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Have a new business idea? Find out when you need a permit and where you can get advice.
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The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area. ...
Our October Business Breakfast is Feedback for High Performance.
This presentation will give members and guests the opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tools to facilitate effective feedback conversations designed to drive high performance.
… business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area. Manningham Business Whats …
Target Marketing is the title of our September Business Breakfast.
From this fabulous presentation members and guests will learn about practical, hands-on strategies and actionable services designed for their success.
The Manningham Business Network Inc. (MBN) is your local business network that is open to all small and medium businesses in the Manningham area.
… Now is the time to support local business, many local businesses have been hit hard by the challenges of this new …
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.
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.
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.
Be Kind throughout Manningham
The Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the stories of 30 First Nations people with disability. ...
The Unfinished Business exhibition reveals the stories of 30 First Nations people with disability.
Their deeply personal stories are complex and intertwined with Australia’s political and social history, which has resulted in today’s unacceptably high rates of disability in Australia’s First Nations communities. This was a collaborative project between participants and Artist and Social Documentarian, Belinda Mason Knierim OAM.
With thanks to Australian Museum for loaning Unfinished Business to Manningham.
Warning: First Nations Peoples should be aware that this exhibition contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
Image: Standing Tall, Uncle John Baxter, Latja Latja/Narungga man. Board Member Reconciliation Victoria and First Peoples Disability Network, Aboriginal Partnership Coordinator - Brotherhood of St Laurence / NDIS. Photo by Belinda Mason Knierim OAM from the series Unfinished Business. Image courtesy of the Artist.
If you require access supports to attend this exhibition, please contact our Community Strengthening team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. Auslan interpreters should be booked as early as possible.
… a list of all permits and fees related to business Apply Businesses Manningham Business … All business permits and fees …
Below is a list of all common permits and fees related to your business. Permits often need to be renewed annually as regulations and your business activities change.
Prices current as of 1 July 2022. Prices are subject to change.
Food businesses
If you plan to sell food within our community there are a range of regulations you need to be aware of. A food business registration ensures that you have met these essential requirements and are needed before you start trading.
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Standard food business |
Risk 1 and 2: $260 |
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Food business (>20 staff) |
Risk 2: $330 |
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Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation |
Risk 2: $215 Risk 3: $225 |
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Standard food business |
Risk 2: $260 |
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Non Standard Food Safety Program (FSP) |
Risk 1: $540 |
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Standard food business |
Risk 1: $880 |
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Food Business (>20 staff) |
Risk 2: $1155 |
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Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation |
Risk 2: $250 |
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Home based food business |
Risk 2: $580 |
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Temporary food business |
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Business, Company or Sole Trader |
Risk 2: $240 |
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Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation |
Risk 2: No fee |
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Mobile food business/ food vehicle registration |
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Business, Company or Sole Trader |
Risk 2: $555 |
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Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation |
Risk 2: $230 |
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All food businesses |
Risk 1 and 2: $290 |
Footpath trading permits
Use our shared spaces to safely show off your wares, meet and greet your customers and provides a welcoming entry to your shop. A footpath trading permit allows you to have items such as tables and chairs, planter boxes and other decorative items.
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Parking permits
Parking permits help make sharing parking spaces easier for you and your customers. Whether its a big delivery or sale day, parking permits keep it fair for everyone.
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Building and planning permits
You may want to upgrade your shop or expand out the back. You will need the right permits in place before works begin. Find out what property and development permits you need.
Health and beauty businesses
For health or beauty business registrations.
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All activities (High, Medium, Low risk) |
$260 |
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High, medium to low risk |
$375 to $510 |
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Medium to low risk |
$355 to $405 |
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Low risk |
$210 |
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All activities (High, Medium, Low risk) |
$260 |
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High, medium to low risk |
$187.50 to $255 |
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Medium to low risk |
$177.50 to $202.50 |
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Low risk |
$210 |
Accommodation businesses
For prescribed accommodation business registrations.
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< 20 beds |
$240 |
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20 to 40 beds |
$260 |
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> 40 beds |
$280 |
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< 20 beds |
$300 |
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20 to 40 beds |
$400 |
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> 40 beds |
$520 |
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< 20 beds |
$220 |
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20 to 40 beds |
$240 |
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> 40 beds |
$260 |
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< 20 beds |
$145 |
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20 to 40 beds |
$190 |
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> 40 beds |
$250 |
… how much it costs and when you need to apply. Tags Apply Businesses … Register your accommodation business …
Why do you need to register your business?
