advocacy – Page 4 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Open Forum with Enjoying Planned Retirement

Oct 15, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This evening I was invited to speak at Enjoying Planned Retirement’s members meeting to discuss council and my long interest and involvement with one of Maroondah’s largest seniors based groups. Enjoying Planned Retirement is based at Norwood Hall and shares its facilities with Ringwood U3A and the North Ringwood Senior Citizens. The Ringwood Arts Society…

National Seniors Association – Presentation

Oct 8, 2009

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The National Seniors Association is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that represents the interests of senior Australians. As part of the Maroondah Seniors Festival, Peter Feeney from the National Seniors Association delivered a presentation on the organisation explaining its unique advocacy and social role. The National Seniors Association is well positioned as a leading voice for…

Delegates’ Report: Environmental Sustainability and Achievements by People with Disabilities

Sep 21, 2009

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alex

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

On the 23rd of August I attended the launch of the North Ringwood Tennis Club’s water sustainability project. The club, through a combination of Federal and Council grants, has installed water tanks to assist the watering of its courts and reduce dependence on our limited water supplies. Like many of our sporting clubs, North Ringwood…

Media Release: New resource for stroke survivors and carers

Sep 16, 2009

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alex

in Media Releases

Maroondah City Council is preparing to release a new publication aimed at stroke survivors and carers. The publication, A Guide to Services for Stroke Survivors and Carers, was produced by Council’s Metro Access Project workers with assistance from the Croydon Stroke Support Group. Councillor Alex Makin said the guide took a holistic approach to providing…

Speaking at the Kerrabee Club

Aug 14, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The Kerrabee Club, located in Croydon, is a Planned Activity Group for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The Club is operated by the City of Maroondah and is available for eligible recipients of Home and Community Care (HACC). This morning I was invited to speak to the Kerrabee Club about my role as…

Delegates' Report: Advocating for public transport improvements and an update on the Ringwood Spiders

Jul 20, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

On the 18th of June and the 16th of July I attended the Eastern Transport Coalition, as Maroondah’s delegate to the committee. The Eastern Transport Coalition is a regional body, that consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils and this includes the City of Maroondah. One of the priorities for the group is to engage…

EV's Young Leaders Program – discussing being a Councillor

May 7, 2009

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alex

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

The Young Leader’s program, is a week-long course designed for selected Year 10 school students that attend schools within Maroondah. Teachers are invited to select students that have leadership potential, with the program designed to improve confidence, listening and teambuilding skills This year the program is being extended to provide an ongoing program designed to…

Maroondah Journal: Transport priorities outlined

Mar 24, 2009

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alex

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

The Maroondah Journal has reported on the council’s transport priorities, which will be advocated through the Eastern Transport Coalition, which includes Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils. The Eastern Transport Coalition represents one million residents within Melbourne’s outer east and provides a united council voice for public transport advocacy within the region. Specifically Maroondah’s priorities include…

Disability Action Group – community based advocacy for people with a disability

Mar 23, 2009

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alex

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

The Disability Action Group Eastern Region is a community based advocacy group for people with disabilities. The group meets on a monthly basis to discuss accessibility issues and focuses on the needs of Maroondah and the outer eastern suburbs. Today’s meeting provided further discussion around Council’s Disability Policy and Action Plan, with the group supporting…

Media Release: Council establishes public transport priorities

Mar 18, 2009

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alex

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

Maroondah City Council has confirmed the priorities for public transport issues to be advocated through the Eastern Transport Coalition. Councillor Alex Makin is Maroondah City Council’s representative on the Eastern Transport Coalition, a group of seven outer Eastern metropolitan Councils. “The Eastern Transport Coalition is an ongoing collegiate of seven Councils that advocates to the…

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