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Meeting Date: 14 September 2021 Meeting Time: 6:30pm Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.
Notice is given that a Council Meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 14 September 2021. This meeting is called pursuant to Rule 12.1 of the Governance Rules. The business to be transacted at this Council meeting is:
2020/21 Financial Report and Performance Statement: Approval in Principle
Hearing of Submissions – Proposed Road Closure of Arundel Road (West), Park Orchards
This meeting will be held online. Residents and interested people are encouraged to view the livestream on Manningham’s Facebook page or website.
ANDREW DAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Council Meetings
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Council meeting livestream
Agenda timestamps
00:00 - Opening prayer and statements of acknowledgement
03:13 - 2020/21 Financial Report and Performance Statement: Approval In Principle
06:09 - Meeting to hear Submissions - Proposed Road Closure - Arundel Road (West), Park Orchards
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community.
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Meeting Date: 27 September 2022 Meeting Time: 7.00pm Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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Agenda item timestamps
Timecode
Item
02:00
Motion of Condolence - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
10. CITY PLANNING & COMMUNITY
10:00
10.1 Draft Community Local Law 2022.
11. CITY SERVICES
18:00
11.1 Maintenance Responsibilities along Arterial Roads (Page 191)
13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
26:00
13.1 Draft Freedom of the City Policy
31:00
13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 205)
32:00
13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 210)
32:00
13.4 Documents for Sealing
14. NOTICES OF MOTION
33:00
14.1 Notion of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.5/2022) (Page 224)
40:00
15. URGENT BUSINESS
40:00
16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 225)
Council meetings are the formal decision-making forum for our Council.
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Meeting Date: 12 December 2023 Meeting Time: 7.00pm Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Council meeting livestream
Timestamps
Timecode
Item
5. PRESENTATIONS
06:25
5.1 Pink Up Warrandyte (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Certificate of Appreciation
08:00
5.2 Council Plan 2021-2025 Progress Update
14:35
6. PETITIONS
14:41
7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
39:43
8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (page 2)
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
40:45
9.1 Planning Application PLN22/0109 at Tram Road Reserve rear of 2-18 Tram Road, 6 Whittens Lane and 32 Grange Park Avenue, Doncaster, for the use and development of the land for a utility installation (wastewater recycling facility) (page 3)
01:04:10
PROCEDURAL MOTION
12. CITY SERVICES
01:05:05
12.1 Schramm's Visitor Centre - Recommended next steps (page 205)
10. CITY PLANNING
01:25:05
10.1 Pilot 24-Hour Cat Confinement Initiative (page 99)
01:44:03
10.2 Endorsement of Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee (LPSAC) Community Members (page 110)
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
01:45:55
11.1 Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space
01:52:03
11.2 Community Grants Program Update (page 159)
01:54:32
11.3 Supplementary Motion and Early Years Infrastructure Planning Update (page 185)
01:59:22
11.4 Endorsement of the Advisory Committee Membership (page 193)
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY
02:04:43
13.1 Communicating with our Multicultural Communities update (page 210)
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
02:10:48
14.1 Revised Instrument of Delegation to Members of Council Staff (page 222)
02:11:25
14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (page 305)
02:12:55
14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors
15. NOTICES OF MOTION
02:13:32
15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2023) (page 323)
16. URGENT BUSINESS
02:20:15
16.1 Documents for Sealing
02:22:45
17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 324)
Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 - 2025 outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure people living in Manningham are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and inclusive.
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Manningham generally enjoys a high level of health and wellbeing and is recognised as one of the healthiest municipalities in Victoria. However, there are always opportunities to enhance community health and wellbeing. Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy2021 - 2025 outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure people living in Manningham are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and inclusive.
Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 – 2025 was developed using an integrated planning approach with Manningham’s Council Plan 2021-2025. The Strategy works towards achieving Council's Vision and Healthy Community Goals.
Manningham’s 2040 Community Vision:
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture, wildlife and natural environment. We are resilient and value sustainable and healthy living, a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
Healthy Community Goals:
Healthy, safe and resilient community
Connected and inclusive community
Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 – 2025 recognises the municipality’s many strengths and builds on the achievements of its predecessor; the Healthy City Strategy 2017 – 2021. The Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 – 2025 has identified a number of health and wellbeing priorities impacting the community today and into the future. These will be addressed in partnership with our soon to be formed Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee, and the Manningham community to ensure residents continue to have the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing.
