Category: Social Sustainability
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Recognising the service of Council’s volunteers
Like many community based organisations Maroondah City Council is fortunate to have volunteers who assist in the delivery of services or provide assistance in the form of social support, environmental care and committees of management. This evening Maroondah City Council acknowledged the service of its volunteers who dedicate their time to the community. The reception…
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Tour of Donwood Community Aged Care Services
Donwood Community Aged Care is located at 1-5 Mt Dandenong Road in Croydon and is a not-for-profit community organisation, that provides a full range of aged care facilities, from low-care needs through to high care, as well as respite services and care for people with dementia. This afternoon I attended a tour of Donwood Community…
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Media Release: Maroondah’s volunteers recognised
Time is a valuable commodity in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But time is something that Maroondah City Council’s volunteers are willing to offer every day as they assist their fellow community members and our natural environment. Maroondah City Council hosted a special function at the Karralyka Centre on Thursday 11 November to…
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2010 Maroondah Festival
The Maroondah Festival is one of the largest community events within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, attracting approximately 30,000 attendees and featuring dedicated community, business, sustainability, fitness, teenagers and children. The weather remained largely pleasant throughout the day, providing a contrast to the hot weather experienced in previous years. The new location at Town Park also provides…
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Letter of Recognition to Pat Dyson
Pat Dyson is a 17 year old student who is a member of the Ringwood Horse and Pony Club and recently competed in the International Mounted Games, an event that involves competitors from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia. This afternoon I had the pleasure of providing a letter of recognition to acknowledge…
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Citizenship Ceremony – November 2010
One of the highlights in local government and as Mayor is presiding over Citizenship Ceremonies and welcoming new citizens to both Australia and the City of Maroondah. This evening we welcomed 90 new Australian citizens into the City of Maroondah. Tonight’s citizenship ceremony is the last ceremony for 2010 and my last as Mayor. The…
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2010 Regional Adult Community Education Awards
The Regional Adult Community Education Awards is a new initiative from the Adult and Community Further Education (ACFE) board to recognise excellence within community houses and learning centres in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. This evening I attended the inaugural awards which were held in the City of Whitehorse. While ACFE hosts State-wide awards for the adult…
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Media Release: Mayor Art Show highlights local talent
The 2010 Maroondah Mayoral Art Show will be on display at the Maroondah Art Gallery from 11 November to 11 December. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said the exhibition, now in its 14th year would feature works by some of Melbourne’s best known artists. “To be featured in the exhibition each artist was asked to…
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Media Release: Go orange and show your support for the SES
Maroondah City Council is urging the community to wear orange on Wednesday 10 November in support of the State Emergency Service. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the event coincided with National SES Week which runs from November 7 to 14. “Last year in Victoria alone, 5500 SES volunteers responded to more than 30,000 emergencies,” Cr…
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Storytime at Croydon Library
Children’s Week is held annually during the fourth week in October and has the theme “A Caring World Shares”, which aims to focus on the needs of children and the ability to enjoy childhood. This morning, as part of Children’s Week, I attended Storytime at Croydon Library, a weekly program that involves the reading of…