MANNINGHAM ISSUE 2 2017 The community that matters

A LITTLE HEADSPACE Making a positive difference | PAGE 4

CAPITAL WORKS Community building | PAGE 8

manningham.vic.gov.au CONTENTS THE MAYOR FEATURES Message from 4 A little headspace As the end of winter draws closer, I am thrilled to share with you some of the fantastic community projects, Making a difference programs and events happening over the next few months. 8 Capital Works

Community building Planning for this year’s Community Mayoral and spaces for many years to come. If you Ball is coming along very well, with members turn to the centre of this edition (pages 8 of the business and local community groups -9) you will see a map showing some of the REGULARS getting behind this great cause to make projects that will be underway over the next this a truly memorable event on Friday 13 12 months. October and an even greater success for 2 Mayor’s message the benefit of our young. Statistics show that Manningham is such a wonderful one in four young people have experienced community and we are lucky to live in a a mental health issue in the past 12 months. place where people are so community- 3 Your say It is so important our young people and minded and friendly. As you read through their families have access to support this edition you will notice simply how much services that can really help them manage is going on. There are plenty of events to 5 Community stresses such as school pressure, family or attend, opportunities to volunteer and other relationship problems or substance abuse. ways to participate in Manningham life. Find out more on pages 4 - 5. If you would like to see your community 10 Environment I am also very pleased to inform you that group, school, sporting club, neighbourhood earlier this month we launched our new group or business association in future Customer Service Contact Centre, a very issues, I encourage you to visit 11 In brief important initiative that will help us to provide www.manningham.vic.gov.au/manningham- better customer service to our community. matters to find out how to get involved. This is just the start of a number of projects 12 Calendar of events that are we are working on to make it is easier for you to connect and transact with Council. 15 Language services In the last edition of Manningham Matters you may have read about our annual 15 Your Council budget for this financial year. The 2017/18 budget funds a number of key capital works Cr Michelle Kleinert projects that will enhance our existing Mayor 16 Council meetings infrastructure. These projects will allow our community to use and enjoy these places 16 Council contacts CITIZEN CONNECT As part of Council’s commitment to become a higher performing and more contemporary organisation, a new Customer Service Contact Centre commenced operations in mid August.

VENUE The Contact Centre is capable of dealing with a wide range of service enquiries at the first point of contact rather than having to transfer customers to multiple departments WEBSITE/EMAIL to get simple queries resolved, thereby providing a more valued, consistent and better DURING BUSINESS HOURS customer service experience. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL This improvement in customer service is the first in a series of projects, under the Citizen COST Connect initiative, being developed to make it easier to communicate and do business with Council. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more information on Citizen Connect improvement projects in upcoming issues of Manningham Matters.

COVER IMAGE: Sueanna, Katreena Council’s contact details are still the same. and Nick excited about headspace. 9840 9333 www.manningham.vic.gov.au [email protected]

2 | MANNINGHAM MATTERS ISSUE 2 2017 FACEBOOK FEEDBACK! “The recent work on the streetscape in Warrandyte is great, well done! The divider in the middle of the road makes it much safer for pedestrians to cross. The stone work and platypus look Council has approved a 15% great. And the work was done with funding increase for Doncare minimal interruption to traffic during with an additional $72,000 over peak hour,” Sarah said. the next two years. http://bit. ly/2tGVBsY

Natural disasters do happen. Do you have enough insurance to cover you if a disaster strikes?

Registrations for Manningham @ #BuyLocalManningham CancerVic #RelayForLife is now While getting her computer serviced open! 9-10 Reischiecks Reserve at Computer Age Systems in Donvale, Doncaster East Luisa Ortiz uploaded a photo onto http://bit.ly/2s5ZjM1 Manningham Business’ Facebook page with #BuyLocalManningham and won The Mullum Mullum Stadium in herself $250 courtesy of Bendigo Bank #Donvale #construction is on Doncaster East and Templestowe Village. track and the stadium is expected

to open in the first half of 2018. YOUR SAY www.facebook.com/ manninghambusiness

Manningham Council has been awarded Celebrating some of the finest contemporary So fuch fun was had at the Pop Up Park at #gold in the prestigious 2017 Australasian #ceramic art from across . #Judge Bulleen Plaza Shopping Centre during the Reporting Awards for its 2015/16 Annual Janet De Boos selected 65 works as finalists July school holidays! Report. for the 2017 Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award. Plenty of fun #activities for kids! The award recognises overall #excellence #crafting, #puppetry, #giantgames, in annual reporting and touts Manningham’s #miniaturegardening, #mindfuldrawing #AnnualReport as a best practice model and #3Dmodelling. for similar organisations to follow.

