Check out all the things you can do - from exploring our nature, looking for fun activities or learning new skills.
Discover places and spaces
Whatever your experience, our places and programs will help you explore Manningham and a variety of contemporary art and recreational choices in fun and engaging ways.
Discover Aquarena
The Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre is one of the largest recreation and aquatic facilities in Victoria.
Resources to help you run your sport and recreation club
Whether you are looking to improve your club operations or increase participation - you can find useful information and templates to get you started.
Discover arts, crafts and theatre
We have a vibrant arts and cultural scene for you to explore. With a proud history in visual arts, Arts Manningham is home to renowned painters, ceramicists and mid-twentieth century artists.
Find your local
Get to know our municipality through our local businesses.
Looking for a grant to fund an upcoming project?
View our range of grants available to assist your community group, club or arts practice.
Meeting Date: 28 November 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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6. PETITIONS | |
06:00 | 6.1 Petition - Aquarena Aquatic Centre, Lower Templestowe |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
07.45 | 11.1 Neighbourhood House Grants 2024 and 2025 |
18.00 | 11.2 Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Annual Report 2022 - 2023 (Page 9) |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
25.45 | 12.1 Procurement of Major Road and Civic Contract (Page 100) |
30.25 | 12.2 September 2023 Capital Works Status Report (Page 107) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
38.35 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 1 (July - September) 2023/24 (Page 147) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
50.30 | 14.1 Councillor Committees and Chairperson Appointments for 2024 (Page 169) |
59.10 | 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 178) |
01.00.20 | 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 183) |
01.00.54 | 14.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 194) |
01.01.40 | Councillor Reports and Question Time (Page 195) |
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As part of Craft Contemporary 2023 we are presenting:
Soil Clay, by Vivian Qiu
The Soil Clay Project is an ongoing exploration of the artist’s jewellery designs through her experience living and studying in China, Australia and Sweden.
Vivian uses her observational insights and collection of natural materials and common objects to mould into wearable artworks. She incorporates soil, fallen leaves and flowers, grass and rice to act as a binding agent for her work.
She establishes a connection between the wearer to place, time, and culture through materials and the ancient symbolism of oracle bone script.
Artworks from Vivian’s residency in Sweden will be on display.
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Check out our other exhibit Are you Procrastinating? by Carol Yang 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.
Meeting Date: 23 April 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Due to construction works in the foyer area outside our Council chamber, limited seating is available at tonight's Council meeting.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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05:50 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
06:25 | 5.1 Michele Timms - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
09:50 | 5.2 Anzac Day |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
13:20 | 10.1 Manningham's Activity Centre Design Guidelines - For Community Consultation (Page 3) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
25:15 | 11.1 Melbourne East Region Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy Report (Page 181) |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
29:10 | 12.1 Capital Works Program March 2024 Quarterly Status Report (Page 252) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
37.50 | 14.1 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report (Page 307) |
40:40 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 318) |
40:50 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 328) |
41:40 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 330) |
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For those who want to ensure their power stays on, even during blackouts, energy security for the home is now made more affordable. ...
Solar Savers is a local government initiative helping households and businesses to install quality and affordable rooftop solar and batteries. This initiative is supported by Manningham Council in partnership with Solar Savers.
Council provides subsidies to pensioners for roof top solar and to all residents who install batteries purchased through Solar Savers. This is an opportunity for pensioners to learn how to reduce their energy cost by installing roof top solar. And for those who want to ensure their power stays on, even during blackouts, energy security for the home is now made more affordable.
In this interactive practical 60 minute presentation find out:
- what to consider when installing solar panels and batteries
- Council subsidies and other available rebates for rooftop solar and batteries through the Solar Savers program
Find out how solar power and solar batteries will improve your home, save you money and generate a clean future for the environment. ...
Find out how solar power and solar batteries will improve your home, save you money and generate a clean future for the environment.
This webinar will include:
- how solar power and battery systems work
- buying good quality solar and battery products
- what to look for in a solar and battery quote
- how to find a good installer
- how government rebates help.
Our presenter, Ian Moxon, is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience in this field. He’ll share his extensive knowledge and valuable industry insights into the benefits of installing solar power and solar batteries at your home.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Bookings are essential.
Join us to acknowledge Sorry Day and learn more about First Nations People and cultures.
This event will feature:
- a video of Aunty Doreen Garvey-Wandin's Sorry Day address
- a Cultural Regeneration Workshop with Alana Marsh
- closing comments by Manningham CEO Andrew Day
- a viewing of the Manningham Art Gallery Exhibition Serving Country
Catering will be provided by Mabu Mabu. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements by Monday 23 May by contacting spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
We welcome international students!
Together with Boroondara and Whitehorse City Council, we are welcoming international students!
We invite you to come and join us for a day of fun activities, while you make new friends and get to know the place you live in.
This is a FREE event. Registrations are essential.
Download the flyer to see all the events!
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Artlinks is a creative art group which meets weekly at the Seniors Citizens Centre in Warrandyte.
The program is about getting together, meeting new people, whilst enjoying art and craft projects. No art skill required!
Bring your own project to work on, or be guided through a group activity.
Stay for the morning or join in the activities.
