volunteers – Page 7 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Eastern Volunteers – End of Year Luncheon

Dec 18, 2009

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in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers is a not-for-profit community based organisation that provides volunteer recruitment and transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities. Like many not-for-profit organisations Eastern Volunteers has a number of part-time staff and volunteers who all work different hours and days during the week. This afternoon Eastern Volunteers organised a lunch for…

Croydon Stroke Support Group 2009 Luncheon

Dec 17, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a community organisation that provides support for people that have experienced stroke and their carers. The group provides a range of activities for its members, including an art therapy program and social outings, as well as producing information guides on stroke and its effects. This afternoon I was invited…

Delegates’ Report: End of Year Functions for 2009

Dec 14, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This time of year is synonymous with end of year functions and I’ve attended several over the past month, including: The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau on the 1st of December, North Ringwood Community House, where I was joined by ward colleagues, Cr. Nora Lamont and Cr Ann Fraser on the 4th of December, The Ringwood…

2009 Maroondah Carols by Candlelight

Dec 13, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations

The Maroondah Carols by Candlelight is an annual event organised by the City of Maroondah and held at Ainslie Park in Croydon. The Carols provides an evening for families and an opportunity to showcase the musical talent that exists within Maroondah, including Maroondah Brass, Croydon Wind Symphony and Maroondah Singers. This evening, as the Mayor…

Ringwood Spiders 2009 End of Year Barbeque

Dec 13, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

While the football season might be over for 2009 the Ringwood Spiders, are still meeting regularly in preparation for next year’s season. This morning the Spiders organised a barbeque to reflect on their successes over the past year, including winning the 2009 Football Integration Developnent Association (FIDA) Premiers Cup. The cheerleader squad and players demonstrates…

Eastern Volunteers – 2009 end of year function

Dec 10, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers provides volunteer recruitment and transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The organisation has approximately twenty staff members and is supported through at least a hundred volunteers who assist in program delivery and services. Tonight’s dinner provided an opportunity to thank the staff and volunteers who devote their time to…

Maroondah Leader: Going public

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of my first acts as the Mayor of Maroondah was to refuse the mayoral car. I have been undertaking my council duties utilising a range of transport options, including public transport and walking. I believe it is imperative that we continue to encourage the use of sustainable forms of transport. The Maroondah Leader has…

Maroondah Journal: Residents have crucial role, says new mayor

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

in Business Community, Maroondah City Council

One of my priorities as the Mayor for the next twelve months is to encourage community participation. The Maroondah Journal has reported on these aims: Maroondah’s new mayor has called on the community to become more involved in its own future. Cr Alex Makin, who was elected mayor at a special meeting last Wednesday, said…

Enjoying Planned Retirement – The 2009/2010 Bocce Season

Dec 1, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Enjoying Planned Retirement (EPR) is based at Norwood Hall along Warrandyte Road and provides a range of activities for Maroondah’s senior citizens. One of the permanent fixtures of the EPR calendar is bocce with today marking the launch of the 2009/2010 bocce season. The pleasant weather and strong interest ensured a large number of attendees…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau – 2009 Volunteers Luncheon

Dec 1, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I joined the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau for their end of year volunteers luncheon. The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau provides emergency relief and referral services for some of the most vulnerable members of our Maroondah community. Interviews and service provision is conducted entirely by volunteers in what is often a demanding and challenging…

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