Tag: workshop
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Consultative Workshop for the Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers
The Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers, which currently meets on a quarterly basis, provides an opportunity for council and the community to discuss issues relating to accessibility. While the forum has been successful in creating dialogue and improving accessibility within Maroondah, it is timely to undertake a review to strengthen this forum…
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Media Release: Create a limestone sculpture
Limestone has been used by sculptors around the world for thousands of years to create artwork that is famous for its beauty and longevity. Councillor Alex Makin said Wyreena Community Arts Centre has two workshops coming up which will introduce participants to the art of limestone sculpture. “Limestone is a light, even textured stone that…
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Maroondah Journal: New ward plan attacked
With submissions closing shortly for the Maroondah representation review, the Maroondah Journal has reported on council attempts to disregard community feedback on the review process. Cr Alex Makin said not everyone agreed with the council’s view. “Community consultation held in November last year made it clear that the community supported a new ward structure including…
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Maroondah Business Expansion and Retention Program
Loughnan’s Hill Ward, which includes the commercial and retail centre of Ringwood, as well as the industrial areas along Heatherdale and Canterbury Road, includes a diverse range of businesses that provide goods and services to our community. It is important for any municipality to have a strong business sector so that we can provide local…
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Scoot Wheel n Move Workshop
Scoot Wheel N Move is a council auspiced community group, which aims to improve the level of accessibility for people with mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and scooters. Initiatives such as the recharge program, the mobility booklet and public forums stemmed from Scoot Wheel n Move and it is is important to reflect on the…
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Maroondah Leader: Review to push the boundary
The Maroondah Leader has reported on Maroondah’s submission to the representation review being undertaken by the Victorian Electoral Commission where the majority of councillors chose to ignore the wishes of the community: The submission was discussed at the last council meeting when councilors Alex Makin and Maureen Naylor chose to vote against the proposals. Maroondah…
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Parent Support Network: Launch of Coloured Emotions
The Parent Support Network Eastern Region, provides support for carers, parents and families that have children with a disability. The group provides this support through providing access to support groups, advocacy support, art therapy groups, activities and a quarterly newsletter. This evening I attended the launch of Coloured Emotions an art exhibition which was the…
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Maroondah Journal: Council backs current set-up
The Victorian Electoral Commission is currently undertaking a representation review into the ward structure and number of councillors within Maroondah. The Maroondah Journal has reported on this review, amid the official council submission calling for the retention of the status quo: Maroondah councillors have urged the electoral commission to retain seven councillors in seven wards.…