grant assessment process are required to declare their interest prior to assessing any grant applications or reviewing project evaluations and reports. This process ensures that a clear or perceived conflict of interest is promptly identified, addressed and recorded. In the event of a conflict of interest, the person will not participate in any discussion or decision making relating to the nominated item/s of conflict.
For Community Development, Arts, Festival & Events and Community Partnership Grants:
A Council Report on the recommended funding allocations is presented to Council for consideration. The decision to award grants is made by Council and shall have regards to Council’s responsibilities under the Local Government Act and Council’s decision is final. There is no appeal process.
Applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application after Council’s decision.
For funded recipients
Funding and Service Agreement (FASA)
Funded recipients will be expected to enter into a Funding and Service Agreement (Agreement) with Council. The Agreement:
Establishes a collaborative arrangement between Council and your group or organisation, based on the principles of co-operation and partnership
Outlines the roles and responsibilities of Council and your group or organisation in the provision and use of funding allocated under this Agreement
Includes general funding Terms and Conditions and may include special conditions relating to the delivery of the grant.
The Agreement must be completed, signed off and returned by the specified date for the funding to be released. Funding will not be made available to groups who submit this documentation after this date or those that currently hold a debt with Council.
Except for Small Grants, all funded recipients will be allocated to a Council officer who is the primary contact for the delivery of the activity. As per the Agreement, regular monitoring will be required with the relevant Council officer to provide activity support, identify emerging themes and monitor performance.
Any changes to the use of Council funding for purposes other than outlined in the Agreement must be approved by Council in writing. If the grant is not utilised for the stated purpose, the organisation must guarantee repayment in full to Council, plus interest earned, within one month of the end of the Agreement.
Funding that remains unspent upon the end of the Agreement must be repaid to Council within one month (of the end of the Agreement), unless activity changes are approved by Council in writing within 14 days of notification.
Allocation of funds to a community organisation for any purpose, in any funding round, must not be taken as a commitment by Council to provide additional or recurrent funding beyond that specifically provided for in the Agreement.
Funded activities must be completed within twelve months of receipt of funding, unless an alternative arrangement has been approved by Council in writing (prior to the activity completion date).
The Agreement is governed by and is construed to be in accordance with the laws of Victoria.
Permits
If a permit is required for the funded activity, funded recipients must comply with all Council requirements. This includes matters such as road closures, outdoor advertising and temporary food premises.
Funding Allocation
Upon receipt of funding, funded recipients must deposit that sum in the interest-bearing bank account in the name of the organisation nominated in the Application Form.
Council disclaims all liability and responsibility for any direct or indirect loss to the recipient after the release of funding.
Insurance
Funded recipients must take out and keep current during the period of the Agreement, public liability insurance. The public liability policy must be for a minimum of $20 million.
The public liability insurance ensures Council and the recipient against all actions, costs, claims, charges, expenses, and damages whatsoever which may be brought or made or claimed against them arising out of, or in relation to, the funded activity.
A copy of the Certificate of Currency is to be provided to Council before commencement of the funded activity. Funded recipients must also maintain WorkCover insurance, where relevant.
Marketing Requirements
Funded recipients are required to acknowledge receipt of financial assistance from Council in any promotion, publication or advertising of the activities. This includes the use of Council’s logo and giving Councillors and officers the opportunity to attend relevant promotional events. Any publicity material regarding an activity should be submitted to Council’s Grants Team for approval prior to printing. For more information visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/community-grant-program.
Acquittal and Activity Completion Report
Council reserves the right to conduct financial and performance audits for funding it has provided. Consequently, funded recipients are required to maintain full records of receipts of activity expenditure and performance outputs/outcomes for the relevant period. These records are to be made available to Council and its officers/agents upon request.
