Tag: health and wellbeing

Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – First meeting for 2011

Apr 4, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee is a delegated committee of Council that includes two Councillors and a number of external organisations, including EACH, Eastern Volunteers, the Outer East Primary Care Partnership, Women’s Health East and other health and education providers. The Committee meets on a quarterly basis, with Council representation consisting of myself…
10th Anniversary of the Swimming Bus Program

Oct 25, 2010

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alex

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…
Maroondah Relay for Life – Information Evening

Apr 29, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Relay for Life began in 1985 in the United States and has since been held in 21 countries worldwide, including Australia. This year a local Maroondah family will be organising a Relay for Life in Maroondah, which will be held on the 20th and 21st of November at Town Park Athletic Track in Croydon. …
Launch of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan

Apr 19, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Council formally adopted its Community Wellbeing Plan in December 2009, which outlines the initiatives that improve the health, safety and wellbeing of the municipality. Councils are required to adopt a municipal health plan, which is aligned with the term of the council. These plans are developed in partnership with the community and the Maroondah’s…
Media Release: Key health and wellbeing plan unveiled

Apr 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is preparing to unveil a high-level strategic plan that will guide Council’s promotion of a healthy, happy municipality over the next four years. The 2009-2013 Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan is underpinned by extensive community consultation and a comprehensive research report, which provided the basis for its six health and wellbeing priorities…
Maroondah Partners in Comunity Wellbeing Committee

Mar 28, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee meets on a quarterly basis to oversee the implementation of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The plan aims to improve the wellbeing of the Maroondah community through working in partnership with other organisations, many of which are represented on the committee. Priority areas in the plan include: Promoting healthy…
Opening of the Glen Park Men’s Shed

Mar 19, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Glen Park Community Centre is located in Bayswater North and has a strong emphasis on community development and empowerment. The Centre undertakes a range of community development activities, including a community cafe and programs for people with disabilities. One of the projects identified by Glen Park was the need for a Men’s Shed to provide…
Media Release: Glen Park Men’s Shed officially opened

Mar 17, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

‘Cutting the ribbon’ will take on a whole new meaning at the launch of Glen Park Men’s Shed this Friday 19 March, with the sawing of a wooden plank to open the facility. The $110,000 project – made possible by funding from Council ($50,000), the Department of Planning and Community Development ($50,000) and in-kind support…