community – Page 14 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Community invited to Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure information expo

Aug 18, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

As Council continues the development for the proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure facility, the community is invited to an information expo at Eastland on Thursday 26 August from 1pm to 8pm. Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin invites the Maroondah community to come along to the information expo which will showcase how the proposed new facility…

The Future of Volunteering – Strengthening Communities Through Volunteering

Aug 17, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Future of Volunteering – Strengthening Communities Through Volunteering, is a conference organised in partnership between Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre, Monash Volunteer Resource Centre and Eastern Volunteers. The conference follows from the Community Conference organised last year by Eastern Volunteers, with an emphasis on strengthening communities and enhancing the ability of community based organisations in…

2010 Annual General Meeting for Heathmont Inter Church Help

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Heathmont Inter Church Help is a combined ministry of several churches in Heathmont, including the Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches, which work together to provide relief services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. This evening I joined Cr. Natalie Thomas in attending the 2010 Annual General Meeting, where the officebearers…

Combined Meeting for Central Activities Districts

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government’s Planning at 5 Million Policy envisaged a network of Central Activities Districts throughout Metropolitan Melbourne, with these centres offering a range of employment, housing and community facilities. These Central Activities Districts include: Box Hill, Broadmeadows, Dandenong, Footscray, Frankston and Ringwood. While Local Government has largely supported this direction through developing masterplans to…

Speaking to Grade Three and Four Students at Heathmont East Primary

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This morning I was invited to speak to approximately 100 grade three and four students at Heathmont East Primary, located in Louis Street, near Canterbury Road in Heathmont. One of the roles of being Mayor is to explain how Councils function and to discuss the role of being a Councillor and Mayor. This morning I…

Eastern Volunteers – Business Booster Breakfast

Aug 12, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement

Eastern Volunteers would like to invite you to our Business Booster Breakfast at Club Ringwood on 15th September, to launch our new business network, Friends of EV. Our Business Booster Breakfast will offer the chance to: hear Tom O’Dowd (Exclusive Distributor for Power Balance in Australia & NZ) speak on ‘The benefits for businesses of…

Heatherdale Community Action Group – 2010 Annual General Meeting

Aug 11, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Heatherdale Community Action Group was formed as a residents based group to preserve and enhance the amenity of Heatherdale, a locality located within the municipalities of Whitehorse and Maroondah. This evening I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Heatherdale Community Action Group, where committee members were elected for the upcoming year. In addition,…

Maroondah Leader: poultry fines

Aug 10, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

One of council’s responsibilities is the administration and enforcement of local laws, including responsible pet ownership. Maroondah has requirements in regard to the amount and types of pets that can be kept without a permit. While many residents understand the Council requirements, there are unfortunately instances when these are not complied with. The Maroondah Leader…

Maroondah Leader: Bike path in state of limbo

Aug 10, 2010

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alex

in Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The provision of sustainable forms of transport, such as public transport and cycling, is required to ensure alternatives to car travel, thereby mitigating traffic congestion and reducing greenhouse emissions. Whitehorse Cyclists have launched a proposal for Box Hill to Ringwood cycling trail adjacent to the existing rail corridor. This would provide a safe and direct…

Maroondah Disability Action Group – Meeting with the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Carers and the Voluntary Sector

Aug 9, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Disability Action Group was formed to provide a community based advocacy group for people with disabilities. This morning the group was addressed by Senator Mitch Fifield, the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Carers and the Voluntary Sector. The Senator discussed the Coalition’s policies for people with disabilities and carers, including the need for…

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