Meeting Date: 1 March 2016
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below.
View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below. ...
Meeting Date: 1 March 2016
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below.
Children from disadvantaged families can now take part in sports and activities without adding extra strain on the family budget.
Applications for Round Three of Get Active Victoria’s Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open with an expanded eligibility criteria to enable more families’ access.
The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees, uniforms and equipment. Eligible children will be able to receive up to $200 each per round.
Manningham Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said more than 484 vouchers were distributed across the initial two rounds of the program in Manningham this year.
“Financially, it’s been a very challenging time for many families across our community,” he said.
“The program will enable all children the opportunity to be involved in community sports by supporting families doing it tough.”
In Round Three, the age eligibility has been expanded to include children from birth to 18, enabling all children access to life-saving, learn-to-swim programs and programs that help develop fundamental movement skills.
Families can also access one voucher per child in each round of the program and all eligible expenditure backdated to 1 January 2021, can be accepted.
Application for Round Three of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program will close at 5.00pm, Tuesday 30 November.
For more information including eligibility criteria and to apply for the vouchers, visit getactive.vic.gov.au
Manningham Council has adopted the draft Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy 2014/2017 at the Council meeting held on Tuesday 28 October 2014. ...
Manningham Council has adopted the draft Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy 2014/2017 at the Council meeting held on Tuesday 28 October 2014.
The Strategy is based on the principle that every individual should have the opportunity to participate equally in society.
The Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy provides the framework for how Council will address human rights and social justice issues across a broad range of social policy areas; including culture, faith, gender, disability, language, age and sexual identity.
The draft Strategy was endorsed by Council at its meeting on 24 June 2014, for public exhibition for six weeks.
During this time Council met with more than 20 community organisations and individuals, and received feedback that was assessed as largely positive.
Manningham Council Mayor Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos said the Strategy is an important document to improve community wellbeing.
“The Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy’s aim is to promote an inclusive and harmonious community that celebrates diversity and ensures accessible services and facilities for people of all ages and abilities.”
As part of the Strategy’s Action Plan, it is proposed that Manningham Council declare the municipality a Refugee Welcome Zone in 2015.
Carers Saturday cuppa and chat is a chance for all carers caring for people with disability, illness, mental health issues and/or ageing to reconnect and find support over a free cuppa.
The session will be facilitated by Dr Nakisa Malakooti. Dr Malakooti is a carer and a neuroscientist and has lived at Manningham for the last 27 years. She is a strong advocate for carers, disability, mental health and dementia patients.
By car
Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre has a large underground car park. You can also use the car park in the nearby area.
It is wheelchair accessible.
By bus
Manningham Uniting Church and Community Centre is accessible via the following bus routes:
Due to the unprecedented demand for grocery items and the potential impact stockpiling presents to the wellbeing of the community, temporarily, we will not enforce any existing delivery curfews for supermarkets who wish to increase deliveries outside of normal permitted delivery times....
Due to the unprecedented demand for grocery items and the potential impact stockpiling presents to the wellbeing of the community, temporarily, we will not enforce any existing delivery curfews for supermarkets who wish to increase deliveries outside of normal permitted delivery times.
We thank residents who live nearby to supermarkets for their understanding at this time.
Manningham Council is inviting community members to share their views on its draft Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy 2014-2017, which is now on public exhibition. ...
Manningham Council is inviting community members to share their views on its draft Access, Equity and Diversity Strategy 2014-2017, which is now on public exhibition.
The strategy outlines how Council aims to address the issues of access and social inclusion within Manningham’s diverse community over the next four years.
Manningham Mayor Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos said Council is trying to remove the social barriers of language, culture, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and age and allow all members of our community equal opportunities to contribute to our society.
“Manningham is a dynamic and diverse community. The strategy aims to address the fundamental rights of all people to be treated with respect, equality and dignity within our City.
“We are inviting the community to share their views on this important draft strategy to ensure everyone’s voice is heard,” Cr Grivokostopoulos said.
To share your views visit Your Say Manningham.
The strategy is also available to view at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster and at local Manningham branch libraries.
