Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Coloured Emotions Art Display

Nov 26, 2008

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

The Parent Support Network is a community based organisation that provides support and information to parents for children with a disability. The network provides social groups, workshops and advocacy support for these parents to assist them in caring for their children with a disability. One of the activities organised by the group is a ten…

Eastern Volunteers Brainstorming Session

Nov 24, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

After this morning’s Eastern Volunteers board meeting I was invited to attend a brainstorming session involving staff, volunteers and the voluntary board of management. The session aimed to explore new ideas to assist Eastern Volunteers in diversifying its funding sources. The discussion explored potential annual events, grant applications, sponsorship and potential business opportunities and the…

Maroondah Journal: Councillor answers the call

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

Any resident, community group, ratepayer or business that has contacted me over the past three years, will have noticed that I promptly return calls and do not abruptly rush people who make the effort to contact me about their concerns. Unfortunately one of the other candidates running in Mullum Ward has decided to attack me…

Ambleside Tours 10th Anniversary

Nov 15, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Ambleside Tours, based in Heathmont, provides holidays and day tours for people with disabilities. Each trip includes drivers, carers and other helpers to ensure that assistance is available if required. Ambleside Tours, which began as a day trip for three people with disabilities, has grown over the 10 years to provide a range of travel…

Mullum Candidates' Forum

Nov 5, 2008

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alex

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

The Mullum Candidates’ Forum was held this evening at North Ringwood Community House. The forum provided an opportunity for the ratepayers and residents to raise their issues and concerns with the candidates of the Mullum Ward. While it was unfortunate that six candidates chose to snub the community and not attend the forum, it was…

Candidate Statement and Preferences

Nov 3, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Victorian Electoral Commission has released the 150 word statements and preferences for each candidate standing within the Maroondah City Council elections. The statement and photograph is included within the postal ballot packs that are sent to residents and ratepayers of Maroondah between the 11th and 13th of November. The postal ballots need to be…

Councillor Magazine: How councillors can harness the Internet

Oct 31, 2008

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alex

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

Councillor is a quarterly magazine designed to help educate current councillors and demonstrate innovative approaches to local government. I was contacted by Councillor Magazine to write an article on how councillors can harness the Internet to assist in encouraging dialogue with their community. The article was featured in the September/October edition of the magazine: How…

Scoot Wheel n Move October 2008 meeting

Oct 31, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This morning I attended the October meeting of Scoot Wheel n Move, a group that aims to improve mobility and accessibility for people with mobility aids. Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is now the auspice for the Scoot Wheel n Move so that the group can operate with some autonomy to council. This enables Scoot…

2008 Campaign Launch – Making a Difference

Oct 27, 2008

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

As a candidate in the upcoming council elections I am committed to making a difference for the residents, ratepayers, businesses and community groups of Mullum ward as well as Maroondah overall. This evening I officially launched my campaign at Lakeside Cafe, with a number of community groups and residents in attendance. As a councillor it…

Monkami 2008 AGM

Oct 23, 2008

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alex

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

Monkami is a not for profit service provider based in Croydon, which cares for people with an intellectual disability. Over its 50 years of existence Monkami has had an emphasis on community inclusion to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with opportunities. Today’s annual general meeting included a presentation from Monkami’s community inclusion officer,…

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