Category: Community Engagement

Maroondah Art Gallery Exhibition Opening ‘Idee fixe’ & ‘Come into the Garden Maud’

Sep 2, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement

The Maroondah Art Gallery is located at Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. This evening I attended the opening of two exhibitions, ‘Idée fixe’ and ‘Come into the Garden Maud’. ‘Idée fixe’ includes works from three artists, Penelope Le Petit, Julie Milton and Antoinette de Morton, who utilise printmaking and a range of mediums…
Signing the Ringwood Station Petition

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The ongoing need for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station is a major priority for the Maroondah community and Council will be advocating very strongly to secure funding through the State Election in November. The steep ramps at Ringwood Station do not meet disability compliance standards and the station itself does not provide the amenities required…
Media Release: Mayor leads by example in station advocacy campaign

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

“Today marks the start of our campaign to secure a commitment from all major state political parties to commit to an upgrade of Ringwood Station within the term of the next government,” Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said. “I am proud to be the first signatory on the petition which we hope will see Ringwood Station…
Media Release: Community expo on Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure proposal a success

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

At least two more information expos on the proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure facility are planned following the success of the Eastland expo on August 26. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the expo gave the community a chance to see how the proposed facility would provide exciting aquatic and leisure activities for all members of…
Media Release: Maroondah Business Week bookings now open

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

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

The Maroondah Business Week 2010 brochure is now available, detailing the range of workshops, seminars and networking sessions open to business owners and operators who wish to participate in this year’s Maroondah Business Week activities. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said anyone considering attending the range of networking and information sessions during Maroondah Business Week should…
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra “Mozart’s Masterworks”

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is the oldest professional orchestra in Australia, with its first concert being conducted in 1906. This evening the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performed at the George Wood Performing Arts Centre as part of its Metropolitan Tour. The Tour involves the Orchestra performing at a number of Metropolitan and Regional Centres and we…
Launching Maximising your Strength at the Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations

The Maximising your Strength program is a new physical activity group within the Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre, which provides strength based training for people with neurological conditions like Multiple Sclerosis. This morning I was invited to launch the Maximising Your Strength program, which includes two separate streams; one for people of all ages and…
Maroondah Leader: Petition junction

Aug 31, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council has begun its advocacy campaign to secure a commitment for Ringwood Station in the lead up to the State Election. The City of Maroondah is calling on all political parities to commit to providing a safe, accessible and integrated transit interchange for Ringwood. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the start of…
Maroondah Citizenship Ceremony – October 2010

Aug 31, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

While migration and settlement is a Federal responsibility, Local Government conducts citizenship ceremonies to confirm new Australians and to officially welcome them into the municipality. The City of Maroondah holds several Citizenship Ceremonies throughout the year, providing opportunities for participants to be declared citizens of Australia. The Mayor officiates the Citizenship Ceremonies and this evening…
Eastern Regional Mayors and CEOs Forum – discussing regional priorities

Aug 27, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Regional Mayors and CEOs Forum, includes the Cities of Banyule, Boroondara, Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Nilumbik, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges, meets on a regular basis to advance priorities on behalf of the region. Today’s meeting was hosted at the City of Maroondah and included sessions with MPs and Candidates…