Funded recipients are required to complete an Activity Completion Report (acquittal) within 2 months of completing the funded activity online at manningham.smartygrants.com.au . This report certifies that the activity and funding was carried out in accordance with the Agreement. It should include a completed Evaluation Framework, (not required for Small Grants) proof of expenditure of Council funds (receipts and invoices) and copies of marketing material used to promote the funded activity.
Failure to provide a satisfactory acquittal may result in a funded group or organisation being deemed ineligible to receive any further funding from Council. Council’s reporting is directly linked to its requirement to report on how public funds are spent and whether funded groups and organisations have achieved the desired end result. While Council is committed to minimising administrative processes, it is also committed to the collection of high quality information that may be communicated across Council and the community.
Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Acquittal
Acquittal is a formal condition of funding and means accurately reporting on the funded activities and the expenditure of your funding. Proof of expenditure (as well as other information) is required on the completion of your activity. See ‘Activity Completion Report’.
Activity Completion Report
Is a report that ensures grant recipients have administered grant funds responsibly and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Funding and Service Agreement. An Activity Completion Report usually consists of a written report that summarises how the activity fared against the initial objectives of the grant. It also provides a financial statement detailing how the funding was spent. See ‘Acquittal’.
Auspice
Is an agreement where one organisation (the ‘principal organisation’) agrees to apply for funding on behalf of a second organisation that is not incorporated (the ‘auspiced organisation’). If the funding application is successful, the principal organisation then receives, holds and administers the funding to the auspiced organisation so that the auspiced organisation can complete the funded activity. Further information can be found at, http://www.nfplaw.org.au/auspicing.
Includes retail groups that: a) sell goods by retail, or by retail and wholesale; b) sell services; or c) hire goods for profit.
Confirmed Funding (CF)
Refers to any confirmed funding amounts, including your organisation’s cash contribution, funding from other sources to be included in your ‘Income’ section of your budget.
Council
Manningham City Council is the entity which has the authority to make decisions on behalf of the Manningham community.
Curriculum Based Activity
Curriculum is the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn, the units and lessons that teachers teach; the assignments and projects given to students; books, materials, videos, presentations, and readings used in a course; and the tests, assessments, and other methods used to evaluate student learning.
Evaluation Framework
Evaluation is an important component of the grants program because it enables organisations to showcase achievements, as well as inform and improve project delivery. (page 9).
Evidence Based
Provides the proof that an activity or program is best placed to respond to an identified community need which may include research, statistics, community consultation, needs analysis, etc.
Funding and Service Agreement (FASA)
A Funding and Service Agreement (Agreement) is a legal and financial agreement entered into between Council and community organisations receiving grant funding.
The categories of an Agreement, a short or long form, reflect the level of funding provided and the required performance of the grant recipient. The FASA states:
Purpose of the funding
Dollar amount of funding
Rights and responsibilities of all parties to the Agreement; including reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements, and the permits the grant recipient is required to obtain
Clear statement of the required outcomes of the grant
Terms and conditions of the funding, including the circumstances in which Council can reclaim funding, consequences for breaches of funding conditions and a procedure for the return of unspent funds.
Special conditions
Grant
A grant is a sum of money given to organisations for a specified purpose directed at achieving objectives and outcomes consistent with specific policies.
Impact
The desired short to medium term effects or changes that an activity seeks to achieve (e.g. increased community awareness of a particular topic or skills development of a target group, change in behaviour, change in attitude).
Incorporated Association
Being incorporated infers that an organisation has a legal identity of its own, recognised by State and Federal governments and is separate and distinct from the individuals who formed or make up the group.
In-kind Funding Contribution
Is when an organisation contributes goods or services in lieu of providing funds (cash). For example, volunteers hours, use of organisation equipment or facilities (i.e. photocopiers). In-kind contribution must have a $ value, for example the estimated value of volunteer time is $41 per hour.
Non Recurrent Funding
The Annual and Small Grant categories are to fund one-off short to medium term activities. Funding allocations are for one financial year and are not recurrent.
Objectives
Objectives are the big picture aims or goals which a policy, plan, program or activity seeks to achieve (e.g. improved exercise).
