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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
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The Local Government Act 2020 is what we use in developing a procurement policy that benefits the community.
From our suppliers, we seek:
open and fair competition that provides value for money
clear guidelines to allow consistency and control
demonstrated accountability to our community
ethical behaviour
the best outcomes for our community.
We’re always looking for suppliers who practice fairness and are also technologically innovative.
For further information, or to speak to someone in our Procurement team, please contact us via email at procurement@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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We’re delivering for our community with an operating budget of $147 million to deliver more than 100 valuable services for our community.
Key features of the 2023/24 Budget
Although inflation (CPI) is forecast to be at least 4 per cent in 2023/24, our average general rate increase will be in line with the State Government’s rate cap of 3.5 per cent.
Conscious of cost-of-living pressures, we're offering over $1 million of relief measures by capping the increase to the waste service charge, increasing our low-income rate rebate and introducing subsidies for school holiday programs.
We will continue to support rate payers undergoing financial difficulties through our financial hardship provisions.
Council Plan
We're delivering on our Council Plan. This includes:
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Our 10 Year Financial Plan 2023/24 to 2032/33 provides a financial road map for the future. Adopted at the 27 June 2023 Council Meeting, the 10 Year Financial Plan ensures we deliver on the Council Plan and continue to be a financially sustainable organisation.
Provides the long-term financial resourcing for the future to build a better Manningham
Provision of funding to deliver on a range of key strategies and initiatives such as sustainability, the environment, waste management, asset management, flood modelling, and water management
We will deliver on our Climate Emergency Action Plan to reduce the impacts of climate change. We have allocated $13 million in our capital works program over the next four years for Circular Economy (Sustainability) initiatives
We will introduce waste management initiatives such as the introduction of the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill
A commitment of $1.62 billion of operational expenditure over 10 years (an average of $162 million per annum) to deliver more than 100 services to our community
The delivery of a 10 year Capital Works Program of $549 million (an average of $55 million per annum) to maintain and enhance Council’s $2.5 billion of community assets. This program focuses on core infrastructure such as footpaths, drainage, roads and open space and will enhance the liveability and amenity of our municipality
A significant allocation of funding has been allocated to our Capital Works Program for major projects, including the construction of major community and recreational facilities. These projects will be funded primarily by Council’s Strategic Fund
The Capital Works Program is in addition to the $224 million over 10 years (an average of $22 million per annum) to maintain our important community infrastructure included in our operating budget
Average forecast general rate increases in line with the State Government’s rate cap/forecast CPI
Despite the challenging economic environment, we have continued to focus on ongoing financial sustainability through innovation and efficiencies, and containment of expenditure at less than inflation. We are also seeking alternative sources of income to reduce the dependence on rate income, such as ensuring that we strategically unlock the potential of our assets to enhance our financial sustainability.
Strategic Property Portfolio
The Strategic Property Portfolio (SPP) makes up part of the 10 Year Financial Plan by contributing to Council’s vision of being a financially sustainable organisation. Adopted at the 25 October 2022 Council Meeting, the Strategic Property Portfolio intention is to acquire property that will strategically enhance opportunities for development and community enhancement.
The SPP vision and principal:
The Strategic Property Portfolio will provide the City of Manningham with an additional funding source to enhance services and associated infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
Contribute to an alternative income stream to achieve Council’s mission to be a financially sustainable Council.
Acquired properties
Address
Bid
Financial benefit
10 Waldau Court, Doncaster
Council was unsuccessful at auction
Potential to acquire the heritage listed site for community use
35 Hakea Street, Templestowe
Council was successful at auction for $1.45 million
The site adjoins Council owned land to the south, providing future opportunity for community infrastructure
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In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020, Manningham Council produces an Annual Report that provides the community with an update of Council's operations during the financial year and contains a range of information including:
A review of Council’s performance against the Council Plan
An overview of the legislative, economic and other factors that have had an impact on Council's performance
Major policy initiatives, operations and works undertaken
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Council Plan was adopted at the Council Meeting on 24 August 2021.
