Tag: community participation
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Eastern FM – Interview with the Mayor
My first official Mayoral duty was an interview with Eastern FM at their studios based at the Wyreena Arts Centre. Eastern FM broadcasts on 98.1 FM and has a monthly radio segment scheduled for the first Friday of month, where interviews are conducted with one of the Councillors. As the newly elected Mayor I was…
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Public Forum on the Sustainable Living Space
The Sustainable Living Space is a partnership project between North Ringwood Community House, Maroondah City Council and Eastern Volunteers, which aims to provide a central information service on sustainability. Tonight a public forum was held to invite community participation within the project and to encourage involvement. The forum provided background information on the project, including…
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Review of Maroondah Tourism and Heritage Advisory Board
While I am not a member of the Maroondah Tourism and Heritage Advisory Board for this year I did serve as a member during 2008. This afternoon former members were invited to a meeting to discuss the board and the projects it has initiated. The Maroondah Tourism and Heritage Advisory Board includes representation from Councillors,…
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Scoot Wheel n Move meeting
Scoot Wheel n Move is a community organisation, which is operating under the auspice of Eastern Access Community Health (EACH). The group aims to improve accessibility for residents within Maroondah and Melbourne’s outer east, particularly for people with mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and motorised scooters. Scoot Wheel n Move works closely with Maroondah City…
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Maroondah Homebiz – the Art of Networking
Maroondah Homebiz is an organisation that aims to assist small and home-based businesses within Maroondah. Tonight’s meeting featured Jen Harwood, a business coach and the author of the Art of Networking. Jen discussed the importance of networking in attracting new clients and the need to cultivate ongoing business relationships. Jen spoke about a number of…
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Historical Tour of Ringwood East
After launching Heathmont Recollections in 2006, the Ringwood Historical Society has followed up with the history of Ringwood East through organising a Historical Weekend to promote the history of the Ringwood’s oldest established areas. On Saturday the society provided two bus tours of Ringwood East, both of which were completely booked out. I attended the…