Category: Community Engagement
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Maroondah Art Gallery – 'Expressions of Interest' opening night
The Maroondah Art Gallery, located at Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood is one of Maroondah’s premiere cultural facilities. The gallery’s current exhibition features paintings by artist and local resident Barry Clarris. Barry has a background in science and a passionate environmentalist, with his artwork representing his interest in wildlife and conservation, with a particular…
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Eastern Ranges Retirees – discussing transport advocacy for Melbourne's outer east
The Eastern Ranges Retirees is a seniors group based at Maroondah Federation Estate and encompassing members from Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. This morning I was invited to speak at a meeting of the Eastern Ranges Retirees in regard to public transport advocacy and the need for community involvement in seeking public…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – strengthening fundraising results
Like many organisations within our community, the Rotary Club of Ringwood has been eager to assist communities that have been affected by the recent bushfires. The club’s fundraising efforts at the intersection of Maroondah Highway and Mount Dandenong Road last Saturday raised $10,250 which will solely be used to assist relief efforts. The Rotary District…
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Review of Bus Services – Community Workshop
The State Government is progressively undertaking sixteen reviews of bus services across Metropolitan Melbourne and has begun to examine bus routes within Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges. As part of the review process, the State Government holds two rounds of workshops, with the first series designed to provide feedback on the issues experienced with bus…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – assisting communities affected by bushfires
The Rotary Club of Ringwood is part of Rotary District 9810 which covers eastern and southeastern Melbourne, including areas affected by the recent bushfires. Tonight’s meeting featured a past Ringwood Rotarian and Marysville resident who spoke about his miraculous escape from the fires that devastated the town. The discussion focused on the determination to rebuild…
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Maroondah Leader: Transport Coalition aims for changes
The State Government is undertaking review of bus services across Metropolitan Melbourne with the latest series exploring routes within Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the upcoming reviews, including the public workshop which will be held this Thursday. Coalition Deputy Chair and Maroondah councillor Alex Makin called for a…
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Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee returns for 2009
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss projects and initiatives that deliver a positive impact to life within Maroondah. This primary objective for the committee over the course of 2009 is to finalise the Maroondah Wellbeing Plan, a strategic document that will guide Maroondah’s priorities over…
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Maroondah Partners Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee provides an opportunity to address issues relating to the safety of the Maroondah community. The committee includes representation from council, as well as external agencies and service providers, including the Department of Human Services, Victoria Police, Connex and Eastern Volunteers, providing a wealth of knowledge in…
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Eastern Transport Coalition – planning for 2009
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting focused on setting the agenda for 2009. The agenda included the election of Chairperson and Deputy Chair and discussion around the priorities over the next two years. With State and Federal elections both due in 2010 it is important that the Eastern Transport Coalition continue its advocacy for public transport…