Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
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Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
Do you want to learn to skate but don’t know where to start?
Come along to an All Aboard skateboarding session to learn skate skill basics and build confidence in a fun and inclusive environment!
You’ll learn about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette, equipment maintenance and lots more.
Workshops are led by experienced instructors focusing on building skills in a fun and social environment.
All Aboard skate sessions are open to school-aged children and young people of all genders and abilities. No prior experience is needed.
Come to as many or as few workshops as you like.
Nothing! Skateboards, helmets and padding are all provided. If you have your own equipment and prefer to use that, you can bring it along.
Registration is recommended but not essential.
These are the sessions for Warandyte Skate Park. Looking for something closer to home? More locations are listed below.
These workshops are made possible thanks to Victorian Skateboard Association and a Manningham Community Partnership Grant.
Do you want to learn to skate but don’t know where to start?
Come along to an All Aboard skateboarding session to learn skate skill basics and build confidence in a fun and inclusive environment!
You’ll learn about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette, equipment maintenance and lots more.
Workshops are led by experienced instructors focusing on building skills in a fun and social environment.
All Aboard skate sessions are open to school-aged children and young people of all genders and abilities. No prior experience is needed.
Come to as many or as few workshops as you like.
Nothing! Skateboards, helmets and padding are all provided. If you have your own equipment and prefer to use that, you can bring it along.
Registration is recommended but not essential.
These are the sessions for Bulleen Bowl Skate Park. Looking for something closer to home? More locations are listed below.
These workshops are made possible thanks to Victorian Skateboard Association, and a Manningham Community Partnership Grant.
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There’s something for everyone in Manningham. From sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements, the local area has a bit of everything for you to appreciate and enjoy.
We are committed to developing and fostering partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations whose work enriches the municipality and is consistent with our vision.
We are committed to managing our city’s infrastructure efficiently and sustainably to better meet the needs and expectations of our growing community.
Our capital works program brings this commitment to life by managing the maintenance and improvement of council assets, facilities and community spaces through a number of key projects.
Do you want to learn to skate but don’t know where to start?
Come along to an All Aboard skateboarding session to learn skate skill basics and build confidence in a fun and inclusive environment!
You’ll learn about skate skill development, injury prevention, skate park etiquette, equipment maintenance and lots more.
Workshops are led by experienced instructors focusing on building skills in a fun and social environment.
All Aboard skate sessions are open to school-aged children and young people of all genders and abilities. No prior experience is needed.
Come to as many or as few workshops as you like.
Nothing! Skateboards, helmets and padding are all provided. If you have your own equipment and prefer to use that, you can bring it along.
Registration is recommended but not essential.
These are the sessions for Lawford Reserve Skate Park. Looking for something closer to home? More locations are listed below.
These workshops are made possible thanks to Victorian Skateboard Association and a Manningham Community Partnership Grant.
Active Manningham are hosting a Summer of Fun this January at all Active Manningham facilities.
All activities are either free or low cost.
Try family sunset yoga at the new yoga deck in Ruffey Lake, water play for parents and kids at Aquarena, casual shooting at Mullum Mullum or join in a walk, talk and coffee.
There is something for everyone!
For more information on each of the offerings visit Active Manningham or download the program below.
For the first time, the Unfinished Business exhibition is coming to Victoria.
On loan from the Australian Museum, Manningham Art Gallery is excited to present the world-renowned exhibition in its free and accessible gallery, from Wednesday 24 May until Saturday 29 July.
Unfinished Business features the remarkable holographic-like portraits, film and self-narratives of 30 First Nations individuals living with disabilities. The exhibition is the culmination of a collaborative project between the participants and artists Belinda Mason OAM and Dieter Knierim.
The resulting thought-provoking exhibition deliberately touches raw nerves, challenging stigmas while promoting a better understanding of the impact of Australia's historical policies on the rates of disability seen in Australia's First Nations peoples.
One such story is that of Box Hill local Uncle John Baxter, a Latja Latja and Narungga child born in north-western Victoria in 1960. After receiving treatment for Spina Bifida in Melbourne, Uncle John was fostered into a non-Aboriginal family in the eastern suburbs. He didn't see his birth family again until his late teens.
After hearing about the project, Uncle John says he soon became involved, realising this project's potential to impact communities in Australia and around the world.
"The people whom artist Belinda Mason had reached out to are Elders and significant leaders within their communities; they are truly outstanding individuals. I felt she had captured 'lightning in a bottle' bringing those amazing personalities together," says Uncle John.
The exhibition originated from a 2013 World Health Organisation project in Geneva and has since gained international recognition. In 2014, Unfinished Business was showcased as part of the Australian Government's contribution at the United Nations World Conference on Indigenous Persons in New York. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to listen to the voices of the individuals featured, as they share their personal stories through documentary film and written narratives.