Outcome
The desired result of goals and strategies that have been achieved (e.g. a healthier population).
Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Guidelines
The Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Guidelines steer the redevelopment or refurbishment of existing sporting infrastructure and informs the development of new sports infrastructure on a case by case basis. The Council Standard Facility Fit Out sets out what Council will provide and what is not covered.
Political
Taking or belonging to a side in politics or in controversial matters.
Religious
Religion is regarded as a set of beliefs and practices, usually involving acknowledgment of a divine or higher being or power, by which people order the conduct of their lives through promotion of their faith or worship.
SmartyGrants
SmartyGrants is Council’s online grants management system. Applicants must apply online and attach relevant documents to their application.
Statement by Supplier
For organisations that do not have an ABN, applicants are required to complete a Statement by Supplier form as a result of the Commonwealth ‘Pay As You Go’ taxation legislation. Statement by Supplier forms can be located from the Australian Taxation Office at ato.gov.au/Forms/Statement-by-a-supplier-not-quoting-an-ABN/.
Unconfirmed Funding (UF)
Refers to the other funding amounts which you have applied for which is yet to be confirmed, to be included in the ‘Income’ section of your budget.
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… healthy, safe, resilient, connected and inclusive. Tags AboutCouncil Strategies, Plans and Policies … Health and Wellbeing …
Manningham generally enjoys a high level of health and wellbeing and is recognised as one of the healthiest municipalities in Victoria. However, there are always opportunities to enhance community health and wellbeing. Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy2021 - 2025 outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure people living in Manningham are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and inclusive.
Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 – 2025 was developed using an integrated planning approach with Manningham’s Council Plan 2021-2025. The Strategy works towards achieving Council's Vision and Healthy Community Goals.
Manningham’s 2040 Community Vision:
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture, wildlife and natural environment. We are resilient and value sustainable and healthy living, a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
Healthy Community Goals:
Healthy, safe and resilient community
Connected and inclusive community
Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 – 2025 recognises the municipality’s many strengths and builds on the achievements of its predecessor; the Healthy City Strategy 2017 – 2021. The Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 – 2025 has identified a number of health and wellbeing priorities impacting the community today and into the future. These will be addressed in partnership with our soon to be formed Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee, and the Manningham community to ensure residents continue to have the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing.
The development of the Strategy has been informed by a review of the previous Healthy City Strategy 2017-2021, community feedback, and analysis of state-wide and local health data contained in our State of the City and Health Needs Analysis 2020 report. These findings have informed the development of seven priority areas, contained under two key goals:
Goal 1. A healthy, safe and resilient community:
Improved social and emotional wellbeing
Increased healthy eating
Increased active lifestyles
Increased adaptation to the health impacts from climate change
Reduced injury and harm
Prevention of family violence
Goal 2. A connected and inclusive community:
Increased connection to and engagement in community life
In developing these priority areas, Council has included consideration of:
Across the life course – we looked at the lifespan of our community from infants, children and young people to older adults, to understand the impacts on health and wellbeing at different life stages
Community groups – we identified the needs and priorities of people from multicultural communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, First Nations peoples, carers and people with disability
Genders – we assessed how all genders and intersectionality, which are attributes other than gender such as age, disability or sexual orientation, may be impacted by a range of health issues
Implementing the Strategy
Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 – 2025 will be supported by two biennial Action Plans. Each Action Plan will contain a set of activities developed under the seven key priority areas. These activities will be delivered with our partners to help us achieve the changes that we want to see in our community’s health and wellbeing over the next four years.
Evaluation of our previous Strategy
The Healthy City Strategy 2017-2021 delivered more than 250 actions across four years to improve the health and wellbeing of the Manningham community.
Healthy City Strategy 2017 - 2021 Evaluation Report
Healthy City Strategy 2017 - 2021 Evaluation Report
A snapshot of some of the actions delivered and key achievements of the Healthy City Strategy 2017-2021 can be found below.