In Victoria, you need to register any accommodation business with your local council.
We check that your business aligns with the Public Health and Wellbeing (Prescribed Accommodation) Regulations 2020 and any other standards to ensure that you:
- meet hygiene, maintenance and other standards and requirements
- minimise public health risks from the shared use of facilities, high turnover of occupants and/or overcrowding.
What is an accommodation business?
Any home based or commercial business that includes these services is considered an accommodation business:
- hotels and motels
- hostels
- student dormitories
- holiday camps
- caravan parks
- bed and breakfast accommodation
- rooming houses
- residential accommodation
Not sure what type of business you have? Contact us
How much does it cost?
How to register a new business
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Download and read the Rooming House Fact sheet
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Download and complete the supporting documentation
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Select 'Apply now' below to start the pre-approval process
How to transfer an existing business
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Before you purchase an existing prescribed accommodation business, you need to book a pre-sale inspection
At the inspection, we check the premises meets the necessary standards and regulations so you can legally transfer business registration.
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Select 'Apply now' below to start the pre-approval process
What happens next?
- We will issue contact you and issue an invoice once we receive your application.
- Once you have been registered, we will conduct an annual inspection to ensure your business meets the requirements under Public health and wellbeing regulations. We will also offer ongoing advice and education.
- If you change your business activity, contact us as this may affect your risk rating.
How to cancel your registration?
To cancel your registration, email your closure advice to manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. Include in the email:
- the proprietors name
- the proprietors address and
- if you can get a refund, the bank account details (BSB and account name).
Can you get a refund?
You can get a refund if your business is closing permanently. We do not issue refund for the transfer of a 'Registered Premises' to a new operator.
The amount of the refund depends on when we receive your closure advice email.
- before 1 April - we refund 50% of the paid registration fee
- before 1 July - we refund 25% of the paid registration fee
- after 1 July - no refund available.
Related links
- Public Health and Wellbeing (Prescribed Accommodation) Regulations 2020 (Department of Health)
… how much it costs and when you need to apply. Tags Apply Businesses … Register your food business …
Starting a food business?
Visit the Department of Health website for information on starting a food business.
In Victoria, you need to register these activities with your local council:
- any home or commercial business selling food or drink
- any place where food is prepared, sold, or provided as part of a service.
We check that your business meets the Food Act 1984 and Food Safety Standards so the food you sell is safe to eat.
What is a food business?
Any home or commercial business that includes these services is considered a food business:
- cafes
- restaurants
- home business kitchens
- mobile food vehicles
- catering
- food stalls
- grocers
- supermarkets
- child care centres
- aged care facilities
- any businesses that offers or distributes food for sale
What risk rating is my business activity?
Your food safety risk is set by your food handling activities at the premises.
Classes 1, 2, 3 and 3A must register, Class 4 must notify your local council.
For more information on your risk rating visit the Department of Health website.
How much does it cost?
How to register - Class 1, 2, 3 and 3A
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Discuss your ideas with our Statutory Planning team
If you are starting a food business, discuss your ideas with our Statutory planning team who can help you with the requirements outlined in the Manningham Planning Scheme.
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Download fact sheets
Commercial food business information:
Home based food business information:
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Complete the supporting documentation
Download and complete the supporting documentation to upload with your online application.
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Apply now
Select 'Apply now' to start the pre-approval process.
How to notify - Class 4
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Complete the notification form
If you are a Class 4 business retailing pre-packaged, low-risk foods, or occasional low-risk activities, complete this form.
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Submit completed form
Send your completed form to foodsafety@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Purchasing an existing business?
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Book a pre-sale inspection
Before you buy a food business, we recommend you request a pre-sale inspection to check that it meets standards and regulations. You can use this to negotiate outstanding items before settlement.
You will still need to register before you take over and operate the food business.
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Apply now
Select 'Apply now' to start the pre-approval process.
What happens next?
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We contact you and send you an invoice.
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You will need a Food Safety Supervisor Training certificate if you are a Class 1 or 2.
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We will visit your business to make sure it meets the requirements.
