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… Be kind Manningham Supporting our community during the … our community during the ever-evolving COVID-19 outbreak. Be kind, be creative Offering new opportunities to respond …

Supporting our community during the ever-evolving COVID-19 outbreak.

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    Be kind, be creative

    Offering new opportunities to respond creatively to an ever-evolving situation with endless ways for our community to get involved through the arts. 

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    Be kind to kids

    Helping children understand the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, as well as reduce fear and anxiety around the unknown.

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    Be kind to yourself

    Feeling overwhelmed is normal in these challenging times – be kind to yourself.

     

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    Be kind to others

    We know some people might be feeling a little alone right now, every household should maintain some much needed social contact.

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    Be kind to business

    Now is the time to support local business, many local businesses have been hit hard by the challenges of this new time.

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Find your 30

It can be tough to find ways to stay active when you’re locked down at home. But we're challenging you to get creative and Find Your 30 each day in lockdown.

30 minutes of exercise each day can lead to a happier and healthier lifestyle, and during this lockdown we've put together a creative list to help you find your 30.

Find your 30
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Make a mask

Help out your friends and family by making a mask for those who need one.

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Make a donation

Give a hand to the food banks that are helping those who have hit hard times.

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Make a call

Get in touch with someone you think could do with a chat and a check in.

Pride

Support for our LGBTQIA+ community

Rainbow Families Victoria

Rainbow Families provides education, resources, and support services for LGBTQ+ parents, families, and parents-to-be. 

Transgender Victoria

TGV is Victoria’s leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy.

Melbourne Bisexual Network

Melbourne Bisexual Network is a Bi+ led community organisation, proudly improving the health and wellbeing of Bi+ Victorians through advocacy, education and community engagement.

Parents of Gender Diverse Children

Parents of Gender Diverse Children works hard to give a voice to parents and those parenting transgender and gender diverse children.

Black Rainbow

We currently support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTI+SB people through a variety of community projects and initiatives that we have, and continue, to develop. 

Rainbow Network

Empowering you to provide inclusive services for young LGBTIQA Victorians

Val’s LGBTI Ageing & Aged Care

Improving healthy ageing pathways for older LGBTI people, their visibility, and inclusion.

A-Men

A-Men is an online social group for gay Asian men living in Australia.

Queer Muslims in Australia

Queer Muslims in Australia provides a safe online space for LGBTQI Muslims to connect and express and/or come to terms with their faith and sexuality.

Greek and Gay Support Network

Greek and Gay Support Network provides support services and hosts fun events for Hellenic LGBT individuals and their friends.

Yellow Kitties

Yellow Kitties hosts fun events such as badminton, rock-climbing, karaoke, anime and movie marathons for Asian LBTQI women. Email enquiries@yellowkitties.org to get involved.

MINUS18

Minus18 Australia's charity improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ youth.

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Support for our faith-based communities

Anglican Church

Holy Trinity Doncaster offers livestreaming of services

Buddhist teachings

Learn five Buddhist teachings that can help you deal with coronavirus anxiety.

Catholic Church

The Catholic Church offers prayers, daily Mass readings and reflections

Eastern Catholic Church of the Maronite

Online services include On the Couch with MJ and Sunday Mass Services

Greek orthodox prayer/sermon

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has live liturgical broadcasts

Hindu services (pooja)

Occurring in person at Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple located in Basin

Manningham Uniting Church

The Uniting Church have a great range of online resources and webinars

Umma Centre/ Mosque

Find Umma prayers and sermons online.

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Support for men during COVID-19

Many households are feeling the pressure of COVID-19 and sometimes men find it hard to ask for help.

To find support you can visit BETTER MAN, a website that assists men in identifying areas they may need help with in an intimate relationship and to take positive action. BETTER MAN offers free and confidential online modules that help men reflect and think about behaviours, values and communication skills with a partner or child.

Visit Better Man

An easier way to understand COVID-19

Sometimes information about COVID-19 can be complicated or confusing. To help everyone understand better, the Council for Intellectual Disability has come up with an easy English guide to taking care of your mental health during COVID-19. Visit the Council of Intellectual Disability's website to access their mental health resources.

Translated resources

  • The Australian Red Cross has developed a Ways to stay happy and hopeful poster in many languages to help provide simple wellbeing support to all Australians.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have translations of their Looking after your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic resource.

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Be kind to yourself
… Feeling overwhelmed is normal in these challenging times – be kind to yourself.   Tags Be kind … Be kind to yourself …

Why not get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Go for a walk around your local neighbourhood, or cycle around your local park. Or perhaps you can listen to some new music, have a virtual coffee date with a friend or watch your favourite TV show – anything that makes you smile.

 

Speak to someone

If you're feeling anxious, distressed or concerned it is totally understandable and you can talk to someone. Beyond Blue offers a free 24-hour Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service. To get in touch phone 1800 512 348 or visit coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/.

 

Ways to be kind to yourself

  • Go outside and enjoy nature everyday  
  • Explore your local parks and waterways
  • Play some music you love
  • Cook something new
  • Plant something and watch it grow
  • Take up a new hobby
  • Contact family and friends online or on the phone
  • Watch a film you have always wanted to watch
  • Keep a journal
  • Take some time away from the news

To inspire you with more ideas The City of Ballarat have put together an awesome list of at home activities.

 

How to keep moving while you’re at home

As we're all now spending a lot more time at home than we might like, staying as physically active as possible is more important than ever, for both our physical and mental health.

 

Find your 30

It can be tough to find ways to stay active when you’re locked down at home. But we're challenging you to get creative and Find Your 30 each day in lockdown.

30 minutes of exercise each day can lead to a happier and healthier lifestyle, and during this lockdown we've put together a creative list to help you find your 30.

Find your 30

 

Other programs

To help you stay active while at home our partners have developed a range of online fitness programs to help you.

To help you make the most of your essential exercise outings during the coronavirus pandemic, VicHealth have created a list of tips for cycling and walking while staying physically distant.

Disability Victoria have compiled a list of exercises to help people with a disability keep active.

 

Online tools to help you during COVID-19

  • You can access free mindfulness meditations from Smiling Mind. To listen to the meditations visit their website or download their free app.
  • Watch the How to practice mindfulness and meditation for the Deaf Community video from the Karli Health Centre.
  • Learn practical ways to protect your mental health via This Way Up.
  • If you, or anyone you know, need help Head to Health provides links to trusted Australian online and phone supports, resources and treatment options.
  • If you're working from home during this time, read Black Dog Institute's Checklist to support your mental health.

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If you or anyone you know needs help

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • beyondblue on 1300 224 636
  • MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
  • Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
  • Headspace on 1800 650 890
  • QLife on 1800 184 527
  • Parentline on 13 22 89
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Be kind to kids
… well as reduce fear and anxiety around the unknown. Tags Be kind … Be kind to kids …

Parents, family members, and other trusted adults play an important role in helping children understand the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, as well as reduce fear and anxiety around the unknown. Here are some ideas on how to help little ones during this time.

 

Seven things to do with your kids when you just want to have fun

  1. Take an online trip to the zoo
  2. Take up some gardening in the backyard
  3. Shake, make and create music with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
  4. Visit the Sydney Biennale online
  5. Learn about science with the Melbourne Museum Fact Detective podcast
  6. Go on a teddy bear hunt
  7. Download an Audible digital book

 

Activities for pre-schoolers

  • Try 20 Days Of At Home Play, an online program from Playgroup Victoria that gives families different activity ideas to spend time together, relax and play.
  • Playschool presents Hello Friends!, a special episode to help explain some of the big questions around coronavirus, from staying at home to washing your hands.

 

Support resources for parents

Raising your kids through this pandemic can be at times, confusing and challenging. We've gathered a selection of resources to help support you and your family through COVID-19. 

Creative playing

The ABC presents has a great podcast on creative play with kids during isolation

Education

  • The Department of Education have COVID-19 information, updates and advice as well as resources and guidance for teachers, students, children and parents to help the transition to remote teaching and learning
  • Kids News are a ready-to-go literacy resource for teachers, parents and kids.

Helping your kids through COVID-19

  • The Australian Childhood Foundation share tips on staying connected to children during COVID-19
  • Raising Children have developed information and useful tips for parents and carers
  • The Child Mind Institute have a great article on Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
  • Be You, Beyond Blue’s child and youth mental health program have resources to help educators respond to the mental health impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Working from home with kids

  • Outer East Primary Care Partnership has created a tip sheet that includes tips and ideas on how to manage working from home with kids Health tips
  • The Royal Children’s Hospital’s Raising Children Network has information on COVID-19 and protective hygiene, plus tips to help families cope.

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If you or anyone you know needs help

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • beyondblue on 1300 224 636
  • MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
  • Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
  • Headspace on 1800 650 890
  • QLife on 1800 184 527
  • Parentline on 13 22 89
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Be kind to business
… been hit hard by the challenges of this new time. Tags Be kind … Be kind to business …

We’re proud of the many Manningham businesses that have pivoted as the crisis unfolded, responding to the changing guidelines so they could keep operating to serve the community and employing their staff.

Ways to support local business

  • Get takeaway or delivery from your local café or restaurant
  • Purchase a gift certificate from your favourite local retailer to use at a later date
  • Shop online – many local businesses also have online shops
  • Buy local produce – our local grocery stores are doing a great job keeping up with demand
  • Postpone orders if you have to but don’t cancel
  • Leave a positive review for your favourite business online
  • Follow small businesses on social media and sign up for their newsletter
  • Tell your friends and family about your favourite small business

 

Where can you get support for local businesses?

Many local businesses are still open and have adapted their operations to continue providing our community with their goods and services. Manningham Business have curated a list of businesses who you can support during this challenging time. 

