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

We are going to continue making a difference!

Dec 1, 2008

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

It is a great honour to declare that I have been re-elected as a councillor for the City of Maroondah representing the residents, ratepayers, community groups and businesses of the new Mullum Ward. I am incredibly humbled to have received such strong support from the the Mullum community, where I received over 20% of the…

Ringwood Spiders Motivation Dinner

Nov 26, 2008

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alex

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

The Ringwood Spiders, based at Jubilee Park, is a football club for people with disabilities and is part of the fourteen member Football Integration Development Association league. Tonight’s dinner provided an off-season social activity and motivational event for the players and supporters of the club. Speakers included Clinton Young and Grant Birchall, two players from…

Coloured Emotions Art Display

Nov 26, 2008

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alex

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

The Parent Support Network is a community based organisation that provides support and information to parents for children with a disability. The network provides social groups, workshops and advocacy support for these parents to assist them in caring for their children with a disability. One of the activities organised by the group is a ten…

Eastern Volunteers Brainstorming Session

Nov 24, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

After this morning’s Eastern Volunteers board meeting I was invited to attend a brainstorming session involving staff, volunteers and the voluntary board of management. The session aimed to explore new ideas to assist Eastern Volunteers in diversifying its funding sources. The discussion explored potential annual events, grant applications, sponsorship and potential business opportunities and the…

Women's Health East Annual General Meeting

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Located at 28 Warrandyte Road in Ringwood, Women’s Health East is a community based women’s health agency. The organisation aims to lead, promote and supports health initiatives for women within Melbourne’s eastern region. Today’s annual general meeting discussed the Health Promotion Plan, which identified the key priorities over the next three years. The plan includes…

Delegates' Report: community inclusion, appreciating local history and recognising our many volunteers

Nov 17, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Thank you, as per previous months there are a few items I will be reporting on this evening: On the 23rd of October I had a meeting with the Maroondah Skylarkers. The skylarkers is a group that delivers musical performances for senior citizens centres, nursing homes and retirement villages. The skylarkers are already booked out…

Ambleside Tours 10th Anniversary

Nov 15, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Ambleside Tours, based in Heathmont, provides holidays and day tours for people with disabilities. Each trip includes drivers, carers and other helpers to ensure that assistance is available if required. Ambleside Tours, which began as a day trip for three people with disabilities, has grown over the 10 years to provide a range of travel…

Eastern Access Community Health 2008 AGM

Nov 6, 2008

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alex

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

Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is a community based organisation that delivers an holistic approach to community health and support services across Melbourne’s eastern region, including Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, Monash, Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. EACH provides a range of community health services, including counselling, disability support services, respite care, assistance for gamblers and…

Mullum Candidates' Forum

Nov 5, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Candidates’ Forum was held this evening at North Ringwood Community House. The forum provided an opportunity for the ratepayers and residents to raise their issues and concerns with the candidates of the Mullum Ward. While it was unfortunate that six candidates chose to snub the community and not attend the forum, it was…

Safe, Well and Connected: Action Plan for Women's Health 2008-2012

Nov 1, 2008

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alex

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

Today I confirmed my commitment to the health and wellbeing of Maroondah through signing a commitment to the Action Plan for Women’s Health. As a councillor and current chair of the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee I am committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community to help create a…

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