education – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Attendance Report: National Volunteering Week and Young Leaders

May 16, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

National Volunteering Week was held between the 9th and 13th of May and provides an opportunity to promote volunteering and the many community groups that exist within the community. The week included an expo at Eastland Shopping Centre encouraging volunteers and was supported through media coverage in the Maroondah Leader. Volunteering is a measure of…

Media Release: Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May 11, 2011

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alex

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

Well-respected Indigenous rights speaker and performer Kutcha Edwards will be a special guest at Maroondah City Council’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May – 3 June and recognises the rich culture and history of the First Australians. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said this year’s event would provide a variety of…

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – December 2010 meeting

Dec 6, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The final meeting for 2010 of the Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee was held this morning to provide an update on Council’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The Committee, which includes health and education providers, as well as community and council representatives, is charged with overseeing the implementation and review of Council’s Community Wellbeing Plan. Today’s…

Graduation of participants in the National Green Corps Program at Mullum Mullum Creek

Nov 24, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The National Green Corps Program is a Federal Government initiative that provides education and employment skills for young people that are unemployed and enjoy working in the outdoors. The City of Maroondah has been involved in the Green Corps Program through re-vegetation work along the Mullum Mullum Creek. The program is delivered through two rounds…

Media Release: Leading the way to responsible pet ownership

Nov 17, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

At the Maroondah Council meeting on Monday 15 November Council resolved to make an order under the Domestic Animals Act which will take effect on 1 January 2011. The new laws include the introduction of on-leash regulations for all dogs in public places and a Dusk to Dawn curfew for all cats. Maroondah Mayor Councillor…

Speaking to Grade 4 students at Ringwood North Primary School

Nov 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Ringwood North Primary School is located at Oban Road and was founded in 1923 and has continued since this time to provide primary school education to the Ringwood North community. The school prides itself on being a close-knit community with a range of services to students and community based activities. This morning I spoke to…

Hey Hey It’s Monkami

Oct 28, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Monkami Centre is based in Croydon and provides a range of services for people with intellectual disabilities, with the aim of developing employment and educational opportunities. Monkami has a strong focus on community development and has established the Monkami Drama Group which holds an annual theatre performance to demonstrate the talents of its clients.…

2010 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening

Oct 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts younger people make through volunteering within their communities. Tonight’s function reinforces the strength of volunteering that exists within Maroondah and highlights the positive work that younger people undertake in a voluntary capacity. Volunteering not only benefits the community but can also provide…

Launch of Alarming Art at Monkami

Oct 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Monkami is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides services for people with an intellectual disability, including employment and educational opportunities for their clients. As part of its development programs, Monkami has had a strong emphasis on the arts and recently secured a lease for the former Croydon Fire Station, which will be used to showcase…

Maroondah Leader: push for commitment

Oct 12, 2010

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alex

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

Ringwood is one of six urban centres identified as a Central Activities District through State and Local Government planning policies. Throughout this year I have worked with my Mayoral counterparts in Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Hume, Maribyrnong and Whitehorse to highlight the need for an ongoing funding and implementation commitment for our respective Central Activities Districts.…

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