Consultation closes at 5.00 pm on Friday 8 August 2014.
For more information, call Council’s Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9333.
Victoria Walks have created 26 digital maps of accessible walks around Victoria, giving people with disability greater access to nature walks.
Walking paths around Victoria have been audited and turned into digital walking maps as part of a project giving people with disability greater access to nature walks. This partnership between Victoria Walks and Scope Australia has been supported by the Victorian Government Access for All Abilities initiative.
So far they have completed 26 digital maps of accessible walks and the walks have been audited by people with disability, for people with disability.
Take some time to explore the great outdoors with some of these wonderful walks in Manningham
Click here to see the full list of accessible walks in Victoria.
In celebration of the queer community, join us for an inclusive gym and swim night at Aquarena. ...
Join us for the first ever Pride Night at Aquarena!
Pride Night is an inclusive gym and swim night for the LGBTIQA plus community and their allies. It is about providing a safe and welcoming recreation space for the community to listen to music, have some fun and get fit.
This is a free celebration with a DJ, drag entertainment, fun activities, fitness classes and access to facilities at Aquarena.
Activities on offer include:
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
This event has a series of four sessions.
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Explore a range of mindfulness and meditation techniques at Doncare's Mind Calm series.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
Over four sessions, participants will learn:
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is pleased to announce that the Warrandyte Open Library now offers self-service hours as of August 2023. ...
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is pleased to announce that the Warrandyte Open Library now offers self-service hours as of August 2023.
Authorised library members will be able to enjoy the library's resources and facilities during these extended periods, best suited to their needs.
With the introduction of Open Library self-service hours, Warrandyte Library will be accessible seven days a week, 8.00am to 10.00pm, with no changes to regular staffed hours.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries CEO Sally Both said, “This new model will be a first for the library service and complement the existing services delivered at Warrandyte Library”.
Manningham Mayor, Deirdre Diamante added, “We understand that our members have busy schedule so we want to make sure the library is accessible and convenient for everyone”.
To qualify for access to the Open Library, members of Warrandyte Library are required to attend an induction session. How to access the services, safety measures in place, and guidelines on acceptable use will be covered at the session.
Services available during self-service hours will include:
Contact the library during regular staffed hours to book a simple induction session.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries encourages all members to take advantage of the Open Library self-service hours. The extended self-service hours will provide more opportunities for members to visit the library, engage with its resources and connect with their community.
This initiative is funded by a State Government of Victoria Living Libraries Infrastructure Program grant with matched funding from Manningham Council.
An official launch event is planned on Friday 26 August, 10:00am to 11:00am at Warrandyte Library, 168-178 Yarra St, Warrandyte VIC 3113.
For more information contact 9895 4250 or visit Warrandyte Open Library.
Build your inner resources and learn to be more present, resilient, and live with purpose. Facilitated by skilled therapists and counsellors, topics explored during the Thriving sessions will include:
Commitment to participate in all four sessions is essential. Thriving is best suited to people who have completed counselling or are on a waiting list to commence counselling.
Booking: For more information and booking visit Doncare's website or contact Andrea De Rauch at Doncare on 9856 1500 or email doncare@doncare.org.au
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport. There is ample parking spaces on site including free 4-hour parking underneath the building. You can access level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Explore a range of mindfulness and meditation techniques. Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
This event has a series of four sessions.
Booking: To book your tickets, email Andrea De Rauch at Doncare or call on 9856 1500.
For more information visit Doncare's website.
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport. There is ample parking spaces on site. There is 4-hour parking underneath the building and you can access level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Let's face it. Parenting is challenging. Would you benefit from some time out to focus on yourself? Facilitated by skilled therapists and counsellors and based on evidence based positive psychology, topics explored during the four sessions will include:
Booking: For more information and booking visit Doncare's website or contact Andrea De Rauch at Doncare on 9856 1500 or email doncare@doncare.org.au
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport. There is ample parking spaces on site including free 4-hour parking underneath the building. You can access level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Footy 4 Fun inclusion is for children aged 5 to 12 that identify as having a disability.