The development of the Strategy has been informed by a review of the previous Healthy City Strategy 2017-2021, community feedback, and analysis of state-wide and local health data contained in our State of the City and Health Needs Analysis 2020 report. These findings have informed the development of seven priority areas, contained under two key goals:
Goal 1. A healthy, safe and resilient community:
Improved social and emotional wellbeing
Increased healthy eating
Increased active lifestyles
Increased adaptation to the health impacts from climate change
Reduced injury and harm
Prevention of family violence
Goal 2. A connected and inclusive community:
Increased connection to and engagement in community life
In developing these priority areas, Council has included consideration of:
Across the life course – we looked at the lifespan of our community from infants, children and young people to older adults, to understand the impacts on health and wellbeing at different life stages
Community groups – we identified the needs and priorities of people from multicultural communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, First Nations peoples, carers and people with disability
Genders – we assessed how all genders and intersectionality, which are attributes other than gender such as age, disability or sexual orientation, may be impacted by a range of health issues
Implementing the Strategy
Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 – 2025 will be supported by two biennial Action Plans. Each Action Plan will contain a set of activities developed under the seven key priority areas. These activities will be delivered with our partners to help us achieve the changes that we want to see in our community’s health and wellbeing over the next four years.
Evaluation of our previous Strategy
The Healthy City Strategy 2017-2021 delivered more than 250 actions across four years to improve the health and wellbeing of the Manningham community.
Healthy City Strategy 2017 - 2021 Evaluation Report
Healthy City Strategy 2017 - 2021 Evaluation Report
A snapshot of some of the actions delivered and key achievements of the Healthy City Strategy 2017-2021 can be found below.
Ten projects were selected as case studies across the four years of the strategy. These case studies were asked to reflect on the "most significant change" that occurred as a result of the project:
Project 1: Tunstall Square Community Art Project
Project overview
Volunteer artists, including Scouts and school groups combined forces to design and paint art on car parking spaces to make Tunstall Square a more vibrant place to shop.
Most significant change
The project was designed to involve the whole community including as many aspects as possible. They participated in designing and delivering the painted car spaces as well as being part of the event on the day. The best part of the project was the involvement of the community – both in the art and being engaged and part of the whole project.
“If you get community groups involved they feel pride in their own local space” – Kimberly Hughes, local artist/project leader
“It was quite a surprise to me this morning to see all of these people with grins of their faces” – Geoff Harwood, local resident
“You can’t put money value on art in community spaces the fact that you get people’s engagement is immeasurable and it’s a fantastic reward for the whole community” – George Condos, local resident
Project 2: Emergency Aware Program
Project overview
Program to assist neighbourhoods to develop home emergency plans and work together to be better prepared for an emergency.
10 emergency planning sessions held at community learning centres to discuss with residents their current emergency plans and how to prepare for an emergency
357 participants directly engaged in the program through community organisations, learning centres, local farmers markets and sporting clubs
50% of all residents within Manningham and 74% in bushfire prone areas advised that they currently have an emergency plan in place
Most significant change
Hearing how the community understands and interprets key messages and advice provided by emergency services on how to prepare for an emergency. Many within the community shared that they have repeatedly seen key messages such as ‘have an emergency plan’ and ‘leave early’ since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires but wanted a chance to discuss how they apply the advice in their own lives and what these messages mean to them. The response has been invaluable as many within the community have a wide range of interpretations of these messages that will directly shape the Emergency Aware program moving forward.
“I have completed a valued itemised list of my assets and have taken photos of them. If I have to make a claim I know exactly what I’m claiming for.”
Project 3: Parks Alive Program
Project overview
Resident-led initiative encouraging the community to get involved, meet their neighbours and help improve our local parks. Parks Alive supports residents to beautify, enhance and activate their local neighbourhood park, by relying on their skills and ideas to run an activity, event, creative or gardening project. Examples of resident-led initiatives include Stone Circle project at Iona Reserve, Mural art on rebound wall at Daniel Reserve, Free little library at Ronald Reserve, Painting the paths at Jocelyn Reserve, Tasker Reserve Neighbourhood Xmas BBQ, Australia Day BBQ at Jocelyn Reserve, Neighbour lunch at Walker Reserve, plus on going gardening projects.
Most significant change
It was surprising to see that people felt highly empowered and highly engaged to be able to plan and lead the delivery of projects in their local community, even in light of COVID-19 impacts.
“It was an empowering experience. I know the majority of the community are excited about the project. It has been a joy especially during the COVID-19 crisis. The project at this time forced us to engage with the community in different ways. Namely through chatting in the Reserve at appropriate social distancing measures, setting up Zoom meetings and establishing a Facebook group. Thankyou so much for the amazing opportunity.”
“A really strong sense of community contribution, and a sense that I belong to a community that was larger than myself and that I was able to make a meaningful contribution to that group.”
