Tag: volunteers
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North Ringwood Community House 2010 End of Year Luncheon
North Ringwood Community House is located at 120 Oban Road in Ringwood North and provides a range of community based educational courses, as well as accredited training, including Certificates III and IV as a Registered Training Organisation. This afternoon North Ringwood Community House held its end of year luncheon to thank students, staff, tutors and…
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Delegates’ Report: Celebrating diversity and promoting art
There are several items I’ll be reporting on: On the 23rd of October I attended the Khaudo Festival, organised by Maroondah’s Zomi community. The Zomi are an ethnic group from Burma and Maroondah has one of the highest populations of refugees from Burma within Metropolitan Melbourne. The Khuado Festival is a celebration of the Zomi…
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Maroondah Sudanese Festival
Maroondah has experiencing growing cultural diversity in recent years, including becoming home to a vibrant Sudanese community. This afternoon I was invited to a cultural festival organised by Maroondah’s Sudanese community featuring food, music and dance. Maroondah’s Sudanese community should be congratulated for sharing their culture and heritage, as well as promoting understanding within Maroondah.…
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Recognising the service of Council’s volunteers
Like many community based organisations Maroondah City Council is fortunate to have volunteers who assist in the delivery of services or provide assistance in the form of social support, environmental care and committees of management. This evening Maroondah City Council acknowledged the service of its volunteers who dedicate their time to the community. The reception…
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Tour of Donwood Community Aged Care Services
Donwood Community Aged Care is located at 1-5 Mt Dandenong Road in Croydon and is a not-for-profit community organisation, that provides a full range of aged care facilities, from low-care needs through to high care, as well as respite services and care for people with dementia. This afternoon I attended a tour of Donwood Community…
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Media Release: Maroondah’s volunteers recognised
Time is a valuable commodity in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But time is something that Maroondah City Council’s volunteers are willing to offer every day as they assist their fellow community members and our natural environment. Maroondah City Council hosted a special function at the Karralyka Centre on Thursday 11 November to…
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2010 Maroondah Festival
The Maroondah Festival is one of the largest community events within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, attracting approximately 30,000 attendees and featuring dedicated community, business, sustainability, fitness, teenagers and children. The weather remained largely pleasant throughout the day, providing a contrast to the hot weather experienced in previous years. The new location at Town Park also provides…
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Media Release: Go orange and show your support for the SES
Maroondah City Council is urging the community to wear orange on Wednesday 10 November in support of the State Emergency Service. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the event coincided with National SES Week which runs from November 7 to 14. “Last year in Victoria alone, 5500 SES volunteers responded to more than 30,000 emergencies,” Cr…
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Hey Hey It’s Monkami
The Monkami Centre is based in Croydon and provides a range of services for people with intellectual disabilities, with the aim of developing employment and educational opportunities. Monkami has a strong focus on community development and has established the Monkami Drama Group which holds an annual theatre performance to demonstrate the talents of its clients.…
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Media Release: Maroondah’s top youth recognised
Maroondah City Council recognised the efforts of more than 45 young people at the 2010 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening on Thursday, October 21. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin, who attended the night, said the event recognised the outstanding contribution made by young volunteers and leaders in the Maroondah community. “Young volunteers in Maroondah play an…