Tag: workshop
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Maroondah Journal: People with disabilities can have their say
The upcoming Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers provides an opportunity to discuss accessibility issues within Maroondah and also provides an opportunity to speak to service providers, such as Invicta Bus Company and Connex. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the upcoming forum to assist in publicising the event: Cr Alex Makin said the…
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Media Release: Opportunity to discuss accessibility issues in Maroondah
Maroondah City Council is holding a forum for people with disabilities and their carers on Tuesday 5 August at Maroondah Federation Estate. Councillor Alex Makin encourages people with a disability, and Maroondah based carers, to attend the forum and participate in a morning of information sharing. “Council is committed to ensuring that people with a…
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Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee – discussing Council's new wellbeing plan
While the Premier and Cabinet descended upon Maroondah as part of their ‘Community Cabinet’ — and left without an announcement towards the redevelopment of Ringwood Station, I was chairing Maroondah’s Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee to discuss council’s direction in community wellbeing. Today’s Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee discussed the charter…
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Scoot Wheel n Move – discussing the workshop findings
Today’s Scoot Wheel n Move meeting discussed the future direction of the group, including the possibility of involving Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) as an auspice for the group. While Scoot Wheel n Move has operated under the umbrella of Maroondah City Council, increased autonomy would strengthen the group’s ability to advocate for accessibility improvements,…
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Hope City Mission Charity Auction and Dinner
Hope City Mission was established in late 2004 to provide support for people in need through empowering positive change. The organisation, which is a registered charity, changed its name to Hope City Mission in March 2008 and was formerly known as Croydon Community Care. Hope City Mission extends the delivery of emergency relief, by also…
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Meeting for the Maroondah Crime Writers Festival
This morning I attended the steering group meeting for the Maroondah Crime Writers Festival. The festival is a partnership between Eastern Regional Libraries and Maroondah City Council and was a successful recipient of Council’s Arts and Cultural Grants. The Maroondah Crime Writers Festival will be held between the 3rd and 5th of October and will…
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Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival Steering Group
The Maroondah Writers and Readers Festival will be held between the 3rd and 5th of October and will include workshops, discussion forums and a chance to meet a number of prominent authors. A steering group involving Maroondah City Council, Eastern Regional Libraries and community members are organising the festival. Given my interest in the arts…
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Media Release: Get in early for teenage holiday action this winter
There’s something for everyone these school holidays with an exciting range of entertainment and activities on offer in the Winter Teenage Holiday Program. Maroondah City Council has planned a great holiday program for young people 12 to 16 years of age with six jampacked days of fun from Monday 30 June to Friday 11 July.…
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Delegates' Report: Recognising our natural environment, volunteers, accessibility and the strength of partnerships
On the 27th of April I attended the launch of the Mullum Mullum festival, which is now entering its tenth year. The Mullum Mullum Festival is a community led project, which is supported by Whitehorse, Manningham and Maroondah Councils and encourages conservation and appreciation of our natural environment. The significance of the Mullum Valley has…
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Maroondah HomeBiz: Build Your Brand, Build Your Business
Maroondah HomeBiz is a non-profit association representing small and home-based businesses within Maroondah and the eastern suburbs. This evening’s HomeBiz meeting featured a presentation from the Brandsurgeon Paul Harmer who spoke about the importance of effective branding that speaks to both the heart and mind. Innovation, relationships and differentiation are critical to creating an effective…