“As a local resident I felt so encouraged that Council had an initiative to support me (and my neighbours) to bring the neighbourhood together at a mutual space (local park/reserve)”
Project 4: Parenting Seminar Series
Project overview
Our parenting seminar series aims to provide parents the tools to manage difficult situations and help them be well informed and involved in their children’s lives.From May to August 2020 we hosted eight live and pre-recorded webinars on parenting featuring some of Australia’s best parent educators and adolescence psychologists, such as Dr Michael Carr-Gregg and Steve Biddulph. More than 7,000 people have participated in these webinars on topics including raising resilient kids during the coronavirus era, managing year 11 and 12 in the face of uncertainty, Raising Girls and Raising Boys.
Most significant change
Our greatest challenges, at that time, was being limited by the capacity of the venue, being sold out in 24 hours for an event and providing additional sessions where possible. The 2020 series faced challenges that we had not previously encountered due to COVID-19, however, this challenge became an opportunity. While the COVID-19 crisis transformed our lives almost overnight, Manningham’s popular Parenting Seminar Series quickly adapted, pivoting to webinars. With social distancing in place, we had to cancel our entire Parenting Seminar Series for the remainder of the 2020 series. We quickly turned the face to face events to an online series in less than 48 hours. The online platform provided greater reach and we were not limited by the capacity of a venue. We could see the effect of continuous media coverage, remote learning and isolation was having on families, so we quickly adapted, pivoting from live events to online webinars to support our community, particularly families, through the crisis.
“It was a great session”, “Brilliant session, thank you”, “Was an excellent session”, “Really there wasn’t anything that could be improved”, “More sessions like this.”
Project 5: Skills 4 the Future
Project overview
Council was funded by VicHealth to deliver the Skills 4 the Future initiative. This included development of a resource mapping local skills development opportunities to increase young people’s employability. The project also included delivery of Career’s Expo, providing practical tips for young people in their search for employment. Skills 4 the Future engaged over 100 youth through the delivery of the Skills 4 the Future Careers Expo on 17 October 2018. This event provided young people with a greater understanding of the 'rising bar' megatrend, improved access to local information, as well as opportunities to network with employment services and explore career and volunteering options.
Most significant change
The development of the Skills 4 the Future funding application resulted in the formation of the Manningham Youth Alliance, a network of key organisations working with youth across Manningham to share resources and expertise in the delivery of projects and programs for young people. As a result of this alliance, a Youth Advisory Council was also established, which provides young leaders with opportunities to discuss matters important to them, and opportunities to develop key skills in project management, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork and communication. The Youth Advisory Council has continued beyond the life of the Skills 4 the Future Project.
“This is a great program to get involved in. It allows young people, like myself, to be a part of something bigger and really make an impact on the community. Working in a team environment with people from across the community has provided me with the opportunity to grow, learn and improve on my current skill set such as team work and communication. I’ll be able to take these skills and experiences with me and apply them to my future career."
Project 6: Far Flung Intergenerational Project
Project overview
Far Flung: Connecting Intergenerational Families was a piloted Artist-in-Residence program in Doncaster. The project focused on developing narratives of place, family histories and culture as a way to engage and connect new migrant families to the area. A socially engaged art project; Far Flung inspired cross-cultural connections and a deeper sense of belonging in Manningham.
- 41% of Far Flung participants feels they have a lot in common, despite their diverse backgrounds
- 70% of exhibition attendees agreed or strongly agreed that Far Flung helped them feel more connected to the community
Most significant change
Engaging culturally diverse community members through art creation and breaking down cross-cultural barriers to connectedness and belonging. Local artists reported gaining greater insight into effective ways to facilitate art creation with families, helping them in their work with community.
Both parents and students voices were captured in this evaluation over two separate evaluation sessions, and they shared the same predominant themes: a greater connection to community and family (73%); separating this out further, acknowledgement and appreciation of the difference in cultures and the common experiences as migrants (41%), and a stronger connection between child and parent/adult (32%) were the dominant responses in this category.
“Time to get to know each other has helped me feel more connected to the group and to the community. I learned that we come from so many different cultures but we share so much in common. I really like working together – and now I can call you all friends.”
“Before this, I only talked to Chinese people. But I learned that we have similarities and we can talk to each other and get to know each other and can be friends.”
Project 7: Digital Stories of Inclusion
Project overview
Three digital stories highlighting local employment examples of people with a disability within open employment. The video showcases the stories of Buddy, Ben, Melissa and Kay, four Manningham residents with a disability, who have successfully secured local employment. Their stories are designed to educate, inform and inspire people with a disability, their families, service providers and the broader community that people with disabilities can lead socially inclusive, meaningful lifestyles as valued contributors to their local communities. The Digital Stories of Inclusion video has been viewed more than 360 times on Council’s Facebook page.
