Tag: safety
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Media Release: Local artists Moving into central Ringwood
A staggering response has been received to Council’s call for artists to exhibit works in the vacant shop windows of central Ringwood as part of an exciting new art project. The Moving project aims to transform these shop windows into works of art as Ringwood makes its transformation into a vibrant Central Activities District (CAD).…
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Media Release: Creating a safe community
Community Safety Month 2009 kicks off in October and there are a number of supporting events planned for the Maroondah community. Councillor Alex Makin said the month aimed to promote awareness about a broad range of safety matters including crime prevention, personal safety, safe work practices, staying safe during emergencies, and improving the perception of…
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Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committe – Discussing the Community Wellbeing Plan
The development of Council’s Community Wellbeing Plan has been priority of the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee. The plan, has been formulated through input from the members that are part of the committee, including the Primary Care Partnerships, Eastern Access Community Health, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and Victoria…
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Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committe – Reporting on the Community Wellbeing Plan
The genesis of the the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee was to oversee the implementation Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Plan. This plan which established the health, safety and wellbeing priorities for the municipality is currently being updated and rewritten as the Community Wellbeing Plan. During this process the Committee has fulfilled…
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Maroondah Journal: No rail cash – funding uncertainty for station upgrade
One of the most important community issues within Maroondah is the much needed redevelopment of Ringwood Station. The station fails disability compliance standards and is perceived to be unsafe by the wider community. While the State Government has committed $39 million over four years to redevelop the Station forecourt and bus interchange, the current funding…
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Delegates' Report: Maroondah's Wellbeing, Reconciliation, Planning for the Future and Supporting Migrant Communities
On the 19th and 25th of May I had the pleasure of presenting certificates to the students who participated in Council’s drawing competition for the Community Wellbeing Plan. The competition provided school students with the opportunity to discuss what they liked about Maroondah and to gain input from these students for the Community Welleing Plan.…
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Croydon Hills Primary – Drawing Competition Presentation
The Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan is currently being developed by Council to enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of the municipality. One of the key challenges in formulating a plan is ensuring that all sections of the community are able to provide feedback. In this regard, council launched a drawing competition for Maroondah’s primary school…
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Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee – new terms of reference
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis and includes representation from council, as well as several external agencies, including Victoria Police, the Department of Human Services, the Primary Care Partnerships, Connex and the Royal District Nursing Association. The committee’s priority over the course of this year is to…
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Eastern FM – discussing the Community Wellbeing Plan
Eastern FM, is based at Wyreena Community Arts Centre and broadcasts on 89.1 FM. The Friday morning breakfast program includes a number of community guests, with the first Friday of each month featuring a Councillor from the City of Maroondah. This morning it was my turn as the guest for Eastern FM, where I discussed…
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Maroondah Journal: campaign for cameras
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the continued efforts by local business people, police and State MPs to secure the installation of live-feed security cameras at Ringwood Station. The installation of of closed-circuit live-feed security cameras would help prevent anti-social behaviour at Ringwood Station and have proved to be successful at both Lilydale and Croydon…