The program will involve fun and modified AFL and sport activities delivered in a safe and inclusive environment.
All abilities are welcome, no prior experience playing AFL is needed.
Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Plenty of parking available on site.
The Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the stories of 30 First Nations people with disability. ...
The Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the stories of 30 First Nations people with disability.
Their deeply personal stories are complex and intertwined with Australia’s political and social history, which has resulted in today’s unacceptably high rates of disability in Australia’s First Nations communities. This was a collaborative project between participants and Artist and Social Documentarian, Belinda Mason Knierim OAM.
With thanks to Australian Museum for loaning Unfinished Business to Manningham.
Warning: First Nations Peoples should be aware that this exhibition contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
Image: Standing Tall, Uncle John Baxter, Latja Latja/Narungga man. Board Member Reconciliation Victoria and First Peoples Disability Network, Aboriginal Partnership Coordinator - Brotherhood of St Laurence / NDIS. Photo by Belinda Mason Knierim OAM from the series Unfinished Business. Image courtesy of the Artist.
If you require access supports to attend this exhibition, please contact our Community Strengthening team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. Auslan interpreters should be booked as early as possible.
We've been advised today that due to a nation-wide shortage, our provider is unable to provide Auslan interpreters for this event. We apologies for any inconvenience.
Are you a person with disability? Are you on the NDIS or not on the NDIS? Perhaps you're a carer, friend, family member, or just interested in disability inclusion?
Do you want to know more about local opportunities for people with disability and how to remove barriers to inclusion?
The expo includes:
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability, come along to Inclusive Connections.
We'll have many service providers for you to connect with. Discover what services and programs are available for people with disability in Manningham.
There’ll be three live talks and a panel on during the event. Topics include:
Art by world renowned artist with disability, Alan Constable, in the foyer of the Civic Centre. This exhibition will run from 17 November to 17 December.
After the event, break for some dinner and then come back at 6.30pm to watch the screening of Australian disability advocacy film Defiant Lives, at Doncaster Library!
This is a mask friendly event and includes a quiet space.
If you have any questions, or need to request a language interpreter, please contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.au.
If you need a language interpreter, please request this before 28 November 2022.
If your child identifies as LGBTQIA+, non-binary, gender diverse, or is questioning their sexuality and/or gender, this event is for you.
This event will include:
This is an inclusive and accessible event.
Light refreshments will be served. To assist us with catering and seating, please register for this event.
Join us this NAIDOC week for a special screening of the Unfinished Business Documentary at Doncaster Library.
This moving documentary tells the stories of 30 First Nations people living with disabilities. Their deeply personal stories are complex and intertwined with Australia’s political and social history, which has resulted in today’s unacceptably high rates of disability in Australia’s First Nations Communities.
Their stories are also featured in the Unfinished Business exhibition, which is showing at Manningham Art Gallery until Saturday 29 July.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Uncle John Baxter: Latja Latja/Narungga man, Board Member Reconciliation Victoria and First Peoples Disability Network, Aboriginal Partnership Coordinator - Brotherhood of St Laurence/NDIS, participant and creative collaborator of Unfinished Business.
Attendees will also have the chance to view the exhibition at their own pace.
The Unfinished Business Documentary is a creative collaboration between brothers, Liam and Dieter Knierim, Belinda Mason Knierim OAM, and participants.
This is a free and accessible event. Bookings not required. Refreshments will be provided.
Warning: First Nations peoples should be aware that this exhibition contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
If you require an Auslan interpreter to attend this event, please let us know by Friday 30 June, at 9840 9367 or gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Join staff from Aquarena for a fitness session using the body weight fitness station at Ruffey Lake Park. ...
Join staff from Aquarena for a fitness session using the body weight equipment at the Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station at Ruffey Lake Park.
Sessions run for 45 minutes and are suitable for people of all genders aged 18 years and over.
No experience needed and all fitness levels welcome.
The Lake Circuit Path Exercise Station can be accessed through the Victoria Street or Church Road South entrance. More information, including a map link to the exact location, can be found on Ruffey Lake Park.