Most significant change
Changing attitudes within the community and for business owners on the inclusion of people with a disability in their workplace.
“Once you have a supportive structure in place, everything seems to flow very well”
“Working at Quest means I get to meet people and be social. I also get to earn a wage, and support myself, which increases my self-esteem”
“I have not seen any other councils do something like this, or at least document it in this way. The use of such positive language on the web page is wonderful.”
“[this] would be an excellent resource for other councils to increase the inclusion of people with a disability in their workforce.”
Project 8: Local Dementia Alliance Group
Project overview
The Manningham Local Dementia Alliance Group plays a key role in guiding and advising Council on the actions and initiatives that will help foster change for people living with dementia.
Most significant change
Launch of the Manningham Dementia Information Card, an initiative of Manningham Council in partnership with the Manningham Local Dementia Alliance Group. The 20,000 cards printed are available to educate, raise awareness and provide strong support in our community.
As an organisation, Manningham Council has been recognised as ‘Working Towards Dementia Friendly’ organisation by the Dementia Friendly Communities program of Dementia Australia.
Recognition as ‘Working Towards Dementia Friendly’ means that our organisation has an approved action plan which details our commitment to work towards improving the way in which our services meet the needs of people living with dementia, so that they can be supported to live in the community for as long as possible.
“Dementia-friendly communities can also offer benefits to the wider population. The promotion of social cohesion and understanding the needs of others will help make Manningham generally a great places to live. I commend Manningham Council as a leader in Local Government that is fostering a community to champion the journey towards being a dementia friendly city.” - Dr David Sykes, Dementia Australia
“The Manningham community has created an environment that offers…people living with dementia and their family and friends opportunities to participate and interact in stimulating and easily available activities” - Quote from member of the Manningham Dementia Alliance
Project 9: Active for Life Recreation Strategy
Project overview
Active for Life Recreation Strategy (2010-25), identifies the vision for a healthy, more active community. The Strategy aims to provide our community with opportunities to stay healthy, active and participate in a diverse range of recreation activities regardless of age, gender, ability and cultural background.
Most significant change
The most significant outcome of the review was the Strategy’s core focus. The original Recreation Strategy had a strong focus on active recreation (walking, jogging etc.) and also a focus on areas that are not traditionally covered under a Recreation Strategy (such as Bush Kinder). As a result, organised sport requirements were missed and this resulted in minimal policy guidance, no strategic justification for expenditure and a lack of governance and development support for our sporting clubs, amongst other things. The reviewed strategy flipped the focus to help create a better balance between active recreation and organised sport, and also better align with the Recreation Team’s core role.
‘The strategy and actions are generally consistent with our view of the general direction Council should be taking in the development of sporting activity in Manningham.’
‘I think it's wonderful that the City of Manningham is encouraging active recreation through organised sport.’
Project 10: Unite for Safety and Respect Project
Project overview
Series of workshops developed in partnership with Monash, Whitehorse and Boorondara to Faith Leaders in the Inner East to strengthen existing partnerships, provide a platform for building knowledge and sharing experiences in responding to family violence.
102 people attended the Forum
123 participants in total across all three workshops
61 different participants across all three workshops
32 participants attended more than one workshop
13 different faiths represented
Most significant change
97% of workshop participants reported moderate or high confidence in communicating with others about the prevention of family violence
73% felt they had an increased knowledge of respectful and equal relationships due to their participation in the workshop they attended
“We all need to be on the same page and acknowledge that we do have family violence in all faiths and communities. Everyone has a right to live in safety and respect in Australia. That is the message that we need to get across to our Faith Leaders and to the community”
Healthy City Strategy 2017 - 2021 Evaluation Report
Healthy City Strategy 2017 - 2021 Evaluation Report
… AND CAPABILITY 01:26:55 12.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3, January - March 2021/2022 13. CHIEF …
Meeting Date: 24 May 2022 Meeting Time: 7.00pm Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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Agenda item timestamps
Timecode
Item
00:04:00
Public question time
00:15:00
Admission of Urgent Business
00:15:00
Planning Permit Applications
10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
00:16:00
10.1 Domestic Animal Management Plan
00:58:15
10.2 Neighbourhood House Review
01:13:00
New Council Advisory Committees - Membership Recomendations
11. CITY SERVICES
01:19:00
11.1 Anderson Park Master Plan
01:25:20
11.2 Proposed Deviation of (Part) Reynolds Road, Donvale - Recommendation to Proceed
12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY
01:26:55
12.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3, January - March 2021/2022
13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
01:30:45
13.1 Proposed 10 Year Financial Plan 2022/23 to 2031/32
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Manningham has one of the largest networks of open space in metropolitan Melbourne covering approximately 17 per cent of the municipality and including more than 300 parks.