The Council Plan is our promise to you in pursuit of our community’s vision for the future and to achieve the very best for Manningham.
The Council Plan 2021 – 2025 sets out our priorities and goals over Council’s four year term.
We will focus on:
improving core services
community wellbeing — particularly for younger and older people
our local environment
local businesses.
Themes and goals
The Council Plan has five themes and 11 goals.
We have developed actions to deliver outcomes for every goal, for every theme.
Theme
Goal
Healthy community
A healthy, safe and resilient community
An inclusive and connected community
Resilient Environment
Protect and enhance our environment and biodiversity
Reduce our environmental impact and adapt to climate change
Well Governed Council
A financially sustainable Council that manages resources effectively and efficiently
A Council that values our customers and community in all that we do
Vibrant and Prosperous Economy
Grow our local business, tourism and economy
Liveable Places and Spaces
Inviting places and spaces
Enhanced parks, open space and streetscapes
Well connected, safe and accessible travel
Well utilised and maintained community infrastructure
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Manningham Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation, supporting the health and wellbeing of children, and is compliant with Victoria’s Child Safe Standards Legislation.
Our commitment to building a culture of child safety recognises that Manningham Council will prioritise the safety of children in our care and will build child safety into everyday practice.
Manningham Council is committed to:
The protection, safety, participation and empowerment of all children;
Promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; and
Providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
How to Report Suspected Child Abuse
If a child is in immediate danger, call the Police on 000.
Child safety concerns regarding behaviour of a Manningham Council worker
In addition to reporting child safety concerns to the relevant authorities, please report your concerns to Council by contacting the Manningham Council Child Safety Contact Officer, Kerryn Paterson - Director of Experience and Capability, by:
Written and confidential child safety concerns or complaints sent through the post should be marked:
Strictly Confidential
Group Manager People and Communications
Child Safety Contact Officer
Manningham City Council
PO Box 1
Doncaster VIC 3108
Manningham Council takes all allegations and concerns about potential child abuse seriously and has practices in place to investigate and escalate to authorities, if necessary. Nothing prevents a person, who holds a reasonable belief that child abuse has been committed, to report such allegations directly to the relevant authorities.
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Every Council is guided by a long term Community Vision and four year Council Plan.
Developed with the local community, they guide the actions we will take to deliver better outcomes for the community.
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 Community Panel
The Community Vision 2040 was developed for the community, by the community.
Developed at the beginning of our Council's four year term in 2021, the community discussed priorities of today, as well as those raised by the community in the Generation 2030 Community Plan in 2012.
We now consider the Community Vision and our Council Plan 2021-2025 in all our future planning and how funding is spent.
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The Liveable City Strategy 2040 (LCS) is Manningham’s 20-year plan to improve the liveability of our municipality, from our urban/suburban neighbourhoods to our rural areas – providing choice in how we live, work and play.
The LCS will help shape the future of the municipality over the next 20 years and ensure Manningham will continue to evolve as a liveable, resilient, and desirable place to be.
Strategic direction
The strategy covers the following key directions:
vibrant activity centres
thriving employment
housing choice and distinct communities
greening our city
sustainable transport and travel mode choice
building social and cultural connections.
The LCS focuses on:
creating vibrant activity centres and community places
The aim of a '20-minute neighbourhood’ is to create a place where people can meet most of their daily needs within a 20-minute walk from home, with safe cycling and local transport options.
Community engagement
The LCS was created following feedback from Imagine Manningham 2040 (IM2040) – an extensive community engagement project undertaken in 2019 that captured the views of a wide cross-section of Manningham’s diverse and varied community.
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Our Annual Report provides an overview of how we are tracking against key performance measures and provides transparency across key areas of Council business
Quarterly Report
The Manningham Quarterly Report provides a progress update towards achievement of our Council Plan 2021-2025 as well as financial, capital works, Councillor and CEO expenses.
Our Annual Report provides a detailed account of Council’s service performance across the year.
Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF)
LGPRF was introduced by the Victorian Government to assist the community to see and compare Council’s performance in areas of interest such as public safety (animals, foods and pools), services (statutory planning, maternal child health, libraries, roads and rubbish), council business (governance, community engagement and financial efficiency).
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We are proud to deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. Discover our community, heritage and surrounds. Learn what drives our strategic vision - and how we do it.
There’s something for everyone in Manningham. From sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements, the local area has a bit of everything for you to appreciate and enjoy.
We are committed to developing and fostering partnerships with not-for-profit groups and organisations whose work enriches the municipality and is consistent with our vision.
We are committed to managing our city’s infrastructure efficiently and sustainably to better meet the needs and expectations of our growing community.
Our capital works program brings this commitment to life by managing the maintenance and improvement of council assets, facilities and community spaces through a number of key projects.
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The draft policy has been developed following community consultation in May this year and a review of our Parking Management Policy 2014.
The policy helps us manage on-street parking and traffic movement around Manningham. It guides the selection of on-street public parking restrictions. This includes parking on your street, around schools and reserves, near public transport and at your local shops.
You can view the draft policy:
on the Your Say Manningham website
at the Bulleen, Doncaster, The Pines or Warrandyte libraries
at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
at the Manningham Council Depot, 620-628 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East.
To provide your comments online or by mail to Engineering and Technical Services, Manningham Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster, Victoria 3108
Consultation closes at 5.00pm on Tuesday 18 September.
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We are reviewing the Manningham Planning Scheme and want your input.
The Planning Scheme guides the use, development, and protection of land in Manningham. It includes written policies, as well as maps showing where zones and overlays apply across the municipality.
The Scheme is made up of many planning policies and controls that are set by the State Government. This review seeks to identify changes to the planning scheme associated with the provisions that we are able to influence.
The Planning Scheme includes the following key themes:
Residential/ neighbourhood character.
Environment/rural areas.
Activity Centres.
Employment.
Heritage, arts, cultural and leisure.
Transport and car parking.
All Victorian local governments are required to review their planning scheme every four years under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. We are looking for feedback about:
What aspects of the Planning Scheme are working well?
What aspects of the Planning Scheme need improving?
What is missing from the Planning Scheme?
Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert, says
“I encourage everyone in the community to get involved. Now is the time for your input to help shape our future directions for the planning scheme.”
“Any proposed changes to the Planning Scheme requires approval from the Minister for Planning. We will continue to advocate on behalf of our community to reflect their values and needs.”
Manningham residents and other interested parties are invited to a drop-in session on Thursday 9 June between 4pm and 7pm at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. You can also provide feedback via an online survey.
All feedback on the planning scheme is required by Monday 20 June 2022.
For more information on the Planning Scheme Review and to take part in the on-line survey, visit Your Say Manningham
… New policy to support meaningful and inclusive engagement Manningham Council has this week … engagement for the Manningham community. On this page Strategies, PlansandPolicies Have Your Say … …
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Manningham Council has this week endorsed its new Community Engagement Policy, which sets out the approach to best practice community engagement for the Manningham community.
The new policy sets out Council’s approach to hearing from the community on issues that they care about and impact them. It outlines the principles and methods that Council will use to undertake well-planned and inclusive community engagement that reduced barriers to community participation.
Council sought community feedback and input on its draft policy during December 2020 and January 2021. Engagement focused on the changes to the new Local Government Act 2020 and the implications for community engagement. Feedback was also gathered on how to better engage our community and the best methods to do so.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Andrew Conlon said endorsing the Community Engagement Policy is an important step for engagement and what it means in our community.
“Community engagement is critical to help us plan and understand what our community values. It provides an avenue for everyone to have their voice heard on decisions that impact or affect them.
“As a Council we are passionate about community engagement – we listen, we consult, we act and we report back to our community.
“This policy also sets out our approach to deliberative engagement, which requires participants to critically consider information, community needs and perspectives and weigh up competing demands to inform decision making.
