Category: Community Engagement

Maroondah Journal: Footpaths set for upgrade

Jul 29, 2008

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alex

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

The Maroondah principal pedestrian network has reached draft status and was placed on public exhibition at the council meeting held on the 21st of July, This means that the community can now comment on the document and identify any additional parts of Maroondah that require footpaths. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the document and…
Eastern Volunteers board of management meeting 2008

Jul 28, 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…
Ringwood Spiders victorious against the Maribyrnong Bulldogs

Jul 27, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Spiders, based in Jubilee Park in Ringwood, is a football team for people with disabilities and is one of the fourteen teams that form the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) league. Today’s game marked the final home match for the season, with the Ringwood Spiders facing the Maribyrnong Bulldogs. It was great to…
Monkami – Titanic the Untold Story: Resunk

Jul 23, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement

Monkami is based in Croydon and aims to provide skills for people with intellectual disabilities to empower their participants to live with the greatest degree of independence within their own community. This evening I attended Monkami’s performance of Titanic the Untold Story: Resunk at the Karralyka Centre. The performance is the sequel to their debut…
Media Release: Creating better connections

Jul 23, 2008

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alex

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

Maroondah City Council has developed the draft Principal Pedestrian Network to give priority and consideration to the improvement and provision of quality footpaths throughout the municipality. Councillor Alex Makin says the draft Principal Pedestrian Network is a key recommendation from Council’s Maroondah Pedestrian Strategy adopted in June 2007. “Council recognises that walking plays an important…
Maroondah Journal: People with disabilities can have their say

Jul 22, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The upcoming Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers provides an opportunity to discuss accessibility issues within Maroondah and also provides an opportunity to speak to service providers, such as Invicta Bus Company and Connex. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the upcoming forum to assist in publicising the event: Cr Alex Makin said the…
Delegates' Report: Support services, musical talents, advancing reconciliation and planning for Community Safety Week

Jul 21, 2008

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alex

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

On the 20th of June I had the pleasure of attending Hope City Mission’s Charity Auction Evening. Hope City Mission, based in Croydon South provides assistance to people in need within our community. The mission does this by not only providing emergency relief in the form of food and clothing but by also focusing on…
Further interviews for the Maroondah Business Expansion and Retention Program

Jul 21, 2008

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This afternoon I accompanied Maroondah’s Economic Development team for another interview as part of Maroondah’s Business Expansion and Retention Program. The project aims to identify the key challenges facing businesses and to reinforce links between the business company and council. The business we interviewed today was a large manufacturer and as such the issues facing…
Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau special general meeting

Jul 18, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I was invited to chair a special meeting of the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau to discuss the recently adopted business plan and the future vision for the organisation. The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau delivers crucial support for some of Maroondah’s most vulnerable residents through providing advice, food assistance and referral services. Today’s special…
Tour of Hope City Mission's Pamper Day

Jul 18, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement

Hope City Mission based in Croydon South provides food, clothing and other services to members of the community that have experienced hardship or require assistance. The mission also focuses on the wellbeing of individuals through its regular pamper days, which are held every six weeks between March and October. Today I participated in a tour…