Tag: community events
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Final Scoot Wheel N Move meeting for 2007
Maroondah’s Scoot Wheel N Move, is a combined council and community group that consists of people that use mobility aids, with the aim of improving accessibility within Maroondah. To achieve this aim Scoot Wheel N Move has organised public events, including the Maroondah Mobility Expo and the forum Good Access = Good Business. Scoot Wheel…
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Karralyka Centre 2008 Theatre Season Launch
The Karralyka Centre, operated by Maroondah City Council, provides premiere theatre and functions facilities without the need to travel into the inner suburbs. Tonight, the Karralyka Centre officially launched its theatre season for 2008. The launch, hosted by Terence Donovan (from Neighbours and Blue Heelers) provided a chance to preview next year’s theatre season and…
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Croydon Stroke Support Group 2007 end of year function
The Croydon Stroke Support Group based in Heathmont, provides companionship for people who have had stroke and also offers support to their families. The group has an emphasis on restoring the confidence of its members and aims to achieve this through fortnightly meetings and regular group activities. This morning I attended the Croydon Stroke Support…
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Maroondah Mayoral Election for 2008
This evening, the mayor for the 2008 year was elected at Maroondah’s Statutory Meeting. In previous years, the election of the mayor had been informally decided at a private meeting with councillors on the preceding Monday, with the statutory council meeting being nothing more than a mere formality to approve the decision. This year however,…
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ALGA National General Assembly 2007
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak body representing all local councils across Australia at a Federal level. ALGA serves as a national-wide peak body and is the national equivalent of the state-based peak bodies such as the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). The annual National General Assembly, which was held in Darwin,…
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Maroondah Journal: Disabled could swing election, activists warn
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the successful launch of Campaign Enable with its key theme of equal access for all. More than 20 disability campaigners met outside Eastland shopping centre, Ringwood wearing “I have a disability and I vote” T-shirts as part of Campaign Enable. Campaign Enable, which is being organised, managed and conducted…
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Maroondah Environment Workshop: Climate Change and the Community
Maroondah’s first environment workshop ‘All About Climate Change’ provided an introduction to the issues and challenges caused by climate change, as well as exploring potential solutions. The workshop had a strong attendance and proved to be successful in discussing climate change. Tonight’s event served as the first part of this workshop and the second part,…