Tag: social inclusion
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Maroondah Journal: Community centre gets second wind
Central Ringwood Community Centre is located in Bedford Park in Ringwood and provides courses, as well as meeting space for community groups. The Centre received a $200,000 grant to provide accessibility improvements and a new activity room through a partnership between Maroondah City Council and the Federal Government. Cr Makin said the upgrades came as wonderful news…
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Delegates’ Report: Annual general meetings, art exhibitions and launching Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan
There are several items I’d like to discuss this evening: On the 23rd of March I attended the North Ringwood Community House annual general meeting, which coincided with the graduation ceremony of their Certificate III and IV students. North Ringwood Community House is the only community house in Maroondah that has Registered Training Organisation status,…
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Launch of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan
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…
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Media Release: Key health and wellbeing plan unveiled
The City of Maroondah is preparing to unveil a high-level strategic plan that will guide Council’s promotion of a healthy, happy municipality over the next four years. The 2009-2013 Maroondah Community Wellbeing Plan is underpinned by extensive community consultation and a comprehensive research report, which provided the basis for its six health and wellbeing priorities…
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Maroondah Partners in Comunity Wellbeing Committee
The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee meets on a quarterly basis to oversee the implementation of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The plan aims to improve the wellbeing of the Maroondah community through working in partnership with other organisations, many of which are represented on the committee. Priority areas in the plan include: Promoting healthy…
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Ringwood Spiders: 2010 Jumper Presentation Evening
The Ringwood Spiders is a football team for people with disabilities and is based at Jubilee Park, where they share facilities with the Ringwood Redbacks. The Spiders compete within the Football Integration Development Association League and will be entering two teams into the competition this year. Ex-footballer Nathan Thompson was the guest speaker and discussed…
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Speaking to the Fab 50s Social Group
The Fab 50s are a social group that meets at North Ringwood Community House. The group aims to provide a social environment and alternates between off-site activities and meetings at the community house. This morning I was invited as the guest speaker at the Fab 50s, where I discussed my involvement with the North Ringwood…
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Maroondah Journal: Right off the bat, extra cash for reserve
Heathmont Reserve is home to the Heathmont Baseball Club, Heathmont Baptist Cricket Club and Gujarati Association Cricket Club and will receive $821,000 to build two new changerooms, a kitchen, a viewing area and accessibility improvements for people with a disability. The project while largely funded through Maroondah City Council, will receive $240,000 from the Federal…
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Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association Annual General Meeting
The Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association was formed by members of the Sudanese community to provide support for Maroondah’s Sudanese migrants. The organisation not only provides peer support but holds cultural events to create a sense of community and provide opportunities to learn about Sudanese culture. Today’s meeting elected committee members for the next twelve…
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Opening of the Glen Park Men’s Shed
Glen Park Community Centre is located in Bayswater North and has a strong emphasis on community development and empowerment. The Centre undertakes a range of community development activities, including a community cafe and programs for people with disabilities. One of the projects identified by Glen Park was the need for a Men’s Shed to provide…