Ten projects were selected as case studies across the four years of the strategy. These case studies were asked to reflect on the "most significant change" that occurred as a result of the project:
Project 1: Tunstall Square Community Art Project
Project overview
Volunteer artists, including Scouts and school groups combined forces to design and paint art on car parking spaces to make Tunstall Square a more vibrant place to shop.
Most significant change
The project was designed to involve the whole community including as many aspects as possible. They participated in designing and delivering the painted car spaces as well as being part of the event on the day. The best part of the project was the involvement of the community – both in the art and being engaged and part of the whole project.
“If you get community groups involved they feel pride in their own local space” – Kimberly Hughes, local artist/project leader
“It was quite a surprise to me this morning to see all of these people with grins of their faces” – Geoff Harwood, local resident
“You can’t put money value on art in community spaces the fact that you get people’s engagement is immeasurable and it’s a fantastic reward for the whole community” – George Condos, local resident
Project 2: Emergency Aware Program
Project overview
Program to assist neighbourhoods to develop home emergency plans and work together to be better prepared for an emergency.
10 emergency planning sessions held at community learning centres to discuss with residents their current emergency plans and how to prepare for an emergency
357 participants directly engaged in the program through community organisations, learning centres, local farmers markets and sporting clubs
50% of all residents within Manningham and 74% in bushfire prone areas advised that they currently have an emergency plan in place
Most significant change
Hearing how the community understands and interprets key messages and advice provided by emergency services on how to prepare for an emergency. Many within the community shared that they have repeatedly seen key messages such as ‘have an emergency plan’ and ‘leave early’ since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires but wanted a chance to discuss how they apply the advice in their own lives and what these messages mean to them. The response has been invaluable as many within the community have a wide range of interpretations of these messages that will directly shape the Emergency Aware program moving forward.
“I have completed a valued itemised list of my assets and have taken photos of them. If I have to make a claim I know exactly what I’m claiming for.”
Project 3: Parks Alive Program
Project overview
Resident-led initiative encouraging the community to get involved, meet their neighbours and help improve our local parks. Parks Alive supports residents to beautify, enhance and activate their local neighbourhood park, by relying on their skills and ideas to run an activity, event, creative or gardening project. Examples of resident-led initiatives include Stone Circle project at Iona Reserve, Mural art on rebound wall at Daniel Reserve, Free little library at Ronald Reserve, Painting the paths at Jocelyn Reserve, Tasker Reserve Neighbourhood Xmas BBQ, Australia Day BBQ at Jocelyn Reserve, Neighbour lunch at Walker Reserve, plus on going gardening projects.
Most significant change
It was surprising to see that people felt highly empowered and highly engaged to be able to plan and lead the delivery of projects in their local community, even in light of COVID-19 impacts.
“It was an empowering experience. I know the majority of the community are excited about the project. It has been a joy especially during the COVID-19 crisis. The project at this time forced us to engage with the community in different ways. Namely through chatting in the Reserve at appropriate social distancing measures, setting up Zoom meetings and establishing a Facebook group. Thankyou so much for the amazing opportunity.”
“A really strong sense of community contribution, and a sense that I belong to a community that was larger than myself and that I was able to make a meaningful contribution to that group.”
“As a local resident I felt so encouraged that Council had an initiative to support me (and my neighbours) to bring the neighbourhood together at a mutual space (local park/reserve)”
Project 4: Parenting Seminar Series
Project overview
Our parenting seminar series aims to provide parents the tools to manage difficult situations and help them be well informed and involved in their children’s lives.From May to August 2020 we hosted eight live and pre-recorded webinars on parenting featuring some of Australia’s best parent educators and adolescence psychologists, such as Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and Steve Biddulph. More than 7,000 people have participated in these webinars on topics including raising resilient kids during the coronavirus era, managing year 11 and 12 in the face of uncertainty, Raising Girls and Raising Boys.