This includes recreation parks, sporting reserves, natural areas and neighbourhood parks.
Our unique natural environment provides a sanctuary to 56 threatened animal species and is home to 22 per cent of Victoria’s known plants, including 11 species of state significance and four species of national significance.
A large section of the eastern half of Manningham is designated as a ‘Green Wedge’ area for the protection of our natural and rural environment.
Responding to climate change
As an environmentally forward thinking Council, we believe the decisions we make today have the potential to change the future for generations to come.
Protecting our environment and biodiversity is a shared responsibility and together with the support of our partners and community, we are actively working to preserve and enhance our city’s natural resources to ensure they will survive and thrive for generations to come.
A large section of the eastern half of Manningham is designated as a ‘Green Wedge’ area for the protection of our natural and rural environment. Learn about the area and what we're doing to protect it.
We plant new trees within Manningham as part of our tree planting program. We also maintain trees in residential areas, parks, and reserves. Find out about our Tree Management Plan and how to request an additional street tree for planting.
Read about our environmental impact in the Annual Report. The report looks at the sustainability action throughout 2018/19 and the ongoing plans into 2019/20.
We've partnered with with Resilient Melbourne, The Nature Conservancy and state and other local governments to launch a new metropolitan wide urban forest strategy for Melbourne.
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Below are some resources and services to help you prepare for bushfires - especially if you live in a bushfire prone area - and links to keep you updated during an emergency.
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Floods and storms
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Manningham’s 2040 Community Vision
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture, wildlife and natural environment. We are resilient and value sustainable and healthy living, a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 - 2025 outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure people living in Manningham are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and inclusive.
The Council Plan guides us to improve our core services with emphasis on community wellbeing, particularly for younger and older people, our local environment and local businesses.
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Every planning permit issued within Doncaster Hill will include conditions for the submission of a Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) which achieves best practice outcomes. The SMP addresses a range of matters including water, energy and indoor environment quality.
With respect to water, it is a permit condition that the development must connect to Yarra Water’s recycled water and meet our stormwater objectives.
Developing long-term sustainable solutions to managing water supply and protecting our waterways.
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Manningham is widely recognised as an innovator and leader in local water management. The challenges posed by climate change require a collaborative and integrated approach by Council and the community to develop long-term sustainable solutions to managing water supply and protecting our waterways.
In partnership with lead water agencies, Council is committed to the:
Sewer Backlog Program rollout
Doncaster Hill Smarter Water Planning
Living Rivers Stormwater Program
Grey Water
Greywater (all non-toilet household wastewater) can be a good water resource during times of drought and water restrictions, but its reuse can have health and environmental risks.
Greywater is domestic wastewater from the laundry, kitchen and bathroom. Toilet wastewater is known as blackwater and is not suitable for domestic treatment. Greywater with low levels of contamination can be used on your garden. Rinse water from your washing machine is the most suitable greywater to divert to your garden provided you use low phosphorus detergents.
Permits and safe use of greywater
You will need a septic tank permit to install a permanent system to collect, treat and reuse greywater. The system must be EPA approved.
No permit is needed for a simple, temporary diversion system. A permanent diversion system (that doesn’t store water for more than 24 hours) needs to be installed by a licensed plumber.
To apply for a septic tank permit, return the completed application form along with detailed plans and the appropriate fee to:
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Manningham Council
PO Box 1, Doncaster
Victoria 3108
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For more information, please refer to the EPA's septic tanks code of practice for design options for the installation of septic systems . A permit must be granted prior to any works commencing by a registered contractor or plumber.
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Installing a tank to capture rainwater from your roof is a great way to supply water for uses including flushing toilets and watering your garden. Rainwater tanks can also help you save money on your water bill.
Through bushland weed control and planting regimes, we keep waterways intact by promoting riparian vegetation to secure riverbanks keeping the shape and flow of rivers intact while stopping erosion. This program includes conserving natural habitat for local wildlife and increasing native vegetation along and in creeks and rivers
Weed control consists of multiple methods, taking into consideration what the weed is, the area it's situated, what other weeds or indigenous species are around it, and habitat requirements. The weeding is conducted by our Bushland Management Team to minimise damage and maximise positive environmental impact in removing pest plants from riverbanks.
Through various Landcare groups and events, Manningham Council, Melbourne Water, and community volunteers help revegetate local waterways with indigenous species and increase conservation action. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please consider our Citizen Science Programs.
Sustainability
All new homes are now required to achieve a house energy rating of five stars for building fabric and have either a solar hot water system or a rainwater tank. For this purpose, rainwater tanks must have minimum capacity of 2000 litres.
