eastland – Page 7 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Croydon Conservation Society 2008 AGM

Mar 6, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is Maroondah’s oldest and largest conservation and environmental society. The Society aims to promote urban sustainability within Maroondah to preserve the leafy image of the municipality. Tonight’s meeting included a presentation from Phil Turner, the Director of Major Projects and Planning of Maroondah City Council, who discussed the Ringwood Transit…

Final Croydon Conservation Society meeting for 2007

Dec 13, 2007

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight I attended the final Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) meeting for 2007. The society, which was formed in 1964, is Maroondah’s longest running and largest environmental society and has provided a critical voice for improving sustainability within the municipality. Tonight’s meeting provided an opportunity to discuss policy submissions, such as input into Maroondah’s planning scheme…

Delegates' Report: Climate change, accessibility, support groups and events for seniors

Dec 10, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

Thank you, I will be tabling my delegates’ report this evening, however before I do, there are several items I plan on discussing this evening: From the 26th through to the 30th of November I attended the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Darwin. The Australian Local Government Association, is the peak body…

Final Scoot Wheel N Move meeting for 2007

Dec 7, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah’s Scoot Wheel N Move, is a combined council and community group that consists of people that use mobility aids, with the aim of improving accessibility within Maroondah. To achieve this aim Scoot Wheel N Move has organised public events, including the Maroondah Mobility Expo and the forum Good Access = Good Business. Scoot Wheel…

Maroondah Journal: Experience needed

Nov 27, 2007

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Journal this week included a letter from Carol Hunter on behalf of the Maroondah Residents and Ratepayers Association in regard to my decision to nominate for the position of Mayor. The letter is included below: IT has been suggested in the Journal (November 13) that a younger person should be mayor. While the…

Maroondah Journal: Disabled could swing election, activists warn

Nov 20, 2007

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Journal has reported on the successful launch of Campaign Enable with its key theme of equal access for all. More than 20 disability campaigners met outside Eastland shopping centre, Ringwood wearing “I have a disability and I vote” T-shirts as part of Campaign Enable. Campaign Enable, which is being organised, managed and conducted…

Delegates' Report: Community involvement through advocacy and participation

Nov 19, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

There are several items I wish to discuss this evening: Firstly, I would like to congratulate Enjoying Planned Retirement for their second Art and Craft Exhibition, held on the 12th of October. The exhibition, which marked the conclusion of Maroondah’s Seniors Week, attracted approximately 500 visitors and provided an opportunity to demonstrate the fun and…

Eastern Transport Coalition: November meeting

Nov 15, 2007

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition covered a range of topics as the focus of the group begins to explore key issues that will be relevant for 2008. The meeting included presentations from the Australian Greens and the Australian Democrats, both of whom are supportive of the need for federal involvement in urban public transport. While Family…

Delegates' report: Engaging our youth and people with disabilities

Oct 15, 2007

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

On the 19th of September I attended Maroondah Snippets, Maroondah’s very own youth film festival. This event showcased the breadth of talent that exists within Maroondah, particularly in regard to cinematography, multimedia, script writing and acting. All entrants should be congratulated for the the level of professionalism within the films and the diverse range of…

Bar None: Good Access = Good Business

Oct 4, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Today I participated in Good Access = Good Business, a combined Maroondah City Council and Department of Human Services initiative under the Bar None program, a local leadership recognition project. Bar None aimed to celebrate community inclusion and to recognise local examples of inclusion for people with disabilities. Today’s forum provided an opportunity to discuss…

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