Find businesses

 

Mental health support for business owners

The effects of COVID-19 within our community have provided significant challenges to our local business owners.

It's especially important during this time to look after your mental health and reach out if you need support. 

Beyond Blue have create a selection of resources to support you and your business during this time. 

Visit Beyond Blue

 

Support for my business

If you are a business located in Manningham, our Business team is here to support you during this time.

Leave your details with us and a member of our Business team will be in contact with you. 

You can discover support resources for your business during COVID-19 on the Manningham Business website. 

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… for our community to get involved through the arts.  Tags Be kind … Be kind, be creative …

If this pandemic is an opportunity for change, let’s start paying the arts their dues.

While restrictions and social distancing are in place, attempting to slow the spread of COVID-19, our arts and culture continue to lead the way, offering new opportunities to respond creatively to an ever-evolving situation.

There are endless ways for our community to get involved through the arts. Make sure you check back regularly for new initiatives and upcoming projects.

 

Share your art when in lockdown

We're calling on all local artists and aspiring creators to help capture this historical moment, When in Lockdown. 

A curated selection of works will be exhibited at the Manningham Art Gallery in 2021, in a post-pandemic exhibition that showcases artworks that have been made during or inspired by the current COVID-19 lockdown.

Submit your artwork

 

Join an online art class

We're delivering a suite of free online art courses to help you respond creatively during this time.

Classes are available for both adults and children, as well as beginners and those with experience.

Find a class

 

Be Kind throughout Manningham

If you or anyone you know needs help

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • beyondblue on 1300 224 636
  • MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
  • Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
  • Headspace on 1800 650 890
  • QLife on 1800 184 527
  • Parentline on 13 22 89
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Be kind to others
… We know some people might be feeling a little alone right now, every household should maintain some much needed social contact. Tags Be kind … Be kind to others …

What a time to show some neighbourly love.

Every household should maintain some much needed social contact, learn about ways we can be kind to others.

 

How to be kind to others

  • Smile and say hello to others
  • Check in on an elderly neighbour
  • Do a grocery shop for someone who can’t
  • Find the time to make two calls (not texts!) a day to people you love
  • Ask the person who’s serving you how their day is going (and repeat point one... smile)
  • Drop off a home-cooked meal to someone doing it tough
  • Be a good listener
  • Treat the kids to a movie night at home
  • Cook a special meal together

 

Ways you can support our community

  • Volunteer during COVID-19
    • Register your interest to volunteer and help those in need.
  • Make a donation
    • Charities throughout Manningham are seeking donations of food and household items during this time.
  • Knit for refugee families
    • Knit beanies, jumpers, scarves and squares for refugees and asylum seekers.

 

Resource for people with a disability

The Information Access Group have released "Easy for Me", an online magazine written for people with a disability who are isolated at home right now. The magazine gives people ideas for keeping busy and staying connected at home. It has recipes, puzzles and activities, and a helpful guide to online apps and programs.

Easy for Me magazine

Be Kind throughout Manningham

If you or anyone you know needs help

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • beyondblue on 1300 224 636
  • MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
  • Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
  • Headspace on 1800 650 890
  • QLife on 1800 184 527
  • Parentline on 13 22 89
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Explore our maps to find information about your property. View up to date and historical aerial photography and discover more about your neighbourhood. You can access the map below or view them in full screen.

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How to use our maps
  • Discover your neighbourhood using our maps

    Use our maps to search Manningham, property addresses, wards, healthcare centres and other places of interest.

  • Find planning information about a property using our maps

    Use this page to find planning overlays, planning applications and MelbWater overlays in Manningham.

  • View aerial photography using our maps

    View current aerial photography and unfold Manningham’s history dating back to 1998.

 

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To access Mapping Manningham (the System) you are acknowledging and agreeing to the following terms and conditions of use:

  • The System contains historic aerial photography and Vicmap information © The State of Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning 2017 and is reproduced with the permission of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. The State of Victoria, Manningham City Council and its employees and agents do not guarantee that the information is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all and any liability for any error, loss or consequence which may arise from any reliance on any information contained in this material.
  • Access to the System is for personal use only.
  • You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of any content contained on the System, which is for general information purposes only.
  • Information obtained from the System must not be commercialised, reproduced, published or distributed without the prior written permission from Manningham City Council.
  • Manningham City Council is not responsible for any information on websites that the System is linked to.
  • Manningham City Council does not endorse any company, organisation or other body that the System is linked to.
  • Manningham City Council is not liable to any person as a result of any information on the System which is not complete, accurate or current.
  • Manningham City Council is not liable to any person for any loss, cost, damage or liability incurred or suffered by any person which may arise as a result of a person's use or reliance upon information derived from the System.
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Parenting Seminar - Parents and Carers of LGBTQIA+ Youth
… an inclusive and accessible event. Light refreshments will be served. To assist us with catering and seating, please … Function Centre For parents, guardians and families Be kind Whats On … Parenting Seminar - Parents and Carers of …

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:

  • educational presentation on sexuality and gender
  • ways to support your young person
  • panel discussion
  • opportunities to ask all your questions
  • time to talk with other parents
  • additional support resources

This is an inclusive and accessible event.

Light refreshments will be served. To assist us with catering and seating, please register for this event.

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Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Awards
… its reproduction and survival. Unwitting suitors and would be predators see what they want to see or are tricked into … of these dedicated kilns. It is not a ceramic field to be taken lightly. Over the years I have persistently … ceramic objects that are about the boundaries between one kind of space and another - outside and inside, hollow and …

The Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award supports Victorian studio ceramics and acknowledges the special place ceramics have in the Manningham region.

The biennial acquisitive award and accompanying exhibition celebrates the best in contemporary Victorian ceramic art practice from across the state. Works acquired through the award form part of the Manningham Art Collection and are subsequently displayed in public buildings throughout the municipality, including Manningham Art Gallery exhibitions.

The Manningham Art Collection includes almost 30 ceramic artworks acquired through the Award since 2009, representing some of the best contemporary ceramic work in Victoria. 

The award is currently not running, please keep up to date with Arts Manningham news, opportunities, and events via our Facebook page and newsletter.

Past winners and acquisitions

Title Description Year

David Ray
WILD
2017
Earthenware, decal enamel gold, hand built
48 x 40 x 36 cm
Winner of the 2017 Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"Within my work I apply critical comment to contemporary consumerism and the less reputable aspects of our national identity through often flamboyant baroque creations. WILD explores the juxtaposition between the perception of the beautiful and the ugly. Decoration is incorporated within the body of the work, weaving, twisting and turning, with a confounding plethora of images, motifs and decals – the ‘glamour of the artificial’ colliding, almost in total meltdown. The hand of the artist is never far from one’s consciousness when viewing my work, which is intentionally imperfect, asymmetrical and sometimes seemingly top heavy. Also lingering in one’s awareness is the nature of ceramics; usually pristinely designed and immaculately fashioned and fragile. These two opposing qualities are a reaction to the overriding influence of machines as opposed to the natural." - David Ray, 2017.

 

Tim Clarkson
Washed Away
2017
Earthenware, hand built
45 x 60 x 40 cm
2017 Merit Award Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist and Skepsi Gallery

"Some say the world is getting hotter, some say this is due to mankind’s impact upon the earth, yet others refuse to acknowledge that the environment around us is changing and in a rapid way. With more information and knowledge at our fingertips than ever before, why is it that many of us just don’t see the impact our actions are having on the world around us? With each day, we are given the opportunity to do something about it, yet for something so critical to our future survival, there is little being done about it. Since 1992, melting ice from both poles have been responsible for a fifth of the global rise in sea levels, with the polar ice sheets melting faster in the last 20 years than in the last 10,000. The work titled Washed Away looks at how other inhabitants of this world are suffering the consequences of our own actions. Global warming is altering key habitat elements that are critical to wildlife’s survival and putting natural resources in jeopardy. Studies have projected that the Arctic could see its first ice-free summer as soon as 2020." - Tim Clarkson, 2017.

 

Magdalena Dmowska
Still Life
2017
Mid-fire clay, underglazes, porcelain slips, hand built, plaster monoprint
Dimensions variable
2017 Merit Award Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"When approached in the round, my ‘still life’ of ceramic forms references domestic objects, architecture and the body, whereas from a distance it references painting. Painting is confined by its frame, or self-contained by its edge as it encounters the wall, while ceramic objects work in the round, hence they frame themselves as the ‘clothing of emptiness’. I want my work to show the special power of ceramic forms through their association with tactility and the familiar, as they create intimacy with the viewer, contrary to the experience of separation associated with painting. My work explores the manipulation of familiar forms in order to move the viewer’s attention towards the metaphysical aspects of ceramic objects soothingness and lastingness, the metaphor for the perceptible representing the immaterial. I want the viewer to think about the inside of the closed forms, to embark on a journey of discovering what is really present in the space – the still life of ceramic forms translated into abstract painting. Beyond the art gallery, ceramic objects are perceived through their socially embedded meaning associated with function. My work demonstrates that ceramic forms can operate as hybrids, referring to the function while completely abandoning it in order to embrace the container as the ‘ultimate form of abstraction’." - Magdalena Dmowska, 2017.

 

Bridget Foley
Shifting Sands
2017
Porcelaneous stoneware, nickel yellow glaze, wheel thrown, reduction fired to 1300⁰C
Dimensions variable
2017 Merit Award Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"The movement of the glazes and the irregular line that moves around the vessels where the glazes overlap evokes the shifting lines of sand that occur when tides come in and out. I have spent many hours walking along the beaches on the Surf Coast of Victoria. These experiences get expressed in the work I make." - Bridget Foley, 2017.

