community participation – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Eastern Volunteers Sponsors and Supporters Evening

May 31, 2011

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in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers as a regional community based organisation, works in partnership with local government and businesses to provide its services to the community. This evening, Eastern Volunteers held a function to officially thank its business and government partners with their assistance. This included the sponsors of the Annual Fun Run that was held in March,…

Volunteering Victoria Panel Session on Social Media

May 25, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Volunteering Victoria is the peak state-based body representing volunteer based organisations within Victoria. The organisation provides a range of activities to support its members, including professional development sessions. This afternoon I was invited to participate in a panel session on social media to discuss my experiences in utilising social media within community organisations. The panel…

Celebrating Community Safety Month through Community Art at Bayswater North

Oct 26, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Community Safety Month, an initiative of Victoria Police is held every October with the aim of encouraging safer communities. One of the major focal points of Bayswater North Community Renewal is safety and this has led to the formation of the Paths and Parking Action Group. The Paths & Parking Action Group is a working…

Croydon RSL Anzac March

Apr 18, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

Both the Croydon and Ringwood RSLs hold a march on the Sunday prior to Anzac Day. While iI previously attended the march in Ringwood, this year I decided to participate in Croydon’s march, as I am planning to attend the Dawn Service in Ringwood. The march began on the corner of Hewish Road and Main…

Media Release: Everyone Belongs

Mar 10, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Libraries, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Harmony Day, held each year on 21 March, provides a unique occasion for schools, community groups and organisations to celebrate our cultural diversity and show that everyone belongs. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah City Council has joined together with Eastern Regional Libraries, Mission Australia, Centrelink and the Department of Justice to provide…

Media Release: Community Strength indicators released for Maroondah

Mar 3, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Media Releases

The State Government’s 2008 Indicators of Community Strength at the Local Government Area Level results have been announced and it’s great news for the City of Maroondah. The Survey is conducted by an independent research group for the Department of Health, as part of the inaugural Local Government Area level Victorian Population Health Survey with…

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…

Maroondah Leader: Going public

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of my first acts as the Mayor of Maroondah was to refuse the mayoral car. I have been undertaking my council duties utilising a range of transport options, including public transport and walking. I believe it is imperative that we continue to encourage the use of sustainable forms of transport. The Maroondah Leader has…

Maroondah Journal: Residents have crucial role, says new mayor

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

in Business Community, Maroondah City Council

One of my priorities as the Mayor for the next twelve months is to encourage community participation. The Maroondah Journal has reported on these aims: Maroondah’s new mayor has called on the community to become more involved in its own future. Cr Alex Makin, who was elected mayor at a special meeting last Wednesday, said…

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