bus – Page 7 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – 2008 End of Year Function

Nov 25, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

This evening the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce held an end of year function as its final event for 2008. The Ringwood Chamber, which represents Ringwood based businesses, provides a voice for its members and aims to represent their concerns. The end of year function provided an opportunity to speak to the many participants within the…

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…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau – 2008 end of year function

Nov 21, 2008

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alex

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

The Maroondah Citizen’s Advice Bureau provides emergency relief and referral services for some of Maroondah’s most vulnerable residents. The Bureau is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and today’s end of year luncheon provided an opportunity to thank the committed individuals who dedicate their time to assist other people in need. This year has seen a…

Maroondah Journal: Councillor answers the call

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

Any resident, community group, ratepayer or business that has contacted me over the past three years, will have noticed that I promptly return calls and do not abruptly rush people who make the effort to contact me about their concerns. Unfortunately one of the other candidates running in Mullum Ward has decided to attack me…

Doing it tough for the community

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The following article was written by a journalism student who asked Cr. Jo-anne Taylor and myself about the challenges experienced within local government: While some Maroondah citizens would not know who these individuals are, it’s highly likely that the residents, ratepayers, business owners and community groups of Maroondah have witnessed the outcome of their…

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…

Maroondah Journal: Ringwood Station upgrade a hot issue

Nov 11, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Journal, as part of its election coverage has examined the issues relevant to the new Mullum Ward. Cr Alex Makin said the Government commitments must go further to ensure accessible public transport. “The ramps at Ringwood Station fail disability compliance standards,” he said. While the State Government announced $39 million to redevelop the…

The re-opening of Hutchinson Legal

Nov 8, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon Hutchinson Legal celebrated its relocation to 10-12 Warrandyte Road, one of the oldest properties within Ringwood and which served as a former doctor’s clinic and later as part of Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). The building maintains its original facade and while the interior has been adapted for the requirements of a legal firm.…

Historical Tour of Ringwood East

Nov 8, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

After launching Heathmont Recollections in 2006, the Ringwood Historical Society has followed up with the history of Ringwood East through organising a Historical Weekend to promote the history of the Ringwood’s oldest established areas. On Saturday the society provided two bus tours of Ringwood East, both of which were completely booked out. I attended the…

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