Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Funding assisting for flood victims

Apr 20, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents damaged in the January and February floods may be eligible for financial support as part of the 2011 Victorian Floods Disaster Relief Fund. Councillor Alex Makin said the funding was established to assist residents to repair flood-damaged homes and replace household goods. “The Damage to House and Contents Gift is open to a…

Maroondah Leader: Trains unreliable

Apr 12, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the decline in reliability for trains serving Maroondah through the Belgrave and Lilydale lines. Cr Alex Makin said the lack of services left passengers waiting up to 30 minutes to get from Croydon to Ringwood. While peak-hour services continue to suffer from reliability issues, there is also a lack…

Celebrating the 21st Birthday of the Croydon Stroke Support Group

Apr 7, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a community based organisation that supports people with stroke. The group provides peer support, as well as innovative programs to help restore confidence and provide assistance for people with stroke and their carers. This morning I was invited to join the celebrations as the Croydon Stoke Support Group celebrated…

Media Release: Time to immunise before flu season hits

Apr 6, 2011

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alex

in Business Community, Media Releases

As the cold weather closes in, now is the time to book in for an annual influenza immunisation. Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah City Council has a highly dedicated immunisation team committed to quality service in the delivery of immunisations to the local community and businesses. “Council offers free immunisation sessions at various locations in…

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – First meeting for 2011

Apr 4, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee is a delegated committee of Council that includes two Councillors and a number of external organisations, including EACH, Eastern Volunteers, the Outer East Primary Care Partnership, Women’s Health East and other health and education providers. The Committee meets on a quarterly basis, with Council representation consisting of myself…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau 2011 Annual General Meeting

Apr 1, 2011

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau is in its 43rd year and provides emergency relief for people in need, information referral and support. Today’s Annual General Meeting elected committee members for the 2011/2012 year who provide ongoing direction for this vital community organisation. I had previously been a committee member of the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau…

Opening of Angela Cavalieri’s Parole Viaggiante at Maroondah Art Gallery

Mar 31, 2011

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Maroondah Federation Estate and the Maroondh Art Gallery. The gallery, which is located in the art room of the former Ringwood Primary School is Maroondah’s premiere art gallery featuring a diverse range of art exhibitions. This evening I was invited to launch Parole Viaggiante, the latest exhibition at…

Attendance Report: Celebrating Maroondah’s Arts and Cultural Events

Mar 28, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

On the 26th of February I attended the Picnic in the Park hosted at Maroondah Federation Estate, which coincided with the celebrations for its 10th anniversary. Maroondah Federation Estate was established in partnership between local, state and federal governments on the site of the former Ringwood Primary School The foresight that resulted in the establishment…

Media Release: Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery

Mar 23, 2011

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Maroondah City Council would like to remind residents that daylight saving time will end on Sunday 3 April. Councillor Alex Makin said the end of daylight saving time meant two things – an extra hour of sleep, and remembering to make sure your smoke alarm battery is working properly. “Checking the health of smoke alarm…

North Ringwood Community House Annual General Meeting for 2011

Mar 22, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House is located at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood North and is the only community house in Maroondah that provides accredited training through courses offering Certificate III and Certificate IV accreditation. North Ringwood Community House is the only community house not located on Council land, hampering the ability to seek grants for…

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