Tag: north ringwood community house
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North Ringwood Community House – Committee of Management meeting
The North Ringwood Community House, located at 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North, is a community owned and managed centre which provides a diverse range of courses and educational opportunities for our community. One of the strengths of the house is the provision of accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses within a supportive, friendly and…
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Media Release: Living clean and green
The first in a series of educational workshops on sustainable living will be held at Council’s Braeside Avenue Offices in Ringwood on Thursday 11 February. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the workshops formed part of the Sustainable Living Space (SLS) Project, a community learning initiative involving Council, the City of Manningham, North Ringwood…
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Probus Club of Ringwood – outlining a vision as Mayor
The Probus Club of Ringwood meets on a monthly basis and provides regular speakers and outings for Maroondah’s seniors. This morning I was invited to speak to the Probus Club of Ringwood to discuss my vision for the oncoming year and my term as Mayor. As part of this discussion I spoke about the need…
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Bendigo Bank Community Meeting
Maroondah has two Bendigo Bank Community Branches, one in Heathmont and one in Ringwood East. This evening the two branches convened a public meeting to discuss projects that could be assisted through the bank’s program of supporting local community groups. Community Banks invest a portion of their profits into local community projects and the branches…
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Public Forum on the Sustainable Living Space
The Sustainable Living Space is a partnership project between North Ringwood Community House, Maroondah City Council and Eastern Volunteers, which aims to provide a central information service on sustainability. Tonight a public forum was held to invite community participation within the project and to encourage involvement. The forum provided background information on the project, including…
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North Ringwood Community House – consultation over feasiblity study
North Ringwood Community House is currently undertaking the feasibility study into its relocation. The study is required to ensure that the community house is able to provide an accessible and diverse range of courses for the community. As part of the study process the consultants have undertaken consultation with staff, committee members and students to…
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Maroondah Leader: full house seeks options
The Maroondah Leader has reported on North Ringwood Community House’s successful grant application to identify a new preferred location for the facility. Councillor Alex Makin said the feasibility study would provide a “clear sense of direction” for the centre. The State Government must be congratulated for contributing $25,000 towards the study, which combined with Council’s…
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Maroondah Journal: Move on the cards as users outgrow house
North Ringwood Community House, located at the rear of the Holy Spirit Primary School at 120 Oban Road Ringwood North requires a new location so that it can expand its services and continue to meet the needs of the community. The Maroondah Journal has reported on its successful application to the State Government for $25,000…