Tag: community events
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16th Convention of the Lutheran Church of Australia
Maroondah is home to a number of primary and secondary schools, including my former highschool of Luther College in Plymouth Road, Croydon. The Lutheran Church of Australia holds a General Convention and Synod every three years to provide delegates the opportunity to vote on motions governing the Lutheran Church of Australia. This morning I was…
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Media Release: Creating a safe community
Community Safety Month 2009 kicks off in October and there are a number of supporting events planned for the Maroondah community. Councillor Alex Makin said the month aimed to promote awareness about a broad range of safety matters including crime prevention, personal safety, safe work practices, staying safe during emergencies, and improving the perception of…
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Ringwood Historical Society – 2009 AGM
Tonight’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting consisted of the 2009 AGM, to elect officebearers for the next twelve months. The club has had a successful year, with the meeting schedule increasing to monthly and a diverse range of speakers and presentations. Tonight’s meeting included a presentation on the history of Fraternal Societies within Ringwood and Maroondah.…
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Maroondah Journal: A celebration of seniors
The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah Seniors Week, part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, which will be held between the 4th and 11th of October. Cr Alex Makin encouraged senior residents to “get and have a go” at the diverse, exciting and enjoyable events organised by Maroondah Council and community organisations. “All you need…
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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…
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Ringwood Historical Society meeting
The Ringwood Historical Society aims to collect, promote, preserve and document the history of Ringwood, from its early origins in antimony mining and orchards through to its suburban expansion and beyond. As Ringwood undergoes another transformation the importance in documenting its history cannot be underestimated. The Ringwood Historical Society meets ten times a year at…
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Heatherdale Community Action Group 2009 AGM
The Heatherdale Community Action Group is a community based organisation that exists to protect the amenity of Heatherdale and surrounding localities. Tonight’s meeting elected office bearers for the next twelve months, with the group discussing its activities over the past year, including the successful celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of Heatherdale Station. Tonight’s guest speaker was from Whitehorse Community Health…
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Media Release: Seniors Festival offers something for everyone
October is a great time to be an older person in Maroondah! It’s the time when you can enjoy the fabulous range of activities held during the annual Seniors Festival celebrations. The Victorian Seniors Festival, now in its 27th year, is held throughout the state between 4 and 12 October. Once again, Maroondah has a…
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EV’s FReeZA Information Night
EV’s is Maroondah’s Youth Centre and is located at 212 Mount Dandenong Road in Croydon. This evening I attended the Parent Information Night, which is designed to inform parents of the programs youth based programs offered at EV’s. The evening also coincided with EV’s Battle of the Bands, organised by the Stuff Your Stereo, EV’s…
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Opening the Leadership Plus Workshop – Leadership Skills for People with Disabilities
This morning I was invited to officially open the Leadership Plus Workshop, a program designed to encourage leadership among people with disabilities and supported by Maroondah City Council. The workshop examined leadership styles and the concept of over-strengths, whereby someone over-uses their strengths, which may cause difficulties in a team or group environment. I opened…