 

Eva Glac
Corymbia Pectus
2017
Porcelain, raku, clear glaze, crackle glaze, gold luster, pink oyster, wood, polyclay, wax, handbuilt
Dimensions variable
2017 Merit Award Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"Duality and duplicity, the agony and the ecstasy of reproduction and sexuality. A species may employ illusory tactics for its reproduction and survival. Unwitting suitors and would be predators see what they want to see or are tricked into seeing. However, no human is a tool for someone else’s purpose. They are not owned, exchangeable or reduced to mere flesh. Body parts are beautiful and are not things without personality or dignity. We are slowly adapting to survive the verbal and physical abuse that is the result of objectification. Will we change physically, behaviorally or physiologically? The Eucalyptus flower buds are for your viewing, but do not ever touch the Corymbia ficifolia without my permission." - Eva Glac, 2017.

 

Dean Smith
Pine Forest
2015
Fine white stoneware, metallic glaze with fused enamel
49 x 30 x 10 cm
Winner of the 2015 Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist and Alcaston Gallery

"This artwork focuses on the link between the worked ceramic form and the disquieting landscape near my home. The gold-mining activity of the past has left the landscape disordered and jagged. The jagged line is echoed not only in the topography and quartz reefs but in the dry, brittle vegetation - the bare twigs whose reflections are amplified and multiplied in the dams and reservoirs. These observations are worked into my ceramic form as surface markings, through scoring and drawing with enamels and palladium. The landscape has contrasts of light and shade, past and present. The tannin-stained dams, the shadowy pine plantation, unearthed metal relics, scorched white bones and unexplained objects, sounds or past movements. My vessel-like form refers to the randomness and order I see in this particular landscape - the unexpected elements translated through strong contrasts and subtle nuance in the sculptural form." - Dean Smith.

 

John Dermer
Salt Glazed Porcelain Vessel
2015
Porcelain, salt glaze
34 x 20 x 20 cm
2015 General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"I have pursued the demanding and often frustrating discipline of salt glazing for almost fifty years. Couple this with my preference for working with porcelain, and the potential complications are amplified. However, this is a conscious choice I make and not some perverse form of self-inflicted pain! After much experimentation with various clay bodies I find that the porcelain provides me with a clean palette and a fine surface which underlays, and integrates with, the materials I apply to react with the salt. For my purposes the clay body is as integral to the form as it is to the nature of the surfaces I seek - it does not remain hidden as with most conventional glazing and firing techniques. I view the salt kiln as an extension of my hands. It is a final tool in the process of making pots. Unlike alternative glazing techniques, salt glazing requires a huge investment in time and money through the construction, maintenance and firing of these dedicated kilns. It is not a ceramic field to be taken lightly. Over the years I have persistently endeavoured to push the boundaries in order to break away from the universally accepted limitations of the salt glazing process. After relentless experimentation and research, many disastrous failures, kiln calamities and some lucky mistakes I have been able to achieve surface textures and colours that are totally unique in the history of salt glazing. However, this pot presents a surface that I have never seen or achieved previously. I also fear I may never again! My aesthetics are a reflection of the traditions and values of the Leach-Hamada movement. I believe in a balanced form, an honesty of process towards materials and a respect for the timelessness of presence. When this pot emerged from the kiln I was both stunned and elated. The proud, organic forms and the subtle nuance of colour and surface texture appear to have been born and not created. They have integrity, beauty and presence. They encourage me to continue to seek the magic pot. A pot that will live far beyond me, but would proudly occupy any place along the historical timeline." - John Dermer.

 

Kate Jones
My Fake Name
2015
Terracotta, slip, glaze
73 x 70 x 45 cm
2015 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"The combination of painted surface and sculptural form creates an ambiguity that questions assumptions about both genres. This allows the work to sit in a liminal space that affords a realm of possibility in which new configurations of ideas and relations can occur." - Kate Jones.

 

Irianna Kanellopoulou
Wild Things Roam
2015
Ceramic, glazes
29 x 29 x 12 cm
2015 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"My practice is largely involved with the creation of individual ceramic forms that create a narrative and explore issues of identity, (dis)placement, unity and movement. I often utilize collected images and objects of our environment and popular culture to explore the persona and emotional associations with our immediate environment and memories, real and invented. I am interested in using the figure as a cultural object to project a narrative of surreal reality; a super reality. The work is infused with symbolism and it personifies imaginary dialogues, deliberately shifting relationships while drifting in and out of an augmented reality. Different characters and personalities are captured in a fleeting moment to reveal a network of masked identities, fragmented conversations and hidden emotions. Focusing on the micro the work draws our attention to the small details which are often overlooked. This microcosm, at times humorous and bizarre, highlights the transformation and personification of such images as a means of making sense of our surroundings, our environment and ultimately ourselves. Drawing inspiration from 18th century European porcelain, the work fuses the traditional with the modern and utilizes traditional techniques that are rapidly being lost through modernization." - Irianna Kanellopoulou, 2015.

 

Susan Robey
Campanile
2015
High fired earthenware, handbuilt ceramic paperclay
32 x 13 x 12 cm
2015 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy of the artist

"As an architect and ceramic artist I use architectural imagery to make ceramic objects that are about the boundaries between one kind of space and another - outside and inside, hollow and solid, open and enclosed. I play with mass and scale in both form and surface texture and make reference to architectural elements such as walls, windows and columns. With soft, flexible cast clay slabs, I draw on my detailed understanding of architectural structures to construct thin walled objects with the lightness of paper but the solidity of buildings. I have adapted builders' techniques to my handbuilding processes including the use of formwork and the application of carpentry joints such as the mitre and the dowel. I use the static and inert in architecture to create the illusion of animation. I want the objects I make to be challenging and ambiguous." - Susan Robey.

 

Prue Venables
Porcelain Sieve No. 1
2015
Jingdezhen porcelain, fine silver
12 x 26 x 12 cm
2015 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist and Mossgreen

"A search for simple, quiet, innovative forms to be held and used; the translucency of porcelain with light dancing on the sprung tension of a rim, the softly melting body inviting touch; even the frustration of failure - all motivate my work. The procedures and intelligence of making hold my attention. I delight in the relationships that spring and develop between objects as they stand together like elements of musical harmony. From the shadows that form between them to the implied movements across spaces, they dance. An exploration of technical invention with origins in both studio and industrial spheres now enables handles to be fired separately, suspended, to be joined later. Such high risk practice leads to objects that have a sense of impossibility and without the encumbrances of limitations defining them even while they are still an idea. Silver components extend formal possibilities and facilitate the strengthening of joints between sections. The silver material and new techniques has enlivened my understanding of the porcelain I thought I knew so well." - Prue Venables.

 

Petrus Spronk
Landscape of the Mind
2013
Clay, smoke, flames
16 x 26 x 26 cm
Winner of the 2013 Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"My new series of work is concerned with the magic of the firing process. The throwing of the bowls is the same, though more refined. The burnishing of the bowls is the same, though more refined. The preparation for firing is as it has always been, but more finely skilled. With this work it is the firing process in the wood-fired kiln where the emphasis lies: the enriching of a surface imbued with flame and smoke markings, extracting from the kiln is visual magic, enhancing the work with kiln mysteries, painting the surface of the bowl with a brush loaded with fire and smoke, creating landscape images in its primal form, returning to the source, something raw with something refined, and there lies the necessary tension in the work; the tension which gets the attention." - Petrus Spronk.

 

Alan Constable
Not titled (Blue Concertina Camera)
2013
Ceramic, glaze
25 x 28 x 15 cm
2013 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist and Arts Project Australia

Constable’s sculpture is a lyrical interpretation of a technical instrument and the artist’s finger marks can be seen clearly on the clay surface like traces of humanity. In this way, Alan Constable’s camera can be viewed as an extension of the body as much as a sculptural representation of an object.

 

Neville French
Mungo Light 7
2013
Porcelain
24 x 28 x 25 cm
2013 Award General Acquisitions
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist and Mossgreen

"My work involves an exploration of elemental porcelain vessels. Through each work, I try to distil an essence of place and evoke notions of quietude and transcendence through the expressive use of glaze and its relationship to form, space and light. The Willandra dry lakes region in southern New South Wales is a World Heritage site of profound significance for its record of geological evolution and human cultural record of earliest Australians. At Lake Mungo the land has been sculpted by climatic changes spanning millennia and the vast basin, silent spaces and ephemeral effects of light, weather and time, inspire my current work. In response to this extraordinary Australian landscape – a place of great spiritual significance – I have gently altered this wheel thrown piece to evoke a poetic sense of the vast topography whilst extending the glaze matrix to achieve subtle shifts in the colour and light on the form." - Neville French.

 

Terunobu Hirata
Facetted Vases with Triangular Top
2013
Stoneware
29 x 22 x 22 cm
2013 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"For more than 30 years, I have lived in Australia after leaving my home country, Japan. The life in Australia has always reminded me of my origin as Japanese. My passions have been to express the emotions and feelings I have had through the life in Australia into my work. Also, tasks such as working with clay, throwing on the wheel and firing the kiln give me a sense of satisfaction through interacting with nature. They are a source of my inspiration although they can be distressing at times. I have been fascinated by the ash glaze on dark body. This work gives the feeling of harmony of movement and tranquility. I draw upon the Bizen pottery style from Japan which influences my dark surfaces and undecorated forms. I have been experimenting with various methods to fulfill my passions for pottery. I have been excited and thrilled with what I do as a potter." - Terunobu Hirata.

