youth – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Storytime at Croydon Library

Oct 29, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Children’s Week is held annually during the fourth week in October and has the theme “A Caring World Shares”, which aims to focus on the needs of children and the ability to enjoy childhood. This morning, as part of Children’s Week, I attended Storytime at Croydon Library, a weekly program that involves the reading of…

Media Release: Maroondah’s top youth recognised

Oct 27, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

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…

2010 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening

Oct 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts younger people make through volunteering within their communities. Tonight’s function reinforces the strength of volunteering that exists within Maroondah and highlights the positive work that younger people undertake in a voluntary capacity. Volunteering not only benefits the community but can also provide…

2010 Aquinas Debutante Ball

Oct 9, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

Aquinas College, is located in Thomas Street, Ringwood with approximately 1500 students. This evening I attended their 2010 Debutante Ball and it was great to see the participants, as well as parents, students and teachers enjoying the evening.

2010 Tintern Presentation Ball

Sep 11, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council

This evening I was invited to officiate the Tintern Presentation Ball, which included students from both Tintern and Southwood. It was great to see many students participating in the Ball with parents, students and teachers enjoying the evening.

Heathmont East Preschool – 40th Anniversary

Sep 4, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

Heathmont East Preschool is located in Pleasant Drive, Heathmont and celebrated its 40th anniversary this weekend. To commemorate the occasion I was invited to officially unveil tiled pavers, which included the names of students and families that attended the preschool over the past 40 years. In addition, the preschool provided a range of activities for…

Media Release: Council launches petition to upgrade Ringwood Station

Aug 25, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Media Hub, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council is calling on all state political parties to commit to delivering a safe, accessible and integrated Ringwood Station within the term of the next State Government. On September 1, Council will launch a petition as the first stage of a community based campaign calling for the Station redevelopment. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin…

Celebrating NAIDOC Week Initiatives at Marlborough Primary

Aug 19, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

NAIDOC week, which is held in the first full week of July each year celebrates Indigenous culture and has a strong educational focus during the week. This afternoon I was invited to Marlborough Primary School, located in Heathmont, to attend the presentation of awards to two students who celebrated Indigenous culture through art. The students,…

Speaking to Grade Three and Four Students at Heathmont East Primary

Aug 12, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This morning I was invited to speak to approximately 100 grade three and four students at Heathmont East Primary, located in Louis Street, near Canterbury Road in Heathmont. One of the roles of being Mayor is to explain how Councils function and to discuss the role of being a Councillor and Mayor. This morning I…

Media Release: Green Jobs Corps tackle creek

Jul 28, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail will be extended with the help of participants from the Maroondah National Green Jobs Corps. National Green Jobs Corps is a Federal Government funded youth development program which offers young people a chance to gain quality experience and training while participating in community based projects of significant environmental and…

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