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

Maroondah Celebrations for National Reconciliation Week

May 31, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

National Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity promote reconciliation and an understanding of Indigenous culture. Maroondah celebrates Reconciliation Week through an official launch, as well as a series of events, including cultural awareness training. This year I was invited to speak at the launch of National Reconciliation Week and the copy of speech is provided within…

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: FloodSafe Week highlights the importance of preparation

May 18, 2011

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

The heavy rain falls and subsequent flooding which affected parts of Victoria earlier this year highlighted the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the annual State Emergency Services FloodSafe Week, Monday 30 May to Friday 5 June, encouraged people to get involved and learn more about protecting themselves, their…

Media Release: Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May 11, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Well-respected Indigenous rights speaker and performer Kutcha Edwards will be a special guest at Maroondah City Council’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May – 3 June and recognises the rich culture and history of the First Australians. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said this year’s event would provide a variety of…

Media Release: Master the art of web marketing

Mar 9, 2011

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability

Small businesses are being given the chance to boost their social marketing skills at a workshop on Wednesday March 23. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said Web Works for Small Business would be valuable for any business owner wanting to get ahead of the competition. “Online marketing has become such a vital tool in business promotion…

Media Release: Survivors of Stroke taking to the stage

Mar 2, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah-based choir Stroke a Chord is celebrating its first birthday by launching a website and announcing its first public performance. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the choir started in 2010 to allow people with limited or no speech to experience something positive and joyful with their voice in a social and understanding environment. “Imagine not…

Media Release: Croydon man prosecuted for littering

Feb 16, 2011

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in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

A Croydon man has been convicted and fined $1635 after pleading guilty to three separate littering offences. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the matter was heard at the Ringwood Magistrate’s Court on Monday 7 February. “Following an extensive investigation by Council officers the man was charged with three separate offences for dumping bags of printer…

Media Release: Putting wetlands on the map

Jan 26, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Residents are being urged to get to know their local parklands to celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah has various wetlands that attract an array of flora and fauna. “Wetlands play such an important role in creating ecosystems that support various populations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish…

Media Release: Fireworks and pets don’t mix

Dec 15, 2010

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in Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

As Christmas cheer fills the air, family and friends gather to celebrate the festive and new year season. And no family celebration would be complete without our loyal family pets. However, while Christmas and New Year fireworks can be a popular attraction, unfortunately many family pets don’t enjoy the light and sound show the same…

Media Release: Youth support services still available

Dec 8, 2010

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Council’s youth team will continue to support Maroondah’s young people and their families over the Christmas school holidays. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the last session of the EV’s Lounge drop-in program is on Friday 17 December, but youth workers are still available over the summer break. “During the holidays our youth workers will be…

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