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We will offer ongoing advice and education.
If you change your business activity, contact us as this may change your risk rating.
How to cancel your registration?
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Email your request to manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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You will need to include the following details:
- the proprietor's name
- the proprietor's address
- date of closure.
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If you can get a partial refund, submit the refund request form with your closure advice email.
Can you get a refund?
You can get a refund if you request to cancel your registration.
The amount refunded depends on your closure date.
- before 1 April - we refund 50 per cent of the paid registration fee
- before 1 July - we refund 25 per cent of the paid registration fee
- after 1 July - no refund given.
… how much it costs and when you need to apply. Tags Apply Businesses … Register your health and beauty business …
Why do you need to register your business?
In Victoria, you need to register the following with your local council:
- any health or beauty business.
We check that your business meets the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and standards to reduce the risk of certain infections.
What is a health or beauty business?
Any home based or commercial business that includes these services is considered a health or beauty business:
- hairdressing and make-up, spray tanning
- all beauty therapy services (i.e. waxing, manicure or pedicure, microdermabrasion)
- colonic irrigation
- skin penetration (i.e. ear-piercing, needling, micro-blading, feathering or electrolysis)
- tattooing and cosmetic tattooing.
How much does it cost?
How to register a new business
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Prepare a floor plan
Prepare a floor plan layout to be approved by us before opening your business.
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Complete supporting documentation
Download and complete the supporting documentation to upload with your online application.
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Apply now
Select 'Apply now' to start the pre-approval process.
How to transfer an existing business
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Book a pre-sale inspection
Before you buy a health or beauty business, request a pre-sale inspection.
At the inspection, we check the premises meets the necessary standards and regulations so you can legally transfer the business registration.
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Apply now
Select 'Apply now' to start the pre-approval process.
What happens next?
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We will contact you and send an invoice after we receive your application.
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Once you are registered, we will visit your business to make sure it meets the Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and regulations. We will also offer ongoing advice and education. Hairdresser-only businesses are exempt from annual inspections.
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If you change your business activity, contact us as this may affect your risk rating.
How to cancel your registration?
Email your closure advice to manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Include in the email:
- the proprietors name
- the proprietors address
- date of closure
If you are eligible for a partial refund of your registration, complete the request form below and include it with your closure advice email.
Can you get a refund?
You can get a refund if your business is closing permanently. We do not issue refunds for the transfer of a 'Registered Premises' to a new operator.
The amount of the refund depends on when we receive your closure advice email.
- before 1 April - we refund 50 per cent of the paid registration fee
- before 1 July - we refund 25 per cent of the paid registration fee
- after 1 July - no refund given
If you can get a refund, submit the refund request form with your closure advice email.
Related links
- Health, beauty, tattooing and skin penetration industries (Department of Health)
- Infection prevention and control guidelines PDF (Department of Health)
Join us this NAIDOC week for a special screening of the Unfinished Business Documentary at Doncaster Library. ...
Join us this NAIDOC week for a special screening of the Unfinished Business Documentary at Doncaster Library.
This moving documentary tells the stories of 30 First Nations people living with disabilities. Their deeply personal stories are complex and intertwined with Australia’s political and social history, which has resulted in today’s unacceptably high rates of disability in Australia’s First Nations Communities.
Their stories are also featured in the Unfinished Business exhibition, which is showing at Manningham Art Gallery until Saturday 29 July.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Uncle John Baxter: Latja Latja/Narungga man, Board Member Reconciliation Victoria and First Peoples Disability Network, Aboriginal Partnership Coordinator - Brotherhood of St Laurence/NDIS, participant and creative collaborator of Unfinished Business.
Attendees will also have the chance to view the exhibition at their own pace.
The Unfinished Business Documentary is a creative collaboration between brothers, Liam and Dieter Knierim, Belinda Mason Knierim OAM, and participants.
This is a free and accessible event. Bookings not required. Refreshments will be provided.
Warning: First Nations peoples should be aware that this exhibition contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons.
If you require an Auslan interpreter to attend this event, please let us know by Friday 30 June, at 9840 9367 or gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au.
… How to guides and support for businesses Get advice on starting a new business and find … and information available to support all types of local businesses. Why start a business here? Retail with more than … Home based business account for around 80 per cent of all businesses in Manningham contributing to the economic, social …
As you know, running a business takes a lot of time and resources. It's important to think about the big picture and how you would like to grow into the future.
