community – Page 15 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Presentation at the Maroondah Rugby Club

Aug 7, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Rugby Club was founded in 1972 and is based at Griff Hunt Reserve in Croydon North. The club has a strong presence within both rugby and Maroondah and prides itself on its diversity through fielding senior, junior, Womens and veterans teams. This afternoon I attended a seniors match, and presented a Letter Under…

Public meeting with Common Equity Housing Limited

Aug 5, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL) are the managers of the affordable housing development at 4-10 Larissa Avenue in Ringwood. The organisation has held a series of public meetings with prospective members of the 80 unit development and tonight’s session discussed the vision for Ringwood as a Central Activities District. The presentation covered the plans for…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – discussing the club website and introducing new members

Aug 4, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of several service clubs located within the City of Maroondah, which aim to provide support to groups and individuals within the community. The Rotary Club of Ringwood has had a particular focus on assisting refugees and has supported a number of events celebrating Maroondah’s cultural diversity. This evening…

Maroondah Community Volunteer Luncheon

Aug 4, 2010

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

The Maroondah Community Volunteer Luncheon provides an opportunity to thank the many volunteers that dedicate their time to community groups and causes within the City of Maroondah. In addition, the luncheon provides an opportunity for groups to meet and network with each other and thus share their experiences in volunteering within the community. Our community…

Media Release: Time to convert to solar hot water?

Aug 4, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Installing a solar hot water system can not only save you money on your energy bills, but it will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To assist residents to make the switch to an economical and environmentally sustainable system, Maroondah City Council has teamed up with the City of Boroondara, Knox City Council, Monash City Council,…

Maroondah Leader: Polls pledge on station CCTVs

Aug 3, 2010

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alex

in Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

One of the common issues shared by the Maroondah community is the lack of safety at Ringwood Station and this is an issue that has been raised in the context of the Federal election. The Maroondah Leader has reported on commitments from both Mike Symon, the Federal Labor Member and Phil Barresi, the Liberal Candidate…

Media Release: Commitment welcomed for North Ringwood Community House

Jul 30, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council welcomes the funding commitment of $250,000 made by the Federal Opposition, through Phil Barresi, Candidate for Deakin and Kevin Andrews, Shadow Minister for Families, this morning towards the rebuilding of the North Ringwood Community House. The Oban Road facility no longer meets the current or future needs of the community and Council…

Ringwood Chamber of Commerce 2010 AGM

Jul 28, 2010

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in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce aims to specifically represent the interests of businesses within Ringwood and is one of several business groups within the City of Maroondah. This evening the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting to elect officebearers for the upcoming twelve months and to outline the future direction of the…

Luncheon with Noeline Brown – Ambassador for Ageing

Jul 28, 2010

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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…

Media Release: Green Jobs Corps tackle creek

Jul 28, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail will be extended with the help of participants from the Maroondah National Green Jobs Corps. National Green Jobs Corps is a Federal Government funded youth development program which offers young people a chance to gain quality experience and training while participating in community based projects of significant environmental and…

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