reconciliation – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

2010 NAIDOC Ball and Awards Evening

Jul 9, 2010

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee

NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July and provides an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous culture and achievements. NAIDOC traces its history back to the 1920s when the first organised groups were formed to advocate for the recognition of Indigenous rights and culture. In the 1950s a committee was formed (then known…

June BizConnect Business Breakfast

Jun 23, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The BizConnect Business Breakfast is a Maroondah City Council initiative designed to connect local businesses and to share knowledge and skills. This morning’s speaker was from Destination Melbourne who discussed the growing $2.6 billion market generated through tourism opportunities from visiting friends and relatives. The friends and relatives tourism market is the largest segment of…

Delegates’ Report: Reconciliation Week, ALGA, Refugee Week and celebrating Guiding

Jun 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, MAV and ALGA, Urban Sustainability

On the 26th of May I had the pleasure of launching Maroondah’s Reconciliation Week program at Maroondah Federation Estate. The launch was held on National Sorry Day, which preceded National Reconciliation Week, which was held between the 27th May through to the 3rd of June. Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate indigenous culture and as…

Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May 26, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

National Reconciliation Week is held between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June and aims to foster mutual respect and wellbeing between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Maroondah celebrates Reconciliation Week through an official launch, which was held today to acknowledge National Sorry Day on the 26th of May. National Sorry Day was formed…

Media Release: Maroondah prepares to celebrate National Reconciliation Week

May 19, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

A program of events and workshops has been organised by Council to celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) in Maroondah. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the program would focus on providing a variety of opportunities to explore Indigenous culture and heritage. “I’d like to extend an invitation to the community…

Launch of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan

Apr 19, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Council formally adopted its Community Wellbeing Plan in December 2009, which outlines the initiatives that improve the health, safety and wellbeing of the municipality. Councils are required to adopt a municipal health plan, which is aligned with the term of the council. These plans are developed in partnership with the community and the Maroondah’s…

2010 Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day

Mar 18, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Libraries, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Cultural Diversity Week is an opportunity to recognise multicultural ism and to promote inclusiveness within our community. Harmony Day marks the final day of Cultural Diversity Week with its message of Everyone Belongs. Throughout the day Centrelink, Eastern Regional Libraries, Maroondah City Council, Department of Justice, Mission Australia, Migrant Information Centre and Ringwood Police organised…

16th Convention of the Lutheran Church of Australia

Oct 2, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah is home to a number of primary and secondary schools, including my former highschool of Luther College in Plymouth Road, Croydon. The Lutheran Church of Australia holds a General Convention and Synod every three years to provide delegates the opportunity to vote on motions governing the Lutheran Church of Australia. This morning I was…

Opening the Leadership Plus Workshop – Leadership Skills for People with Disabilities

Sep 1, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This morning I was invited to officially open the Leadership Plus Workshop, a program designed to encourage leadership among people with disabilities and supported by Maroondah City Council. The workshop examined leadership styles and the concept of over-strengths, whereby someone over-uses their strengths, which may cause difficulties in a team or group environment. I opened…

Learning and Reconciliation Maroondah – Annual General Meeting

Jul 20, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

Learning and Reconciliation Maroondah is one of two community based organisations promoting understanding and reconciliation with Indigenous Australians. This afternoon I attended a luncheon to acknowledge the dedication of Ann Longridge, who served as convenor of the group for the past six years. Ann along with Learning and Reconciliation Maroondah has assisted in promoting the…

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