Below you'll find a range of resources, tools and information available to support all types of local businesses.
Why start a business here?
Resources to help you start a business?
Congratulations on taking the first step. There's a lot to sort out, so here is some important information and resources to help make your first steps easier.
Get to know Manningham
Get familiar with these business essentials
Thinking of setting up a small business in one of our locations?
Below is some useful snapshots for you to find out more:
- Bulleen
- Doncaster
- Doncaster East
- Doncaster Hill
- Donvale
- Park Orchards
- Templestowe
- Templestowe Lower
- Wonga Park
- Warrandyte and Warrandyte South
Types of businesses
Below are some common links needed for these type of businesses:
Food businesses
- Register your food business
- Request for a pre-sale inspection
- Apply for a temporary or mobile food business
- Apply for footpath trading permit
- Five star food safety awards
Accommodation and rooming houses businesses
Health and beauty businesses
When do you need a permit for your business?
Have a new business idea? Find out when you need a permit and where you can get advice.
Looking for volunteers?
Eastern Volunteers delivers services directly to the community and encourages and supports volunteering in the community.
Local business associations, networks and mentoring
We have a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as annual events and training.
… out when you need a permit and where you can get advice. Businesses Manningham Business … When do you need a permit …
Not sure what permit(s) you might need? There are many permits to make sure your compliance is up to date and you can get on with running your business.
Why do you need approval at all?
A permit means your business is setup safely for you and your customers. It keeps our shopping villages, plazas, precincts running smoothly and our traders operating.
Visit all businesses permits and fees to view an full list.
Which businesses need a permit?
Every business will need a permit at some point or another. It depends on your business type and what you are trying to do.
For example, you may need a permit to:
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start a new food business (whether it's from home, a food truck or a restaurant)
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build or renovate your property to accommodate your business
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film on Council land (this includes student, commercial, community and not-for-profit productions, as well as still photography).
There are a couple of things you can do to work out what permits you need:
… Support for small businesses and community groups affected by COVID-19 Discover … Our package of relief measures includes support for local businesses affected by COVID-19. This includes: 25% discount … programs that will provide additional support to local businesses in the short and medium term Learn more Our …
Our community is feeling the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effects on many aspects of our daily lives. We are acutely aware of the effect the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation is having on our community and that these impacts will continue to evolve.
Be Kind Manningham
In these unprecedented and challenging times, one thing we can do is band together as a community and show a little kindness to ourselves and to each other.
Let us introduce you to Be Kind Manningham, an initiative to encourage everyone in our community to continue to be kind to others, be kind to those most in need at this time, and be kind to yourself.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Additional Resources
Additional support is available during this time, you can access the following resources
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.
Meeting Date: 27 March 2018 Meeting Time: 7.00 pm Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster ...
Meeting Date: 27 March 2018
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Council meeting livestream
Discover the sculptures dotted around the trails in the bush. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore at Currawong Bush Park. Can you spot the kangaroo? Play in the woven cubby, curl up in the giant nest or count the ants the echidna is about to eat. ...
This is a great place for kids to explore and immerse themselves in the outside world.
Discover the sculptures dotted around the trails in the bush. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore at Currawong Bush Park. Can you spot the kangaroo? Play in the woven cubby, curl up in the giant nest or count the ants the echidna is about to eat.
See if you can spot the native birds, lizards and frogs on your adventure, or maybe you will be lucky enough to catch sight of a wombat, or koala.
Stay for a bite to eat and enjoy a picnic in the bush, or cook up a feast using the onsite barbecue.
Places and spaces
There are many tracks around the park to explore on foot. Our self-guided walks will familiarise you with different areas such as the scar tree and the billabong:
- All Manna of Gums Walking Guide – Takes you along the Mullum Mullum Creek via the Mullum Mullum Trail and Currawong Bush Park
- Currawong Bush Park Walks are a series of eight walks, each focusing on different aspects of the reserve. All of these walks start and finish at Currawong bush Park. Downloading the audio guides will enhance your Currawong experience
- Mullum Mullum Trail is popular with nature loving cyclists and walkers. The trail runs on the other side of the Mullum Mullum Creek and is connected to Currawong Bush Park with a pedestrian bridge just north of Reynolds Road.
