Category: Social Sustainability
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Maroondah Climate Change Action Group: the Science, Politics and Solutions on Climate Change
The Maroondah Climate Change Action Group was formed earlier this year to advocate to all levels of government on the need for action in regard to climate change and to educate the wider Maroondah community on the need for greater environmental sustainability. In working towards these aims, the group organised a public presentation at the…
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Ringwood Historical Society July 2007 meeting
Tonight’s Ringwood Historical Society included a presentation on the Connell family, a prominent sporting family that moved to Ringwood from Daylesford in the 1920s. Bill and Amy Connell had 12 children (eleven boys and one girl) and all but the oldest two children lived in Ringwood since the early 1920s. The family was heavily involved…
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53rd Ringwood Eisteddfod
This evening I attended the launch of the 53rd Ringwood Eisteddfod, the longest running cultural event held within Maroondah. The Ringwood Eisteddfod began through the Ringwood Arts and Craft Society before a separate committee was formed in 1965. Held at Norwood Hall, the Ringwood Eisteddfod is a program that celebrates the musical talent of Maroondah’s…
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Ringwood Historical Society meeting
The Ringwood Historical Society collects, preserves and promotes the history of Ringwood, as well as maintaining an extensive archive to document and retain Ringwood’s history. The Ringwood Historical Society meets five times a year at Maroondah Federation Estate and often includes guest speakers who discuss the prominent people, families or events in the history of…
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North Ringwood Care
North Ringwood Care, a program run by North Ringwood Uniting Church, provides emergency food relief, as well as financial counselling and other support for some of the community’s most vulnerable residents. The program is run entirely by volunteers to ensure that funds are utilised as fully as possible for the purchase of food and other…
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March for Croydon Pool
This afternoon I participated in a public rally organised by the Save Croydon Olympic Outdoor Pool (SCOOP) group, which was used to demonstrate the ongoing public support that exists to save the Croydon Memorial Pool. As one of the councillors that voted to retain the Croydon Memorial Pool I was invited to speak to reiterate…
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Opening the Ringwood Art Society 40th Anniversary: Artist of the Year Exhibition
Tonight I had the pleasure of opening the Ringwood Art Society Artist of the Year Exhibition. My opening was as follows: It gives me great pleasure to open The Ringwood Art Society’s Artist of the Year Exhibition. With over 260 members, the Society is well regarded as one of Victoria’s largest art societies. Maroondah Council…
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Maroondah Journal: Expo takes mobility issues to next level
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the success of Maroondah’s inaugural mobility expo, which attracted well over 300 attendees, and exceeded all expectations. Maroondah councillor Alex Makin said mobility and accessibility were huge issues facing local government. “It was encouraging people were now feeling empowered to speak out and better services. Many people got so…
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Maroondah Mobility Expo demonstrates community interest in accessibility
Maroondah’s Mobility Expo, as part of the International Day for People with Disabilities attracted over 300 attendees demonstrating that the community has an overwhelming interest in mobility issues. The Expo provided a full day program that included: Free scooter and wheelchair safety checks; Trials of a low-floor bus; Information sessions on topics such as: Accessing…
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Maroondah Volunteers Recognition Evening
Volunteers provide, provide an immense service to the community and Maroondah’s volunteers recognition evening highlights the volunteers who have dedicated their time to causes such as Meals on Wheels, bush care, conservation and sporting clubs. Maroondah is truly fortunate to have such a strong number of volunteers who spend their time improving the quality of…