Tag: culture
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Maroondah Hospital celebrates NAIDOC week
NAIDOC Week is held across Australia during July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This afternoon I attended NAIDOC celebrations organised by Maroondah Hospital, which is part of of Eastern Health, a network of health services across the eastern region. Maroondah Hospital has worked closely with indigenous…
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Media Release: Ensuring a sustainable financial future for Maroondah
Maroondah City Council’s Proposed Council Plan 2010-2014 and Proposed Budget 2010-2011 were formally adopted during Council’s Monday 28 June meeting. The documents highlight the key initiatives which underpin the planning and budget blueprints for the Maroondah community. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, said the Council Plan set out a broad range of Council activities…
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Media Release: Maroondah paparazzi put on a show
MAROONDAH’S people, places, pastimes and events, as captured by its residents, will be on display at this year’s Maroondah City Council Photo Competition Exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. This year the annual event attracted 121 entrants from 70 amateur photographers. Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin said the quality of this year’s entrants was going to…
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Media Release: Main Street mosaics add a splash of colour
A collection of unique mosaic pavers designed by local VCAL students from Swinburne TAFE were unveiled by Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin on Tuesday 22 June. Funded by a Maroondah Council Arts and Cultural Grant and a brainchild of Croydon Main St Traders Association, the mosaics will be placed at the northern end of…
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Launch of Community Art Project in Main Street Croydon
This morning I was invited to launch mosaics that were created through a community art project in Main Street, Croydon. The mosaics were created by Swinburne VCAL students, through discussions with the Main Street Traders Committee and Maroondah City Council. The community art project is an example of collaboration and partnership between various organisations, including…
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Delegates’ Report: Reconciliation Week, ALGA, Refugee Week and celebrating Guiding
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…
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Media Release: Chainsaw creates a work of art
A unique mural carved by artist Angie Polglaze has been acquired by Council for installation at the Ringwood Soccer Multipurpose Pavilion. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said the work was created by Angie with the help of her trusty chainsaw. “The level of detail and precision of Angie’s work is amazing. That a chainsaw…
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Maroondah Journal: photo contest put in focus
The Maroondah Photo Competition has returned for 2010, with junior, intermediate and open categories. In addition there is a Mayor’s Encouragement Award, which includes a prize of a $200 Eastland Shopping Centre voucher. Just a week remains before entries close for the competition and the Maroondah Journal has reported on this year’s competition: Maroondah Mayor…
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Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week
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…
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Media Release: Maroondah prepares to celebrate National Reconciliation Week
A program of events and workshops has been organised by Council to celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) in Maroondah. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the program would focus on providing a variety of opportunities to explore Indigenous culture and heritage. “I’d like to extend an invitation to the community…