Tag: community events
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Media Release: Celebrating National Reconciliation Week
Maroondah recognised National Reconciliation Week celebrations with a special event held at Maroondah Federation Estate on Wednesday 27 May. Councillor Alex Makin said it was pleasing to see such a broad cross-section of the community in attendance. “It was wonderful to see so many school students coming together with Indigenous elders, the indigenous community, local…
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National Reconciliation Week 2009
National Reconciliation Week is held between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June to celebrate indigenous culture and to advance the cause of reconciliation. These dates were chosen to coincide with the 1967 Referendum, which removed discriminatory clauses from the Australian Constitution and the anniversary of the Mabo decision which was declared on…
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Maroondah Journal: Zoned for a meeting of creative minds
The Maroondah Journal has reported on ArtZone, a Maroondah initiative that aims to connect local art within the community. “Initially ArtZone will provide an artist register and e-newsletter, but there is a lot of scope to develop the network into something more substantial if demand is there.” ArtZone will provide relevant information such as local…
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Great Ryrie Primary – Drawing Competition Presentation
This morning I was invited to the school assembly of Great Ryrie in Heathmont to announce the results of the community wellbeing plan drawing competition. Maroondah is currently developing its Community Wellbeing Plan and the drawing competition was designed to encourage feedback from primary school students. Like Croydon Hills Primary, Great Ryrie was another of…
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Picnic in the Park – McAlpin Reserve
Maroondah’s Picnic in the Park is a council initiated program designed to reconnect residents with their nearby parks and reserves. McAlpin Reserve, accessible from Wonga Road and Tortice Drive in Ringwood North, is one of Ringwood North’s largest reserves and includes a variety of play equipment and walking trails. McAlpin Reserve recently received upgraded play…
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Croydon Hills Primary – Drawing Competition Presentation
The Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan is currently being developed by Council to enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of the municipality. One of the key challenges in formulating a plan is ensuring that all sections of the community are able to provide feedback. In this regard, council launched a drawing competition for Maroondah’s primary school…
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Ringwood Uniting Church Adult Day Care – 30th Anniversary
The Ringwood Uniting Church is located in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood and offers an Adult Day Care service to provide social outings and activities for older residents. This afternoon the Centre celebrated its 30th anniversary, with three of the current volunteers being founding members of the group. When the service was launched in 1979, the notion…
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2009 Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow
The Karralyka Centre is Maroondah’s premiere conference and theatrical venue, delivering a diverse theatre season for the enjoyment of Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs. This evening I attended the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow, which showcased the talents of several comedians that performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The show was most enjoyable, with…
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Maroondah Combined Probus Club
Probus Clubs, which are initiated through the support of a local Rotary club, provides an organisation for retired or semi-retired community members. The Maroondah Combined Probus Club is one of the largest within the municipality and meets at the Ringwood RSL. The club organises a range of speakers to cater to the diverse interests of…
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Eastern Community Legal Centre – Volunteers Dinner
The Eastern Community Legal Centre, offers free legal assistance through its offices in Box Hill and Boronia, with a priority for people experiencing disadvantage. In addition, the centre also has an emphasis on community development and empowerment, with the organisation’s volunteers dinner serving as a fundraiser for communities affected by the recent bushfires. The dinner…