 

Janetta Kerr-Grant
Urban Light, Winter
2013
Stoneware
31 x 29 x 13 cm
2013 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"I am interested in how a particular sense of place is conveyed in ceramics. For the past few years I have been drawn to the urban iconography of freeways. My inspiration derives from frequent travel, often at dusk, along the Western Highway. The soft haze of twilight dissolves the heavy traffic, streetlights and road signs into a richer more ambiguous landscape. In this diffuse half-light these ordinary, even banal, vistas are transformed into landscapes of unexpected and fleeting beauty. Working from reference photographs, I use this imagery as the starting point to produce elemental ceramic vessels that explore notions of mood and atmosphere." - Janetta Kerr-Grant.

 

Vanessa Lucas
Stone Jugs
2013
Slip cast porcelain
26 x 46 x 24 cm
2013 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist and Woodbine Art

"A single smooth dark stone among rough grey rocks on a deserted beach in Tasmania suggested the form of these jugs and the dark satin glaze. The jug series has emerged with variations from the primary immutable form, each descending shape seeming to fall naturally from the largest vessel." - Vanessa Lucas.

 

Tracy Muirhead
Utensils
2013
Porcelain
30 x 104 x 4 cm
2013 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Gallery
Image courtesy the artist

 

"Utensils have been used by man for millennia. They are useful, practical objects, but the use of tools and utensils is not unique to humans; in fact gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants and birds have been observed using stones, twigs and bone shards to help obtain a desired object or substance. Today, we regard table manners and the ability to wield cutlery as a mark of sophistication.This series of utensils removes all pretension of sophistication in that they are basic, verging on crude, yet as a group, make an elegant statement where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts." - Tracy Muirhead.

 

Christopher Headley
Forgotten Worlds
2011
White earthenware, glaze, decals, platinum lustre
75 x 30 x 25 cm
Winner of the 2011 Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"Forgotten Worlds responds to memory and emotion. The intention of the work is to allow the viewer time to reflect on the past. Guided by the rich assembly of images that create a history - the broken fine china plate, the idealised view of nature and the dream of flight. Such histories are recorded and projected into present time and we connect with them through our emotions - such as melancholy. Melancholy is thus evoked in the context of quiet reflection, evoking memories of both happiness and sadness." - Christopher Headley.

 

Paul Wood
L. N. Fowler
2011
Found ceramic, glass objects
22 x 42 x 28 cm
2011 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"I begin new work by gleaning op shops, ebay and second-hand shops for unwanted ceramic objects. These are piled into a kiln and fired. Their shape and glazes melt, warp and fuse together into new forms. I am interested that their previous existence in one’s everyday domestic life to their rejection as non-fashionable ‘clutter’ are given a new life and resurrected into small monuments to their past circumstances. Their new rather wilted form expresses the exhaustion of their previous domestic setting. L.N. Fowler is a re-produced Phrenology head lying on its side on a pile of platters. A glass bowl is melted over its head. The leaf imprint on the melted glass bowl becomes like a textile pattern on a cloth head scarf. Gone is the previous brittle and rigid state of the bowl. Now it is fluid and feels light like a piece of muslin cloth. Tucked inside the Phrenology head’s bust are two miniature figurines. In their earlier context they may have seemed innocent and a little banal. Perhaps they sat on a quiet mantel piece. In their new context there is something a little darker coming into play. Looking closely at these two figurines you notice that the male figure has been beheaded. The Fowlers head, previously used for science and now lying on its side on some platters and clothed in a beautiful scarf also alludes to a more sinister narrative. Perhaps a King or Queen has called for its head to be chopped off and served on a platter!" - Paul Wood

 

Brian Keyte
Phi Triptych
2011
Stoneware, shino type glaze
15 x 60 x 40 cm
2011 Award General
Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

Humankind has evolved within the natural world. I reason, therefore, that if one can utilise nature’s design rules then the product will rest easy on the human eye that has evolved with it. As the golden mean or phi seems to be what nature uses, each piece is made with this in mind as a guide to structure, with the plastic nature of the clay and the intended glaze contributing to the final form. I constantly work with the ratios of a form’s elements in mind. Thus much of my work could perhaps be classed as an engineered structure. The calculated rhythm of a wave formed rim, and the careful forming of a bowl shape coming close to perhaps a sine wave, a catenary or parabolic curve. Some may see these forms as clinical in their calculated aesthetic, but they are informed by nature as the mathematics behind them is simply the mathematics that falls out of the natural world when we study it. It is the Cartesian mathematics of Descartes, Newton, Venturi and others who simply observed nature in fine detail and sought to explain it in the language of numbers. With an understanding of these rules and a piece constructed to them, I can then break those rules to move beyond this clinical thoughtful foundation and add creative flair unbounded by them.

 

Robyne Latham
Strange Fruit
2011
Stoneware
23 x 26 x 46 cm
2011 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

 

 

 

The mystique of saggar firing is captivating. The process is complex from beginning to end, from wedging the clay to firing the work. It invariably requires the artist to juggle the potential of intuition with the whisper of serendipity. The inevitable and unavoidable flip-side of this magic, due to the very nature of the firing, is the possibility of a disaster. Frequently, one can open the kiln to find hours of work have literally ‘gone up in smoke’. This necessitates the artist to develop a sound and philosophical resilience to the loss of works. Works which do endure a saggar firing however, emit a unique quality, borne of the coalescence of earth, fire, water, air and space. This unique quality can challenge the construct of time. With curiosity one can ask, “Could this work have been created last week or a century ago?” The works, Kick’n Goals and Strange Fruit address timeless themes of the human condition. Both works explore the co-existence of beauty with ugliness, and grace with trauma. On one hand humans can create a sculpture, a garden or a symphony of such beauty, and concurrently such violence and destruction. There exists a synergy between the unique quality of saggar fired work, the intent of challenging the construct of time and the exploration of universal themes.

 

Tina Lee
The Karens'
2011
Ceramic and various glazes
120 x 120 x 110 cm
2011 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy of the artist

"After collecting ceramics for 10 years I have become interested in the ceramic objects that people do not collect. The objects discarded or rejected and existing on the periphery of good taste. My current body of work juxtaposes elements of the highly sought after collectable with elements of the undesirable object relegated to the junk pile. The small ceramic vase in the opportunity shop that no one ever buys has become an object of focus. I decided to call a forlorn, common 1950s vase, Karen. Like the vinyl LP’s of Tijuana Brass, Kamahl and Karen Knowles, she is always available. She is usually two dollars. She is dependable. The slip cast shell that is covered in a dry textured glaze characterizes Karen. She is one of probably thousands cast so many times the relief decoration is hardly legible. In the ceramic world, Karen competes with the handcrafted, the one-off, the authentic, and the unique collectable object. In the hierarchy between the handmade and the slip cast multiple, she remains at the bottom. But that is what is appealing about her. After living with her for a while, her simple ordinariness begins to grow on you. The psychology of the mass produced is comforting to us because it’s everywhere—past and present." - Tina Lee.

The Karens' is permanently displayed above the entrance to Manningham Art Gallery.

 

Vipoo Srivilasa
Child's Play
2011
2011 Award General Acquisition
Ceramic, glazes
70 x 25 x 18 cm

"Child’s Play is a piece from the series Bloody Bangkok. This series is a response to the red shirt and yellow shirt protests that have occurred in recent years." - Vipoo Srivilasa

 

Michael Doolan
Bear Family
2009
Ceramic, platinum lustre
Dimensions variable
Winner of the inaugural 2009 Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"My work, inspired by popular culture and finding expression in a 'world of the toy' de- and re-construct childhood imagery. They engage the viewer with this world. Intentionally set up to be viewed through the eyes of an adult while still allowing us to participate childlike, in this 'world of the toy'. My aim is to capture and reveal the invisible, hidden qualities of the miniature. Their featureless countenance employed to subvert “my” subject’s visually-friendly nature. A major feature of these works is their high gloss reflective finish. This mirror-like finish will force the viewer to engage with the work as an active and intimate participator, so they observe themselves as a distorted reflection. There is an intention with this work to question the way we perceive ourselves in the world, in this case, my world of the toy, around them." - Michael Doolan.

 

Tim Clarkson
Set in Stone 2
2009
Ceramic, glaze, decals
28 x 30 x 18 cm
2009 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"Long intrigued with the art of origami, this work reflects ceramic sculptures based on typical origami forms. The forms are then used as canvases in which current issues that we are facing in the world today are expressed. Whilst researching origami, the crane was used as a starting point. Although this form is one of the most commonly known origami folds in the world, it was the history behind the origami crane that made it the perfect subject matter. The crane is strong, graceful and beautiful, and is a symbol of loyalty and honour. Each year thousands of paper cranes are folded around the world as ways of promoting peace, making friends and also honouring those whose lives were destroyed in the bombing of Hiroshima. By using the ceramic medium, the forms are created and imitate the paper qualities of origami, whilst also giving the work a more permanent existence. From the sharp angular lines to the crisp paper folds, all elements of the paper crane are recreated to symbolise the precision and geometrical forms found in the art of origami. With the use of custom decals, the newspaper print further adds to the illusion of paper. Almost 60 years on we are still faced with the threat of nuclear attacks, with the rise of civil restlessness in the Middle East testifying to this. With reference to the Hiroshima bombing the work connects the past with the future reminding us that history has a way of repeating itself." - Tim Clarkson.

 

Ann-Maree Gentile
When Manningham was a Road
2009
Paper clay, underglaze
Dimensions variable
2009 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"When I was growing up Manningham was a road, a road that lead to my Nonna and Pop’s, Aunties and Uncles and the Doncaster Baths. Now it’s a municipality. For a very long time Doncaster was my world. I lived there, went to kinder and school there and all my friends did too. The landscape, places and people of Doncaster inhabit many nooks and crannies in the memory section of my brain. I have taken this opportunity to explore some of my childhood memories, there is nothing earth shattering in fact it makes me wonder how some of these memories are so vivid while others have just faded away. Sometimes when we speak of these times people ask how do you remember something so obscure and when they talk I wonder if I was really there. Long live the joy of finding a plastic toy in cereal box and the strange machinations of memory." - Ann-Maree Gentile.

