Tag: volunteers
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Tour of the Monkami Centre
The Monkami Centre is located in Croydon and provides services for adults with intellectual disabilities living in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Monkami’s mission is to provide opportunities and skills for their clients and has a strong emphasis on community development. This afternoon I attended a tour of Monkami’s facilities to view the range of programs that…
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Migrant Information Centre – Sporting Tournament for the Burmese and Sudanese Communities
The Migrant Information Centre provides a range of support services for migrants and refugees living in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. In recent years Maroondah has seen an increase in migrants from Sudan and Burma and now has one of the largest Burmese populations within Metropolitan Melbourne. The Migrant Information Centre organises regular events to…
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North Ringwood Community House – Business Plan Workshop
North Ringwood Community House, is located at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood and is the only community house in Maroondah that is not located on council land. North Ringwood Community House is unique, since it is an accredited Registered Training Organisation and offers TAFE qualifications such as Certificates III and IV in areas such as…
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Speaking to the Croydon Historical Society
This evening I was invited to speak to the Croydon Historical Society about my family history and my role as a local Councillor for the Mullum Ward in Maroondah. Maroondah’s historical societies document the history of the suburbs located within the municipality. This local history helps foster civic pride resulting in stronger community awareness and…
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Croydon Library – Launch of book collection for antiques
Maroondah has two public libraries located within the municipality, in Ringwood and Croydon. These Libraries are supported by Maroondah City Council and managed by Eastern Regional Libraries. Libraries are continually evolving to meet public needs and to strengthen local communities. As a result Croydon Library has initiated a specific book collection for antique enthusiasts to…
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Norwood Junior Football Club Life Member Luncheon
Norwood Football Club is located at Mullum Reserve off Mullum Mullum Road in Ringwood and is one of Maroondah’s larger football clubs. Norwood has a particular emphasis on junior teams and fields the largest junior side in Maroondah and the second largest within the Eastern Football League (EFL). This afternoon the Norwood Football Club held…
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National Reconciliation Week 2009
National Reconciliation Week is held between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June to celebrate indigenous culture and to advance the cause of reconciliation. These dates were chosen to coincide with the 1967 Referendum, which removed discriminatory clauses from the Australian Constitution and the anniversary of the Mabo decision which was declared on…
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Ringwood Historical Society – discussing Maroondah's environmental history
Tonight’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting focused on the environmental and natural history of Maroondah, with presenters from Maroondah Bushlinks and the Friends of Mullum Mullum Valley. Maroondah Bushlinks is an umbrella organisation that represents the bushcare groups located within Maroondah. The group provides a combined voice for the many volunteers that are involved in caring…