“We look forward to implementing deliberative engagement with our new community panel. The panel, currently being formed, will start meeting during March and will help plan for our Council Plan, Community Vision, Asset Plan and Financial Plan,” Cr Conlon said.
Manningham Council endorsed the new policy at its Council meeting on Tuesday 23 February 2021. To view the livestream of this meeting, visit manningham.vic.gov.au/council-meeting-23-february-2021 – the discussion about the Community Policy starts roughly 56 minutes into the livestream.
If you would like to read the new Community Engagement Policy, please visit the Your Say Manninghamwebsite.
The Community Engagement Policy is aligned with Council’s current goals to develop 'A connected and inclusive community and A Council that values citizens in all that we do.’
Council has an interpreter service that can be reached on 9840 9355 for any resident that would like to call and arrange to speak to someone in their own language about any Manningham Council matter including this policy.
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IWM is a collaborative approach to the way we plan for and manage water as a valuable resource.
There are mounting pressures on the management of our water resources arising from a variety of drivers, including climate change and population growth.
The Strategy will deliver a proactive approach to address these risks. It will help us secure a resilient, liveable and sustainable future for Manningham.
A Flooding and Stormwater Management Community Reference Panel will be formed in late July. It will provide a community voice to guide the development of the IWM Strategy.
In September, an external IWM consultant will be appointed to further assist us in developing the Strategy.
… Our plan for your health and wellbeing Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 … on Tuesday 26 October, 2021. On this page About Council Strategies, PlansandPolicies … Our plan for your health and wellbeing …
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Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 - 2025 was endorsed at our Council Meeting on Tuesday 26 October, 2021.
Following community consultation and public exhibition, Manningham’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy outlines Council’s commitment to supporting healthier outcomes for the community over the next four years.
Manningham Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon says the strategy builds upon strengths from the previous plan and is a key strategic planning tool in maintaining and improving public health and wellbeing at a local community level.
“The Strategy outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure our residents are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and included,” he says.
“It also identifies opportunities to enhance community health and wellbeing and address areas that need improvement.”
Seven priority areas have been identified to promote a Healthy Community:
improving social and emotional wellbeing
increasing healthy eating
increasing active living
increasing adaptation to the health impacts from climate change
reducing injury and harm
preventing family violence
increasing connection and engagement of community life.
“This strategy has been developed and will be delivered in partnership with our community and local service providers,” Cr Conlon says.
… inviting the community to have their say. On this page Strategies, PlansandPolicies Have Your Say Parking, Roads and Footpaths … …
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In response to our growing population, Manningham Council is reviewing its Parking Permit Policy, inviting the community to have their say.
Manningham Mayor Cr Paula Piccinini said the draft policy aimed to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of parking permits.
“We want to ensure Manningham remains a great place to live, work and visit,” she said.
“The Policy guides on-street parking permits in residential areas as well as in local shopping strips, around schools, community facilities and construction work zones.”
Community members can view the draft policy:
on yoursaymanningham.com.au/parking-permit
at the Bulleen, Doncaster, The Pines or Warrandyte libraries
at Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Feedback received will help inform the final Parking Permit Policy.
For more information and to find out how to make a submission, visit yoursaymanningham.com.au.
Consultation will open Monday 21 January and close at 5.00pm, Monday 25 February 2019.
… management of domestic animals in Manningham. On this page Strategies, PlansandPolicies Protecting our environment Pets registrations … …
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We have adopted a new plan for the management of domestic animals in Manningham.
The plan incorporates feedback from the community concerning the protection of cat and dog welfare. It also seeks to improve the amenity and safety of our community.
Key priorities of the plan that address issues and suggestions identified by the community included in the plan include:
Dogs off lead/not under owner control.
Dog waste.
Dogs barking.
Wandering cats.
The plan will include a trial of a cat confinement program. Cat owners will be required to keep their cat/s within their property boundaries 24 hours each day.
The trial cat confinement program will provide benefits to cats, cat owners and the community.
