Category: Health Safety Wellbeing committee
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Heatherdale Community Action Group – 2010 Annual General Meeting
The Heatherdale Community Action Group was formed as a residents based group to preserve and enhance the amenity of Heatherdale, a locality located within the municipalities of Whitehorse and Maroondah. This evening I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Heatherdale Community Action Group, where committee members were elected for the upcoming year. In addition,…
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2010 NAIDOC Ball and Awards Evening
NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July and provides an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture and achievements. NAIDOC traces its history back to the 1920s when the first organised groups were formed to advocate for the recognition of Indigenous rights and culture. In the 1950s a committee was formed (then known…
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Delegates’ Report: Reconciliation Week, ALGA, Refugee Week and celebrating Guiding
On the 26th of May I had the pleasure of launching Maroondah’s Reconciliation Week program at Maroondah Federation Estate. The launch was held on National Sorry Day, which preceded National Reconciliation Week, which was held between the 27th May through to the 3rd of June. Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate indigenous culture and as…
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Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – June 2010
The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review the implementation of Maroondah’s Wellbeing Plan. Today’s meeting confirmed the terms of reference for the committee, as well as identifying potential portfolios of interest for its members. These portfolios will assist in monitoring the implementation of the Community Wellbeing Plan and…
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The Maroondah Interfaith Network – Celebrating National Family Week
The Maroondah Interfaith Network was launched in 2009 to enhance linkages between the many faiths that exist within the Maroondah community. The Network meets on a regular basis to foster discussion and is planning on holding further community events throughout the year. This evening I attended the Maroondah Interfaith Network’s first community event, a discussion on the…
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Maroondah Relay for Life – Information Evening
The Relay for Life began in 1985 in the United States and has since been held in 21 countries worldwide, including Australia. This year a local Maroondah family will be organising a Relay for Life in Maroondah, which will be held on the 20th and 21st of November at Town Park Athletic Track in Croydon. …