Most significant change
Our greatest challenges, at that time, was being limited by the capacity of the venue, being sold out in 24 hours for an event and providing additional sessions where possible. The 2020 series faced challenges that we had not previously encountered due to COVID-19, however, this challenge became an opportunity. While the COVID-19 crisis transformed our lives almost overnight, Manningham’s popular Parenting Seminar Series quickly adapted, pivoting to webinars. With social distancing in place, we had to cancel our entire Parenting Seminar Series for the remainder of the 2020 series. We quickly turned the face to face events to an online series in less than 48 hours. The online platform provided greater reach and we were not limited by the capacity of a venue. We could see the effect of continuous media coverage, remote learning and isolation was having on families, so we quickly adapted, pivoting from live events to online webinars to support our community, particularly families, through the crisis.
“It was a great session”, “Brilliant session, thank you”, “Was an excellent session”, “Really there wasn’t anything that could be improved”, “More sessions like this.”
Project 5: Skills 4 the Future
Project overview
Council was funded by VicHealth to deliver the Skills 4 the Future initiative. This included development of a resource mapping local skills development opportunities to increase young people’s employability. The project also included delivery of Career’s Expo, providing practical tips for young people in their search for employment. Skills 4 the Future engaged over 100 youth through the delivery of the Skills 4 the Future Careers Expo on 17 October 2018. This event provided young people with a greater understanding of the 'rising bar' megatrend, improved access to local information, as well as opportunities to network with employment services and explore career and volunteering options.
Most significant change
The development of the Skills 4 the Future funding application resulted in the formation of the Manningham Youth Alliance, a network of key organisations working with youth across Manningham to share resources and expertise in the delivery of projects and programs for young people. As a result of this alliance, a Youth Advisory Council was also established, which provides young leaders with opportunities to discuss matters important to them, and opportunities to develop key skills in project management, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork and communication. The Youth Advisory Council has continued beyond the life of the Skills 4 the Future Project.
“This is a great program to get involved in. It allows young people, like myself, to be a part of something bigger and really make an impact on the community. Working in a team environment with people from across the community has provided me with the opportunity to grow, learn and improve on my current skill set such as team work and communication. I’ll be able to take these skills and experiences with me and apply them to my future career."
Project 6: Far Flung Intergenerational Project
Project overview
Far Flung: Connecting Intergenerational Families was a piloted Artist-in-Residence program in Doncaster. The project focused on developing narratives of place, family histories and culture as a way to engage and connect new migrant families to the area. A socially engaged art project; Far Flung inspired cross-cultural connections and a deeper sense of belonging in Manningham.
- 41% of Far Flung participants feels they have a lot in common, despite their diverse backgrounds
- 70% of exhibition attendees agreed or strongly agreed that Far Flung helped them feel more connected to the community
Most significant change
Engaging culturally diverse community members through art creation and breaking down cross-cultural barriers to connectedness and belonging. Local artists reported gaining greater insight into effective ways to facilitate art creation with families, helping them in their work with community.
Both parents and students voices were captured in this evaluation over two separate evaluation sessions, and they shared the same predominant themes: a greater connection to community and family (73%); separating this out further, acknowledgement and appreciation of the difference in cultures and the common experiences as migrants (41%), and a stronger connection between child and parent/adult (32%) were the dominant responses in this category.
“Time to get to know each other has helped me feel more connected to the group and to the community. I learned that we come from so many different cultures but we share so much in common. I really like working together – and now I can call you all friends.”
“Before this, I only talked to Chinese people. But I learned that we have similarities and we can talk to each other and get to know each other and can be friends.”
Project 7: Digital Stories of Inclusion
Project overview
Three digital stories highlighting local employment examples of people with a disability within open employment. The video showcases the stories of Buddy, Ben, Melissa and Kay, four Manningham residents with a disability, who have successfully secured local employment. Their stories are designed to educate, inform and inspire people with a disability, their families, service providers and the broader community that people with disabilities can lead socially inclusive, meaningful lifestyles as valued contributors to their local communities. The Digital Stories of Inclusion video has been viewed more than 360 times on Council’s Facebook page.
