Category: Community Engagement

Eastern Access Community Health 2008 AGM

Nov 6, 2008

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alex

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

Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is a community based organisation that delivers an holistic approach to community health and support services across Melbourne’s eastern region, including Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, Monash, Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. EACH provides a range of community health services, including counselling, disability support services, respite care, assistance for gamblers and…
Media Release: No show candidates proves lack of commitment

Nov 6, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Alex Makin, a candidate for the Mullum Ward has slammed the council candidates who failed to attend a community forum at North Ringwood Community House. “It is bitterly disappointing that a council candidate would choose to ignore a designated candidates’ forum”, Alex Makin, candidate for the Mullum Ward said. “This lack of attendance clearly demonstrates…
Mullum Candidates' Forum

Nov 5, 2008

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alex

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

The Mullum Candidates’ Forum was held this evening at North Ringwood Community House. The forum provided an opportunity for the ratepayers and residents to raise their issues and concerns with the candidates of the Mullum Ward. While it was unfortunate that six candidates chose to snub the community and not attend the forum, it was…
Maroondah Climate Change Action Group – Questions regarding climate change

Nov 5, 2008

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alex

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

The Maroondah Climate Change Action Group has sent a questionnaire to all council candidates to confirm their views on climate change. The questions and my responses were as follows: 1. Do you support Maroondah Council:- a. becoming carbon neutral by 2012? 1a. Yes, I do support council becoming carbon neutral by 2012 but it is…
Maroondah Journal: Forum to gauge candidates' support

Nov 4, 2008

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alex

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

North Ringwood Community House is holding a candidates’ forum tomorrow evening to provide an opportunity for the public to question candidates’ for the Mullum Ward in the upcoming council elections. The Maroondah Journal has assisted in publicising the upcoming candidates’ forum, where it is expected that questions will be asked about support for the relocation…
Safe, Well and Connected: Action Plan for Women's Health 2008-2012

Nov 1, 2008

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alex

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

Today I confirmed my commitment to the health and wellbeing of Maroondah through signing a commitment to the Action Plan for Women’s Health. As a councillor and current chair of the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee I am committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community to help create a…
Councillor Magazine: How councillors can harness the Internet

Oct 31, 2008

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alex

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

Councillor is a quarterly magazine designed to help educate current councillors and demonstrate innovative approaches to local government. I was contacted by Councillor Magazine to write an article on how councillors can harness the Internet to assist in encouraging dialogue with their community. The article was featured in the September/October edition of the magazine: How…
Scoot Wheel n Move October 2008 meeting

Oct 31, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This morning I attended the October meeting of Scoot Wheel n Move, a group that aims to improve mobility and accessibility for people with mobility aids. Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is now the auspice for the Scoot Wheel n Move so that the group can operate with some autonomy to council. This enables Scoot…
Maroondah Business Week – QIC celebrating businesses in Maroondah

Oct 31, 2008

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alex

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

Rather than the traditional business awards, this year’s conclusion to Maroondah Business Week focused on welcoming the newly established businesses within Maroondah, as well as congratulating the long-standing Maroondah based businesses that have existed for more than 30 years. The event sponsored by Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), who own Eastland, provided an opportunity for both…
Maroondah Rugby Club AGM

Oct 29, 2008

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alex

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

After the opening of the Westpac Business Centre I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Maroondah Rugby Club which is located at the Griff Hunt Reserve in North Croydon. The Maroondah Rugby Club has faced a number of challenges, particularly in regard to the condition of the Griff Hunt Reserve. Fortunately Councillor Jo-anne Taylor…