 

Victor Greenaway
Spiral Lipped Bowl, Imperial-Yellow
2009
Porcelain, glaze
18 x 19 x 17 cm
2009 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"The strength of my work is in the ability to create spontaneity in each piece during the session on the potter's wheel. As a brush or chisel is the tool of a painter or sculptor, so too is the wheel mine. The dynamics are created through light and shade, modelled through the use of indentations and various surfaces and colours. The translucency of the porcelain contributes to this by passing light through thin linear markings and fine edges. As in a quick sketch or abstraction the outcome relies on experience, intuition and a confidence in technique. Often the result is uncertain and the work lost or discarded but the journey is an exciting one and constantly rewarding. I look for glaze surfaces to enhance the form and lines by creating light and shade, adding dynamic energy to the piece. I often find glossy glazes to be too distracting so tend to select glazes that are more satin or matt. I also produce work that follows the specialist techniques of the black Etruscan bucchero firings. It provides a beautiful and appealing contrast to the high-fired, pure white of the Limoges porcelain." - Victor Greenaway.

 

Wendy Jagger
Firewheel
2009
Southern ice porcelain
20 x 20 x 20 cm
2009 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Images courtesy the artist

"Surrounded by the beautiful and sometimes austere alpine environment of Victoria’s North East, my work is strongly influenced by its seasonal landscapes. Field drawings are developed in the studio in a range of painting media or depicted in translucent porcelain imagery. Working with Southern Ice porcelain, etching the imagery, layer by layer into the thrown walls of the vessel is painstaking and fraught with danger. At any moment, the bone dry clay could shatter, as I rub away at the shellac resist, eroding the surface. Yet it is exciting. It’s like painting with light. It’s like a treasure hunt, as I search for that luminous translucency. It is a quest of passion. Firewheel came about when a shadow play of light cast dancing botanical patterns on the wall one afternoon. Different densities of light passed through the growth of the native shrubs outside the window. Firewheel has been delicately double etched, on the interior and exterior of the form to recreate this shadow play." - Wendy Jagger.

 

Irianna Kanellopoulou
Dreamscape
2009
Ceramic, glazes, polyurethane
20 x 32 x 3 cm
2009 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"In the piece Dreamscape different images of automobiles are fused together to represent the car as an important icon of desire as well as an embodiment of our personas, dreams & sexuality. I use a combination of handbuilding and slipcasting techniques, exploring the sculptural and plastic qualities of clay in a contemporary context. Working with modules and different components allows relationships between forms to develop, investigating the life of an object outside of its initial intent and purpose. I seek to merge traditional hand crafted ceramic techniques with industrial methods and processes to achieve a fusion of techniques. The integration of these contrasting elements is an essential aspect of my artwork and enables me to continue to explore and push the boundaries of my artistic practice." - Irianna Kanellopoulou, 2009.

 

Sally Lee
Morning Blush
2009
Southern ice porcelain, coloured stain
8 x 16 x 14 cm
2009 Award General Acquisition
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

 

Sally uses translucent porcelain for her work as she appreciates its fine texture and the way it provides for the passage of light through the form. She also enjoys the challenge of working with such a technically challenging medium. The technique of combining pattern, colour and design within the body of the vessel itself is her particular enthusiasm. In the union of luminosity, pattern and structure Sally is seeking to create an ideal of beauty inspired by nature. Her soft muted colours and designs take inspiration from anything from a simple rock, flower, a butterfly, fish or feather to the colours and forms of the Australian landscape. The irregular forms reflect the accidental deviations and variations often found in nature. Sally's pieces are exquisitely delicate and are not glazed as she feels that the subtlety of the forms can be better appreciated this way. The vessels are instead simply polished both before and after the final firing.

 

Mary-Lou Pittard
Breakfast Tray
2009
Stoneware
Dimensions variable
2009 Valley of the Arts Award
Manningham Art Collection
Image courtesy the artist

"Clay allows me to use many processors when forming my work. I enjoy the transformation from the soft pliable state through to the hard durable finish. I often push its bounders to see what I can produce sometimes to no avail but still find myself back the next day exploring again. Once the piece is made its shape often dictates the decorative elements. With every year my decoration seems to become more intricate. My love for food and cooking has always played a big part in my creating process. Ideas in the studio or dishes in the kitchen are inspired by the mood or flavour of the day. Like cooking I start with traditional ingredients but end up with something new and exciting. Mass production never interested me as a student, I never wanted to let go of the imperfections of the hand made object. Years ago I came across an unusual ceramic object in a Regional Gallery. It was titled “Asparagus Dipping Bowl ‘It was made especially for dipping asparagus I loved it. I also have a book on Victorian household goods that is full of obscure and extravagant objects. I enjoy combining elements of a ceramics tradition with my own artistic desires. They play on the functional decorative side, to use or not to use, ‘Breakfast Tray’ is for those lazy mornings to use out on the veranda or enjoyed displayed on the sideboard." - Mary-Lou Pittard.

 

 

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Community Activation and Social Isolation initiative

The Community Activation and Social Isolation (CASI) initiative helps people build social connections and support networks in their local communities during COVID-19. Manningham Council is managing this program for our community and partnering with community organisations to provide on-the-ground support.

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Apply for financial hardship

We are acutely aware of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and the impact this may have on your ability to make payment for your council rates at this time.

If you are experiencing genuine financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 you can apply for a special payment arrangement with us.

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Apply for the utility relief grant scheme

Residents in the Manningham community experiencing temporary financial hardship may be eligible for a utility relief grant to help pay an overdue mains electricity, gas or water bill. The grant is up to $650 on each utility type in a two-year period. 

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Emergency relief for temporary visa holders

Australian Red Cross is providing a small one-off emergency relief payment to people who are on temporary visas, who have no way to support themselves and have urgent needs.

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Our COVID-19 Community Relief Package

Our package of relief measures includes support for local businesses affected by COVID-19. This includes:

  • 25% discount on the next round of annual registration fees for food and health premises
  • subsidised business development programs that will provide additional support to local businesses in the short and medium term
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Our business support program

Our Business team have developed a number of programs to support our local business community.

Upcoming programs will include:

  • Business advisory services and mentoring for heavily affected businesses
  • One-on-one technical support and transition for businesses
  • Marketing support and business planning
  • Activation support post lockdown
  • Adaptation to the new business environment
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Doncare

Doncare delivers a wide range of support services and programs to help families, the aged, youth and disadvantaged within our community. Their main services include:

  • Information and emergency relief
  • Counselling
  • Family services
  • Family violence prevention and recovery
  • Social support for seniors

If you are in need of support during this time, please contact Doncare on 9856 1500 or doncare@doncare.org.au

 

State Government and Federal Government support

The State Government and Federal Government have a range of support packages available to individuals during this time.

  • The State Government has support for Victorians self-isolating with no access to food and essential supplies
  • The Federal Government has support available to those affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) via Services Australia

The Victorian Government also has a support package for Victorian workers impacted by COVID-19.

NDIS participants and providers can access support and resources via the NDIS website. 

 

Department of Health and Office of Youth

  • Family Recovery Fund Culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and families in Victoria who have been significantly impacted by COVID can access case management support (with a focus on mental health recovery, education, training and employment) through the Family Recovery Program. Information regarding this program is available in 13 community languages. If you would like more info, contact frp@cohealth.org.au
  • Extreme Hardship Support Program The Extreme Hardship Support Program (EHSP) provides emergency financial assistance to people on temporary and provisional visas and undocumented migrants who are not eligible for Commonwealth Government income support. It assists people with zero or very limited savings, income or community support to pay for food, medicine and bills during the coronavirus pandemic. EHSP is a Victorian Government program delivered by Red Cross and the Brotherhood of St Laurence

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Additional Resources

Additional support is available during this time, you can access the following resources

Looking after your mental health

  • Visit the Australian Government's Head to Health website
  • Visit the Beyond Blue website
  • Visit the Council of Intellectual Disability website (for mental health resources in easy English)
  • Visit Be kind to /node/4964yourself

Family and Domestic violence support

  • Call 1800 RESPECT (24 hours / 7 days a week)
  • safe steps Family Violence Response Centre 1800 015 188
  • If you are in immediate danger please call 000
  • How to speak to kids about COVID-19 vaccines
  • COVID-19 vaccine information for teens and parents/guardians

Crisis support and suicide prevention 

  • Visit the Lifeline website
  • Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours / 7 days)
  • Text: 0477 13 11 14 (6.00pm to midnight, AEDT)
  • Chat online (7.00pm to midnight)

Support for the LGBTQIA+ community

  • Visit Thorne Harbour Health
  • Visit our Support for LGBTQIA+ communities

Contact our Business team

As we continue to feel the effects of COVID-19 within our community, Manningham Business is here to support your business through this time.

We want to hear your experiences and we’re keen to help and advocate on your behalf wherever possible. Leave us your details and a member of the Manningham Business team will get back to you.

Business Victoria has a hotline to help businesses with COVID-19 questions: 13 22 15.

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Mental Health First Aid course for sporting clubs
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Manningham City Council has partnered with Richmond Institute to deliver Mental Health First Aid training to volunteers of Manningham sport and recreation clubs.

Using practical, evidence-based action plan, this mental health first aid (MHFA) course equips people with the knowledge and skills to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, and assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

This opportunity is available for two people per club.