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manningham.vic.gov.au | 3 COVER STORY

A little headspace Makes a positive difference One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups.

headspace is designed to make it as Harry Majewski, CEO Access Health and YOUTH CONCERNS IN easy as possible for young people and Community, said providing young people MANNINGHAM*: their families to access support for issues and their families with early intervention affecting their wellbeing. This covers four mental health support is important because The pressure of performing well at core areas, including mental health, physical it can help prevent mental health symptoms school is on the increase especially health, work and study support, and alcohol from escalating. around exams. The stress around and other drug services. exam times has shown to increase “At headspace Hawthorn, we create ways for anxiety and depression symptoms Young people aged 12 to young people to reach out for help and we among young people. 25 years who are going find that allows us to assist young people who would not normally seek support,” Young people feeling disconnected through a tough time, can Mr Majewski said. from their community outside of contact headspace for their family, school or sporting group. “It is so important to break the stigma Young people are unsure as to why help. associated with mental illness. there is that disconnect from their community. This year’s Manningham Community "A big part of being Mayoral Ball will be dedicated to raising mentally well is learning Increased drug use and alcohol funds to bring an outreach service of consumption, with easy access to headspace Hawthorn to Manningham. ways to maintain a healthy illicit substances and alcohol. On a headspace,” he said. positive note smoking has decreased Manningham Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert amongst the age group. said she was excited that Council and YMCA The headspace Hawthorn outreach service Manningham Youth Services was working will complement the other youth and An increase in young people with headspace Hawthorn to provide an mental health programs currently available reporting that they are experiencing outreach service to our City. in Manningham through YMCA and other violence or control in their relationships. Controlling behaviours Access Health and Community is the lead community service organisations in the city. include verbal, physical and sexual agency for headspace Hawthorn, which Michele Rowse, CEO Manningham YMCA, abuse. covers the City of Manningham, City of said they are excited to be working with Boroondara, City of Whitehorse and the City headspace Hawthorn to support teenagers *headspace Hawthorn of Monash. and young people in the community.

4 | MANNINGHAM ISSUE 2 2017 Homelessness It’s important to remember that being homeless is not just about sleeping rough on the streets. You can learn about causes and types of homelessness www.chp.org.au

One way you can help a homeless person or someone who is at risk of becoming homeless is by telling them about this free and anonymous crisis services website www.askizzy.org.au

Doncare can also help Manningham community members to access housing support and practical assistance. www.doncare.org.au COMMUNITY

ABOVE: Study stress

LEFT PAGE: Mayor Cr Michelle Kleinert with Nick, Katreena and Sueanna ABOVE RIGHT: Feeling disconnected IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW LEFT: Role technology plays NEEDS HELP OR INFORMATION, THESE ARE GREAT PLACES TO “Making the transition into adulthood is Manningham resident, Christopher START: never simple and the more support and Tsiopelakos has been a member of guidance we can provide locally, the easier headspace Hawthorn’s Youth Advisory headspace Hawthorn that process will be,” Ms Rowse said. Group (YAG) since January 2016. 9006 6500 “It is so important for our “headspace centres are important because www.headspace.org.au young people to form it gives young people a chance to talk about any issue they have and get the support that First Stop (Drug and Alcohol) genuine friendships and they need,” Mr Tsiopelakos said. www.thefirststop.org.au have a purpose in the “It’s a really youth friendly place, which community.” gives young people a chance to meet other YMCA people who are experiencing the same www.youthservices.ymca.org.au things as they are,” he said.

Friday 13 October, 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm Manningham Community Mayoral Ball 2017 The theme is 'Disco Fever' with all proceeds going to supporting a new youth outreach program in Manningham, delivered in partnership with headspace Hawthorn. Attire: After Five / Lounge Suit. All proceeds to support headspace outreach services in Manningham.

Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster $100 per person (plus online booking fee) www.manningham.vic.gov.au/mayoral-ball

With thanks to the 2017 Community Mayoral Ball event partners:

manningham.vic.gov.au | 5 Volunteering Do you want to spend some time doing things you enjoy, meeting interesting people, getting involved in your community and maybe even gaining some new skills along the way?

Sounds like you're interested in volunteering!

Where do you start? For information to help answer your questions about volunteering and to find the right volunteering position for you

www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ volunteering

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers from Italian ABOVE: Andrew and Florina enjoying a walk and Greek backgrounds

COMMUNITY who are able to give a WALKING WITH WILLPOWER few hours of their time a fortnight are needed for the Taking a stroll is a great way to improve health. Going for a wander Migrant Information Centre’s provides wellbeing benefits. An amble and a chat is a lovely way to ‘Community Visitors Scheme’. catch up.

There are many culturally and Thanks to Walking with Willpower, blind and "If you are interested in becoming a linguistically diverse older people living vision impaired members of our community participant or a volunteer we look forward to in our community who are socially can easily benefit from going for a walk. hearing from you,” she said. isolated. The Migrant Information

Centre is currently searching for Adults who are blind or vision impaired are volunteers who would like to help ELIGIBILITY accompanied by friendly trained volunteers bridge this gap and make a positive Participants and together they take walks in their local impact. area on a regular basis. If you are an adult who is blind or has significant vision loss and live or work in You would visit This exciting program promotes fitness, Manningham, you can apply to participate in with people, share wellbeing and community involvement. the Walking with Willpower program. conversations Jennifer Crawford from Walking with Volunteers and build positive Willpower said it’s easy to take for granted If you would like to volunteer for the Walking friendships. how much we rely on our sight, not only the with Willpower program, you must be ability to enjoy our surroundings but also the at least 18 years of age, have a positive While volunteers of Italian and Greek sense of security being able to see gives us. attitude, speak clearly and be willing to background are most needed, undertake a short training program. volunteers from all backgrounds, “In many cases, because of vision including English speakers, are impairment, people choose not to get out welcome to participate in the program. and about as often because they do not feel confident or safe to do so,” Ms Crawford Training and ongoing support will be provided. said.

