Community Engagement – Page 63 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Ringwood Historical Society – Australian Comforts Fund

Nov 25, 2008

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The final Ringwood Historical Society meeting for 2008 included two presentations, the first discussed the Australian Comforts Fund and the second included advice on the resources that are available for people interested in researching local history. The Australian Comforts Fund was a voluntary organisation that was formed to support Australian troops serving overseas. The Australian…

Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – 2008 End of Year Function

Nov 25, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

This evening the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce held an end of year function as its final event for 2008. The Ringwood Chamber, which represents Ringwood based businesses, provides a voice for its members and aims to represent their concerns. The end of year function provided an opportunity to speak to the many participants within the…

Eastern Volunteers Brainstorming Session

Nov 24, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

After this morning’s Eastern Volunteers board meeting I was invited to attend a brainstorming session involving staff, volunteers and the voluntary board of management. The session aimed to explore new ideas to assist Eastern Volunteers in diversifying its funding sources. The discussion explored potential annual events, grant applications, sponsorship and potential business opportunities and the…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau – 2008 end of year function

Nov 21, 2008

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alex

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

The Maroondah Citizen’s Advice Bureau provides emergency relief and referral services for some of Maroondah’s most vulnerable residents. The Bureau is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and today’s end of year luncheon provided an opportunity to thank the committed individuals who dedicate their time to assist other people in need. This year has seen a…

Enjoying Planned Retirement Annual General Meeting

Nov 20, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement

Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR) is one of three groups based at Norwood Hall in Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North. This evening EPR held its annual general meeting to appoint officebearers for the next twelve months. EPR prides itself on being an active, unique and progressive activities club for seniors and this is reflected in its constitution,…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – introducing new members

Nov 19, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Ringwood meets on a weekly basis at Club Ringwood, on the corners of Maroondah Highway and Oban Road, to provide fellowship and service for the community. New Rotary members are encouraged to make an introductory speech entitled ‘My life, My job’ and this evening Gareth Hardman made his introductory presentation, discussing…

Eastern Region Climate Forum

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Mitigating climate change and improving our urban sustainability must be a priority for all levels of government. This evening, the Eastern Region Climate Network, comprising of individuals and groups within Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges, organised the Eastern Region Climate Forum, to discuss climate change and the need for action. The Forum was…

Maroondah Journal: 'Get tough' on noise breach

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Alongside the redevelopment of Ringwood Station, the relocation of North Ringwood Community House and the need for greater sustainability and accessibility, is the issue of ongoing noise violations that spoils the amenity of residents along and near Heatherdale Road. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the ongoing action against CMA Recycling (Victoria) over amenity and…

Women's Health East Annual General Meeting

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Located at 28 Warrandyte Road in Ringwood, Women’s Health East is a community based women’s health agency. The organisation aims to lead, promote and supports health initiatives for women within Melbourne’s eastern region. Today’s annual general meeting discussed the Health Promotion Plan, which identified the key priorities over the next three years. The plan includes…

Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee – final meeting for 2008

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

This morning marked the final meeting of the bi-monthly Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2008. The committee includes council and a number of external bodies, including Victoria Police, Connex, Department of Human Services, Outer East Primary Care Partnerships and the Department of Education, to implement a collaborative approach to enhancing the…

Category: Community Engagement