Tag: volunteers
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Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau meeting 2008
The Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau began in 1967, with the founding of the Ringwood Advisory Service, which was one of the first advisory services at the time. The organisation became known as the Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau Inc. following council amalgamations in 1996. The Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau delivers crucial support for some of Maroondah’s…
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Maroondah Citizens' Advice Bureau end of year function
The Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau provides crucial support for some of Maroondah’s most vulnerable residents through providing advice, food assistance and referral services through a largely volunteer based organisation. Today’s function provided an opportunity to thank the volunteers, staff and committee of management that assist in delivering the services provided by the Maroondah Citizens’ Advice…
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North Ringwood Community House end of year function
The North Ringwood Community House held its end of year function today to provide an opportunity to thank tutors, staff and the committee of management who are part of the house. I was co-opted onto the Committee of Management during the middle of this year providing me an opportunity to further my involvement with the…
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Media Release: Celebrate International Volunteers Day and become a volunteer
WANTED: Enthusiastic Maroondah residents with a few spare hours a week to undertake a vital community project. Job satisfaction guaranteed! If this sounds like you, Maroondah City Council would like to hear from you! Councillor Alex Makin said in recognition of International Volunteers Day, Maroondah City Council is encouraging local people to discover the ‘job…
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Final Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2007
Today marked the final meeting of the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2007. This committee includes representatives from Victoria Police, Department of Human Services, Connex, VicRoads, General Practitioners and the Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre A number of projects have been initiated through the committee including, mandatory registrations for PartySafe, the Maroondah…
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Croydon Stroke Support Group 2007 end of year function
The Croydon Stroke Support Group based in Heathmont, provides companionship for people who have had stroke and also offers support to their families. The group has an emphasis on restoring the confidence of its members and aims to achieve this through fortnightly meetings and regular group activities. This morning I attended the Croydon Stroke Support…