Community Engagement – Page 15 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

2010 Tintern Presentation Ball

Sep 11, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This evening I was invited to officiate the Tintern Presentation Ball, which included students from both Tintern and Southwood. It was great to see many students participating in the Ball with parents, students and teachers enjoying the evening.

Opening the new Maroondah Handicrafts Store

Sep 10, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Handicrafts, is a not-for-profit cooperative that was formed in 1975 to provide an opportunity to bring people together with a common interest in making handicrafts. The group established a shop in Ringwood East and has been trading for over thirty years. This afternoon I was invited to launch Maroondah Handicrafts new store in Heathmont,…

Croydon Special Development School – Spring Formal

Sep 9, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Special Development School is located in Belmont Road East in Croydon and provides an educational curriculum for children with a disability, beginning with early year programs through to secondary education. This evening I was invited to the School’s Spring Formal, which involved several 15 and 16 year old students. The Spring Formal not…

Launch of the Independent Type Exhibition

Sep 9, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Libraries, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Independent Type Exhibition celebrates Victoria’s literary culture and will be displayed at Croydon Library until Sunday the 3rd of October. This evening I was invited to launch the exhibition, which covers Victoria’s literary evolution from traditional Indigenous storytelling through to colonial literature and contemporary writing. The exhibition consists of panels and multimedia presentations that…

The Footmen Club – Footy Luncheon with Peter Schwab

Sep 9, 2010

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Footmen Club is a service based club supported through the local Maroondah business community, which provides assistance to individuals and groups throughout the municipality. This afternoon the Footmen Club held a Foot Luncheon, featuring AFL Victoria CEO and former Hawthorn Player, Peter Schwab. Peter spoke about his football career and his experiences as CEO…

Ringwood Lake Lighting Demonstration

Sep 8, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Creek to Lake Project will connect the Mullum Creek shared path to Ringwood Lake, providing a connection between Ringwood’s major recreational reserve and the walking and cycling paths connecting Ringwood and the Mullum Trail. The Creek to Lake Trail incorporates streetscaping works to Larissa Avenue, including water sensitive urban design and a continuation of…

Media Release: New holistic approach to Home and Community Care services

Sep 8, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability

Maroondah City Council will this week launch a change to their Maroondah Home and Community Care program as part of the Department of Health’s newly developed approach to service delivery. The changes are a State Government legislative requirement aimed at improving services for frail older people, people with a disability and their carer. Maroondah Mayor…

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – September 2010 Meeting

Sep 6, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of Council’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The Committee includes Council representatives, as well as well as a number of agencies and community based organisations, including Eastern Volunteers, the Migrant Information Centre, Wesley Mission and Eastern Access Community Health. Today’s meeting…

Heathmont East Preschool – 40th Anniversary

Sep 4, 2010

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in Community Engagement

Heathmont East Preschool is located in Pleasant Drive, Heathmont and celebrated its 40th anniversary this weekend. To commemorate the occasion I was invited to officially unveil tiled pavers, which included the names of students and families that attended the preschool over the past 40 years. In addition, the preschool provided a range of activities for…

Eastern FM – discussing Council’s advocacy role

Sep 3, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

Radio Eastern FM is a community radio station that broadcasts on 98.1 FM from studios at Wyreena Community Arts Centre. The radio station has a variety of programs, including interviews with Councillors on the first Friday of each month. This month I was interviewed on Radio Eastern FM to discuss Council’s role in advocating on…

Category: Community Engagement