Water saving showerheads
On average, 30% of all household water usage is in the shower. Installing a water efficient showerhead can save around 11,000 litres of water per household each year and reduce the energy required to heat the water - reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Bring in your latest Yarra Valley Water bill and old showerhead to our customer service and pick up a free water efficient showerhead.
Waterwatch program
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health.
Waterwatch volunteers get involved in exploring and protecting their local waterways by collecting water quality data that contributes to scientific research, management planning and on ground actions that improve the health of our waterways.
Manningham volunteers have been collecting and undertaking surveys and observations for over 10 years. The information collected has been helping improve local waterway health.
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. In Manningham, Waterwatch has been connecting local communities with waterway health and sustainable water issues since 1993.
In 2007 a group of concerned volunteers initiated the Manningham Waterwatch Monitoring Network. This group continues to monitor the health of our local waterways and has carried out over 10,000 water quality measurements at more than 40 sites across the municipality. The data collected is used to assess the health of Manningham's waterways and identify what is currently impacting stream ecology.
In addition to water quality monitoring, many volunteers are affiliated with local action groups including Landcare and ‘friends of’ groups which undertake stream rehabilitation programs that contribute to catchment and waterway health.
Volunteer to be a citizen scientist
Citizen scientists are people who want to make a difference to the environment and their community. You can join this movement by taking part in programs like Waterwatch, you can email to let us know you're interested at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
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Meeting Date: 13 October 2020 Meeting Time: 7.00pm Location: Virtual Council Meeting via Facebook Live
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Council Meetings
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Council acknowledges that in the lead up to its general elections, it will not make any decision that would, or could be perceived to, inappropriately bind an incoming Council or affect the outcome of the elections.
As per our Election Period Policy, Council will hold an Ordinary meeting in October to consider routine administrative matters and the Annual Report. There will be limitations on the conduct of the meeting such as no public question time, tabling of petitions and Councillor question time.
Council meeting livestream
Getting There
By car
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
By bus
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community.
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Meeting Date: 26 July 2022 Meeting Time: 7.00pm Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
Council meeting livestream
Agenda item timestamps
Timecode
Item
00:04:00
5.1 Parks and Leisure Region Award of Excellence
10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
00:06:00
10.1 Liveable City Strategy 2040 - Final Endorsement
00:48:00
10.2 Doncaster Park & ride - Transit Orient Development
01:00:00
10.3 Integrated Water Management Strategy - Implementation Plan
01:13:00
10.4 Amendment C137mann adoption - Amendment to Special Building Overlay - Schedule 1 (SB01) in and around Hillcroft Drive, templestowe
13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFIVER
01:18:00
13.1 Audit and Risk Committee - New Independent Member 2022
01:20:00
13.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors
01:22:00
13.3 Documents for Sealing
14. NOTICES OF MOTION
01:23:00
14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No. 3/2022)
A heritage overlay may affect any building, renovation or maintenance work on your property.
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A heritage overlay may affect any building, renovation or maintenance work on your property. The heritage overlay details when you’ll need a planning permit. It also shows the location and the level of heritage controls over a particular heritage place.
You can find out more about the provisions in our planning scheme.
Assess the significance of a property
A statement of significance will accompany a heritage assessment and indicate why the site is important and what to conserve. Documenting what’s significant of a place helps to protect and manage the place appropriately.
Proposals for a planning permit for a heritage place needs to consider the policies and provisions of our planning scheme.
Check to see if a heritage overlay affects your property
When your property has a heritage overlay you’ll need a permit to:
subdivide or consolidate land
demolish or remove a building (including part of a building)
construct a building (including part of a building, or a fence)
externally alter a building
construct or carry out works
construct or display a sign
externally paint an unpainted surface (refer to note below)
externally paint a building if the painting constitutes an advertisement.
When do additional controls apply for the heritage overlay
There’ll be some instances where additional controls will apply, such as:
external paint controls
internal alteration controls
control over trees.
Our schedule to the heritage overlay will identify any additional controls.
Making repairs or maintenance on a heritage place
You won’t need a planning permit to carry out routine maintenance and repairs if they don’t change the appearance of the place.
When doing maintenance or repair work, you’ll need to follow the same standards for any:
details
specifications
materials.
If unsure, check with us before doing any repair or maintenance work.
The heritage overlay may not apply to the whole site. Refer to the planning scheme maps online or in our offices.
Demolishing a heritage place
We discourage demolition of a heritage place if it’s individually significant or it contributes to the significance of an area. Demolition will only occur if we find the building structurally unsound.
