Community Engagement – Page 20 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Luncheon with Noeline Brown – Ambassador for Ageing

Jul 28, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I attended a luncheon organised by Yarrunga Community Centre, with Noeline Brown the Ambassador for Ageing. Noeline was appointed as the Ambassador for Ageing in 2008, which was a newly created position that aims to create a positive image for ageing. Approximately 100 guests attended the luncheon, where Noeline spoke about the importance…

Media Release: Green Jobs Corps tackle creek

Jul 28, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail will be extended with the help of participants from the Maroondah National Green Jobs Corps. National Green Jobs Corps is a Federal Government funded youth development program which offers young people a chance to gain quality experience and training while participating in community based projects of significant environmental and…

Media Release: Federal election wishlist

Jul 28, 2010

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

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin has confirmed Council’s major project for funding at the forthcoming Federal election. “The Federal election provides Council with a wonderful opportunity to promote the City of Maroondah to all federal candidates, both sitting and standing, and to ensure they are briefed on the issues and projects that are of…

Maroondah Leader: Most like Council

Jul 27, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Each year the State Government undertakes a survey measuring community satisfaction levels across each local government within Victoria. The survey, which was distributed through the State Government in February and March, asks 350 residents their thoughts on their relevant council. The surveys measure community satisfaction across a number of different Council areas and were tabled…

2010 North Ringwood Senior Citizens Annual General Meeting

Jul 27, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The North RIngwood Senior Citizens are based at Norwood Park along Warrandyte Road and is one of several groups that utilises these facilities on a shared basis. The North Ringwood Senior Citizens is one of three senior-based groups, that provides a range of activities to encourage social inclusion and active lifestyles. This afternoon I attended…

Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail – National Green Jobs Corps Team

Jul 23, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail is located between Warrandyte Road and Highland Avenue and is part of the Mullum Creek Trail, which provides a remnant bush trail along the Creek, through Ringwood and Croydon. The Cultural Heritage Trail includes interpretative signage, identifying the remnant bush and the significance the valley had for the Wurunjderi,…

Give Our Streets the Green Light

Jul 23, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents are being asked to sign an online petition, Give Our Streets the Green Light, to lobby the government to fund a changeover to energy-efficient street lighting. In Maroondah the upfront costs of replacing more than 5500 mercury vapour globes currently lighting Maroondah’s streets is about $2million. The goal is to reduce Council’s greenhouse…

Ministerial visit to the Ringwood Aquatic Centre Co-generation plant

Jul 21, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I joined Peter Garrett, the Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts, as well as Mike Symon, the Federal Member for Deakin, in observing the new co-generation plant at Ringwood Aquatic Centre. The co-generation plant was jointly funded through a $250,000 Federal Government grant complementing Council funding of $200,000. The plant includes…

Media Release: Lighting the way to a greener future

Jul 21, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases

Maroondah residents are being asked to sign an online campaign, Give Our Streets the Green Light, to lobby the government to fund a changeover to energy-efficient street lighting. Council has joined the Municipal Association of Victoria and other Victorian councils to lobby the state and commonwealth governments to fund the changeover to new energy-efficient globes.…

Media Release: Maroondah Interfaith Network gets a funding boost

Jul 21, 2010

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

Maroondah City Council has welcomed an $8800 Victorian Multicultural Commission grant which will assist the Maroondah Interfaith Network with its leadership training and education programs. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin accepted the grant last Wednesday. “Since the Maroondah Interfaith Network was established in November 2009 it has grown to include more than 35 leaders from…

Category: Community Engagement