Meeting Date: 19 February 2024
Meeting Time: 5.30pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Notice is given that a confidential Council meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held virtually on Monday, 19 February 2024 at 5:30pm. ...
Notice is given that a confidential Council meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held virtually on Monday, 19 February 2024 at 5:30pm.
This meeting is called pursuant to sub-rule 12.1 of Manningham’s Governance Rules and the meeting will be closed to the public to consider confidential item in accordance with sections 66(1) & 66(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 2020.
The business to be transacted at this meeting is for Council to consider its Property Acquisitions Program. This information is confidential Council business information, as the information would prejudice the Council’s position in commercial negotiations if prematurely released.
Andrew Day
Chief Executive Officer
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Come along to find out how to write a great application for the Senior's club support grant....
Representatives from Manningham Senior's Clubs are invited to attend this free workshop.
This session will help grant writers to understand the basics of submitting grant applications.
Topics covered:
- how to interpret grant guidelines to ensure you hit the mark
- synthesising your content to meet the word limits
- understanding how to define your outcomes / strategies
- realistically budgeting your program.
Presented by: EV Community Strengthening, Viv Cunningham-Smith.
Audience: Maximum two representatives from each Manningham Seniors Club to attend.
Cost: Free.
What to bring: Bring your project idea with you.
View the Senior's Club Support Grant guidelines and apply
A range of information, resources and services are available for people with disabilities.
Strengthening disability inclusion in our community
Our Social Planning and Community team work across departments, with Manningham’s libraries and leisure centres to strengthen inclusion of all Manningham residents.
Contributions from those who are interested in disability services and initiatives within Manningham are welcome. Manningham community members who have a disability are also invited to share their experiences to better inform Council policy and practice.
Apply for an accessible parking permit
Find out how to apply for an accessible parking permit and how much it costs
Manningham Disability Advisory Committee
The role of the Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) is to provide Council with direct access to a group of people who have a diverse understanding of living with a disability in Manningham. The Committee is a group of dedicated people who are advocates for increasing disability inclusion in Manningham.
Building Equitable Employment Network
Manningham holds the Building Equitable Employment Network meetings in collaboration with Knox Council.
It is a network of people and organisations who share information, opportunities, and collaborate to increase authentic employment opportunities for people with disability.
Encouraging inclusive employment
Get advice on inclusive employment, whether you are looking to employ people with disabilities or if you are a person with disability looking for work.
International Day of People with a Disability
International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year.
IDPwD is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with a disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.
Want to stay up to date with inclusive activities and opportunities?
Our bi-monthly Community Strengthening e-newsletter aims to build resilient and vibrant communities by keeping you informed about programs, services, council projects, opportunities and important news for local community groups and organisations.
Do you need to receive the e-newsletter in another format? Contact us on 9840 9333 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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. This Council meeting will proceed in the Council Chamber adhering to our COVID-Safe Plan to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. ...
Meeting Date: 24 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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. This Council meeting will proceed in the Council Chamber adhering to our COVID-Safe Plan to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19.
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.
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 to read your question, your question will be read out by our CEO. Public Question Time form.
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public 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
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A 6 week art therapy group for kids in grades 5 and 6, who have experienced or witnessed family violence. ...
A 6 week art therapy group for kids in grades 5 and 6, who have experienced or witnessed family violence.
Making art can help us to tell our stories and make sense of our experiences. Plus, it is a fun creative way to get to know ourselves better as well as others in the group. Helping us to appreciate who we are, our special talents and gifts, and to see these gifts in others too.
Art therapy helps us to:
- express thoughts, ideas, and emotions
- manage difficult feelings, like anger and worry
- learn to problem solve and build resilience
- grow confidence and self-esteem
- improve social skills
A fun, safe and supportive space that encourages listening and caring.
Participation is free and all art materials will be provided. No artistic skills necessary!
This program is provided by Doncare in partnership with Anglicare Victoria.
Come and see the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society's Exhibition of Costumes. This exhibition will feature an extensive collection of costumes dating from the Victorian era. ...
Come and see the Exhibition of Costumes, featuring an extensive collection of costumes dating from the Victorian era.
This exhibition is run by the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society, as part of the Manningham Heritage Festival.
Join the Serenity for Women group for a free mat Pilates class. Focus on improving flexibility, strength, core stability and body awareness. Low impact, repetitive moves for a full body workout. ...
Join the Serenity for Women group for a free mat Pilates class.
This class is focused on bringing together women from different multicultural backgrounds, creating a diverse and enriching environment. It will focus on improving flexibility, strength, core stability and body awareness using low impact, repetitive moves for a full body workout.
Improved flexibility:
- increased muscle strength and tone particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the core muscles of your body)
- balanced muscle strength on both sides of your body
- improved posture
- better mobility.
Who are these classes for?
- classes are for females only.
What to bring:
- mat and water bottle
- wear comfortable clothing to work out in.
Registration:
- Register via Eventbrite – bookings are essential, maximum 25 participants per class.
Find out more about our Healthy Ageing Grant and how to apply. ...
Are you a not-for-profit group or organisation doing great work for older people in our community?
You could be eligible for our Healthy Ageing Grant which will provide between $3,001 and $20,000 in funding. Applications open on Monday 3 June and close Friday 5 July 2024.
We encourage community organisation representatives to attend this information session which will cover:
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grant overview
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eligibility
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key dates
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how to apply
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required information
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assessment criteria
This event is suitable for community health services, leisure providers, learning organisations and neighbourhood houses.
Bookings are essential and limited to two people per organisation.
Need assistance?
If you have questions or want to know more about our grants program, contact our Grants team on 9840 9333 or email grants@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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. ...
Meeting Date: 25 August 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.