The statement of significance will say why the place is important.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can review planning permit decisions.
If your household has two or more children under four years of age in daytime nappies, you can apply to upgrade the size of your red lid garbage bin at a discounted rate.
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Please attribute to Acting Director City Planning – Frank Vassilacos
Our community safety team has received a report of an alleged dog rushing in Doncaster East late yesterday.
We’ve contacted the person who made the report and the dog owner. As our investigation is ongoing, we are unable to comment further on this matter at this time.
SuicideLine Victoria | 1300 651 251 Suicide Victoria offers free professional online counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.
Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14
Lifeline provides mental health support and emotional assistance on the phone and online. Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is a free phone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5-25 years.
Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue provides support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illness.
Nurse on Call | 1300 60 60 24
Nurse-on-call helpline provides health advice from registered nurse, 24 hours a day.
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) | 1300 721 927
The Outer East Crisis Assessment Treatment team provide mobile assessments to people in psychiatric and short-term home treatment as an alternative to hospital.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) | 1800 806 292
SACL is a state-wide after hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
Safe Steps is a specialist support service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing family violence specialist support to anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence.
General Information Mental Health Foundation Australia provides a range of networks, services, advocacy, events, and support groups for the community to seek support on mental health illness.
MensLine Australia is a national 24 hour, 7 days a week men’s helpline offering support, information and referrals for men with emotional health, family and relationship concerns. Phone 1300 78 99 78
Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. Confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues is provided. Phone 13 22 89
NEAMI is a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health, homelessness and suicide prevention services.
SANE provides mental health support, information, resources and online forums for family and friends. Phone 1800 187 263
Find support with our range of online resources for wellbeing and mental health support.
The University of Melbourne and Monash University have developed a website to help parents to manage challenging issues they may experience with their children, including depression, anxiety and alcohol misuse.
Triple P is a free parenting program for caregivers and parents, providing information and support to cope with your child or young adult’s emotional wellbeing.
The Young Carers Network (YCN) is an initiative of Carers Australia. It provides information, raises young carers awareness and directs young carers to appropriate pathways for support.
SANE’s Friends, Family and Carers Forum provides a safe place to share your experience of caring for someone living with complex mental health issues. The Friends, Family and Carers Forum helps to connect to people across Australia.
headspace provides an overview of mental health for family and friends, how to start a conversation about mental health, understand anxiety and depression to support friends and family.
Members use their lived experience, understanding of the mental health system and communication skills to advocate and promote the issues and concerns of consumers and carers.
You are not alone, is a service that supports carers to access information and support when caring for someone that has suicidal thoughts or attempts of suicide.
Information for women and new mums on getting the right support, taking the mental health checklist, caring, and supporting others and pregnancy and becoming a mum.
Information to support men to access information on signs and symptoms, depression, causes of anxiety, looking out for yourself, looking out for your mates, dad advice for new parents and taking action.
Butterfly Australia is a national service that provides support by trained counsellors over the phone, email and online in assisting with eating disorders and issues.
EDVOS is a lead specialist family violence service in Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne. Services are available to people living across municipalities of Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, Knox, Monash, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges.
Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault (ECASA) provides free counselling and support service to people who have experienced sexual assault either recently or in the past.
ECLC is a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities and community members in Melbourne’s East.
Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with care of children.
The RFVP Therapeutic Hub is a free resource available to anyone looking for therapeutic services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. It is designed to help people connect with appropriate supports and brings together the latest information about therapeutic services.
The Safe Steps to Family Violence Response Service (SSFVRS) is the Victorian state-wide service for women experiencing violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner, another family member or someone else close to them.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) is a proactive leader supporting, advocating and providing a crisis response for people who have experienced sexual violence.
Living Well is an Australian service that provide information, encouragement and support for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or adulthood sexual assault. Assistance is available to supporters of these men, friends, family, and service providers.
Knowmore is an independent service giving free legal advice and support to survivors of child abuse by providing information about justice and redress options.
The EACH Ngarrang Gulinj-al-Boordup Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Team support and assist First Nations People to access health and social services and programs and transport options
Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service provides a culturally safe service that assists First Nations people from the Eastern Metropolitan Region in their healing journey.
Koorie Pride Victoria is a not-for-profit service advocating for the rights of gender, sex, sexuality diverse First Nations and Torres Strait Islander people.
Black Rainbow offers suicide prevention leadership groups, community projects and initiatives to alleviate the health and wellbeing issues experienced by First Nations LGBTQIA+ people.
Food Hampers can be arranged by referral and collected on Tuesday by appointment between 10.00am and 2.00pm. For help outside these hours please call or email.
Doncare provide financial assistance through food vouchers and non perishable items, utility bill support, school costs as well as vet fees for animals for members in Manningham.