Contact Trentwood Community House for further details and about transport options, or a My Aged care referral if you are over 65 years of age.
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to discover the world of modern cloth nappies.
She will take you through everything you need to know to get started with cloth nappies. Learn how to wash them, where to buy them and what to look for.
She will cover washing tips, dispel myths, show the different styles of modern cloth and most importantly an opportunity to ask questions to get you confident with cloth.
Fines are usually given when someone breaks a law or regulation. They’re in place to protect the community. ...
An infringement, also known as either a fine or a penalty notice, is issued when a law or regulation is broken to help protect the rights, amenity and well-being of the Manningham community.
What happens if you receive an infringement notice?
Find a list of options available to you if you have received a penalty notice.
Guiding legislations (LGA and our Local Law)
View information on Manningham’s Community Local Law (2023), a local law made under Part 5 of the Local Government Act (1989 ) and section 42 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, that further describes infringements and fines.
What types of infringements are issued?
We issue infringements that relate to:
- parking breaches
- animal management
- health and wellbeing
- food safety
- environment
- signage
- planning
- asset protection.
Meeting Date: 29 June 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Council Meetings
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements and wearing of masks to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
- Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. You will have the opportunity to attend the meeting and read out your question or you can have your question read out by our CEO. Public Question Time form.
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
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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
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
- having an up-to-date insurance policy
- the right insurance amount for your home and contents
- what to look out for in your existing insurance policy.
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
Meeting Date: 28 March 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Time stamps
Time Code | Item |
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4:35 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
4:45 | 5.1 Manningham Staff Service Awards |
6:20 | 5.2 Victoria Police Honours and Awards Ceremony |
6. PETITIONS | |
8:05 | 6.1 Request to Cease Plans to Build a Footpath along Unwin Street, Templestowe |
8:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
26:45 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
25:51 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
26:05 | 10. CITY PLANNING |
27:10 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
27:10 | 11.1 Sports Facility Development Plan |
36:00 | 11.2 Draft Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Outdoor Masterplan |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
44:04 | 12.1 Draft Strategic Property Acquisition Policy |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
55:28 | 13.1 State Government Advocacy Update |
1:06:55 | 13.2 MAV State Council 2023 - Cost of Living Motions |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
1:13:08 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
1:13:40 | 14.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
1:13:10 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
1:14:50 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:15:00 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
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Solar Savers can help you electrify your home with ease. Learn about solar, batteries, efficient hot water, heating and cooling. ...
Modern all-electric homes use clean energy and have lower energy bills. They can also be more comfortable and healthy to live in.
Solar Savers is a local government initiative set up to help you electrify your home simply with quality appliances.
Join us at this in person session with the Solar Savers installer Specialized Solar and Electrical. Learn how modern efficient electric hot water, heating and cooling systems work and how you can power them with a home solar and battery system.
Hear how Solar Savers can make your home upgrades easy by providing free support, advice and a trusted supplier. The session will cover quality products on offer, Council subsidies and other rebates available to residents, and much more.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Registration is essential.
Support is available at every stage of your child’s life and development.
The Health and Wellbeing 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. 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.
Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.
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Aquarena is offering a number of minimal impact, non-intimidating classes during This Girl Can Week, including a free body balance class. Body balance incorporates yoga, thai chi and pilates, leaving you feeling stretched, strong, calm and centred....
Aquarena is offering a number of minimal impact, non-intimidating classes during This Girl Can Week, including a free body balance class.
Body balance incorporates yoga, thai chi and pilates, leaving you feeling stretched, strong, calm and centred.
Participants will also be invited to a facility tour, either before or after the session, and all participants will receive a goodie bag.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes that you can move around in.
What to bring: A drink bottle.
Register your attendance: via Aquarena's booking system - scroll right on the top menu and click on 'This Girl Can'.
Manningham Volunteer Resource Service (Eastern Volunteers) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Manningham Volunteer Expo.
The Expo will feature organisations from various sectors, including: aged care, disability, new migrant services, gardening and conservation, animal welfare, hospitality, emergency and other community services.
- If you are interested in volunteering, come along to learn more about:
- Local organisations and what they do for the Manningham community
- The Manningham Volunteer Resource Service and how they can assist you with the volunteer journey
- The various benefits of volunteering
- The different ways you can volunteer
Register online or walk in on the day.
Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects – the good, the bad and the ugly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aims to manage pests using a mixture of physical, cultural, and biological control methods with low impact chemical being used as a last resort.
This session will cover:
- an introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- being a detective – identifying the culprits
- beneficial insects versus pests
- using barriers and cultural strategies
- when to consider garden chemicals
- an introduction to companion plants to help control garden pests and diseases
- common garden pests and control options
Join us for the first ever Pride Night at Aquarena!
Pride Night is an inclusive gym and swim night for the LGBTIQA plus community and their allies. It is about providing a safe and welcoming recreation space for the community to listen to music, have some fun and get fit.
This is a free celebration with a DJ, drag entertainment, fun activities, fitness classes and access to facilities at Aquarena.
Activities on offer include:
- aqua aerobics class
- cycle class
- Zumba class
- access to gym facilities
- recreational swimming
- outdoor games
- BBQ and refreshments.