Maroondah – Page 10 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Speaking to the Croydon Historical Society

Jun 2, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

This evening I was invited to speak to the Croydon Historical Society about my family history and my role as a local Councillor for the Mullum Ward in Maroondah. Maroondah’s historical societies document the history of the suburbs located within the municipality. This local history helps foster civic pride resulting in stronger community awareness and…

Croydon Library – Launch of book collection for antiques

Jun 1, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Libraries, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah has two public libraries located within the municipality, in Ringwood and Croydon. These Libraries are supported by Maroondah City Council and managed by Eastern Regional Libraries. Libraries are continually evolving to meet public needs and to strengthen local communities. As a result Croydon Library has initiated a specific book collection for antique enthusiasts to…

Eastern Transport Coalition – the bus network and transport inquiries

May 21, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting included a presentation from the Bus Association of Victoria outlining the increasing patronage experienced on Melbourne’s bus routes. It is of little surprise that the more frequent routes have attracted higher patronage, with Melbourne’s SmartBus routes experiencing ongoing and strong growth. For example, the Ringwood to Frankston SmartBus (route 901)…

2009 Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow

May 17, 2009

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The Karralyka Centre is Maroondah’s premiere conference and theatrical venue, delivering a diverse theatre season for the enjoyment of Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs. This evening I attended the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow, which showcased the talents of several comedians that performed as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The show was most enjoyable, with…

Maroondah Combined Probus Club

May 15, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Rotary, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Probus Clubs, which are initiated through the support of a local Rotary club, provides an organisation for retired or semi-retired community members. The Maroondah Combined Probus Club is one of the largest within the municipality and meets at the Ringwood RSL. The club organises a range of speakers to cater to the diverse interests of…

Maroondah Disability Action Group and Scoot Wheel n Move Joint Meeting

May 11, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This morning the Maroondah Disability Action Group (also known as the Disability Action Group Eastern Region) and Scoot Wheel n Move held a joint meeting with the Victorian Taxi Directorate. The meeting allowed members from the two groups to raise issues they have had with taxis directly with the State Government’s regulator for the taxi…

EV's Young Leaders Program – discussing being a Councillor

May 7, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Young Leader’s program, is a week-long course designed for selected Year 10 school students that attend schools within Maroondah. Teachers are invited to select students that have leadership potential, with the program designed to improve confidence, listening and teambuilding skills This year the program is being extended to provide an ongoing program designed to…

Media Release: Reconciliation – Turning Words into Action

May 6, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Maroondah’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations will get under way with a special launch in Ringwood on Wednesday 27 May. The free celebration is open to the public and will feature a number of activities including the launch of Council’s Reconciliation Policy Statement. The event begins at 10am with a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking…

Maroondah Homebiz – manage your stress in business

May 5, 2009

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah Homebiz is one of several business groups within Maroondah and aims to provide networking and the sharing of knowledge and experiences for the growing small and home-based businesses within our community. Tonight’s meeting featured Lynne McCall, the organisation’s President who as a qualified Kinesiologist spoke about techniques to manage stress, particularly in regard to…

Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee – new terms of reference

May 4, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis and includes representation from council, as well as several external agencies, including Victoria Police, the Department of Human Services, the Primary Care Partnerships, Connex and the Royal District Nursing Association. The committee’s priority over the course of this year is to…

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