Tag: education
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Maroondah acknowledges Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day, which is part of Reconciliation Week, is held on the 26th of May to acknowledge and learn from the mistreatment experienced towards indigenous Australians. National Sorry Day was first convened in 1997 in recognition of the Bringing Them Home Report, which investigated the Stolen Generation and the forced removal of Indigenous children.…
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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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Maroondah Citizens' Advice Bureau 40th AGM
The Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau provides assistance and referral advice for people who are experiencing hardship. The organisation has offices located in Ringwood and Croydon and is staffed primarily through volunteers through a voluntary committee of management. Today’s AGM elected the committee of management for the following twelve months and I am pleased to announce…
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Australia 2020 Summit
As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition I was invited to attend a local version of the Australian Government’s 2020 summit. The regional summit, which was held at Monash University in Clayton, included the same themes that will be discussed in Canberra later this year: Future directions for the Australian economy; Economic infrastructure,…
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North Ringwood Community House 2008 AGM
The North Ringwood Community House, located at 120 Oban Road in North Ringwood, provides a range of courses in a friendly and nurturing environment. The Community House is a community owned and managed centre, which is overseen by a voluntary committee of management. Today’s AGM included the election of committee members for the twelve months…
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First Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2008
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee has resumed for 2008 and provides an opportunity to discuss projects that will enhance life within Maroondah. Items discussed this morning included the Bayswater North Renewal Project and the cooperation that exists between Victoria Police and Connex to prevent rock throwing incidents from occurring. Council’s education…
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North Ringwood Community House Committee meeting 2008
The North Ringwood Community House, located at 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North, is a community owned and managed centre which provides a diverse range of courses and educational opportunities for our community. One of the strengths of the house is the provision of accredited TAFE courses within a supportive, friendly and nurturing environment. The community…