- Conference Centre available for hire for your next functions, meetings or seminars
Getting there and car parking
You can park your car at one of the two carparks from the Reynolds Road entrance.
- The first carpark is at the top of the driveway and is closest to the conference centre.
- The second carpark is closer to the park, you will find the carpark further along the road.
Walk to the park and enjoy the surroundings. Cross the pedestrian bridge near the Mullum Mullum Trail north of Reynolds Road. This track forms part of a 4.5 kilometer circuit walk through the park or for a shortcut, take the driveway to the central area.
Take the bike and use the pedestrian bridge from the Mullum Mullum Trail and the vehicle track from Arnold Drive. To protect the park and animals that live here, you can only use bikes on vehicle tracks.
Please also check the weather before arriving, the park will be closed on total fire bans days.
Please don't bring your dog
Dogs are not allowed at Currawong Bush Park because it is a protected habitat.
Fire safety at Currawong Bush Park
All Manningham reserves are closed on days with a total fire ban higher than severe Fire Danger Rating. Visiting a reserve on these days places you at risk and potentially in danger.
To check the current Fire Danger Rating or find out if it’s a total fire ban day, go to the CFA website.
Report an issue
Please let us know if you notice anything unsafe, like a broken tree branch or damaged playground.
What we do to reduce fire risk at Currawong Bush Park
Finer fuels such as leaf litter, tree branches and twigs raise the level of risk within reserves. Large fallen trees require a much higher level of heat to burn and provide habitats for native wildlife.
Here are some actions we take throughout the year to reduce the fire risk at this reserve:
- create and maintain fuel breaks within the reserve
- maintain grass heights with slashing, brush cutting and tractors year round
- remove fine fuels such as loose and fallen branches
- annual inspection and maintenance of Fire Access Tracks, to ensure emergency service vehicles can access the reserve
- inspect access points, gates and locks
We manage 20 per cent of the land in Manningham, but the other 66 per cent is privately owned. Visit the CFA website for information on how to prepare your private property for fire.
Safer Together
Watch the video below to learn more about:
- different types of vegetation
- how a fire may behave within the reserve
- how to prepare for a fire
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
… this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses. Boost your online presence: Mastering SEO and … about ‘local ranking’ and how this type of SEO helps local businesses appear more prominently in the Local Pack, the …
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Boost your online presence: Mastering SEO and Google Business Profiles
Learn new and proven concepts to help you understand local search engine optimisation (SEO) and use Google Business Profiles to grow your business. This session will cover:
Local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and why your business needs local SEO
- understanding how local SEO works and the process of ranking above or higher in the search engine results page (SERP).
- learn about ‘local ranking’ and how this type of SEO helps local businesses appear more prominently in the Local Pack, the Local Finder, in localised organic results, and on Google Maps.
- Google Local Pack - what is it?
Google Business Profile
- understand how to use Google Business Profile to grow your business
- how to claim your Google My Business listing
- how to optimise your Google Business Profile listing
- how to use Google posts
- how to get Google Reviews
- local SEO Pack and map rankings factors
Website local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- understand local on page optimisation
- local content marketing, link building and technical SEO
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is Google's next-generation measurement solution - learn how to make the switch
About the speaker
Alison Evans - Pinpoint Local Business (Owner)
Pinpoint Local Business is a digital marketing agency providing SEO services for local business and is a specialist for Google Business Profile optimisation strategies (formerly Google My Business GMB).
Google Business Profile (GBP) allows your business to easily connect with customers across Google Search and Maps. If you run a local business that serves customers at a particular location, or you serve customers within a designated service area, then Google Business Profile is your gold nugget. GBP helps local consumers find your business.
Besides providing full GBP management and Local SEO services for local business, Alison also provides presentations, workshops, and one to one mentoring sessions.
… do business. Find out how you can submit a tender with us. Businesses … Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders for …
Manningham is the perfect place for you to do business. Find out how you can submit a tender with us.
Why work with us?
Working in a council environment is unique because we:
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have ratepayers, not shareholders
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are accountable to our public because it’s their money
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base our decisions on legislative and value for money principles
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are fair and transparent.
We seek suppliers who are able to generate and support local businesses where practicable.