The Blended Face to Face course is made up of two components:

  1. eLearning online modules (3-4 hours completed prior to workshop)
  2. Face-to-face workshop (4 hours)

It is strongly encouraged to have completed the e-Learning modules prior to the face-to-face session as this session will present scenarios and activities that apply these learnings.

Topics include:

  • Mental Health in the Community
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use

To register, speak to your club and then get in touch with our Recreation Participation Officer.

Please note: the session on Monday 2 May will be held at the Manningham Function Centre
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Monster Community Raffle
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Manningham has held the Monster Community Raffle as an annual event for over 15 years. This year, we welcome the Templestowe Bowling Club as our raffle partner.

With an incredible $10,000 worth of prizes on offer, Manningham-based community groups, schools and sporting clubs are encouraged to get involved and take this opportunity to fundraise for their organisations and the Manningham Community Fund.

 

What prizes are on offer?

The first prize is a $5,000 Coles Myer gift voucher.

There are also five runners up prizes, a $1,000 Coles Myer gift voucher.

 

Who can sell raffle tickets?

Any not-for-profit organisations in Manningham can take part in the raffle.

 

When is the raffle?

The Monster Community Raffle is held annually.

The 2022 raffle will be drawn on Thursday 8 September at the Templestowe Bowling Club.
Tickets can be sold between Wednesday 18 May and Tuesday 30 August 2022.

 

How much does it cost?

Not for profit community groups can order the ticket books from Council for free.

The only cost to the groups and organisations is the time it takes to sell the tickets.

100% of the proceeds are invested back into the community.

The raffle tickets are sold for $2.00 each. The community organisation will receive $1.50, and the remaining 50 cents will be donated to the Manningham Community Fund.

This fund supports the welfare services offered by charitable organisations within our community.

 

How to order your raffle ticket books

Community organisations can order their raffle tickets online. 

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Once we receive your order, we will tell you when you can collect them from the Manningham Civic Centre at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.

 

How to return your sold raffle tickets

There are two steps to return your sold raffle tickets:

  1. Deposit all money collected into the below account. No money will be accepted in person.
     

    Monster Raffle account details

    Bank Bendigo Bank
    BSB 633 000
    Account number 191523976
    Account name Templestowe Bowling Club Inc
    Reference/ Description The name of your organisation
  2. Deliver your ticket books to Customer Service at the Manningham Civic Centre.

 

Need help?

If you have any questions, please contact the Templestowe Bowling Club at manninghamraffle@gmail.com, or call Barry on 9846 1978.

 

Last year's Raffle winners
 

First prize Kristy Williams
Second prize Nichole McCausland
Third prize Zahora Mantuoros
Fourth prize Sam Hassoun
Fifth prize Rosetta
Sixth prize

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Last week, we wrapped up the 2022 Volunteer Recognition Program with a reception event in the Manningham Function Centre. Our Mayor recognised and thanked the 59 community-nominated volunteers, presenting each with a gift voucher.

“We had volunteers from 31 different organisations nominated! The breadth of volunteer opportunities available in Manningham is extensive. This program allowed us to find and recognise some amazing people who roll their sleeves up and get involved in these opportunities that support our community,” said Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert.

We had 85 people join the event, including nominators, nominees and representatives from many volunteer organisations.

See the full list of program recipients:

Nominee Bio Organisation
Adrienne Callinan Adrienne is a volunteer coach with the Bulleen-Templestowe Basketball Club. She started coaching at 13 years old and is a Victorian Championship coach and Youth League assistant coach. Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Club
Allison Troth Allison volunteers for Destiny Rescue, an organisation that exists to rescue kids from sex trafficking and exploitation. She’s been involved in supporting children’s rights and works hard at advocating for children experiencing abuse. Destiny Rescue
Alyece Elliot Alyece has worked tirelessly for the Rotary Rummage Op Shop for over 16 years. She is always friendly, warm, courteous, and helpful to customers. Rotary Rummage Op Shop
Anna Ge Anna volunteers at the Doncaster Church of Christ. She mentors English Conversation Classes, for which she found ways to continue these throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns by moving the classes to Zoom. Doncaster Church of Christ
Anne Kumnick Anne has been a volunteer at the Rotary Community Opshop for nearly 20 years. In addition to her regular shift, Anne also helps on the weekend and at night when there are excess donations. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Barry Halpern Barry has become one of the most reliable committee members of the Doncaster RSL, especially when they need sausages cooked!  Doncaster RSL  
Brenda Humphreys Brenda is a tireless and highly respected member of the Pines Learning community. She began volunteering there in 1992 and continues now in her retirement.  Pines Learning
Carmen Chan For the last two years, Carmen has been Deputy Controller of Training and Members at the Manningham SES, where she’s been responsible for keeping our entire unit recruited, trained and engaged. SES Manningham Unit
Carolyn Vimpani Carolyn is the founder of REAL Inc, a not-for-profit organisation providing activities and opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. She has coordinated the weekly REAL Programs since its inception. 
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Christian Sharkey Christian has been a Scout Leader at the Wonga Park Scouts for over seven years. In addition to leading the Scouts weekly, he takes them on weekend camps, hikes and bike rides.  Wonga Park Scouts
Christine Templeton Chris volunteers for Operation Stitches. She’s opened her home to many at-risk young people, providing a place of safety and engagement. She’s an active person who has been reaching out to young people for over 20 years. Operation Stitches
Darryl Bishop Darryl volunteered with the Doncaster RSL and Doncaster Bowls Club. He’s organised the Duck of Edinburgh Bowls Teams at the Bowls Club, and his hard work always makes the details look easy.  Doncaster RSL and Doncaster Bowls
Denis Wheeler Denis is a regular volunteer in the Rotary Community Opshop and has been an active member of their staff for several years. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Denise Alexander Denise has worked in the Rotary Community Opshop for 20 years! She tirelessly cleans and restores all their jewellery donations. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Dennis Clarke Dennis is a Vietnam Veteran who has been committed to keeping the Doncaster RSL alive through many trying challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Doncaster RSL 
Despina Alleri Despina volunteers for several sporting clubs. She coaches two kids’ basketball teams, is on a junior football club committee, and always volunteers for school activities.  Bulleen Templestowe JFC, Yarra Eagles Basketball, Templestowe Heights Basketball
Dot Haynes Dot is the secretary at the Doncaster RSL, she is committed to helping and bringing positive change wherever she goes.  Doncaster RSL  
Samiel Siow Sam volunteers for Discovering Without Borders. He works closely with children who live in public housing or are from single-parent households, supporting them with homework clubs and after school activities. Discovering Without Borders
El Teptada El volunteers for Gateway Lighthouse SDA Church and led the community program to clean up the Zerbes Reserve in Doncaster East as part of the Clean Up Australia Day on 6 March 2022. Gateway Lighthouse SDA Church (Doncaster East)
Frank Johnston Frank volunteers with Manningham Interchurch Council. He’s always committing to difficult tasks and is always happy to help at Interchurch activities.   Manningham Interchurch Council
Gina Zammit Gina runs the school tuck-shop at St Kevin’s. She makes rosters, communicates with parents and always works with a smile. St Kevin’s
Gordon  Culbard Gordon is a valuable member of the Rotary Community Opshop team. He has been a volunteer for many years and assists wherever he is needed.  Rotary Community Opshop
Graham Cox Graham is a weekly volunteer in the Rotary Community Opshop for many years, assisting in sorting and pricing donations. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Grant Hamilton Grant has volunteered at MannaCare for five years. In that time, he’s done everything from gardening to working in the café and doing the laundry.  MannaCare
Gurpreet Miglani Gurpreet is the Coordinator of Auskick Doncaster. He’s also an AFL multi-cultural ambassador and a committee member of the Doncaster Junior Football Club.  Auskick Doncaster
Ian Walkenden Ian has been a leader with the Air League for many years, as well as taking on the role of Museum Curator at the Doncaster RSL Doncaster RSL  
Jackie Burton Jackie runs a Manningham transition home for people with disabilities. Assisting two people at a time for six months, Jackie helps prepare residents for independent living. Manningham Transition Home
Jacqui Mewburn Jacqui’s voluntary contributions at CareNet are greatly appreciated. She’s been generous with her time and hard work and is always up for a laugh.  Manningham Christian Centre - CareNet
Jan Roberts Jan has volunteered in the Rotary Community Opshop for nearly 20 years! She does a weekly shift, plus on the weekends and evening’s when they are busy with excessive donations. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Jimmy Lam Jimmy was nominated by Manningham General Practice. He volunteers with his local church and community. Over the lockdown periods, he ran a free online health series to help all people in need.  Manningham General Practice
Jingjing Qu Upon his retirement some years back, Jingjing started mentoring English conversation classes at Doncaster Church of Christ. Throughout the pandemic, he continued mentoring online via Zoom. Doncaster Church of Christ
Kathy Monley Kathy volunteers for Living and Learning at Ajani Inc. She uses her time and expertise to source donations for the Food Relief Pantry.  Living and Learning at Ajani Inc
Lina Italia Lina is passionate about looking after people, and sustainability. She volunteers at the Manningham Christian Centre (CareNET) multiple days a week, doing all manner of tasks. CareNET - Manningham Christian Centre
Liz Madden Liz is a retired Defence services member and works hard to help out at the Doncaster RSL, where she has taken on the role of Appeals Officer. Doncaster RSL  
Mahum Sana Mahum is the Section Leader of Training and Operations at the Manningham SES. During the NSW floods, he went on deployment, organised weekly training, and always goes above and beyond.  SES Manningham Unit
Malcolm Ferguson Malcolm does regular weekly shifts in the Manningham Rotary op shop and drives the truck for Doncare, picking up furniture donations. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Martha Clarke Martha is a workhorse and quiet overachiever at the Doncaster RSL! Her craft skills and creativity make everyone feel like they can achieve anything. Doncaster RSL  
Marty Channon Marty has been a volunteer with the SES for over 10 years. He is an inspirational Section and Crew Leader who is always committed and engaged.  SES Manningham Unit
Margaret Guy Margaret volunteers for CareNET. She joined the team about 6 months ago and has become an asset to the organisation with her hard work and dedication. Manningham Christian Centre - CareNet
Maryanne Kirk Maryanne is a regular volunteer in the Rotary Community Opshop. For many years, she’s supported the Rotary Club, assisting with local community projects. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Megan Templeton Megan runs the Donvale Dunkers Basketball Club, running programs to make basketball accessible for little kids and supporting coaches throughout the season. Donvale Dunkers Basketball Club
Mei Pang Mei is a volunteer at the Rotary Community Opshop. She has a particular affinity for bags and shoes. Her assistance always ensures they get good value for those donations.  Manningham Rotary Opshop
Milly Ching Milly has been a volunteer administrator at U3A for over 15 years! She has arranged instructors and timetables for over a thousand students.  U3A
Natalie Mander Natalie has been the volunteer President of Warrandyte Kindergarten, going above and beyond to ensure that the Kinder and its community are supported, safe, and connected through COVID-19. Warrandyte Kindergarten
Nga Kung Nga has volunteered tirelessly at the local Churches in Manningham as a children’s volunteer, giving families a safe place for their children to gather. Not Specified
Patrick Templeton Patrick volunteers with Operation Stitches. He is passionate about children and closing the gap in education for the marginalised. Patrick regularly volunteers, giving and serving families in need with resources, food and social engagement. Operation Stitches
Redaa Anshasy Redaa has volunteered for over 20 years, teaching Arabic at Sunday School. She has gone above and beyond, volunteering at the Doncaster Seniors Club.  Doncaster Seniors Club
Rosalee Davey Rosalee has volunteered her time and gardening efforts for more than three decades, removing shrubbery and weeds, pruning and preening and beautifying the Westerfolds. Not specified
Roslyn Gaylor Roslyn is a volunteer in the Manningham Rotary Community Opshop. She does several shifts per week and fills in whenever someone is sick or away. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Stephanie Martinez Stephanie is a founding member and current President of Manningham Rotaract Club. She was instrumental in developing the Connecting Mannningham Facebook page, which provided a wide range of online programs to support Club members during COVID-19. Manningham Rotaract
Steve Cuce Steve is a second-year member of the Manningham SES. He’s always putting himself forward as a trainer and Deputy Team Leader within the unit. This is on the back of being a new father! SES Manningham Unit
Steven Langley Steven volunteers at the Doncaster Church of Christ, mentoring English to students. His commitment is valued by the community and his students.  Doncaster Church of Christ
Sue Hudson Sue has been a volunteer in the Rotary Community op shop for many years. She volunteers each week and fills other shifts when required. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Suzanne Connelly Suzanne is a dedicated and hard-working president of the Parents and Friends committee at St Kevin’s. She works tirelessly to raise money for the school and ensure students are given the best opportunities to learn. St Kevin’s

