health – Page 4 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Launch of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan

Apr 19, 2010

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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 Community Wellbeing Committee – First meeting for 2010

Mar 29, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee oversees the implementation of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The plan itself will be officially launched on the 19th of April and was developed through engaging the community and the members of last year’s Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee. Today’s meeting discussed the launch of the plan…

Maroondah Partners in Comunity Wellbeing Committee

Mar 28, 2010

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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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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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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…

Opening the Lighthouse Home for Mums and Bubs

Mar 16, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Lighthouse Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to end youth homelessness through its model of integrated model of care, which provides an holistic approach through health, education and development. This morning I opened the Lighthouse Foundation’s Home for Mums and Bubs, a house that will provide support for homeless young mothers. The program…

Media Release: Community Strength indicators released for Maroondah

Mar 3, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Media Releases

The State Government’s 2008 Indicators of Community Strength at the Local Government Area Level results have been announced and it’s great news for the City of Maroondah. The Survey is conducted by an independent research group for the Department of Health, as part of the inaugural Local Government Area level Victorian Population Health Survey with…

Media Release: 2010 immunisation brochure out now

Nov 25, 2009

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alex

in Media Releases

Maroondah City Council’s 2010 immunisation brochure is now available online and from customer service centres. The brochure sets out the schedule of free immunisations held in Maroondah across five different venues in 2010. Councillor Alex Makin said the brochures served as a handy reminder for parents and individuals. “Council’s Public Health team provides a free…

Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing – final meeting for 2009

Nov 23, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee, meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss initiatives that improve the health, safety and wellbeing of municipality and its residents. This year’s priority has been the development of the Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan. This plan, otherwise known as a Municipal Public Health Plan, is a statutory…

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