If you’re interested or would like more “Walking with Willpower Walking with Willpower information contact: changes that and offers Jennifer Crawford Mervat Dahdoule all our participants much 9822 8876 Volunteer Coordinator more than a simple walk.” [email protected] 9285 4888 “Everyone connected with Walking with www.blindsports.org.au [email protected] Willpower is aiming to make the program a fun, positive experience."

6 | MANNINGHAM MATTERS ISSUE 2 2017 BRINGING

ABOVE: Standing the test of time HISTORY INTO THE NEW CHAPTER FOR FUTURE LIFESTYLE Before purchasing or HISTORIC HOMESTEAD renovating a heritage The house at 23 Hemmingway Avenue in Templestowe is one of property, it is important to the oldest in Manningham. Built in 1875, for orchardist Richard understand the opportunities Serpell, the appealing four-roomed house was built on a hill with and restrictions associated with these special properties. views out over the surrounding orchards. Converting heritage places into spaces that are suitable Much has changed in the 140 years since A new addition has been added at the for contemporary living and the house was built. The orchards were back of the house. In line with best heritage use requires a balanced and converted into suburban housing lots in the practice, the addition has been cleverly 1960s and 1970s. In more recent years, the designed as a modern building that is professional approach. house itself began to really show its age. sympathetic to the qualities of the original Input from a range of stakeholders, house and the two sections are now linked including Council planners, heritage Over the last two years, by an original fireplace. specialists, qualified tradespeople the current owners have and the property owners, is needed to The building works are undertaken extensive achieve a positive result. complete, with the original restoration and building preserved as a reminder of Manningham Council works, marking a new the early settlement and employs a heritage chapter for the house. agricultural history of the advisor to provide Guided by Manningham City Council’s area. free heritage related heritage policy, and with the assistance advice to owners/ of a heritage architect, the owners have The owners also have a delightful place occupiers of heritage been able to put forward a plan that to live, featuring the conveniences of a protects the heritage values of the house, modern home with the charms of an historic listed properties within while also converting it into a comfortable homestead. the Manningham contemporary home. The Council's Heritage Restoration Fund has also assisted the Manningham has a rich history; municipality. restoration of the verandah through grant approximately 200 heritage places are www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ funding. incorporated within the Heritage Overlay of the Manningham Planning Scheme and heritage of these, 11 places are included on the Victorian Heritage Register.

manningham.vic.gov.au | 7 COVER STORY Dudley Rd Rejuvenation

$350,000

Manningham Capital Works SES iver 2017/18 arra R ROAD Y Lower Templestowe $321,000 WORK Preschool AHEAD

$371,000

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$475,000 $90,000 $250,000 1. Mullum Mullum Stadium Construction of a five-court stadium. 5. Mullum Mullum Trail Completion Funding 2017/18: $11.08M Completing the final 1km section of the 8. Lawford Reserve Upgrade Overall funding: $19.6M off road shared cyclist and pedestrian Major Reserve upgrade with trail linking the Eastlink Trail in Donvale to 2. Colman Reserve Pavilion new playspace, path upgrades the Main Yarra Trail. Refurbishment of existing cricket and and landscaping. Funding 2017/18: $840,000 football pavilion. Funding 2017/18: $475.000 Overall funding: $2.14M Funding 2017/18: $1.12M 9. Domeney Receation Centre Upgrade Overall funding: $1.2M 6. Bolin Bolin Wetlands Upgrade of sporting facilities, Award winning regional project, involving 3. King Street Reconstruction change rooms, social space, kiosk harvesting and treating of stormwater. Stage 1 underground drainage, kerb and and shared kitchen. Funding 2017/18: $643,000 channel and shared path. Funding 2017/18: $405,000 Overall funding: $2.96M Funding 2017/18: $1.07M Overall funding: $705,000 Overall funding: $2M (Stage 1) 7. Serpells Road Shared Path 10. Sheahans Road Stadium Stages 1 and 2 of shared path and 4. Jumping Creek Road Upgrade Major refurbishment of the underground drainage between Killibury Stage 1 upgrade between Ringwood- existing stadium. Warrandyte Road and east of Court and the school crossing (Stage 1) Funding 2017/18: $390,000 Nelson Road. and Sarah Crescent to Kilibury Court Overall funding: $1.36M Funding 2017/18: $945,000 (Stage 2). Overall funding: $2.3M Funding 2017/18: $640,000 Overall funding: $800,000 8 | MANNINGHAM MATTERS ISSUE 2 2017 Dudley Rd Rejuvenation