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David volunteers in the Rotary Community Opshop two full days each week. David is a willing volunteer and is a valuable member of our volunteer group. Manningham Rotary Opshop
Trish Hargreaves Trish has been a volunteer at the Rotary Community Opshop for many years. She does three shifts per week and fills in at other times when needed.  Manningham Rotary Opshop
Vincent Ciardulli Vincent is the Unit Controller at SES Manningham. He’s hands-on and spends many hours being on call for the community and organising the unit.  SES Manningham Unit
John Robinson Over the past year, John volunteered his time and expertise to repair and improve the facilities at the Doncaster Tennis Club. Doncaster Tennis Club
Lou Hermann Lou volunteered his time and supplied materials to repair dilapidated benches at the Doncaster Tennis Club. Doncaster Tennis Club
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Manningham charities need food donations
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Many Manningham charities are seeking assistance, as supplies have been dwindling following a noticeable increase in demand during COVID-19.

As the current health crisis stretches on and the economic impact continues, more people are relying on charities and churches for their food supplies, including families who have never asked for assistance before. 

Stage 4 coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions have changed the way that charities and churches accept food donations due to the stay-at-home orders. Gift vouchers can be purchased from local supermarkets and mailed, or e-gift cards can be purchased and emailed directly to the support organisation.

Local organisations offering food relief in Manningham include:

  • Doncare, Suite 4, Level 1, Manningham City Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108. Please call first: 9856 1500
  • MCC CareNet, Manningham Christian Centre, 143-145 Parker St, Templestowe. Please call first: 9846 7244
  • Vantage Point Care, 320 Reynolds Rd, Donvale. Please call first: 9844 4465
  • LinC, Pathway Baptist Church, 41 Marcus Road, Templestowe Lower. Hours are 9.00am to 12noon, Monday to Friday.
  • Living and Learning @ Ajani, 284 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower. Phone: 9850 3687
  • Salvation Army, 325 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Hours are 9.00am to 4.30pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

All charities will also willingly accept donations of gift cards and supermarket vouchers. Visit our resource to find out more about which organisations offer emergency food relief in Manningham.

Visit Manningham Matters online to read more stories from this week’s edition.

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Community Spirit
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Manningham is a vibrant and diverse community with people of all cultures and backgrounds. We have a proud history of a multicultural community living, working and celebrating together. We want to showcase and celebrate this community spirit.

In this series of videos, we have asked some community members to share their experiences and get to see their passion for our community in Manningham.

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Varvara Ioannou

Meet Varvara, the founder behind an inclusive Australian Women's Greek Network and resident of Manningham for more than 40 years.

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Heba El-Hakim

Meet Heba, a local business coach working with community language schools, including Arabic Culture School in Doncaster East.

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Roland Hu

Meet Roland, who is new to Manningham and Australia and is passionate about helping Chinese-speaking residents and new migrants. 

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Jennifer Chew

Meet Jennifer, a resident who works locally with people with disability and is proud to be part of our multicultural community.

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Uncle John Baxter

Meet Uncle John Baxter, a well-loved community Elder and fearless champion for Reconciliation and Equity. In 2016, John was added to the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll. 

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Subtitles are available in

  • Traditional Chinese
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Arabic
  • Persian (Farsi).

Select your preferred language in the settings for these videos. You can access settings once the video is playing in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.

Supporting culturally diverse communities

In Manningham, we celebrate our culturally diverse communities, we are proud to be an established welcoming city and a migrant and refugee welcome zone. We stand against racist behaviours or racial discrimination. If you have experienced or or witnessed any form of racism, there are resources available.  

Welcoming Cities

Welcoming Cities is a national network of cities, shires, towns and municipalities that are committed to an Australia where everyone can belong and participate in social, cultural, economic and civic life and are inclusive of their diverse communities.

Racism. It Stops With Me.

Racism. It Stops With Me is a national campaign that provides tools and resources to help people and organisations learn about racism and stand against it. The campaign advocates for positive change towards a more inclusive society.

How to report racism

If you have experienced racism, sexual harassment or discrimination, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Humans Rights Commission's Community Reporting Tool is a quick way to report what has happened or any human rights concerns you have.

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Five Council-funded positions available for the Play Like a Girl leadership development program
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We’re funding five young women to participate in the Play Like a Girl leadership development program in June this year.

The program, developed by Victoria’s own athlete Holly Bailey, is the first in Australia to guide young females’ personal and professional journeys through a sports lens. Any young Manningham females aged 16 and over who participate in sports are encouraged to apply.

68% of young people’s mental health worsened during lock-down, with young women reporting higher loneliness, social anxiety and depressive symptoms than men. By supporting young women’s access to this program, Council hopes to provide an environment where young women can come together, reconnect and embrace being female in sports.

Following a five-step blueprint, participants build a toolbox of mindset and self-belief strategies they can use in any arena they want to make their mark. Encouraged to be playful, expressive and vibrant, these women train their brains, not only their bodies, so they can play to their full potential when it counts.

“I’d spent years not embracing my feminine traits,” says Holly.

“It was a huge lesson, and I don’t want any other girls to waste potential and ambition by closing down parts of themselves. Really embracing those parts I suppressed is now my greatest strengths”.

The program includes a 12-month membership to the Play Like a Girl community and five weeks of online content, including videos, workbooks and resources and weekly one-hour group mentoring sessions. The participant will also receive a copy of The Victress Book.

You can find out more at the Play Like a Girl website or take four minutes to apply now. Applications close on 10 June 2022.

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Media release: Chyka set to inspire women in business
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The warm, kind and classy personality of businesswoman and former Real Housewives star, Chyka Keebaugh, will fill the Manningham Function Centre and inspire local women at this year’s Women Inspiring Business luncheon.   

The respected businesswoman is this year’s guest speaker at the Manningham Business event on Wednesday, 6 September, from 12 noon to 2.00 pm.    

Manningham City Council Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert said the event in its fourth year gave women, especially mothers in business, an opportunity to connect, share, learn and grow with other like-minded women.  

“The luncheon provides a relaxed atmosphere for women in business to network and be inspired, while enjoying a two-course meal,” she said.   

“We are both honoured and excited events and styling powerhouse, Chyka Keebaugh, is our guest speaker this year.  

“Like many working women in our community, she juggles family and work. Her hardworking nature and attention to detail is not only inspiring, but has made her one of Australia’s most highly regarded styling and design gurus.”   

The businesswoman and TV personality said she was looking forward to meeting other women in business at the Manningham luncheon.   

