Tag: committees
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Maroondah Journal: Cr stripped of duties 'hurts community'
Divisions within Maroondah City Council are clearly apparent with four councillors (Les Willmott, Peter Gurr, Tony Dib and Natalie Thomas) continuing to deny Cr. Jo-anne Taylor from council’s committee appointments. The Maroondah Journal has reported on this abhorrent act and the lack of debate that surrounded the motion to review: Cr Alex Makin called for…
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First Eastern Transport Coalition meeting for 2008
Like other committees, the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has returned in january to hold its first meeting for 2008. Today’s meeting discussed the Eastern Transport Coalition’s submission to the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) Inquiry into Liveability. This Inquiry was requested by the Victorian Treasurer, John Lenders, amid growing concern over Melbourne’s decline in…
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Maroondah Journal: Cr stripped of committee roles 'won't apologise'
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the events that transpired at the council meeting held on the 10th of December. Councillors are appointed as delegates to council committees and these positions were decided at this council meeting. Unfortunately the committee positions, which were moved by Cr. Peter Gurr, completely excluded Cr. Jo-anne Taylor. It is…
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Panel discussion: 40 years as citizens where to next?
This evening I was invited to participate in a discussion surrounding reconciliation and the role of local government. The panel included several aboriginal elders, business entrepreneurs and departmental officials. With indigenous life expectancy being 20 years less than other Australians, there is a clear need to address disadvantage and to actively engage indigenous Australians that…
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North Ringwood Community House Committee of Management
The North Ringwood Community House, located at 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North, is a community owned and managed centre, where all people can come together to learn, share and grow in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment. North Ringwood Community House provides a range of courses, including a number of accredited courses. The community house…
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Discussing environmental issues with Maroondah Bushlinks
This evening I attended a Maroondah Bushlinks meeting to discuss environmental issues affecting Maroondah’s many parks and reserves. Maroondah Bushlinks is an umbrella group that includes the volunteer committees of management for parks and natural reserves and environmental friends groups. Maroondah is well known for its leafy image it is imperative that the very environment…
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Indigenous Cultural Awareness Program
Over the past three weeks the Heathmont Uniting Church Community Living Centre, in conjunction with the Maroondah Movement for Reconciliation, has been running an Indigenous cultural awareness program, facilitated by Shane Charles the Pathways Coordinator from Swinburne University. Today’s session, which marked the conclusion of the program, discussed some of the current issues facing indigenous…
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Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers – First meeting for 2007
Today marked the return of Maroondah’s quarterly Forums for People with Disabilities and Carers. These forums provide the opportunity for people with disabilities, as well as carers and vendors, to exchange information and raise any issues that affect accessibility within Maroondah. Today’s meeting included a guest speaker from State Trustees who spoke about the various…
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Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee is a council committee that involves key health and safety agencies, such as Victoria Police, Connex, VicRoads, Eastern Access Community Health and General Practitioners. The committee meets on a quarterly basis to serve as a forum to discuss health, safety and wellbeing initiatives within Maroondah and…