community advocacy – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Journal: Move on the cards as users outgrow house

Jun 16, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House, located at the rear of the Holy Spirit Primary School at 120 Oban Road Ringwood North requires a new location so that it can expand its services and continue to meet the needs of the community. The Maroondah Journal has reported on its successful application to the State Government for $25,000…

Maroondah Journal: Budget fails to impress critics

May 12, 2009

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in Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government Budget was released last Tuesday and the Maroondah Journal has reported on the ramifications for Maroondah. The State Government has delivered on its $39 million commitment towards the Ringwood Transport Interchange. While this funding is certainly welcome and will assist in improving bus, pedestrian, cyclist and taxi access to the Station it…

Maroondah Disability Action Group and Scoot Wheel n Move Joint Meeting

May 11, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning the Maroondah Disability Action Group (also known as the Disability Action Group Eastern Region) and Scoot Wheel n Move held a joint meeting with the Victorian Taxi Directorate. The meeting allowed members from the two groups to raise issues they have had with taxis directly with the State Government’s regulator for the taxi…

Maroondah Leader: Council wants fast-track for station upgrade

Apr 21, 2009

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alex

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

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the need for the full redevelopment of Ringwood Station to be included within the upcoming 2009-2010 Budget. Cr Alex Makin said the station upgrade would be a “catalyst for the transformation of Ringwood. We need the State Government to back up the commitment it made late last year.” While…

Eastern Ranges Retirees – discussing transport advocacy for Melbourne's outer east

Feb 26, 2009

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alex

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

The Eastern Ranges Retirees is a seniors group based at Maroondah Federation Estate and encompassing members from Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. This morning I was invited to speak at a meeting of the Eastern Ranges Retirees in regard to public transport advocacy and the need for community involvement in seeking public…

VLGA: Discussing advocacy within local government

Jan 23, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

VLGA: Discussing advocacy within local government The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is a peak body for councillors, local government and community leaders with an emphasis on governance and sustainability. As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition I was invited to speak at the VLGA’s Essential Mayors Weekend, a conference designed to assist…

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…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – establishing regional partnerships

Nov 12, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability

The Rotary of Ringwood, is one of the many Rotary clubs within Australia and part of Rotary International which comprises of 1.2 million members worldwide. Today’s meeting discussed the potential to establish a community partnership with the Rotary Club of Kaninva, located in the Shire of West Wimmera, to provide assistance to this drought affected…

Safe, Well and Connected: Action Plan for Women's Health 2008-2012

Nov 1, 2008

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alex

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

Today I confirmed my commitment to the health and wellbeing of Maroondah through signing a commitment to the Action Plan for Women’s Health. As a councillor and current chair of the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee I am committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community to help create a…

Scoot Wheel n Move October 2008 meeting

Oct 31, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This morning I attended the October meeting of Scoot Wheel n Move, a group that aims to improve mobility and accessibility for people with mobility aids. Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is now the auspice for the Scoot Wheel n Move so that the group can operate with some autonomy to council. This enables Scoot…

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