$350,000

"We are working to build a better Manningham. I am Manningham excited to share the variety SES 13 iver Yarra R ROAD of projects underway this Lower Templestowe $321,000 WORK Preschool AHEAD financial year across our City. These projects demonstrate $371,000 our commitment to Marcus Rd Rd Bimbadeen Morello Creek Jumping Creek Drainage t ing maintaining and upgrading Reserve Templestowe Playspace p Rd Upgrade Sheahans Rd Improvement arra S Upgrade Park Tennis Club Y um our infrastructure and Stadium J $100,000 $945,000 B $351,000 rush community spaces to ensure $100,000 $180,000 4 $390,000 the needs of our community y P Y ar Warrand arra R are met now and well into yte Rd k Serpells Rd/ R Mu d the future." ll d Bolin Bolin Little Valley Rd u m d

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d Mullum Mullum LIFESTYLE d Stadium $1.12M Funding 2017/18: $100,000 Kings S Knees R leen R $80,000 le R l t Overall funding: $185,000 t Bu d $11.08M 9 t yr S Geo yte R A r 22. Morello Playspace ge St King St pringva and Domeney Recreation S Moresby Ave ria S arr A new playspace, seating and planting. t Reconstruction d Centre Upgrade cto

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R $90,000 W $330,000 Funding 2017/18: $250,000 24. Timber Reserve Blackburn R Overall funding: $628,000 Eastern Fwy d Carisbrook Mullum Mullum (Northern Playspace) Reserve Trail Completion Replacement of playspace, path Finlayson St Doncaster 17. Finlayson Street Upgrade Pavement Rejuvenation upgrades, park furniture and major Pavement Rejuvenation $840,000 Lawford Reserve Doncaster Tennis Club Tunstall Square $50,000 Strengthening road base, new asphalt landscape enhancement. $220,000 Upgrade Reconstruction Upgrade surface and line marking. Funding 2017/18: $90,000 Funding 2017/18: $220,000 $475,000 $90,000 $250,000 25. Heath Reserve Upgrade 18. Templestowe Park Tennis Club (Playspace) 11. Lower Templestowe Preschool Refurbishment of tennis club pavilion. Upgrade of play equipment, seating Building refurbishment works. Funding 2017/18: $180,000 and planting. Funding 2017/18: $371,000 Funding 2017/18: $80,000 19. Moresby Avenue Childcare 12. Marcus Road Drainage Improvement Building refurbishment works. 26. Currawong Bush Park Upgrade Upgrade and realignment of Funding 2017/18: $150,000 Replacement of shade sails and signs. underground drain. Funding 2017/18: $129,000 Funding 2017/18: $351,000 20. Serpells Road / Little Valley Road Overall funding: $380,000 Roundabout 27. Carisbrook Reserve Upgrade Construction of roundabout. Upgrade of play equipment, seating 13. Dudley Road Rejuvenation Funding 2017/18: $141,000 and planting. Strengthening road base, new asphalt Overall funding: $270,000 Funding 2017/18: $50,000 surface and line marking. Funding 2017/18: $350,000 14. Oban Road - Road and Culvert works Upgrade of culvert crossing. Funding 2017/18: $330,000 Overall funding: $450,000 FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

15. Manningham SES www.manningham.vic.gov.au/capital-works Building refurbishment works. Funding 2017/18: $321,000

manningham.vic.gov.au | 9 Bees Bees play an important role in pollinating flowering plants and it is PUBLIC estimated that a third of our food supply depends on insect pollination, TRANSPORT most of which is accomplished by bees. ENVIRONMENT Transdev’s recently As urbanisation increases, we inevitably The Beekeepers Club Inc. () can encounter bees in their natural environment. assist with a list of local bee removalists announced Bus Rapid Transit Unfortunately, some people see bees as a www.beekeepers.org.au/swarms proposal appears to provide threat to their safety. Manningham’s commuters If a swarm or hive is found on Council land with a markedly improved Usually bees are not or in a neighbouring property public transport option that aggressive in nature and 9840 9450 maximises what buses can offer. Manningham City Council hopes only sting if provoked. Bee keeping may also be carried out in Manningham without a planning permit, the proposal will be given serious Residents are encouraged to use an apiarist provided the Apiary Code of Practice is met. consideration and support from to remove bee hives and swarms as bees the State Government. can be relocated. Eradication through a If you have any questions or concerns about licensed pest control operator should only bee keeping Manningham remains the only Melbourne be considered if the swarm or hive is not 9840 9470 metropolitan municipality with no rail, and accessible to an apiarist and safety is a any proposal for a Bus Rapid Transit is the concern. most feasible short to medium term option to cater for already overcrowded public transport services. Looking to the future, GREEN WASTE Council will continue to VOUCHERS advocate to the State Spring is just around the corner. Government to prioritise As the weather warms up now is the time to start a rail line to Doncaster preparing your property ahead of the bushfire season. as the ultimate public Manningham City Council is providing residents transport solution for the living within the bushfire prone area up to four free area. green waste disposal vouchers to help with pre-fire season clean up works. Each voucher entitles you In line with this, Council would lobby the to deposit one 6’x4’ trailer load of garden waste at State Government to make sure that the Manningham’s Garden Waste and Recycle Centre. proposed Bus Rapid Transit is designed in a manner that does not prevent a future Vouchers are now available and can be used from Doncaster rail link and that preserves the September through to the end of November. Eastern Freeway median for a future rail To obtain your vouchers line to Doncaster. 9840 9333 www.transdevmelbourne.com.au