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 to read your question, you can elect to dial in and ask your question or have your question read out by our CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
Livestream video recording
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
Do you want to know more about local opportunities for people with disability and how to remove barriers to inclusion? Come along to this three part event. ...
We've been advised today that due to a nation-wide shortage, our provider is unable to provide Auslan interpreters for this event. We apologies for any inconvenience.
Are you a person with disability? Are you on the NDIS or not on the NDIS? Perhaps you're a carer, friend, family member, or just interested in disability inclusion?
Do you want to know more about local opportunities for people with disability and how to remove barriers to inclusion?
The expo includes:
- Support services
- Social inclusion
- Arts
- Sport
- Recreation
- Housing
- Education
- Employment
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability, come along to Inclusive Connections.
The expo, in Function Room 1 and 2, starting at 12.00pm
We'll have many service providers for you to connect with. Discover what services and programs are available for people with disability in Manningham.
Speaker program, in Function Room 3 , starting at 12.20pm
There’ll be three live talks and a panel on during the event. Topics include:
- Navigating the NDIS, with Christine Scott from VALID
- An easy guide to the Social Model of Disability, with Mark Glascodine
- Inclusive fashion, with JAM the label
- A panel discussion about barriers and enablers to access and inclusion, with the Manningham Disability Advisory Committee
Art exhibition, in the foyer
Art by world renowned artist with disability, Alan Constable, in the foyer of the Civic Centre. This exhibition will run from 17 November to 17 December.
Plus, don't miss the film screening at Doncaster Library!
After the event, break for some dinner and then come back at 6.30pm to watch the screening of Australian disability advocacy film Defiant Lives, at Doncaster Library!
This is a mask friendly event and includes a quiet space.
If you have any questions, or need to request a language interpreter, please contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.au.
If you need a language interpreter, please request this before 28 November 2022.
Let's face it. Parenting is challenging. Would you benefit from some time out to focus on yourself? Facilitated by skilled therapists and counsellors and based on evidence based positive psychology, topics explored during the four sessions will include:...
Let's face it. Parenting is challenging. Would you benefit from some time out to focus on yourself? Facilitated by skilled therapists and counsellors and based on evidence based positive psychology, topics explored during the four sessions will include:
- the importance and different methods of self-care
- learn to recognise the signs of having a low tank and the effect on your parenting
- explore the values and aspects of thriving
- identify hopes and dreams as parents
- build your resources to thrive
Booking: For more information and booking visit Doncare's website or contact Andrea De Rauch at Doncare on 9856 1500 or email doncare@doncare.org.au
Getting There
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport. There is ample parking spaces on site including free 4-hour parking underneath the building. You can access level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
Artist and Designer Carol Yang presents Are you Procrastinating? in our Civic Centre exhibition window space. ...
As part of Craft Contemporary 2023 we are presenting:
Are you Procrastinating? by Carol Yang.
Using waste produced by the fashion industry, Carol creates wearable and functional sculptures that highlights the procrastinator as the protagonist.
Carol’s work demonstrates the feelings and activities of procrastination visually in a humorous way, while exploring the emotional state of procrastination.
@carol_yang_
Check out our other exhibit Soil Clay, by Vivian Qiu or explore the full Craft Contemporary program guide.
This exhibition is part of Craft Contemporary 2023, an annual festival delivered by Craft Victoria – the largest celebration of craft and design in Victoria. The festival brings together practitioners, educators, industry, and craft lovers to explore material practice as it is today. See, touch, experience and be inspired by 150+ art experiences, including exhibitions, talks, demonstrations, workshops and open studios.
Tackling Racism is an event to mark United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It is an opportunity to hear from people who have explored this topic extensively with local communities, and those with lived experience. ...
We acknowledge that racism continues to be a reality for many people in Victoria. This event provides an opportunity to hear from people who have explored this topic extensively with local communities, and those with lived experience.
Tackling Racism is an event to mark United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Manningham Council has partnered with Victoria University on a project mapping racism where it occurs, understanding the reporting barriers and supporting the needs of people who experience it.
Come along to hear Dr Mario Peucker, Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow, share his findings from the report. Lingzhi Ruan, from Womens Health East, will talk about their anti-racism project Taking Action to Combat Racism with Mandarin speaking women. The event will also feature a panel consisting of local community members and the Eastern Community Legal Centre sharing their insights and experiences on tackling racism and promoting equality.
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 ...
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
Contact us in a way that you prefer ...
Come along to the Warrandyte Museum and learn how this town has used Warrandyte Stone for towns walls, memorials, houses and buildings. ...
Come and see this photo exhibition and learn about how Warrandyte Stone has been used in the town's walls, memorials, houses, and buildings.
Don't miss the accompanying Foundation Stone Talk by the master stonemason, James Charlwood.
Foundation Stone Talk with James Charlwood
The talk will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, 15 May in the Federation Room at the Grand Hotel Warrandyte.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Warrandyte Historical Society to reserve your place.
The Warrandyte Historical Society are running this event.
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. ...
Meeting Date: 15 September 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.
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 to read your question, you can elect to dial in and ask your question or have your question read out by our CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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
Report an incident or make a request. ...
View the links below to report an incident or make a request.
Frequently used:
If your request is urgent call us on 9840 9333
Make a complaint
Complaints help us improve our policies, practices and the way we deliver our services.
Give us feedback
Your feedback provides us a valuable opportunity to review our policies, practices and the way we deliver our services, and to make changes where necessary.
See what support services we offer for your needs - including links to official services by other providers.
Grants, Awards and Funds
We provide a range of grants, funding opportunities and local initiatives to support our community.
Find your Maternal and Child Health Centre
View all our Maternal and Child Health Centres opening hours and maps
We are committed to managing our city’s infrastructure efficiently and sustainably. ...
Building a better Manningham
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.