Category: Urban Sustainability

Media Release: Council motions supported at MAV State Meeting

Jun 1, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, MAV and ALGA, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Six out of the eight motions tabled by Maroondah City Council were carried at the 26 May Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council meeting. The successful motions related to improving information technology for customer service, general valuations, unfunded superannuation liability, road reserves owned by VicRoads, Tax deductibility for election expenses and building and planning…
Eastern Volunteers Sponsors and Supporters Evening

May 31, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers as a regional community based organisation, works in partnership with local government and businesses to provide its services to the community. This evening, Eastern Volunteers held a function to officially thank its business and government partners with their assistance. This included the sponsors of the Annual Fun Run that was held in March,…
Maroondah Celebrations for National Reconciliation Week

May 31, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

National Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity promote reconciliation and an understanding of Indigenous culture. Maroondah celebrates Reconciliation Week through an official launch, as well as a series of events, including cultural awareness training. This year I was invited to speak at the launch of National Reconciliation Week and the copy of speech is provided within…
MAV State Council Meeting – May 2011

May 26, 2011

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alex

in MAV and ALGA, Urban Sustainability

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body that represents local government across the State. The MAV represents the interests of local government and advocates on behalf of local councils within Victoria. The MAV holds two State Council meetings each year, where Councils are able to propose motions and debate the direction of…
Volunteering Victoria Panel Session on Social Media

May 25, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Volunteering Victoria is the peak state-based body representing volunteer based organisations within Victoria. The organisation provides a range of activities to support its members, including professional development sessions. This afternoon I was invited to participate in a panel session on social media to discuss my experiences in utilising social media within community organisations. The panel…
Media Release: Stroke a Chord goes from the stage to the screen

May 25, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

A documentary on the establishment and success of Maroondah’s Stroke a Chord choir will be filmed thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Ian Potter Foundation. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the choir was started in 2010 to give people with limited or no speech the opportunity to experience something positive and joyful with their…
Media Release: FloodSafe Week highlights the importance of preparation

May 18, 2011

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

The heavy rain falls and subsequent flooding which affected parts of Victoria earlier this year highlighted the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the annual State Emergency Services FloodSafe Week, Monday 30 May to Friday 5 June, encouraged people to get involved and learn more about protecting themselves, their…
Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfast with Greg Fordham

May 18, 2011

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfasts are designed to connect businesses with community organisations. The breakfasts, which are held quarterly, feature a guest speaker with business experience who can discuss strategies to link with the community. This morning guests heard from Greg Fordham, the Managing Director of Airbiz, an Australian based international consultancy that provides…
Attendance Report: National Volunteering Week and Young Leaders

May 16, 2011

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alex

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

National Volunteering Week was held between the 9th and 13th of May and provides an opportunity to promote volunteering and the many community groups that exist within the community. The week included an expo at Eastland Shopping Centre encouraging volunteers and was supported through media coverage in the Maroondah Leader. Volunteering is a measure of…
The 2011 Young Leaders Presentation Evening

May 13, 2011

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alex

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

The Young Leaders Program is a week long imitative providing leadership opportunities for Year 10 students within Maroondah. The program works with schools to identify potential students who undertake a week-long intensive leadership course at EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon. The program covers public speaking, confidence and teamwork, with the aim of developing leadership skills.…