Category: Community Engagement

Media Release: Opening the doors to our youth

Jan 28, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

Live entertainment, information and support sessions, a place to hang out and have fun are just some of the exciting things on offer at Maroondah City Council’s EV’s Youth Centre. Wednesday 4 February will see EV’s Youth Centre open the doors for another year of great activities and services for young people in Maroondah. Councillor…
VLGA: Discussing advocacy within local government

Jan 23, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

VLGA: Discussing advocacy within local government The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is a peak body for councillors, local government and community leaders with an emphasis on governance and sustainability. As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition I was invited to speak at the VLGA’s Essential Mayors Weekend, a conference designed to assist…
Maroondah Leader: Cash makes a splash

Jan 6, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

In November last year the Commonwealth Government convened the inaugural meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government, designed to create stronger partnerships between the Federal Government and local councils across Australia. The inaugural meeting included additional funding to local governments to undertake projects that improve council facilities which serve the community. The Maroondah Leader…
Eastern Volunteers 2009 Board of Management Meeting

Dec 21, 2008

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alex

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

Eastern Volunteers is a not-profit organisation that provides volunteer assistance, as well as community transport for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The organisation aims to strengthen volunteering by providing training services and assistance in recruiting and placing volunteers within other community based associations. Eastern Volunteers is also heavily involved in community transport solutions…
North Ringwood Seniors Christmas Luncheon

Dec 20, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The North Ringwood Seniors are one of three senior groups based at Norwood Hall in Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North. Like Enjoying Planned Retirement, The North Ringwood Senior Citizens are one of Maroondah’s largest seniors groups and provides a range of activities for senior citizens. This afternoon I attended the North Ringwood Senior Citizens Christmas luncheon…
Launch of Liberty Swing at Ringwood Lake

Dec 17, 2008

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alex

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

This morning Maroondah Council in conjunction with the Variety Club launched the newly installed Liberty Swing located at the playground in Ringwood Lake. A liberty swing provides an opportunity for children in wheelchairs or with limited mobility to enjoy activities such as swinging and promotes inclusiveness through making our playgrounds enjoyable for people of all…
Eastern Volunteers – end of year function

Dec 17, 2008

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alex

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

This evening Eastern Volunteers hosted its end of year function, bringing together staff, volunteers and the board of management to celebrate their success in providing volunteer recruitment services and transport for the frail aged and people with disabilities. Organisations like Eastern Volunteers assist in creating an inclusive community through encouraging volunteerism and providing mobility for…
Croydon Stroke Support Group 2008 end of year function

Dec 11, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group provides peer support for people that have experienced stroke and their carers and meets at a weekly basis at Heathmont Uniting. Today the group held its end of year function to celebrate the friendships that have formed within the group and the successful events they have organised. The Croydon Stroke…
2008 Maroondah FReeZA Group Graduation

Dec 9, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah FReeZA program is designed for young people aged between 15 and 21 years. The program focuses on personal development and group skills through the organisation of all ages live music events. The program is organised through Maroondah’s Youth Services Team and is jointly funded through Maroondah City Council and the State Government through…
MVC Boxing Association AGM

Dec 7, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The MVC Boxing Association has had a long association with Maroondah and began from humble beginnings in a shed owned by boxing identity Mick Canavan. In 1982 the association relocated to Bedford Park Hall in Ringwood to provide a more effective training environment. The club has since been required to relocate from the Hall and…