Tag: health
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Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre : Launch of Kia Carnival
Amongst its referral and training services, the Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre also provides transport for people with disabilities and the frail aged. This service is available for medical and health care appointments, day care programs, social and recreational activities, shopping and family visits and aims to assist people to live independently within their homes. While…
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Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers – final meeting for 2007
Maroondah’s Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers provides an opportunity for the community to raise access and inclusion concerns directly with Maroondah City Council. The forum is held on a quarterly basis and often includes updates from Maroondah City Council, transport providers and government. Maroondah is currently revising its Disability Policy and Action Plan…
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Maroondah Journal: Recycling plant on notice for breach of public health
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the successful prosecution of Southern Rocycling brought forward by Maroondah City Council Southern Rocycling, which due to excessive noise volumes was found to have breached the Health Act, was placed on an 18 month good behaviour bond as well as being ordered to pay $3000 to the Salvation Army’s…
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Media Release: Happy feet are active feet
As part of Active Transport Day on Tuesday 16 October, Maroondah City Council staff have cast aside their cars and will either ride or walk to work. Councillor Alex Makin is an advocate for sustainable transport, including walking and using public transport. “Active Transport Day is a combination of the former National Ride to Work…
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Southern Rocycling at Ringwood Magistrates' Court
Universal Metals Pty Ltd (trading as Southern Rocycling) fronted the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court today in relation to causing a nuisance contrary to section 42a of the Health Act. The charge specifically related to an instance caused on the morning on the 12th of October 2006, where Maroondah City Council officers observed noise due to the…
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Tour of Wantirna Health
Accompanied by members of the Croydon Conservation Society, I attended a tour of Wantrina Health to view the Ecologically Sustainable Development principles that were incorporated into the building of the facility. Wantirna Health includes a number of innovative sustainability features, including water tanks to capture and recycle up to 8.5 million litres of water from…
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Scoot Wheel N Move panel preparation
Today’s Scoot Wheel N Move meeting included a discussion with other panelists for the Good Access = Good Business discussion forum next Thursday. The panel will consist of: Ben from Maroondah Home Healthcare; Pam Usher from Invicta Bus Company; Robyn from Glen Park Community Centre; John from Scoot Wheel N Move; and myself as a…