Tag: community concerns
-
Maroondah Leader: Residents face local backlash
One of the more controversial issues facing Maroondah at the moment is a planning application for an eight storey residential social housing development in Larissa Avenue, Ringwood. This issue has become controversial, not because it involves social housing, but due to the fact that State Government has enabled this project to bypass council planning requirements.…
-
Maroondah Disability Action Group and Scoot Wheel n Move – Joint meeting with the Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities
Scoot Wheel n Move and the Maroondah Disability Action Group, are two local community groups focused on improving the accessibility of Maroondah and the outer east. Scoot Wheel n Move is particularly focused on accessibility for people with mobility aids, while the Maroondah Disability Group is concerned about advocacy and achieving systemic change. While the…
-
Eastern Transport Coalition – Presentation on Myki
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting included a presentation on myki, Melbourne’s new ticketing system, as well as providing an update on the rollout of the Monster Petition. Myki is due for introduction by the end of the year and will replace the paper-based Metcards with a plastic smartcard that will deduct public transport fares from…
-
North Ringwood Community House – consultation over feasiblity study
North Ringwood Community House is currently undertaking the feasibility study into its relocation. The study is required to ensure that the community house is able to provide an accessible and diverse range of courses for the community. As part of the study process the consultants have undertaken consultation with staff, committee members and students to…
-
Media Release: Key planning documents on public exhibition
The community has the chance to give feedback on two key planning documents that will contribute toward Ringwood’s evolution into the Central Activities District and regional centre for Melbourne’s outer east. The Ringwood Commercial Precinct Plan and the Ringwood North West Residential Precinct Plan provide the framework for achieving some of the goals set out…
-
Rotary Club of Ringwood – Oaktree Foundation
The Rotary Club of Ringwood meets on a weekly basis with guest speakers who discuss community organisations and causes. Tonight’s speaker is a member of the Oaktree Foundation, an organisation established to empower young people through providing aid and assistance to reduce poverty and improve education within developing countries. The Oaktree Foundation was formed in…
-
Maroondah Journal: Move on the cards as users outgrow house
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…
-
North Ringwood Community House – Business Plan Workshop
North Ringwood Community House, is located at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood and is the only community house in Maroondah that is not located on council land. North Ringwood Community House is unique, since it is an accredited Registered Training Organisation and offers TAFE qualifications such as Certificates III and IV in areas such as…