Tag: Maroondah

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

Sep 8, 2010

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alex

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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…
Media Release: Six key priorities for Eastern Region Councils

Sep 8, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Mayors and CEOS of the Eastern Region Councils met the candidates of the major parties last week to discuss the key priorities for the coming State Election. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin, who chaired the meeting, said representatives from Yarra Ranges, Banyule, Boroondara, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Nillumbik and Whitehorse councils all attended the event.…
Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee – September 2010 Meeting

Sep 6, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of Council’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The Committee includes Council representatives, as well as well as a number of agencies and community based organisations, including Eastern Volunteers, the Migrant Information Centre, Wesley Mission and Eastern Access Community Health. Today’s meeting…
Ringwood Croquet Club – Opening of 2010 Croquet Season

Aug 14, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Croquet Club is located in Greenwood Avenue and forms part of the Jubilee Park Sporting Precinct in Ringwood. Like many other sporting clubs, the Ringwood Croquet Club has invested in upgrades to its grounds to reduce watering requirements. This morning I was invited to launch the 2010 Croquet Season and participated in several…
Presentation at the Maroondah Rugby Club

Aug 7, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Rugby Club was founded in 1972 and is based at Griff Hunt Reserve in Croydon North. The club has a strong presence within both rugby and Maroondah and prides itself on its diversity through fielding senior, junior, Womens and veterans teams. This afternoon I attended a seniors match, and presented a Letter Under…
2010 North Ringwood Senior Citizens Annual General Meeting

Jul 27, 2010

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alex

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

The North RIngwood Senior Citizens are based at Norwood Park along Warrandyte Road and is one of several groups that utilises these facilities on a shared basis. The North Ringwood Senior Citizens is one of three senior-based groups, that provides a range of activities to encourage social inclusion and active lifestyles. This afternoon I attended…
Discussing Federal Involvement within Central Activities Districts

Jul 22, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Cities of Whitehorse and Frankston, like the City of Maroondah, each have an identified Central Activities District, namely Box Hill, Frankston and Ringwood respectively. These locations, which are in close proximity to rail stations, have been identified as sites for urban revitalisation, including higher densities and mixed use development. The aim is to provide…
Media Release: Maroondah Interfaith Network gets a funding boost

Jul 21, 2010

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alex

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

Maroondah City Council has welcomed an $8800 Victorian Multicultural Commission grant which will assist the Maroondah Interfaith Network with its leadership training and education programs. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin accepted the grant last Wednesday. “Since the Maroondah Interfaith Network was established in November 2009 it has grown to include more than 35 leaders from…
Delegates’ Report: Presenting the Monster Petition, NAIDOC week and support for our community

Jul 19, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

On the 24th of June I was part of a delegation through the Eastern Transport Coalition, that presented a petition of 13,000 signatures to the Parliament of Victoria. The petition, which was accepted by Martin Pakula, the Minister for Public Transport, as well as Terry Mulder, the Shadow Minister for Transport and Greg Barber, the…
Maroondah Secondary College Debutante Ball

Jul 17, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah Secondary College is located in Brentnall Road Croydon and this evening I was invited to the Maroondah Secondary College Debutantes Ball. As part of the official proceedings, the students formally presented to the Mayor of Maroondah and it was great to see parents, students and teachers enjoying the evening. Maroondah Secondary College has a…