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

National Volunteer Week – Afternoon Tea

May 12, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

National Volunteer Week for 2009 is held between the 11th and 17th of May and Maroondah Council organised an afternoon tea to thank the many volunteers that support older residents within our community. Maroondah’s Aged and Disability Services is supported through volunteers who assist in programs like Meals on Wheels and the Planned Activity Groups,…

Maroondah Disability Action Group and Scoot Wheel n Move Joint Meeting

May 11, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning the Maroondah Disability Action Group (also known as the Disability Action Group Eastern Region) and Scoot Wheel n Move held a joint meeting with the Victorian Taxi Directorate. The meeting allowed members from the two groups to raise issues they have had with taxis directly with the State Government’s regulator for the taxi…

Announcement of the Second Local Area Bus Review Workshops

May 11, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Department of Transport has announced a series of second workshops in regard to the review of bus services within the Cities of Knox, Maroondah and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The second series of workshops aims to seek community feedback on the draft bus service improvement plan, which has been developed following the workshop…

Scoot Wheel n Move meeting

May 1, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Scoot Wheel n Move is a community organisation, which is operating under the auspice of Eastern Access Community Health (EACH). The group aims to improve accessibility for residents within Maroondah and Melbourne’s outer east, particularly for people with mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and motorised scooters. Scoot Wheel n Move works closely with Maroondah City…

Ringwood Spiders – First Game for 2009

Apr 26, 2009

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alex

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

This morning I attended the Ringwood Spider’s first game for 2009 held at Jubilee Park in Ringwood. The Ringwood Spiders are a football team for people with disabilities and competes within a 14 team league through the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA). The Ringwood Spiders have grown considerably over the past year with the team…

Maroondah Leader: Council wants fast-track for station upgrade

Apr 21, 2009

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alex

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

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the need for the full redevelopment of Ringwood Station to be included within the upcoming 2009-2010 Budget. Cr Alex Makin said the station upgrade would be a “catalyst for the transformation of Ringwood. We need the State Government to back up the commitment it made late last year.” While…

Ringwood Spiders 2009 Season Fixture

Apr 21, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Spiders, a football club for people with disabilities, is one of 14 teams within the Football Integration Development Association League. The Ringwood Spiders have been participating in pre-season training and have have introduced new squads to encourage participation within the team. The Cheerleader Squad will be making its debut at the first Ringwood…

Delegates' Report: Community Houses, water conservation and upcoming conferences

Apr 20, 2009

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alex

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

On the 24th of March I attended the Ringwood Precinct Open House, which provided an opportunity for residents living within the Ringwood Central Activities District and namely the residential area to the west of Ringwood to actively engage council and discuss any concerns they may have. It was great to see a strong interest from…

Eastern Transport Coalition – Action Plan for Public Transport

Apr 16, 2009

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alex

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

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting developed an action plan to achieve the objectives identified at previous meetings. As Australia and Melbourne enters a climate of economic uncertainty coupled with the ongoing need to reduce rising greenhouse emissions, an expanded State Government commitment to public transport infrastructure would not only stimulate economic activity but provide alternatives…

Scoot Wheel n Move – representing people with mobility aids

Mar 27, 2009

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alex

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

Scoot Wheel and Move is a local community group under the auspices of Eastern Access Community Health. The group aims to improve accessibility within Maroondah, particularly for people that use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters and walking frames. Today’s meeting discussed Maroondah’s recently adopted Principal Pedestrian Network, with members supporting the need for more…

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