10 | MANNINGHAM MATTERS ISSUE 2 2017 IN BRIEF

manningham.vic.gov.au

SMOKING IS OFF THE MENU

The Manningham community has embraced the latest changes to the Tobacco Act 1987. From 1 August, smoking in all outdoor dining areas, including food stalls and vendors at organised community events, is banned. Resources and materials to assist businesses with the changes are available.

www.health.vic.gov.au/ ABOVE: L2P helped Zupinder graduate to P plates tobaccoreforms

FREE COMMUNITY CLUBS DRIVING THE FUTURE! IN PARK ORCHARDS What is the L2P Program? The road to success Park Orchards Community House offers The Manningham Whitehorse L2P Learner drivers are matched with fully a range of free clubs, providing the learner driver mentor program is a licensed community volunteers. The community with many opportunities community based, volunteer program. The learner and their mentor go out for regular to connect with like-minded people. A program helps learner drivers from both driving sessions, in a vehicle sponsored COMMUNITY book club, writing circle, crafternoon, Manningham and Whitehorse Council areas by Manningham and Whitehorse Councils, photography, genealogy and a walking who are facing challenges achieving their working towards 120 hours of driving group are currently on offer. New mandatory 120 driving hours needed to practice. L2P also incorporates a limited members are always welcome. obtain a probationary licence. number of free professional driving lessons with a registered driving instructor. This 9876 4381 Why was L2P introduced? ensures young people have the skills to www.parkorchards.org.au The Graduated Licensing System requires take the wheel before being matched with a all learner drivers aged under 21 years volunteer mentor. of age to log a minimum of 120 hours Do you have what it takes to be a DRAFT PLAN FOR supervised driving experience. For most L2P mentor? DOMENEY RESERVE young learner drivers, this time is a combination of professional driving lessons Mentors are volunteers from the community Council is seeking feedback on its draft and practice with parents, extended family who undertake a selection and training management plan for Domeney Reserve or close friends. process to become a supervising in Park Orchards. driver. Mentors develop and maintain a The draft plan proposes a variety of There are a number of young people purposeful, empowering, supportive and improvements to the reserve including who are unable to access a vehicle or ongoing relationship with the learner driver an upgrade of the Domeney Recreation supervising driver (or both) on a regular they are matched with. Usually learner Centre. basis. This program removes that road drivers and mentors meet at least one hour block and helps get young people moving. View the draft plan online, at your local per week. Mentoring provides opportunities library or the Manningham Civic Centre. Clear traffic ahead! to meet new people, develop new skills and add variety to the mentor’s life. Have your say before 5.00 pm Monday A driver’s licence is a significant 4 September 2017 achievement and a valuable asset in an Are you eligible to participate as a www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/ individual’s day to day life. Helping young learner driver? domeney-reserve people to graduate from L2P suddenly L2P is for people aged 16-21 with a current broadens their horizons, including learners permit, limited financial means and opportunities for study or to find suitable YOUR SAY no access to a vehicle or supervising driver employment. to achieve 120 hours of supervised driving Your Say Manningham is Council’s online experience. There is no charge, however consultation portal where you can voice applicants need to meet the eligibility your opinions, share ideas and provide criteria before being accepted into the feedback on issues and projects that are program. important to you. If you would like to receive updates from INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OR PARTICIPATING us in relation to our consultation projects you can register online. 9846 0537 www.yoursaymanningham.com.au [email protected]

