Category: Urban Sustainability

Speaking to Volunteering Geelong

May 12, 2011

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alex

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

Volunteering Geelong, like Eastern Volunteers, is one of several volunteer recruitment agencies within Victoria. This afternoon I was invited to speak to the Board of Management of Volunteering Geelong to discuss marketing and strategic partnerships that can assist in promoting the work of Volunteering Geelong. The discussion outlined the marketing approach adopted by Eastern Volunteers,…
Media Release: Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May 11, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Well-respected Indigenous rights speaker and performer Kutcha Edwards will be a special guest at Maroondah City Council’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May – 3 June and recognises the rich culture and history of the First Australians. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said this year’s event would provide a variety of…
National Volunteer Week at the Healesville Living and Learning Centre

May 10, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Healesville Living and Learning Centre is an adult education provider offering nationally accredited training in Healesville. The Centre also operates an Opportunity Shop, with proceeds supporting the operations of the Living and Learning Centre. The centre, which is managed through a committee of management and staff, is supported though volunteers that assist with administration…
Attendance Report: Promoting the arts and community organisations

Apr 22, 2011

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alex

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

On the 31st of March I had the pleasure of opening Parole Viaggianti, which is the latest exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. Parole Viaggianti, otherwise known as Travelling Words, features artwork by Angela Cavalieri explores the relationship between language, cultural memory and subjectivity drawing upon Angela’s experiences while travelling. The exhibition was developed in partnership…
Media Release: Funding assisting for flood victims

Apr 20, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents damaged in the January and February floods may be eligible for financial support as part of the 2011 Victorian Floods Disaster Relief Fund. Councillor Alex Makin said the funding was established to assist residents to repair flood-damaged homes and replace household goods. “The Damage to House and Contents Gift is open to a…
Maroondah Leader: Trains unreliable

Apr 12, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the decline in reliability for trains serving Maroondah through the Belgrave and Lilydale lines. Cr Alex Makin said the lack of services left passengers waiting up to 30 minutes to get from Croydon to Ringwood. While peak-hour services continue to suffer from reliability issues, there is also a lack…
Celebrating the 21st Birthday of the Croydon Stroke Support Group

Apr 7, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a community based organisation that supports people with stroke. The group provides peer support, as well as innovative programs to help restore confidence and provide assistance for people with stroke and their carers. This morning I was invited to join the celebrations as the Croydon Stoke Support Group celebrated…
Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – First meeting for 2011

Apr 4, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee is a delegated committee of Council that includes two Councillors and a number of external organisations, including EACH, Eastern Volunteers, the Outer East Primary Care Partnership, Women’s Health East and other health and education providers. The Committee meets on a quarterly basis, with Council representation consisting of myself…
Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau 2011 Annual General Meeting

Apr 1, 2011

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alex

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

The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau is in its 43rd year and provides emergency relief for people in need, information referral and support. Today’s Annual General Meeting elected committee members for the 2011/2012 year who provide ongoing direction for this vital community organisation. I had previously been a committee member of the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau…
Opening of Angela Cavalieri’s Parole Viaggiante at Maroondah Art Gallery

Mar 31, 2011

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Maroondah Federation Estate and the Maroondh Art Gallery. The gallery, which is located in the art room of the former Ringwood Primary School is Maroondah’s premiere art gallery featuring a diverse range of art exhibitions. This evening I was invited to launch Parole Viaggiante, the latest exhibition at…