For Uncle John, having Unfinished Business return home to Australia and be hosted by the Manningham Art Gallery holds particular significance. Uncle John emphasises how participant experiences can inspire others to challenge stigmas and pursue their goals. By fostering a better understanding of Australia's treatment of First Nations peoples, these stories aim to drive positive change and advocate for a more inclusive society.
"Disability is more often seen as a deficit, but this exhibition turns that on its head. These people are leaders. 'They're inventive and far more than you thought they had the capacity to be – they should be celebrated!!" says Uncle John.
Uncle John acknowledges that while progress has been made, much work remains to be done. Together with Belinda and Dieter, he believes that Unfinished Business can challenge the prevailing narrative surrounding disability in our culture.
In October, we will be presenting two emerging artists - Carol Yang @carol_yang_ and Vivian Qiu @vivian_qiu_studio.
These exhibits will form part of Craft Contemporary 2023, an annual festival delivered by Craft Victoria – the largest celebration of craft and design in Victoria. The festival brings together practitioners, educators, industry, and craft lovers to explore material practice as it is today.
Both artists feature current applications of materials and techniques and demonstrate how craft as a medium can investigates new ideas in engaging ways.
Using waste produced by the fashion industry, Carol creates wearable and functional sculptures that highlights the procrastinator as the protagonist.
Carol’s work demonstrates the feelings and activities of procrastination visually in a humorous way, while exploring the emotional state of procrastination.
Visit Are you Procrastinating? in the foyer of the Manningham Civic Centre building from Monday 2 October to Friday 3 November 2023.
The Soil Clay Project is an ongoing exploration of the artist’s jewellery designs through her experience living and studying in China, Australia and Sweden.
Vivian uses her observational insights and collection of natural materials and common objects to mould into wearable artworks. She incorporates soil, fallen leaves and flowers, grass and rice to act as a binding agent for her work.
She establishes a connection between the wearer to place, time, and culture through materials and the ancient symbolism of oracle bone script.
Artworks from Vivian’s residency in Sweden will be on display.
Visit Soil Clay at MC Square Community Centre (ground floor) from Monday 2 October to Sunday 5 November 2023.
Explore the full 2023 Craft Contemporary program guide.
We're inviting expressions of interest from artists to create a new public artwork at Mullum Mullum Stadium, Donvale.
The artwork will celebrate the achievements and participation of women, girls and non-binary people in sport and active recreation within Manningham. It will be installed prominently near the foyer and entrance to the stadium.
The total value of the commission is $70,000.
The commission is identified for women and non-binary artists and artist-led teams. Arts Manningham celebrates all sections of our community and encourages applications from artists of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Expressions of interest close Thursday 14 December at 5.00pm.
If you need the online form in another format, or need assistance to fill out this form, please contact Public Art Officer, Emily Sweeney via email arts@manningham.vic.gov.au or by calling 9840 9367.
Check out our low-cost swim and sports programs that will help Manningham kids to get active during the summer school holidays.
Discounted places are funded by Manningham Council and programs are operated by, Active Manningham at Aquarena and Kelly Sports.
Spaces are strictly limited and some participation requirements apply. See the individual events for full details.
We’re celebrating Manningham’s LGBTIQA+ community, friends, family, and allies with an invitation to join us for our first ever free pride, gym and swim night.
Active Manningham are opening the doors to Aquarena for an inclusive evening where local LGBTIQA+ community can get together in a welcoming and safe recreation space.
Come along and be entertained by DJ Max Bishop and Holly Pop. Get active and join a free class or have a swim. Have some fun with organised games. Or come along to meet friends, dance and enjoy the BBQ and refreshments.
Manningham Council is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion.
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive, and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture. We are resilient and value a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
— Manningham Community Panel and Community Vision
We encourage all participants to wear comfortable gym clothing and dress in the colours of the rainbow. Class participants, bring water and a towel.
Entry is FREE.
Registration and further information at Pride Night at Aquarena.
Want to check out Aquarena before attending this event? View a visual story online at Aquarena.
We're inviting artists (individuals and groups) to apply to develop and lead a new community artwork in Manningham.
The new artwork will be informed by people who have migrated from overseas and now live in Manningham.
This project has been conceived through community consultation that took place over the past two years.
We want this artwork to be a symbol for our local community. We want visitors to be able to reflect on what peace means to them and the role we all play in achieving peace within our communities.
The final artwork will be located at Ruffey Lake Park.
Want to apply?
Expressions of interest close Tuesday 23 April at 5.00pm.
Please note: applicants should also be able to demonstrate their capacity for working effectively with community members on art projects that engage traumatic events or subjects.
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Are you an aspiring or emerging public artist?