Food parcels, food vouchers, other assistance when available. Office hours are Monday and Thursday 9.00am to 12.00pm. You will be assessed over the phone and food/vouchers are distributed contactless to your home.
24/7 food pantry located outside of the church building and is available for the community to take what they need anytime. Food pantry stocked with non-perishable food items, personal essentials and cleaning products.
8 Montgomery Street, Doncaster.
St Vincent de Paul
Food vouchers, and other assistance as required/available.
Please phone 1800 305 330 between 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday.
Foodbank operates fortnightly on Tuesdays. Meet for coffee and refreshments from 6.00pm to 7.00pm followed by drive thru foodbank from 7.00pm to 7.30pm.
A pre-packed grocery box is provided together with fresh food and frozen meals.
Gamblers Help services are provided by a range of community organisations across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria. Services include online, telephone and face-to-face counselling, advice and information. There are services tailored for First Nations communities, and in-language support for at risk multicultural communities.
Community legal centres work with residents to prevent problems, progress fair outcomes and support the wellbeing and resilience of communities. Community legal support providers for Manningham include:
ECLC provides free and confidential legal assistance to community members living in Manningham and the broader Eastern Region. ECLC may be able to offer legal advice in areas such as Family law, Divorce, Family violence matters, Neighbourhood disputes.
Doncare provides a range of community support services, which can include financial assistance to people in immediate need, information on your legal and consumer rights and referral to other service providers.
Switchboard Victoria provides peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people, their families, allies and communities.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) provides after hours telephone counselling support, coordination of a crisis care response, and legal and medical support for people who have experienced sexual violence.
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
A guide for parents and families of young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia provides organisations and individuals with health related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, trans/transgender, intersex, queer and other sexuality, gender and bodily diverse people.
A guide for parents and families of young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identify.
Families like Mine is a multimedia guide that offers practical advice to families of young gender diverse people, same-sex attracted and bisexual people, and those who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
TGV is an Australian organisation dedicated to achieving justice, equity and quality health and community service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends.
The Royal Society of the Blind (RSB) is a not-for-profit organisation providing services to Australians who have severe vision impairment. RSB provide Counselling for vision loss.
Be You supports educators from early learning services and school to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community to achieve their best possible mental health.
Centre for Developmental Disability (CDDH) supports mainstream health services to address education, clinical, research and advocacy activities to improve the health of people with intellectual and associate developmental disabilities.
Mental Health Foundation Australia provides a range of networks, services, advocacy, events, and support groups for the community to seek assistance on mental health illness.
Embrace multicultural mental health provides services and information on mental health and suicide prevention in a culturally accessible format for people from multicultural backgrounds.
The Chinese Peer Connection is a program that supports people from the Chinese community who are experiencing gambling harm. Support is provided through peer support and is available for family and friends.
Chinese Community Social Services Centre provides migrant settlement services, carer support for families with children of special needs, mental health education and support groups for the Chinese speaking community.
SuicideLine Victoria has advice on what to do if you are with a person at risk, if the person at risk has called you or you need the poisons information hotline.
GRIEFLINE provides non-crisis, confidential care to access free telephone support, resources, online community and forums and wellbeing and coping strategies.
Diabetes Australia provides information on depression and mental health and provides links between diabetes and depression, treatment and service supports.
The Manningham Youth Services (managed by EACH), provides free youth and family counselling support to children, young people (aged 12-25 years) and their families who live, work, study or play in the Eastern region of Melbourne.
Steps Mental Health Service offers a range of mental health services, including: therapeutic counselling, peer support, mental health nursing, child and adolescent mental health services and care coordination.
This program helps children develop confidence and resilience through group work, art therapy, family therapy, counselling, and individualised coaching for children aged 6-17 years.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and suicide and what works for young people. Learn how to start a conversation about mental health and understand the services available.
Bite Back Mental Fitness Challenge involves six weekly challenges to help improve your mental fitness, increase your happiness, reduce stress, improve friendships and focus.
Kids Helpline is a free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
The Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) national initiative develops information for parents, their families and friends in support of children and young people.
Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) provides digital therapy mixed with face-to-face care that creates a mental health program for young people aged 15-25 years. It’s designed to support young people while they are on a waitlist for face-to-face care, and while they are getting that care at a participating mental health service.
Tune in Not Out is a service that provides information on life’s challenges for mental health, relationships, exam stress, sexual health and more. Each topic contains videos, music, playlists, and stories, with the opportunity to share with young people in the community.
This content was correct as of February 2023 and will be reviewed frequently.
If amendments are identified or you know of another mental health service to be considered, contact us.