“I’m very much a believer in women supporting women,” Chyka said.  

“It’s very nice to be in a position where I can be a role model and inspire other women.”  

Bookings to the Women Inspiring Business luncheon are essential.   

Contact Manningham Business on 9840 9304 or mannninghambusiness.com.au/events/wib  

Manningham Function Centre is located at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.   

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Looking for nominations for our Volunteer Recognition Program
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Council is thanking and rewarding Manningham volunteers for their contributions to the community, with $50 gift vouchers.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many community groups. In Manningham, we have around 20,000 volunteers supporting so many different services.

Manningham’s Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert, said that this program recognises and thanks our volunteers, who are often quiet achievers.

“Rewarding our volunteers is a way to recognise the integral role they play in our community, strengthening our community’s wellbeing and connectedness. Anyone can nominate a volunteer. If you know someone who volunteers in Manningham, please take this chance to help us say thank you.”, Cr Kleinert said.

“Nearly 20 per cent of our residents volunteer each year”.

Jackie Burton is one of Manningham’s many volunteers. She runs a Manningham Transition Home for people with disabilities. Assisting two people at a time for six months, Jackie helps prepare transition residents for independent living.

“This is a way for me to give back to the community. It’s a long term commitment and very satisfying to see my housemates grow into more confident and independent people, ready to move into their own home.’ Jackie said.

Once Jackie’s housemates are ready, they are allocated into independent housing by Manningham Inclusive Community Housing.

Nominations will be open until Saturday 30 April and can be spent in Manningham-based businesses, shops and restaurants.

“These vouchers will reward our volunteers and benefit our local businesses,” Cr Kleinert said.

To nominate a volunteer:

  1. Go to the Nomination Form to enter the details of you, your nominee and the volunteering organisation
  2. Tell us in 100 words or less why this volunteer should be recognised for their contributions to Manningham.
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Make a difference at Ruffey Lake Park this National Tree Day
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Return to Ruffey Lake Park to plant this National Tree Day. Join around 300,000 other Australians in coming together to give a gift to our environment.

Volunteers planted over 500 trees at Ruffey Lake Park during the last event in 2019, and we're preparing for another huge turn-out this year. We'll provide native trees, shrubs, tools and equipment for you, and a free sausage sizzle cooked by the Rotary Club of Doncaster.

“This event is one in which everyone can get involved to connect with nature and our local environment. For years to come, participants will walk through the park knowing they contributed to the beautiful plants around them”, said Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert.

Plants are critical in tackling climate change, improving air, soil and water quality, and restoring habitats. Each year, National Tree Day contributes to the restoration of Ruffey Lake Park, which has been underway for over ten years. Previous plantings worked to develop the habitat with eucalypt trees and tall shrubs. This year, volunteers will plant indigenous shrubs and grasses to build the understory that is vital for smaller species such as lizards and skinks and remove toxins from the creek water.

“The main request we received during the development of the Ruffey Lake Landscape Masterplan was to add more trees. This year, we’ve planted 173 new climate-tolerant trees and hope to plant around 500 more plants as part of the National Tree Day event”, said Mayor Cr Kleinert.

The event is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on 31 July 2022 at Ruffey Lake Park. 

To get there, enter through the Victoria Street entrance and walk down the path on the southern side of Ruffey Creek until you reach the footbridge over Roseland Grove Drain.

Registrations are required. Register here or at the event on the day.

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Hello everyone. Earlier this month I was invited to speak with Virginia Trioli on ABC Radio Melbourne. This was a fantastic opportunity to talk about what we're doing in Manningham and to also hear about some things that are important to our community....

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Hello everyone. Earlier this month I was invited to speak with Virginia Trioli on ABC Radio Melbourne. This was a fantastic opportunity to talk about what we're doing in Manningham and to also hear about some things that are important to our community. If you missed it, ABC Radio Melbourne have kindly allowed us to upload it here on our website. You can listen to the full interview below.

We had a great chat about the need for a dedicated youth mental health service in Manningham and we talked with residents about transport, traffic and planning issues.

In fact, those issues are linked: limited public transport means our youth are facing travel times of around two hours to access Commonwealth-funded youth mental health services — often involving multiple bus routes and long walking distances.

We want to improve safety across Manningham. And that means better roads, footpaths, naturestrips and parks, and better access to services that improve our community’s mental wellbeing, health, and connectedness.

There were also a few really important questions in the Facebook comments that Virginia and I didn’t get a chance to chat about. Thank you for sending those through. I’ve put together my responses here and look forward to more conversations with you on the radio, online and out in the beautiful suburbs of Manningham. 

 

Cr Andrew Conlon MAYOR

Mornings with Virgina Trioli: Interview with Cr. Andrew Conlon

 

 

Courtesy: ABC Radio Melbourne 

Broadcast: Tuesday 4 May 2021, 8:30am

Why doesn’t Manningham Council have a robust Urban Design Framework?

This is a fantastic question and something we’re really passionate about.

Right now, we are working on the Liveable City Strategy 2040 (LCS). That’s our plan to improve the liveability of Manningham. We’ll be getting feedback from the community, asking what you care about in regards to urban design and liveability.

Your feedback will help us create a high-quality urban environment for our long-term future; a place where people feel safe and connected and have choice in where they live work and play.

The LCS provides an aspirational long-term vision, framework and implementation plan for the preferred urban structure, built for public realm outcomes.

The LCS will be out on public exhibition later in the year.

What are you planning for your citizens to get into the city without three changes of buses?

I often speak with residents who have the same concerns about buses to the city and our local Park and Ride facilities.

We’ve been advocating for the State Government to undertake a review of the bus network in the Eastern suburbs. We know — and we agree with you — that it is a matter of urgency.

We’re also advocating for a dedicated bus way and mass transit solution for our City.

Recently, the NELP announced that the new Bulleen Park & Ride is being fast-tracked and will be open by late 2022.

Can we please get a metro train station?

I know a lot of our residents are keen to see a train station in our area — and that’s why we’re advocating for the Stage 2 Suburban Rail Loop Project to include a metro station in Doncaster Hill and Bulleen.

We want to see early planning to preserve underground entry points to a station in Doncaster Hill. We are keen to work with the SRL Authority as soon as possible so we can lock in a site for the station.

We are also advocating for a bus route along the future Stage 2 SRL route to build demand along the North/South route.

What are you doing to help the infrastructure keep up with the increased housing density you are approving in Manningham?

This is a topic that our residents are passionate about and we are too.

We’re working closely with the State Government to get the best outcomes for our residents as they deliver major transport infrastructure projects to meet the growing population. The North East Link will take pressure off many local and arterial roads throughout Doncaster Hill.

We’ve told the State Government that we want a train station in Doncaster Hill, a dedicated Busway along the Eastern Freeway and Bus Rapid Transit high-capacity bus route along Doncaster Road. We’re continuing to advocate for general improvements to the bus network and bus services to and from Doncaster Hill.

We’re delivering a new park on Hepburn Road, new bike path connections in and around Doncaster Hill and more bus shelters and pedestrian crossing points on Tram Road and Doncaster Road.

When will more than one parking space per new dwelling be mandatory to get some parked cars off the roads so we can actually drive on them? I’d hate to drive a garbage truck on some of those streets!

Parking requirements are mandated by the Victorian Planning Scheme and apply state-wide.

Clause 52.06 of the Manningham Planning Scheme requires new developments to provide two off-street car spaces for every dwelling that has three or more bedrooms.

It can be a challenge in some of these roads for garbage trucks. If needed, we will make changes to parking restrictions to ensure traffic is able to flow and that essential large trucks (like garbage and fire trucks) are able to access these areas.

What are the traffic management plans for when the Bunnings and hotel next to Westfield opens up?

With the new Bunnings development, the Department of Transport required a number of changes along Doncaster Road and the nearby intersections. These roadworks are almost complete and will cater for the expected flows. We’ve seen a lot of issues with workers parking in the nearby streets. Hopefully these will ease when the development is completed. We’ll be monitoring the traffic once it is completed and will make changes if needed.

Why doesn’t Manningham collect food waste for composting?

We’re really passionate about this and are currently working with the State Government’s Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group to get this done. A Food Organic Waste (FOGO) facility would process garden waste material as well as food organic waste.

We need help from the State Government to access an organic processing facility and we’re investigating how and when such a service could commence across the municipality. Stay tuned.

What are you doing to protect our green wedge?

As part of the Council Plan, our goal is to ‘protect and enhance our environment and biodiversity’. And we’re doing a lot of work to protect Manningham’s Green Wedge area:

  • maintain 40 Council bushland reserves and other green spaces with weed and pest animal control and revegetation
  • support landholders with Local Environment Assistance Fund (LEAF) grants and advice for weed and pest animal control and revegetation
  • support landholders with woody weed removal and bushfire mitigation
  • support landholder and environment group pest deer monitoring and control program with LEAF grants and advocating for more State Government leadership and support for this growing problem
  • provide biodiversity protection advice for Council capital works projects including the Jumping Creek Road upgrade and for State projects such as North East Link and the Fitzsimmons Lane upgrade
  • provide advice with planning permit applications and vegetation removal compliance work
  • community engagement programs such as the recent City Nature Challenge
  • support for local environment and landcare groups.

If you want to know more, you can read about how we are protecting our environment, supporting biodiversity and our community stewardship.  

What's the percentage of Council employees, managers on up, who are actually residents of Manningham?

We do have a significant number of employees who live locally. However, our recruitment policy supports appointing the best candidate for the job. Locality of the employee is not a selection criteria. We make sure that we engage the person with the relevant qualifications, appropriate prior work experience and who are a fit for the culture of the organisation. We do not discriminate by only employing people living in the Manningham Council area.

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