health – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

2010 Maroondah Hospital Fun Run

Oct 3, 2010

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The Maroondah Hospital Fun Run is an annual event that raises funds for Maroondah Hospital and the services it provides. The event takes place around Ringwood Lake and it is fantastic to see several hundred participants being part of the event. Maroondah Hospital, located in Ringwood East, in a major health provider within the municipality…

Media Release: Draft Community Facilities Occupancy Policy and Pricing Policy on public display

Sep 22, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council has endorsed the draft Community Facilities Occupancy Policy and the draft Community Facilities Pricing Policy for public display. The policies were presented at the Council meeting on September 20. Council currently owns or manages more than 100 sports fields, pavilions, halls, meeting rooms and other facilities on behalf of the community. Maroondah…

Maroondah Weekly: Changes on the way in community care

Sep 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council provides home and community care services to eligible residents that have a disability or are frail aged, as well as carers. These services, which include Meals on Wheelers, carer support, social support programs, domestic assistance, respite care and property maintenance, are provided to people in need of additional assistance. The State Department…

Media Release: New holistic approach to Home and Community Care services

Sep 8, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability

Maroondah City Council will this week launch a change to their Maroondah Home and Community Care program as part of the Department of Health’s newly developed approach to service delivery. The changes are a State Government legislative requirement aimed at improving services for frail older people, people with a disability and their carer. Maroondah Mayor…

Heatherdale Community Action Group – 2010 Annual General Meeting

Aug 11, 2010

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alex

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

The Heatherdale Community Action Group was formed as a residents based group to preserve and enhance the amenity of Heatherdale, a locality located within the municipalities of Whitehorse and Maroondah. This evening I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Heatherdale Community Action Group, where committee members were elected for the upcoming year. In addition,…

Luncheon with Noeline Brown – Ambassador for Ageing

Jul 28, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I attended a luncheon organised by Yarrunga Community Centre, with Noeline Brown the Ambassador for Ageing. Noeline was appointed as the Ambassador for Ageing in 2008, which was a newly created position that aims to create a positive image for ageing. Approximately 100 guests attended the luncheon, where Noeline spoke about the importance…

Maroondah Leader: Most like Council

Jul 27, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Each year the State Government undertakes a survey measuring community satisfaction levels across each local government within Victoria. The survey, which was distributed through the State Government in February and March, asks 350 residents their thoughts on their relevant council. The surveys measure community satisfaction across a number of different Council areas and were tabled…

Media Release: Community satisfaction results are in

Jul 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases

The State Government’s 2010 Community Satisfaction Survey results have been announced and it’s great news for Maroondah. The Survey is conducted by an independent research group for the Department of Planning and Community Development. This is the thirteenth annual Community Satisfaction Survey and results are used to measure how Victorian residents rate the performance of…

Victoria Rocks – Music Equipment Grant

Jul 13, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement

This morning I joined James Merlino, the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairsm who announced a $10,000 grant to Maroondah City Council through the Victoria Rocks, Music Equipment Grant. The money received will fund a Council project called “Before the Gig”, which will provide a greater level of access to music equipment for young…

Maroondah Leader: Groups unite to help drinkers

Jul 13, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Victorian Early Intervention Pilot Program (VEIPP) is a combined Victoria Police, Department of Health, Eastern Access Community Health and Turning Point initiative that seeks to provide a holistic to combating alcohol abuse by young people in Maroondah. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the program which is being piloted within the City of Maroondah:…

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