manningham.vic.gov.au | 11 AUG UNTIL 25 AUG 31 Calendar of EVENTS

LEFT: Support the Cancer Council

ABOVE: Cupcakes for a good cause

Thursday 24 August Tuesday 29 August Thursday 31 August 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm 10.00 am - 12 noon 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm Italian Family History Research Drawing the Revolution: Adult Safeguard Your Memories Learn how to research Italian family Art Classes at Heide Learn how to keep your photos and history. Heide’s latest exhibition Call of the Avant- other precious possessions organised and safe in the event of a natural disaster. Plus, Bulleen Library, Bulleen Plaza, Garde: Constructivism and Australian Art find out how to sort, organise, store and Manningham Road, Bulleen reveals how this Russian art movement influenced Australian artists from the 1930s back up printed and digital photos. Bookings essential to today. Heide’s artist educators will be Warrandyte Library www.wml.vic.gov.au leading drawing classes inside the gallery. 168 Yarra Street, Warrandyte Materials supplied. Bookings essential Heide Museum of Modern Art Friday 25 August 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen www.wml.vic.gov.au Daffodil Day Support the Cancer Council by $25 Adult $20 Concession $18 Member dedicating a daffodil to someone you know Includes admission to all exhibitions. Saturday 2 September this Daffodil Day. Bookings essential 8.00 am – 1.00 pm Warrandyte Riverside Market www.daffodilday.com.au www.heide.com.au Held on the first Saturday of the month, the market meanders along the . Local produce, handcrafted wares and Until Saturday 26 August Wednesday 30 August much more. Caravan 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Presented by PEP Productions Body and Brain Fitness and Riverbank between Anderson Creek A light-hearted look at friendship, age and Wellness Program Bridge and Police Road, Warrandyte holidays you should never have when five Learn how to use 21 simple tools for 10 www.warrandyteriversidemarket.com. best friends nudging forty take their first minutes each day to activate the five au holiday together in a caravan. functions of your brain - all while seated! Based on the science of neuroplasticity. Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Bulleen Library, Bulleen Plaza, Saturday 2 September Manningham Road, Bulleen 7.30 pm Bookings essential Intimacy Bookings essential www.manningham.vic.gov.au/caravan Presented by Ranters Theatre www.wml.vic.gov.au Based on real life encounters with strangers on a Melbourne street, Intimacy gives a Sunday 27 August powerful and complex view of how simple 8.00 am – 1.00 pm Until 31 August interactions can generate immense depth Tunstall Square Market RSPCA Cupcake Day of human insight. Intimacy is supported by Held on the last Sunday morning of the Celebrate RSPCA Cupcake Day the Victorian Government through Creative month. Up to 100 stalls sell an eclectic mix throughout August and raise money for Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria. of items including art, crafts and more. animals in need. Host your own fun event Doncaster Playhouse, and help fight animal cruelty by baking or Tunstall Square Shopping Centre 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster buying delicious treats to share with friends, Corner Tunstall Road and Doncaster family or colleagues. Register online today Bookings essential Road, Doncaster East and receive your free host-kit. 9840 9382 www.warrandytedonvalerotary.org.au/ www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au tunstall www.manningham.vic.gov.au/intimacy

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LEFT: Spoil Dad this Father's Day VENUE ABOVE: Join Chyka at the Women Inspiring Business Lunch WEBSITE/EMAIL RIGHT: Spring Plant Sale DURING BUSINESS HOURS BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY ARTS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT COST

Saturday 2 September Wednesday 6 September Saturday 9 September Footy Colours Day 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm 4.00 pm – 12 midnight Fight Cancer Foundation and Footy Frogs of Manningham - Biology, Relay for Life Colours Day helps young people Ecology and Citizen Science Relay For Life is a fun and moving with cancer to continue their education while As part of the Manningham Environment overnight experience that raises vital they receive treatment. Seminars series, ecologist David De Angelis funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services. www.footycoloursday.com.au will speak about identifying the frogs of Melbourne's north-east. Rieschiecks Reserve, George Street, Then hear from James Frazer from Doncaster East Sunday 3 September Melbourne Water and learn about Melbourne To register a team or support the Father's Day Water’s Frog Census program. Manningham Relay For Life event Spoil Dad this Father’s Day! There Bull and Bush Room, Grand Hotel are plenty of places to enjoy Father’s Day Warrandyte, Yarra Street, Warrandyte 1300 65 65 85 with your Dad in Manningham. www.manningham.vic.gov.au/frogs [email protected]

Wednesday 6 September Friday 8 September to Tuesday 12 September 9.00 am – 4.00 pm Saturday 16 September 7.30 am – 9.00 am Business Advisory Service Authority Content, the Simple Free confidential, one on one session to help Rock of Ages Presented by Phoenix Theatre Company Inc. System for Building Your Business with assessing ideas, business planning, This raucous jukebox musical features a Brand, Sales and Credibility growth strategies, challenges and more. Guest speaker David Jenyns shares how to soundtrack of rock hits from the 1980s. The build maximum authority in minimum time Manningham Civic Centre, spirited romp across the Sunset Strip invites and discusses how to have your prospects, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster audience members to lose themselves in a clients and Google fall in love with you. Bookings essential nostalgic, rock-and-roll world of big hair and acid-washed denim. Learn how to turn one day’s work into 9840 9310 months of content and share it around the Doncaster Playhouse web, and write your own book easily and 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster in record time. Join us to build your brand, Wednesday 6 September Bookings essential sales and credibility. 12 noon – 2.00 pm Manningham Civic Centre, Women Inspiring Business $30 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Lunch with Chyka Keebaugh www.phoenixtheatrecompany.org Join guest speaker Chyka Keebaugh at the Bookings essential th 4 annual Women Inspiring Business Lunch. www.mbn.asn.au This event is a valuable opportunity for Saturday 9 September women in business to network, share ideas 9.00 am – 4.00 pm and connect with their peers. The Donvale Lions Club Manningham Function Centre Spring Plant Sale Come along to grab some great bargains 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster for your backyard and help support your Bookings essential community. Funds raised at this event will be $60 used to support various community projects. www.manninghambusiness.com.au/ St Davids Cricket Club events/wib 36 Mitcham Road, Donvale

