Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Category: Community Groups

  • The National Theatre: Opening Night of Avenue Q

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    The National Theatre, located on Carlislie Street St Kilda, was established in 1974 and is part of the not-for-profit arts organisation, which also includes The National Drama School and the National Ballet School This evening, I was invited to opening night of Avenue Q, a puppet-filled adult musical comedy, set in New York. The performance…

  • Port Melbourne Sharks v South Melbourne FC

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    Adjacent to Dig In Community Gardens are the sporting grounds of JL Murphy, including the Port Melbourne Soccer Club The Port Melbourne Sharks compete in the National Premier Leagues (NPL) at an elite competition level. I was invited by the Port Melbourne Sharks to watch their game against the South Melbourne Football Club. While Port…

  • Tour of Dig In Community Gardens

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    Dig in Community Gardens, which is auspiced by Southport Community Centre, is located at 351 Williamstown Road within the Fishermans Bend precinct. This evening, I was invited to a tour of Dig In and its garden plots. Dig In provides garden plots for members of the Port Phillip community, which is increasingly important given urban…

  • Joining the Midsumma Pride March

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    The Midsumma Pride March, a highlight in the Midsumma Festival, is an annual march through St Kilda. Despite the heat, the turnout and community spirit at Midsumma Pride March was fantastic with the march beginning at Catani Gardens and marching through Fitzroy Street. Councillors from the City of Port Phillip joined the march as part…

  • Pride Shabat Pre-Neg at Temple Beth Israel

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    Temple Beth Israel is a Progressive Judaism congregation located in St Kilda. This evening Councillors from both the City of Port Phillip and Glen Eira were invited to the Temple’s Pride Shabat, with a pre-neg (social gathering) arranged before the service featuring two speakers who shared their journeys in both Pride and Judaism. Tonight’s event…

  • Meeting the Port Phillip SES Unit

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    The Port Phillip SES Unit is based at 525 Williamstown Road behind Back2Bikes within the Sandridge precinct of Fishermans Bend and shares some of its facilities with the Port Melbourne Football Club. This afternoon I was invited by the Port Phillip SES Unit to tour to meet and tour their facilities. The SES is powered…

  • Touring Back2Bikes

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    Back2Bikes is a not-for-profit charity located at 525 Williamstown Road next to JL Murphy Reserve within Montague Ward. The organisation provides repairs, and recycling of bicycles, as well as training in maintenance and the gifting of bikes to vulnerable members of our community. This afternoon I was invited as the Ward Councillor to a tour…

  • Edwards Park: Onsite Meeting

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    This afternoon I was invited to the onsite meeting held for Edwards Park to discuss the relocation and upgrade of public toilet facilities. Council endorsed the public toilet upgrade at its meeting on 11 December 2024 and as part of item, I requested an onsite meeting for Council to better understand community concerns. As part…

  • Tour of Port Phillip Men’s Shed

    Tour of Port Phillip Men’s Shed

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    This afternoon I joined South Melbourne Councillor Beti Jay, along with Albert Park Ward Councillor Rod Hardy and Alma Ward Councillor Justin Halliday to tour the Port Phillip Men’s Shed located in Dorcas Street South Melbourne. While known as a Men’s Shed, the facilities and membership are open to all genders, covering woodwork, metalwork and…

  • The 2024 Port Melbourne Artisan Market

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    The Artisan Market has returned to Bay Street and Port Melbourne and despite forecasts of inclement weather, the sun was shining down on Bay Street. Not only was Bay Street abuzz with street vendors offering everything from chocolates, sops, pet treats, food and distilled spirits, but retailers and cafes along the street also benefited. Bay…