volunteers – Page 18 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Coloured Emotions Art Display

Nov 26, 2008

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The Parent Support Network is a community based organisation that provides support and information to parents for children with a disability. The network provides social groups, workshops and advocacy support for these parents to assist them in caring for their children with a disability. One of the activities organised by the group is a ten…

Ringwood Historical Society – Australian Comforts Fund

Nov 25, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement

The final Ringwood Historical Society meeting for 2008 included two presentations, the first discussed the Australian Comforts Fund and the second included advice on the resources that are available for people interested in researching local history. The Australian Comforts Fund was a voluntary organisation that was formed to support Australian troops serving overseas. The Australian…

Eastern Volunteers Brainstorming Session

Nov 24, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Urban Sustainability

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…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau – 2008 end of year function

Nov 21, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

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…

Enjoying Planned Retirement Annual General Meeting

Nov 20, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement

Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR) is one of three groups based at Norwood Hall in Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North. This evening EPR held its annual general meeting to appoint officebearers for the next twelve months. EPR prides itself on being an active, unique and progressive activities club for seniors and this is reflected in its constitution,…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – introducing new members

Nov 19, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Rotary

The Rotary Club of Ringwood meets on a weekly basis at Club Ringwood, on the corners of Maroondah Highway and Oban Road, to provide fellowship and service for the community. New Rotary members are encouraged to make an introductory speech entitled ‘My life, My job’ and this evening Gareth Hardman made his introductory presentation, discussing…

Eastern Region Climate Forum

Nov 18, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Mitigating climate change and improving our urban sustainability must be a priority for all levels of government. This evening, the Eastern Region Climate Network, comprising of individuals and groups within Knox, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges, organised the Eastern Region Climate Forum, to discuss climate change and the need for action. The Forum was…

Delegates' Report: community inclusion, appreciating local history and recognising our many volunteers

Nov 17, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Thank you, as per previous months there are a few items I will be reporting on this evening: On the 23rd of October I had a meeting with the Maroondah Skylarkers. The skylarkers is a group that delivers musical performances for senior citizens centres, nursing homes and retirement villages. The skylarkers are already booked out…

Ambleside Tours 10th Anniversary

Nov 15, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

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…

Volunteer Recognition Function 2008

Nov 13, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability

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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