Where possible, we seek suppliers committed to generating sustainable benefits including the following factors:
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social
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economic
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environmental.
How to create great tenders and apply
View future tender opportunities
Select the listing below to view details on the upcoming tender opportunity. To receive a notification when you can apply, register as a supplier
Road Restoration - George Street and Oban Road
| Description | Road Restoration - George Street and Oban Road |
| Type | Works |
| Advertising | Sep-Dec 2023 |
Templestowe Memorial Reserve redevelopment
| Description | Templestowe Memorial Reserve redevelopment |
| Type | Works |
| Advertising | Aug-Sep 2023 |
Victoria Street Playground - Landscape construction
| Description | Landscape construction including paths, rockwork, logs, mulch, planting and furniture and minor equipment installation and coordination of larger play equipment installs |
| Type | Works |
| Advertising | Aug-Sep 2023 |
Civil Design Consultancy Services Panel
| Description | Civil Design Consultancy Services Panel including civil & structural engineering, geotechnical qengineering, surveying, underground service proving |
| Type | Consultancy |
| Advertising | Sep 2023 |
Internal Audit
| Description | Provision of internal audit services for Manningham Council over a 3 year contract term. |
| Type | Consultancy |
| Advertising | Aug 2023 |
Legal Panel
| Description | Provision of Legal Services for Manningham Council |
| Type | Consultancy |
| Advertising | Aug 2023 |
Printing Panel
| Description | Printing Services for ad-hoc printing requirements across the Eastern Region Council area. |
| Type | Services |
| Advertising | Aug 2023 |
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
| Description | Manningham Council is seeking a contemporary and fit-for-purpose HRIS solution that can enable and support it's core HR lifecycle effectively and efficiently. |
| Type | IT |
| Advertising | Aug 2023 |
A New Park on Hepburn Road - Landscaping Works
| Description | Construction of a new park on Hepburn Road. Works include earthworks, paving, concreting, irrigation sytems, drainage, lighting, planting, installation of playspace, furniture BBQ, electrical works, drinking fountain, plumbing, steel works, coordination of art installation, turf, maintenance of the works. |
| Type | Works |
| Advertising | Aug-Sep 2023 |
Brick Paving Maintenance
| Description | To create a panel of qualified contractors to undertake the maintenance of brick pavers. |
| Type | Works |
| Advertising | Aug-Sep 2023 |
*While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, Manningham Council accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement, expressed or implied, contained within.
How we verify suppliers
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Stay in touch with us for tender opportunities
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… Get approval to perform in Manningham. Tags Businesses Event organisation … Apply for busking approval …
Do you have a talent for music and dance? Perhaps magic is more your speed? Then why not share your talents with the community.
We love our residents displaying their talents in public spaces, while enjoying the benefits of public performance. But before you do, there’s a few things you should know.
If you’d like to busk on land that we own, you must:
- apply for busking approval
- follow our guidelines on which sites are appropriate for busking
- comply with our busking approval conditions, below
Places where busking is allowed
You’re able to busk at several shopping precincts and plaza. You should be aware that some shopping precincts are privately owned. So, they’re not within our jurisdiction and permits don’t apply. You should contact the management of the shopping centre for approval to busk.
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Bulleen Plaza |
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Devon Plaza |
Contact Centre Management |
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Donburn Shopping Centre (Doncaster East) |
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Jackson Court Shopping Centre (Doncaster East) |
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Macedon Plaza (Lower Templestowe) |
Contact Centre Management |
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Macedon Square Shopping Centre (Lower Templestowe) |
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Manningham City Square Civic Plaza (Doncaster) |
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Park Orchards Shopping Village |
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Stockland The Pines (Doncaster East) |
Contact Centre Management |
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Templestowe Village Shopping Centre (Anderson Street between James and Parker Streets, Templestowe) |
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Some areas in Templestowe Village (147 – 151 Parker Street, 110 Wood Street and rear of 114 – 116 James Street, Templestowe) |
Contact Centre Management |
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Tunstall Square (East) |
Contact Centre Management |
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Tunstall Square West (Donvale) |
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Yarra Street Shopping Centre Precinct (Warrandyte) |
Busking approval conditions
To busk on Council-owned sites, approval from Manningham Council is required and the following conditions apply:
- A Council approved and current approval is to be carried at all times when busking and produced when requested by a Council Local Laws Officer.