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Thursday 14 September Wednesday 20 September Monday 2 October to R U OK? Day 12.00 noon – 2.00 pm Friday 6 October 2017 R U OK? Day is a national day of Connecting Business Lunch Creative School Holiday Fun action dedicated to encouraging Join other Manningham businesses Are you looking for an imaginative everyone to connect with the people they in a casual informal setting to make way to keep the kids entertained during the care about and giving them the skills to have connections, friends or learn a new tactic to school holidays? There is plenty of school a conversation with someone they’re worried keep a good customer. holiday fun at Manningham Art Studios! about any day of the year. $25 It is the perfect place to explore creativity in www.ruok.org.au its many forms. Bookings essential Watch this space for more details. www.manninghambusiness.com.au Manningham Art Studios Saturday 16 September 687 Doncaster Road, Level 2, MC2 9.00 am – 1.00 pm Doncaster Park Orchards Farmers Market Until Saturday 23 September Once a month, you can pop down to top Tuesday to Saturday Bookings essential up on your fresh foods, have a coffee or 11.00 am to 5.00 pm www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ a snack, browse local community interest Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art manningham-art-studios stalls. Award This biennial award brings together an array Park Orchards Primary School of the finest contemporary ceramic art by Corner Bowmore Avenue and Friday 13 October some of Victoria’s foremost ceramic artists. Park Road, Park Orchards 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm Manningham Art Gallery Manningham Community Mayoral Ball www.parkorchardsmarket.com 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 2017 This year, the theme of the ball is 'Disco www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ Fever' with all proceeds going to supporting Wednesday 20 September manningham-art-gallery Koonung Bushwalking Club a new youth outreach program in Manningham, delivered in partnership with Koonung Bushwalking Club is made headspace Hawthorn. headspace is the up of a group of people who enjoy outdoor Wednesday 27 September National Youth Mental Health Foundation activities. The group undertakes a variety of Food Swap 6.45 pm – 7.00 pm providing early intervention mental health outdoor activities including a range of day Seminar 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm services to 12 - 25 year olds. walks that cater for all levels of fitness and Tomato Growing Masterclass After Five / Lounge Suit abilities. The weather is warming and it’s time to start thinking about your tomato crops. As part Manningham Function Centre, , Lower Templestowe of the Home Harvest Program, join Maria 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 0409 106 818 Ciavarella from My Green Garden to look at $100 per person the huge range of rare and unusual tomato www.koonungbushwalkingclub.org.au (plus online booking fee) plants on offer this summer. Bookings essential Function Room 1, Manningham Civic Centre www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster mayoral-ball www.manningham.vic.gov.au/home- harvest-2017

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EnglishEnglish Cr Michelle Kleinert (Mayor) HEIDE WARD TheThe 2017/18 2017/18 Budget budget focusesfocuses onon maintainingmaintaining andand upgradingupgrading Manningham’sManningham’s existingexisting assets,assets, www.manningham.vic.gov.au/budget-and-finance www.manningham.vic.gov.au/budget-and-finance michelle.kleinert@ ViewView key key projects projects on on page page 8 8 manningham.vic.gov.au 0400 902 822 TheThe Manningham Manningham Community Community Mayoral Mayoral Ball Ball is is raising raising funds funds to to bring bring headspace Hawthornheadspace outreach Hawthorn services outreach to Manningham services to Manningham www.manningham.vic.gov.au/mayoral- www.manningham.vic.gov.au/mayoral-ball and www.headspace.org.au ball and www.headspace.org.au. Cr Geoff Gough HomelessnessHomelessness support support services, services, www.doncare.org.au www.doncare.org.au and and www.askizzy.org.au www.askizzy.org.au HEIDE WARD

VENUE geoffreygough@ manningham.vic.gov.au Italian/Italiano عربي/WEBSITE/EMAIL Arabic 0412 345 081 Il bilancio 2017/18 si concentra sul ّتركز ميزانية 2017/2018 على صيانة DURING BUSINESS HOURS mantenimento e l'aggiornamento delle وتحديث ممتلكات بلدية مانينغهام الحالية، .BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL www risorse esistenti di Manningham, www. COST manningham.vic.gov.au/budget-and- Cr Paula Piccinini manningham.vic.gov.au/budget-and- .finance HEIDE WARD .finance يمكنك رؤية المشاريع الرئيسية في الصفحة 8. Si vedano i progetti chiave a pagina 8. paula.piccinini@ manningham.vic.gov.au تهدف الحفلة الراقصة المجتمعية التابعة لبلدية مانينغهام Il Manningham Community Mayoral 176 483 0411 إلى جمع األموال لجلب خدمات headspace الداعمة Ball sta raccogliendo fondi per portare في هوثورن إلى مانينغهام www.manningham.vic.gov.au/mayoral- i servizi di sensibilizzazione Headspace ball Hawthorn a Manningham www. Cr Mike Zafiropoulos AM و www.headspace.org.au. manningham.vic.gov.au/mayoral-ball e (Deputy Mayor) www.headspace.org.au. KOONUNG WARD خدمات دعم التشرد، www.doncare.org.au و Servizi di supporto per i senzatetto, www.askizzy.org.au mike.zafiropoulos@ www.doncare.org.au e manningham.vic.gov.au YOUR COUNCIL www.askizzy.org.au. Cantonese/繁體中文 0412 260 709