Most significant change
Changing attitudes within the community and for business owners on the inclusion of people with a disability in their workplace.
“Once you have a supportive structure in place, everything seems to flow very well”
“Working at Quest means I get to meet people and be social. I also get to earn a wage, and support myself, which increases my self-esteem”
“I have not seen any other councils do something like this, or at least document it in this way. The use of such positive language on the web page is wonderful.”
“[this] would be an excellent resource for other councils to increase the inclusion of people with a disability in their workforce.”
Project 8: Local Dementia Alliance Group
Project overview
The Manningham Local Dementia Alliance Group plays a key role in guiding and advising Council on the actions and initiatives that will help foster change for people living with dementia.
Most significant change
Launch of the Manningham Dementia Information Card, an initiative of Manningham Council in partnership with the Manningham Local Dementia Alliance Group. The 20,000 cards printed are available to educate, raise awareness and provide strong support in our community.
As an organisation, Manningham Council has been recognised as ‘Working Towards Dementia Friendly’ organisation by the Dementia Friendly Communities program of Dementia Australia.
Recognition as ‘Working Towards Dementia Friendly’ means that our organisation has an approved action plan which details our commitment to work towards improving the way in which our services meet the needs of people living with dementia, so that they can be supported to live in the community for as long as possible.
“Dementia-friendly communities can also offer benefits to the wider population. The promotion of social cohesion and understanding the needs of others will help make Manningham generally a great places to live. I commend Manningham Council as a leader in Local Government that is fostering a community to champion the journey towards being a dementia friendly city.” - Dr David Sykes, Dementia Australia
“The Manningham community has created an environment that offers…people living with dementia and their family and friends opportunities to participate and interact in stimulating and easily available activities” - Quote from member of the Manningham Dementia Alliance
Project 9: Active for Life Recreation Strategy
Project overview
Active for Life Recreation Strategy (2010-25), identifies the vision for a healthy, more active community. The Strategy aims to provide our community with opportunities to stay healthy, active and participate in a diverse range of recreation activities regardless of age, gender, ability and cultural background.
Most significant change
The most significant outcome of the review was the Strategy’s core focus. The original Recreation Strategy had a strong focus on active recreation (walking, jogging etc.) and also a focus on areas that are not traditionally covered under a Recreation Strategy (such as Bush Kinder). As a result, organised sport requirements were missed and this resulted in minimal policy guidance, no strategic justification for expenditure and a lack of governance and development support for our sporting clubs, amongst other things. The reviewed strategy flipped the focus to help create a better balance between active recreation and organised sport, and also better align with the Recreation Team’s core role.
‘The strategy and actions are generally consistent with our view of the general direction Council should be taking in the development of sporting activity in Manningham.’
‘I think it's wonderful that the City of Manningham is encouraging active recreation through organised sport.’
Project 10: Unite for Safety and Respect Project
Project overview
Series of workshops developed in partnership with Monash, Whitehorse and Boorondara to Faith Leaders in the Inner East to strengthen existing partnerships, provide a platform for building knowledge and sharing experiences in responding to family violence.
102 people attended the Forum
123 participants in total across all three workshops
61 different participants across all three workshops
32 participants attended more than one workshop
13 different faiths represented
Most significant change
97% of workshop participants reported moderate or high confidence in communicating with others about the prevention of family violence
73% felt they had an increased knowledge of respectful and equal relationships due to their participation in the workshop they attended
“We all need to be on the same page and acknowledge that we do have family violence in all faiths and communities. Everyone has a right to live in safety and respect in Australia. That is the message that we need to get across to our Faith Leaders and to the community”
Healthy City Strategy 2017 - 2021 Evaluation Report
Healthy City Strategy 2017 - 2021 Evaluation Report