participation – Page 6 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Councillor Remuneration Panel Hearing

Oct 26, 2007

—

by

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations

This morning I was invited to speak in support of my submission to the Councillor Remuneration Review in front of a panel consisting of Joanne Anderson, Bruce Mildenhall and Liz Roadley. My presentation covered a number of issues largely unique to younger people within local government, including the need to juggle work and council commitments.…

Delegates' report: Engaging our youth and people with disabilities

Oct 15, 2007

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

On the 19th of September I attended Maroondah Snippets, Maroondah’s very own youth film festival. This event showcased the breadth of talent that exists within Maroondah, particularly in regard to cinematography, multimedia, script writing and acting. All entrants should be congratulated for the the level of professionalism within the films and the diverse range of…

MS Support Group Exhibition

Oct 8, 2007

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

The morning the MS Support Group launched its art exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. The exhibition featured prints and paintings from its members and provided an opportunity to showcase the support provided by MS Support Groups. Like the exhibition organised by the Croydon Stroke Support Group, this exhibition received grant funding from Maroondah City Council…

2007 EVRC AGM

Sep 6, 2007

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations

The Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre (EVRC) is a not for profit organisation established in 1976, which provides volunteer assistance and community transport for people living in the Cities of Maroondah and Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Eastern Volunteers works in partnership with all levels of government, peak volunteer organisations, other volunteer resource centres…

Media Release: Youth in councils – a critical situation

Aug 30, 2007

—

by

alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Thursday, 30 August 2007 Youth in councils – a critical situation In an individual submission issued over councillor remuneration, Cr. Alex Makin has highlighted the lack of youth participation in local government and called for higher councillor allowances to ensure more representative local councils. “The call for higher councillor allowances…

Maroondah Journal: Playtime's back on again

Jul 24, 2007

—

by

alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Journal has continued its coverage of Maidstone Street by reporting that the park will not be sold by Maroondah City Council. The decision not to sell the park was decided at the Council meeting held on the 16th of July. Cr Alex Makin said it was a great decision for the community. “The…

Media Release: New netball program for juniors

Mar 28, 2007

—

by

alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Sports and Leisure

The Maroondah Indoor Sports Centre is excited to be launching a brand new netball development program designed by Netball Australia. Councillor Alex Makin said the ‘Net Set Go’ junior development program is a national concept which replaces the former FunNet program and commences on Thursday 19 April. “For some time now parents have been asking…

Ringwood Bowls Club – On the Green Corporate Challenge

Jan 31, 2007

—

by

alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Ringwood Bowls Club, established in 1929, has over 300 members that enjoy the club’s bowling facilities located at 2-12 Loughnan Road in Ringwood. Tonight, along with the State Member for Warrandyte, Ryan Smith, and the Federal Member for Deakin, Phil Barresi, I was invited to the launch of the Ringwood Bowls’ Club Get on…

Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers – First meeting for 2007

Jan 29, 2007

—

by

alex

in Accessibility, Maroondah City Council

Today marked the return of Maroondah’s quarterly Forums for People with Disabilities and Carers. These forums provide the opportunity for people with disabilities, as well as carers and vendors, to exchange information and raise any issues that affect accessibility within Maroondah. Today’s meeting included a guest speaker from State Trustees who spoke about the various…

Maroondah Journal: Expo takes mobility issues to next level

Dec 12, 2006

—

by

alex

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

The Maroondah Journal has reported on the success of Maroondah’s inaugural mobility expo, which attracted well over 300 attendees, and exceeded all expectations. Maroondah councillor Alex Makin said mobility and accessibility were huge issues facing local government. “It was encouraging people were now feeling empowered to speak out and better services. Many people got so…

Tag: participation