- Applicants are limited to request a maximum of 4 sites per month.
- Buskers under the age of 14 years must be accompanied at all times during their public performance by a parent/guardian.
- Busking applications submitted by performers under the age of 18 years must have parent/guardian consent and provide contact details to confirm consent. Manningham Council reserves the right to request a hardcopy parental consent.
- Busking is only to be conducted between 9.00am and 9.00pm, or otherwise as requested by the relevant Traders Association
- No busker may obstruct any footpath, carriageway, shop entrance and/or exit, or other public or private thoroughfare. Performers and their equipment must be a minimum of 2.5 metres from the shop front to allow for unobstructed pedestrian movement along the footpath. Please refer to Council’s Footpath Trading Guidelines for further details. No electrical cords into shops are to be used to power equipment
- Prior to performing, the busker must obtain the verbal permission of the shopkeeper(s)/ trader(s) located directly adjacent to the performance area in order to agree to the location and length of time the busker will perform in that space (limited to a maximum of two hours in one location). The busker must cease performing immediately if requested to do so by any trader adjacent to the performance area.
- A performance location must not be within 100 metres of another busker or shopkeeper(s)/trader(s) public performance/activity. A Street Stall or fundraising activity will take precedent over a Busking approvals.
- No collection of personal information from the public is allowed. Performers may only distribute their own details using a professional card or flier.
- A suitable receptacle for the receipt of public donations or relevant sale items can be placed within the performance area. No active soliciting of money or active selling of audio visual or printed material is permitted.
- Buskers must have enough performance content such that they are presenting entertaining and non-repetitive material.
- Electronic amplification is not permitted unless otherwise agreed directly with the relevant Traders Association or body corporate. If a music track is required (e.g. to accompany a dance item) the music must be kept at a reasonable level and not require electrical cords or outlets. Music volume must be turned off or reduced if requested by any centre/shopkeeper.
- Buskers are required to perform in a manner that is safe for the public realm, undertaking no activities that may present as a risk (or perceived risk) to the public, themselves, property or traders. No fire or other dangerous materials or equipment are to be used in any busking performance.
… this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses. Cracking the code: Social media best practice to … specialists. The team at The Digital Picnic exist to equip businesses with the tools, techniques and marketing tactics …
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Cracking the code: Social media best practice to grow your business
With two billion active social media users in the world, including more that half of Australia's population, social media is undeniable one of the largest and most effective word-of-mouth marketing tools available... if you know what you're doing!
This workshop will set the foundations for best practice social media management for your business. It will focus on how to successfully leverage key social platforms to grow grow your business through strategic understanding and approach. It will cover:
- a best practice approach to socials
- understanding the algorithm and how it works
- key platforms and roles
- content planning, pillars and development
- what's working in 2023.
Full of tips and tricks you can implement in your business straight away to see results. If you can only attend one Digital Accelerator Program session then make sure this is it!! But be quick - places are limited to the first 50 registrations!
About the facilitator
The Digital Picnic is a digital marketing agency with a difference; they are social media training specialists. The team at The Digital Picnic exist to equip businesses with the tools, techniques and marketing tactics to help your business become the best possible version of its online self.
Jacqui, The Digital Picnic's Content Director, is a communications and content professional with 15 plus years experience. She is passionate about decoding what works.
With a slew of content awards and viral creations under her belt, Jacqui has a knack for knowing the kind of content that'll translate. Experienced in corporate, government, e-commerce and creative settings, she'll help you cut through, no matter your message.
An overview of what's happening in the social media landscape in 2023 and the tricks to make it work for your business!
… How to apply for a tender with Manningham. Tags Businesses Manningham Business … Terms and Conditions for …
If you would like to do business with us, there’s a few things to understand about the local government procurement process.
Keep in mind that you’re dealing with ratepayers, not shareholders. Tenders also involve:
- public money
- legal and value for money basis for decisions
- audits and reviews.
How to apply for a tender
If you’re a supplier and want to work with us, here’s some general advice to keep in mind if you want to win our business.
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Read the tender or quote carefully and understand all requirements.
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Respond to questions in the right format.
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Provide pricing in the correct structure.
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Submit by the deadline.
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Make submissions clear and easy to understand.
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Consider the sustainable outcomes we require.