Tag: council events
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The refugee experience: a celebration of culture
This afternoon EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon hosted a presentation facilitated by the Migrant Information Centre and the Blackburn Language School to celebrate the Burmese culture introduced by refugees from the Chin, Karen and Zomi communities. Democracy in Burma ended in 1962 and while elections were held in 1990 the results were not recognised by…
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Eastern councils united in the call for public transport improvements
As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition I accompanied the Mayors of the eastern region in the signing of a letter calling on the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition to attend the upcoming public transport summit on the 4th of July and to commit to improving public transport services and infrastructure…
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Hope City Mission Charity Auction and Dinner
Hope City Mission was established in late 2004 to provide support for people in need through empowering positive change. The organisation, which is a registered charity, changed its name to Hope City Mission in March 2008 and was formerly known as Croydon Community Care. Hope City Mission extends the delivery of emergency relief, by also…
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Civic Reception for Ringwood Cricket Club
The Ringwood Cricket Club based at Jubilee Park was formed in the late 1800s and fields four sides in Victorian Premier Cricket, as well as sides within the Eastern Cricket Association and the Ringwood and District Cricket Association. A civic reception was held this evening to commemorate the success of the Ringwood Cricket Club and…
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Public Transport Summit – It's Time to Move On
You are invited to attend a Public Transport Summit on Friday 4 July at Manningham City Council Offices, Doncaster. Hosted by the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC), the Summit will draw together local residents, leaders and transport advocates to discuss improving public transport in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Keynote speaker will be Professor Peter Newman, Professor of…
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2008 Young Leaders Program Presentation Night
This evening I had the privilege of officiating the 2008 Young Leaders Program hosted by EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon. The Young Leaders Program is a week long program aimed towards year 10 students by providing them with a variety of leadership skills, such as public speaking, communication and conflict resolution. At the conclusion of…
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Ringwood Historical Society – Children of the Early Licensees of the Coach and Horses Hotel
Tonight’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting featured a presentation from Anita Barker, who is submitting a thesis on the childhood toys that were uncovered at the original site of the Coach and Horses Hotel. Anita’s research is unique to Australia and the world, with very little being researched in regard to historical toys, where she covers…
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Eastern Access Community Health – Screening of Liyarn Ngarn
Eastern Access Community House (EACH) provides a diverse range of health services for the community, including disability services, mental health services, primary care, community information, education and counselling. Stage Club, located at Lifeworks at 9 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood orangises film or life performances, such as plays, poetry or music, every third Friday, providing an opportunity…
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2008 Maroondah Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening
This evening Maroondah hosted its Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening to acknowledge the valuable contribution that younger people make to our society. Nominations for these volunteers are able to be made through schools, community groups and sporting with each participant receiving an award in recognition of their service to the community. The volunteer recognition evening is…
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Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – discussing the Ringwood Transit City
The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce represents businesses and traders located in Ringwood and the surrounding district providing a critical voice for the business community. This evening the topic of the Ringwood Transit City was discussed with a presentation outlining the precinct plans for the Ringwood Town Centre (the area bound by Maroondah Highway, Bond Street,…