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

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – First meeting for 2011

Apr 4, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee is a delegated committee of Council that includes two Councillors and a number of external organisations, including EACH, Eastern Volunteers, the Outer East Primary Care Partnership, Women’s Health East and other health and education providers. The Committee meets on a quarterly basis, with Council representation consisting of myself…

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – December 2010 meeting

Dec 6, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The final meeting for 2010 of the Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee was held this morning to provide an update on Council’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The Committee, which includes health and education providers, as well as community and council representatives, is charged with overseeing the implementation and review of Council’s Community Wellbeing Plan. Today’s…

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – September 2010 Meeting

Sep 6, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of Council’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The Committee includes Council representatives, as well as well as a number of agencies and community based organisations, including Eastern Volunteers, the Migrant Information Centre, Wesley Mission and Eastern Access Community Health. Today’s meeting…

Luncheon with Noeline Brown – Ambassador for Ageing

Jul 28, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I attended a luncheon organised by Yarrunga Community Centre, with Noeline Brown the Ambassador for Ageing. Noeline was appointed as the Ambassador for Ageing in 2008, which was a newly created position that aims to create a positive image for ageing. Approximately 100 guests attended the luncheon, where Noeline spoke about the importance…

Maroondah Leader: Groups unite to help drinkers

Jul 13, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Victorian Early Intervention Pilot Program (VEIPP) is a combined Victoria Police, Department of Health, Eastern Access Community Health and Turning Point initiative that seeks to provide a holistic to combating alcohol abuse by young people in Maroondah. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the program which is being piloted within the City of Maroondah:…

Delegates’ Report: Reconciliation Week, ALGA, Refugee Week and celebrating Guiding

Jun 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, MAV and ALGA, Urban Sustainability

On the 26th of May I had the pleasure of launching Maroondah’s Reconciliation Week program at Maroondah Federation Estate. The launch was held on National Sorry Day, which preceded National Reconciliation Week, which was held between the 27th May through to the 3rd of June. Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate indigenous culture and as…

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – June 2010

Jun 7, 2010

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alex

in Health Safety Wellbeing committee

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review the implementation of Maroondah’s Wellbeing Plan. Today’s meeting confirmed the terms of reference for the committee, as well as identifying potential portfolios of interest for its members. These portfolios will assist in monitoring the implementation of the Community Wellbeing Plan and…

Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May 26, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

National Reconciliation Week is held between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June and aims to foster mutual respect and wellbeing between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Maroondah celebrates Reconciliation Week through an official launch, which was held today to acknowledge National Sorry Day on the 26th of May. National Sorry Day was formed…

Maroondah Leader: Pokies hotspot

May 18, 2010

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alex

in Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Despite ongoing Council concerns, the City of Maroondah now has the highest proportion of poker machines on a per capita basis for people aged over 18 years old. This high proportion of poker machines has resulted in gamblers losing over $68 million dollars over the past financial year. The Maroondah Leader has reported on these…

Maroondah Leader: Council push on demands

Apr 27, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, MAV and ALGA, Urban Sustainability

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak body representing each local council across Australia. Each year ALGA holds a national assembly, whereby Councils can submit and debate motions to help shape the priorities and advocacy undertaken by the organisation. The City of Maroondah has proposed several motions consistent with the themes of population,…

Tag: community wellbeing