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

Media Release: Stroke a Chord goes from the stage to the screen

May 25, 2011

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in Accessibility, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

A documentary on the establishment and success of Maroondah’s Stroke a Chord choir will be filmed thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Ian Potter Foundation. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the choir was started in 2010 to give people with limited or no speech the opportunity to experience something positive and joyful with their…

Media Release: Time to immunise before flu season hits

Apr 6, 2011

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in Business Community, Media Releases

As the cold weather closes in, now is the time to book in for an annual influenza immunisation. Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah City Council has a highly dedicated immunisation team committed to quality service in the delivery of immunisations to the local community and businesses. “Council offers free immunisation sessions at various locations in…

Media Release: Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery

Mar 23, 2011

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in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Maroondah City Council would like to remind residents that daylight saving time will end on Sunday 3 April. Councillor Alex Makin said the end of daylight saving time meant two things – an extra hour of sleep, and remembering to make sure your smoke alarm battery is working properly. “Checking the health of smoke alarm…

Media Release: New tobacco laws introduced

Jan 19, 2011

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

Maroondah City Council is reminding residents of new tobacco laws which came into effect on 1 January 2011. Councillor Alex Makin said only State approved registered tobacconists can display tobacco products or packaging in their store. All other retailers must store tobacco products out of view. “While outlets are still able to sell tobacco, the…

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – December 2010 meeting

Dec 6, 2010

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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…

Morning Tea for Maroondah’s School Crossing Supervisors

Nov 19, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of the services Maroondah City Council provides is crossing supervisors who ensure that schoolchildren are able to cross roads safely near schools. Each year the Maroondah City Council holds a morning tea to thank our crossing supervisors and the work that they undertake. Some of Maroondah’s longest serving employees are crossing supervisors and the…

Launch of the Eastern Region Family Help Cards

Oct 28, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Community Safety Month is held throughout October to promote safer communities. Councils across the Eastern Region worked together to promote community safety, including the prevention of family violence. This afternoon I attended the launch of the Eastern Region Family Violence Help Cards, which are pocket sized cards containing information on services available to assist victims…

10th Anniversary of the Swimming Bus Program

Oct 25, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations

The Maroondah Swimming Bus provides transport for frail aged older adults to access Ringwood Aquatic Centre on a weekly basis each Monday. The program is provided by volunteer drivers who provide their time to deliver the members to and from the Ringwood Aquatic Centre. The service has delivered not only improved health and wellbeing but…

Media Release: Help cards tackle issue of family violence

Oct 13, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

As part of Community Safety Month Maroondah City Council has joined forces with other Councils in the eastern metropolitan region to address the growing concern of domestic violence. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said later this month Eastern Region Family Violence Help Cards would be distributed in the hope of better supporting victims of family violence.…

The 2010 Maroondah Seniors Jazz Concert

Oct 10, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Seniors Jazz Concert, is an annual event organised through the Maroondah Healthy Ageing Network and is now in its second year. The Network comprises of over 30 senior groups and clubs, as well as service organisations and provides ongoing dialogue and collaboration for organisations that focus on the needs of senior citizens within…

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