2017/18年度的預算是針對維修和改善 Mandarin/简体中文 Manningham市內目前的資產為主，網 Cr Anna Chen 年度预算侧重维护和改善 站www.manningham.vic.gov.au/budget- 2017/18 KOONUNG WARD and-finance。 Manningham的现有资产，详情请访 anna.chen@ 查閱第8頁的關鍵項目。 问：www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ budget-and-finance。 manningham.vic.gov.au Manningham社區市長舞會是為了給 看第8页的主要项目。 0429 470 051 Manningham帶來headspace Hawthorn外展服務而籌款，網站 Manningham市长社区舞会正在筹 www.manningham.vic.gov.au/mayoral- 款为Manningham引进headspace Cr Dot Haynes 的精神健康外访服务，详情 ball 和www.headspace.org.au。 Hawthorn KOONUNG WARD 请访问：www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ 露宿者支援服務 mayoral-ball and www.headspace.org. dothaynes@ www.doncare.org.au 和 au。 manningham.vic.gov.au 。 www.askizzy.org.au 有关无家可归支持服务的详情，请访 0425 718 937 问：www.doncare.org.au 和 Greek/Ελληνικά 。 www.askizzy.org.au Cr Andrew Conlon Ο προϋπολογισμός 2017/18 MULLUM MULLUM WARD فارسی/επικεντρώνεται στη διατήρηση και Persian andrew.conlon@ την αναβάθμιση των υπαρχόντων manningham.vic.gov.au بودجه 2017-2018 متمرکز بر نگهداری و تجديد ,περιουσιακών στοιχείων του Manningham 238 732 0425 سرمايه های کنونی مانينگهام می باشد، -www.manningham.vic.gov.au/budget-and finance. www.manningham.vic.gov.au/budget- Δείτε τα βασικά έργα στη σελίδα 8. .and-finance Cr Sophy Galbally برای مشاهده پروژه های اصلی به صفحه 8 مراجعه MULLUM MULLUM WARD کنيد. Η Κοινοτική Χοροεσπερίδα του Δημάρχου του Manningham συγκεντρώνει χρήματα sophy.galbally@ مجلس وابسته به شهردار جامعه محلی مانينگهام για να φέρει τις εξωτερικές υπηρεσίες του manningham.vic.gov.au در حال تأمين بودجه برای آوردن خدمات ارتباطی headspace Hawthorn στο Manningham 0409 417 369 headspace از هافورن به مانينگهام می باشد www.manningham.vic.gov.au/mayoral-ball and www.headspace.org.au. www.manningham.vic.gov.au/mayoral- ball and www.headspace.org.au Υπηρεσίες υποστήριξης αστέγων, Cr Paul McLeish خدمات حمايتی بی خانمانی، .www.doncare.org www.doncare.org.au and MULLUM MULLUM WARD www.askizzy.org.au. au and www.askizzy.org.au paul.mcleish@ manningham.vic.gov.au 0435 806 684

manningham.vic.gov.au 15 CHRISTMAS Junior CHEER! School Manningham City Council Council has started preparing for the The Junior 36th Manningham Carols by School Council Candlelight to be held on Friday Representatives 15 December at Ruffey Lake Park, who are usually Doncaster. referred to as JSC make Doncaster Performers, community groups and Primary School a businesses are invited to get involved. fabulous school. Community groups and businesses can submit Over the last six an expression of interest to host a fundraising months these students activity or food stall. Manna and Alexis from the Doncaster Primary JSC have raised money To do this, community groups and businesses need to to purchase sport complete a Stallholder Expression of Interest Form 2017 equipment and held a ‘Drop in and return it by Wednesday 27 September. Session’ where all students could suggest ideas. They have also Singers and soloists can also get into the Christmas spirit by completing a Performer Expression of been busy organising donations for Interest Form 2017 by Wednesday 6 September. underprivileged families in Malaysia and a school disco to be held in Council will invite performers to participate based on a selection criteria and auditions, which will take September. place during the week of Monday 11 September. Students in JSC are continuing to develop their voice and leadership skills, which are so important for their future. DOWNLOAD EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORMS To find out more about the JSC www.manningham.vic.gov.au/Carols please visit the school's blog For more information: http://juniorschoolcouncil. 9840 9405 edublogs.org [email protected]

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