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

Probus Club of Ringwood – outlining a vision as Mayor

Dec 21, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Probus Club of Ringwood meets on a monthly basis and provides regular speakers and outings for Maroondah’s seniors. This morning I was invited to speak to the Probus Club of Ringwood to discuss my vision for the oncoming year and my term as Mayor. As part of this discussion I spoke about the need…

Eastern Volunteers – End of Year Luncheon

Dec 18, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers is a not-for-profit community based organisation that provides volunteer recruitment and transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities. Like many not-for-profit organisations Eastern Volunteers has a number of part-time staff and volunteers who all work different hours and days during the week. This afternoon Eastern Volunteers organised a lunch for…

Eastern Transport Coalition – Final Meeting as Maroondah’s delegate

Dec 17, 2009

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alex

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

The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) is a Council based advocacy group seeking to improve public transport within the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Member councils include the City of Maroondah, the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Knox, City of Manningham, City of Monash, City of Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Each year…

Croydon Stroke Support Group 2009 Luncheon

Dec 17, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a community organisation that provides support for people that have experienced stroke and their carers. The group provides a range of activities for its members, including an art therapy program and social outings, as well as producing information guides on stroke and its effects. This afternoon I was invited…

Delegates’ Report: End of Year Functions for 2009

Dec 14, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This time of year is synonymous with end of year functions and I’ve attended several over the past month, including: The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau on the 1st of December, North Ringwood Community House, where I was joined by ward colleagues, Cr. Nora Lamont and Cr Ann Fraser on the 4th of December, The Ringwood…

Ringwood Spiders 2009 End of Year Barbeque

Dec 13, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

While the football season might be over for 2009 the Ringwood Spiders, are still meeting regularly in preparation for next year’s season. This morning the Spiders organised a barbeque to reflect on their successes over the past year, including winning the 2009 Football Integration Developnent Association (FIDA) Premiers Cup. The cheerleader squad and players demonstrates…

Eastern Volunteers – 2009 end of year function

Dec 10, 2009

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alex

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

Eastern Volunteers provides volunteer recruitment and transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The organisation has approximately twenty staff members and is supported through at least a hundred volunteers who assist in program delivery and services. Tonight’s dinner provided an opportunity to thank the staff and volunteers who devote their time to…

Maroondah Leader: Going public

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

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

One of my first acts as the Mayor of Maroondah was to refuse the mayoral car. I have been undertaking my council duties utilising a range of transport options, including public transport and walking. I believe it is imperative that we continue to encourage the use of sustainable forms of transport. The Maroondah Leader has…

Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – 2009 End of Year Function

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

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

The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce aims to represent the business community within Ringwood and organises regular meetings for its members. Tonight’s occasion was the final chamber meeting for 2009 and included discussion around the former Ringwood Market site, as well as an update on works for Ringwood Station, which are expected to begin from the…

North Ringwood Community House – End of Year Barbecue

Dec 4, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House is currently situated at the rear of the Holy Spirit Primary School at 120 Oban Road. The organisation provides a range of courses and is the only Community House that is accredited as a Registered Training Organisation within the City of Maroondah. This accreditation means that North Ringwood Community House is able to…

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