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Maroondah Journal: Good riddance to rubbish

Mar 2, 2010

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day and the Maroondah Journal has highlighted the community’s efforts for this event: Mayor Alex Makin reminded helpers to keep safe by wearing sturdy footwear, gloves, sunscreen and a hat, and by bringing refreshments and a rubbish bag or bucket. Clean Up Australia Day will…

Maroondah Focus – February to April 2010

Mar 1, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, MAV and ALGA

Maroondah Focus is the City of Maroondah’s publication published quarterly to households within the municipality. The Mayor has a message in each edition and the content is as follows: Welcome to the first edition of Focus for 2010, and my first as Mayor. I am very proud to serve our community as Mayor and look…

Maroondah Journal: Athletes rejoice at Keystone revamp

Feb 23, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Journal has reported on the revamp of Keystone Hall in Croydon, providing facilities for a range of community groups, including the Croydon Little Athletics Centre and Croydon U3A. The works include an improved courtyard, new office space and toilets, three 3000-litre water tanks, refurbished kitchen and kiosk and upgrades to the hall’s facade…

Media Release: Striking a chord with stroke

Feb 10, 2010

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alex

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

Council is calling on interested parties to participate in a new initiative aimed at improving the quality of life of people living with aphasia, a language difficulty caused by damage to the brain. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said a choir was currently being formed to allow people with limited or no speech to…

Speaking at the Probus Club of Heathmont

Feb 1, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Probus is an organisation for retirees, which supports fellowship and activities within the community and shares a similar history to Rotary. Like Rotary, each Probus Club is largely autonomous and meets on a regular basis to keep its members informed and connected. This morning I spoke at the Probus Club of Heathmont to discuss my…

Australia Day at Ringwood Lake

Jan 26, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

After the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony I joined the festivities at Ringwood Lake. The event included a free barbecue, as well as bands at the Soundshell situated at the Lake and is supported by community organisations, including the Scouts and Guides. The pleasant weather ensured strong involvement from members of our community, who…

Rotary Club of Croydon – Raffle Draw

Dec 22, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Croydon is one of two Rotary clubs based in Maroondah and meets on a weekly basis each Tuesday evening. Rotary Clubs, while being part of Rotary International, are largely autonomous and able to devote time and funds to local community based projects. This afternoon I was invited to conduct the raffle…

Raffle Draw for the Lions Club of Croydon

Dec 20, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement

The Lions Club of Croydon is a service club that meets on a fortnightly basis at Club Ringwood on the corner of Maroondah Highway and Oban Road. This afternoon I was invited to draw the winner for the Lions Club of Croydon raffle, which was based at Croydon Centro Shopping Centre. The raffle attracted strong…

Eastern Volunteers – End of Year Luncheon

Dec 18, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers is a not-for-profit community based organisation that provides volunteer recruitment and transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities. Like many not-for-profit organisations Eastern Volunteers has a number of part-time staff and volunteers who all work different hours and days during the week. This afternoon Eastern Volunteers organised a lunch for…

Croydon Stroke Support Group 2009 Luncheon

Dec 17, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a community organisation that provides support for people that have experienced stroke and their carers. The group provides a range of activities for its members, including an art therapy program and social outings, as well as producing information guides on stroke and its effects. This afternoon I was invited…

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