Tag: social inclusion
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Eastern Volunteers Brainstorming Session
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…
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Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau – 2008 end of year function
The Maroondah Citizen’s Advice Bureau provides emergency relief and referral services for some of Maroondah’s most vulnerable residents. The Bureau is staffed almost entirely by volunteers and today’s end of year luncheon provided an opportunity to thank the committed individuals who dedicate their time to assist other people in need. This year has seen a…
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Women's Health East Annual General Meeting
Located at 28 Warrandyte Road in Ringwood, Women’s Health East is a community based women’s health agency. The organisation aims to lead, promote and supports health initiatives for women within Melbourne’s eastern region. Today’s annual general meeting discussed the Health Promotion Plan, which identified the key priorities over the next three years. The plan includes…
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Ambleside Tours 10th Anniversary
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…
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Volunteer Recognition Function 2008
Volunteers form the lifeblood of any society through the time and dedication they provide to assist the wider community. Today’s Volunteer Recognition Function provided an opportunity to thank the many volunteers that devote their time to creating a better Maroondah. Whether its people providing Meals on Wheels, advocacy on behalf of their community, assisting in…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – establishing regional partnerships
The Rotary of Ringwood, is one of the many Rotary clubs within Australia and part of Rotary International which comprises of 1.2 million members worldwide. Today’s meeting discussed the potential to establish a community partnership with the Rotary Club of Kaninva, located in the Shire of West Wimmera, to provide assistance to this drought affected…
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Eastern Access Community Health 2008 AGM
Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) is a community based organisation that delivers an holistic approach to community health and support services across Melbourne’s eastern region, including Boroondara, Manningham, Whitehorse, Monash, Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. EACH provides a range of community health services, including counselling, disability support services, respite care, assistance for gamblers and…
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Maroondah Journal: Forum to gauge candidates' support
North Ringwood Community House is holding a candidates’ forum tomorrow evening to provide an opportunity for the public to question candidates’ for the Mullum Ward in the upcoming council elections. The Maroondah Journal has assisted in publicising the upcoming candidates’ forum, where it is expected that questions will be asked about support for the relocation…
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Safe, Well and Connected: Action Plan for Women's Health 2008-2012
Today I confirmed my commitment to the health and wellbeing of Maroondah through signing a commitment to the Action Plan for Women’s Health. As a councillor and current chair of the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee I am committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community to help create a…
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Ringwood Historical Society celebrates its 50th Birthday
This evening I attended the 50th birthday celebrations of the Ringwood Historical Society. The organisation, which was founded on the 9th of September 1958 was just one of six suburban based historical societies at the time. In its early existence, the Ringwood Historical Society had a particular emphasis on the history around the the proclamation…