We are inviting one local artist to be mentored by Angharad Neal-Williams as part of the Warrandyte Community Centre mural project.
Over four sessions, the successful applicant will be guided through how to run community workshops, design from community generated ideas and themes and the logistics of installing a mural.
A payment of $900 will be provided to financially support the placement.
Who can apply
We welcome applications from aspiring or emerging public artists who meet the following criteria:
How to apply
Express your interest by emailing Manningham’s Pubic Art Officer at arts@manningham.vic.gov.au.
In your email, please include confirmation that you meet the above criteria along with a paragraph about you and why you would like to be mentored.
The successful applicant will be notified on Thursday 1 June 2023.
For the first time, the Unfinished Business exhibition is coming to Victoria.
On loan from the Australian Museum, Manningham Art Gallery is excited to present the world-renowned exhibition in its free and accessible gallery, from Wednesday 24 May until Saturday 29 July.
Unfinished Business features the remarkable holographic-like portraits, film and self-narratives of 30 First Nations individuals living with disabilities. The exhibition is the culmination of a collaborative project between the participants and artists Belinda Mason OAM and Dieter Knierim.
The resulting thought-provoking exhibition deliberately touches raw nerves, challenging stigmas while promoting a better understanding of the impact of Australia's historical policies on the rates of disability seen in Australia's First Nations peoples.
One such story is that of Box Hill local Uncle John Baxter, a Latja Latja and Narungga child born in north-western Victoria in 1960. After receiving treatment for Spina Bifida in Melbourne, Uncle John was fostered into a non-Aboriginal family in the eastern suburbs. He didn't see his birth family again until his late teens.
After hearing about the project, Uncle John says he soon became involved, realising this project's potential to impact communities in Australia and around the world.
"The people whom artist Belinda Mason had reached out to are Elders and significant leaders within their communities; they are truly outstanding individuals. I felt she had captured 'lightning in a bottle' bringing those amazing personalities together," says Uncle John.
The exhibition originated from a 2013 World Health Organisation project in Geneva and has since gained international recognition. In 2014, Unfinished Business was showcased as part of the Australian Government's contribution at the United Nations World Conference on Indigenous Persons in New York. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to listen to the voices of the individuals featured, as they share their personal stories through documentary film and written narratives.
For Uncle John, having Unfinished Business return home to Australia and be hosted by the Manningham Art Gallery holds particular significance. Uncle John emphasises how participant experiences can inspire others to challenge stigmas and pursue their goals. By fostering a better understanding of Australia's treatment of First Nations peoples, these stories aim to drive positive change and advocate for a more inclusive society.
"Disability is more often seen as a deficit, but this exhibition turns that on its head. These people are leaders. 'They're inventive and far more than you thought they had the capacity to be – they should be celebrated!!" says Uncle John.
Uncle John acknowledges that while progress has been made, much work remains to be done. Together with Belinda and Dieter, he believes that Unfinished Business can challenge the prevailing narrative surrounding disability in our culture.
Manningham Art Gallery invites everyone to come and experience Unfinished Business and engage with the empowering stories showcased within the exhibition. The exhibition is free and will run from Wednesday 24 May until Saturday 29 July.
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SuicideLine Victoria | 1300 651 251
Suicide Victoria offers free professional online counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.
Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14
Lifeline provides mental health support and emotional assistance on the phone and online.
Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is a free phone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5-25 years.
Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue provides support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illness.
Nurse on Call | 1300 60 60 24
Nurse-on-call helpline provides health advice from registered nurse, 24 hours a day.
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) | 1300 721 927
The Outer East Crisis Assessment Treatment team provide mobile assessments to people in psychiatric and short-term home treatment as an alternative to hospital.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) | 1800 806 292
SACL is a state-wide after hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
Safe Steps | 1800 015 188
Safe Steps is a specialist support service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing family violence specialist support to anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence.
General Information
Mental Health Foundation Australia provides a range of networks, services, advocacy, events, and support groups for the community to seek support on mental health illness.
Translating and Interpreting Service provides access to services for people with limited or no English language ability. Phone 131 450
Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby.
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.
MensLine Australia is a national 24 hour, 7 days a week men’s helpline offering support, information and referrals for men with emotional health, family and relationship concerns. Phone 1300 78 99 78
Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. Confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues is provided. Phone 13 22 89
NEAMI is a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health, homelessness and suicide prevention services.
SANE provides mental health support, information, resources and online forums for family and friends. Phone 1800 187 263
Find support with our range of online resources for wellbeing and mental health support.
Community legal centres work with residents to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities. Community legal support providers for Manningham include:
This content was correct as of February 2023 and will be reviewed frequently.
If amendments are identified or you know of another mental health service to be considered, contact us.