Benefits include:
Protecting cats from the risk of injury from other animals, people and vehicles.
Reducing disputes between neighbours caused by wandering cats.
Protecting our wildlife from attacks and damage by cats. Manningham’s unique natural environment provides a sanctuary to 56 threatened animal species.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert said that pets are a valued part of life for many people in the community.
"There are over 13,000 registered pet dogs and cats in Manningham. This plan focuses on responsible pet ownership and will help to keep pets in our community happier and healthier.”
All Councils across Victoria need to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan every four years. This is a requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
… that will help shape our community’s future and guide our strategic documents: Council Plan, Community … Council next month. On this page About Council Councillors Strategies, PlansandPolicies … Message from our Mayor …
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At Manningham, we are passionate about community engagement, so we were delighted to authorise our new community engagement policy at our recent Council meeting.
This policy provides guidance to our new community panel, which will come together this month. The panel will develop recommendations that will help shape our community’s future and guide our strategic documents: Council Plan, Community Vision, Asset Plan and Financial Plan. The panel will present their recommendations to the Council next month.
Thanks to everyone who registered your interest to join this panel. Close to 400 people registered, and we are very pleased that so many in our community are keen to get involved with the Council. While we can’t have everyone on the panel, we are confident that the final panel of over 40 people will be representative of our diverse community. They will play a crucial role in shaping recommendations for our strategic documents.
For those who missed out, thanks for your interest and we will be in touch about other ways you can participate in Council business.
We are also well underway with preparing our budget and four-year plan, and on track to announce our new 2021/22 budget in July. It’s important to note that the new Local Government Act has changed how you can make submissions. I will provide more detail about this in the next digital version of Manningham Matters.
At the last Council meeting we endorsed a range of additional COVID relief funding measures. These include our new business grant program and rent relief for some sporting clubs based on their financial hardship. If your business would like to apply for a grant, details are available on our website
Finally, just a reminder that Council meetings are live streamed, and if you can’t join us on the night, they are available for you to watch later online. That’s where you can hear some more of the discussions around these decisions.
Stay safe and I look forward to sharing more with you next time.
… Strategic plans for the future Manningham Council’s road maps for the future, outlined in the Council Plan 2021-2025 and the 10 Year Financial Plan were endorsed at the Ordinary … available for final comment. On this page About Council Strategies, PlansandPolicies Feedback … Strategic plans for …
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Manningham Council’s road maps for the future, outlined in the Council Plan 2021-2025 and the 10 Year Financial Plan were endorsed at the Ordinary Council Meeting this week and are now available for final comment.
Manningham Mayor Cr Andrew Conlon said all the Councillors were proud to have developed these plans with the community.
“These plans will ensure that Council provides for the community today, and more importantly, plans for the future.”
“It was great to have our community panel contribute their thoughts and aspirations for our community to help us develop these plans,” Cr Conlon said.
The Council Plan 2021-2025 outlines the priorities and goals for Manningham, why they are important and the actions we will take to deliver better outcomes for the community.
The 10 Year Financial Plan ensures we deliver on the Council Plan and build a financially sustainable organisation.
Highlights of the 10 Year Financial Plan:
$1.52 billion on service delivery
$0.54 billion Capital Works Program - which is an average of $54 million per annum over the next 10 years - a significant increase on the previous average of $40 million per annum in the previous four years
Increased ongoing funding for footpaths, drains and trees
Establish a new 'Strategic Fund' to provide long-term community benefit and ensure ongoing financial sustainability. This will enable Council to invest in the development of major community infrastructure such as libraries, community hubs and recreation facilities. For example, this will include $20 million over the next four years for the construction of major community facilities.
$44 million for the development of major community facilities
$9 million for waste initiatives
$18 million to acquire land to create more parks, playspaces and open space
$47 million to maintain and improve our parks, playspaces and open space
$5 million for strategic property acquisitions
The community now has the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the strengths of the plans, or let us know if we have missed anything.
You can view and provide feedback on these documents: