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

Sustainable Living Space planning workshop

Feb 4, 2009

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

The Sustainable Living Space is a joint project between North Ringwood Community House, Eastern Volunteers, Park Orchards Learning Centre as well as Maroondah and Manningham Councils. The project aims to explore the feasibility of a sustainable living space within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and aims to strengthen community interest in sustainability and conservation. Today’s meeting provided…

North Ringwood Seniors Christmas Luncheon

Dec 20, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The North Ringwood Seniors are one of three senior groups based at Norwood Hall in Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North. Like Enjoying Planned Retirement, The North Ringwood Senior Citizens are one of Maroondah’s largest seniors groups and provides a range of activities for senior citizens. This afternoon I attended the North Ringwood Senior Citizens Christmas luncheon…

2008 Maroondah FReeZA Group Graduation

Dec 9, 2008

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alex

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

The Maroondah FReeZA program is designed for young people aged between 15 and 21 years. The program focuses on personal development and group skills through the organisation of all ages live music events. The program is organised through Maroondah’s Youth Services Team and is jointly funded through Maroondah City Council and the State Government through…

Eastern Recreation and Leisure Services – 2008 AGM

Dec 4, 2008

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alex

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

Eastern Recreation and Leisure Services (ERLS) aims to develop accessible and inclusive sport and recreation opportunities so that all members of the community, including people with disabilities, can partake in sporting and recreational activities. The organisation operates across Whitehorse, Monash, Manningham Boroondara, Knox and Maroondah and is overseen by a voluntary committee of management and…

Croydon Historical Society – the history of recorded sound

Dec 2, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement

This evening I attended a Croydon Historical Society meeting to visit the group and to learn about the topics that interest its members. The Society meets on a monthly basis and tonight’s meeting covered the history of sound, with a guest speaker from Eastern FM. The presentation covered the various recording formats, including vinyl, cassettes…

Glen Park Community Centre – Celebration for the cafe

Oct 17, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Glen Park Community Centre, based in Bayswater North, has been operating a volunteer run cafe to encourage community participation and development. The cafe provides a welcoming atmosphere and volunteer opportunities, particularly for people with disabilities or people who are socially isolated or experience mental illnesses. While community houses receive State Government funding to assist in…

Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation

Oct 15, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This afternoon I met with a representative of Learning and Reconciliation Maroondah to sign the Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation. The document reinforces my commitment to working towards an inclusive society that provides opportunities for all all people, including indigenous Australians. Learning and Reconciliation Maroondah is one of two local groups that aim to advance…

Glen Park Community Centre Financial Briefing

Oct 1, 2008

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alex

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

Glen Park Community Centre, based in Bayswater North, near the boundary with the City of Knox, differs from most other community houses through its strong emphasis on community development alongside the many courses it runs. The centre provides a community facility and meeting hub within one of the lower socio-economic areas within Maroondah and is…

Media Release: Ringwood Athletics Track ready for new season

Sep 10, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Little Athletics is a uniquely Australian sport for children from 5 to 16 years. As the name suggests, it is based upon the sport of athletics (track and field) and offers a wide range of events from running, jumping, throwing and walking, each modified to suit the age and ability of the children. Maroondah has…

Media Release: Maroondah's immunisation team working with Royal Children's Hospital

Aug 6, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Maroondah City Council’s Immunisation team is working with the Royal Children’s Hospital to establish HealthNuts, a research study on food allergy and children. Councillor Alex Makin said HealthNuts is being run by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) at the Royal Children’s Hospital. “The HealthNuts project team are working with Maroondah’s immunisation team to recruit…

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